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India is ahead in clean energy commitments, achieves 2030 goal five years early

[ad_1] India is ahead in clean energy commitments, achieves 2030 goal five years early In what could be considered as a landmark moment for India’s clean energy journey, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, from the ramparts of the Red Fort, on Friday announced that the nation has achieved its 50 per cent clean energy target in

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Best Apple Watch (2025): Buyer’s Guide to the Series 10 and SE

[ad_1] Note: Apple will likely launch the Apple Watch Series 11 in September, so I recommend holding off on buying the Series 10. The Watch Series 10 (8/10, WIRED Recommends), along with the Series 9 and the Watch Ultra 2, finally got blood oxygen sensing back in August 2025 via a software update, after a

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Sam Altman Says ChatGPT Is on Track to Out-Talk Humanity

[ad_1] Never mind the GPT-5 complaints; Sam Altman says he believes ChatGPT is on track to have more conversations per day than all human beings combined. “If you project our growth forward, pretty soon billions of people a day will be talking to ChatGPT,” said the CEO of OpenAI during a dinner with journalists in

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‘Cheapfake’ AI Celeb Videos Are Rage-Baiting People on YouTube

[ad_1] “They’re tweaking my voice or whatever they’re doing, tweaking their own voice to make it sound like me, and people are commenting on it like it is me and it ain’t me,” Washington recently told WIRED, when asked about AI. “I don’t have an Instagram account. I don’t have TikTok. I don’t have any

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‘Weird mash-up of whale, seal and Pokémon’: New ‘nightmare Muppet’ fossil sheds light on evolution; tiny predator had shark-like jaws, bulging eyes

[ad_1] Long before whales became the gentle giants of today, some of their ancestors were small, fierce, and strange. A chance find on an Australian beach has revealed a rare, entirely new species, Janjucetus dullardi, that could unlock new clues about whale evolution.The 25-million-year-old juvenile specimen, small enough to fit in a single bed, was

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Nine solitary bee species discovered in Kerala for the first time

[ad_1] representational image only | Photo Credit: AP In a remarkable addition to Kerala’s biodiversity records, researchers from the Shadpada Entomology Research Lab at Christ College (Autonomous), Irinjalakuda, Thrissur, have identified nine species of solitary bees from the subfamily Nomiinae (Hymenoptera: Halictidae) – all documented for the first time in Kerala. Unlike the social honeybees

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Apple September 2025 Event: iPhone 17, iPhone Air and what else to expect

[ad_1] Apple is preparing for its annual hardware event on September 9, where it is expected to unveil the iPhone 17 lineup along with updates for the Apple Watch and AirPods. Rumours ahead of the launch suggest several design and feature upgrades, including larger screens, improved cameras, and the introduction of an ultra-thin iPhone Air

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Independence Day 2025: Zomato Gold at Re 1, free delivery and more deals

[ad_1] Published on: Aug 15, 2025 11:16 am IST Zomato is celebrating Independence Day 2025 by offering free delivery on orders above ₹99 for Gold members and Re 1 Gold membership.  As India celebrates its 79th Independence Day, food delivery platform Zomato has joined in the festivities by announcing special offers for its customers. From

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iPhone 17, iPhone Air, Apple Watch Series 11 and AirPods Pro 3: What to Expect from Apple’s September Event

[ad_1] Apple is expected to hold its annual hardware event on September 9, where the company is likely to unveil the iPhone 17 lineup alongside updates for the Apple Watch and AirPods. As always, rumours about new features and designs have been circulating, including reports of bigger screens, enhanced cameras, and a possible ultra-thin iPhone

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Microsoft has ‘bad news’ for these employees in the US

[ad_1] Microsoft is preparing to bring most of its employees back to the office at least three days a week, signalling a major shift from its hybrid work model adopted during the coronavirus pandemic. Microsoft plans a mandatory three-day return to office for most Redmond employees, reshaping hybrid work norms. As per a report by

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Sealy Promo Code: Save $300 on Mattresses in August 2025

[ad_1] Sealy is a mattress brand that is tried and true for many people, given that it has been around since 1881. That’s a lot of time to refine your product. Sealy has kept pace with the times by offering modern variations like memory foam and hybrid mattresses while also maintaining a strong lineup of

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PM Modi I-Day speech: India working towards having its own space station, says Modi

[ad_1] The model of Gaganyaan crew module, spacecraft that will carry a crew of three astronauts into orbit and back to Earth. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu India is working towards becoming self-reliant in the space sector, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday (August 15, 2025).  “The nation is proud of our space

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Planetary warning! Something ‘big’ is moving inside Earth; here’s what scientists just found |

[ad_1] Something ‘big’ is moving inside Earth; here’s what scientists just found For decades, scientists have sought to unravel the mysteries hidden deep beneath Earth’s surface. One of the most puzzling regions has been the D” layer, located about 2,700 kilometres (1,700 miles) beneath the surface, at the boundary between the planet’s lower mantle and

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AI Slop Is Ripping Off One of Summer’s Best Games. Copycats Are Proving Hard to Kill

[ad_1] Getting clones taken down can be an exhausting process for developers. Small studios have less time, energy, and resources to dedicate to this process, and they’re at the whims of the digital distribution platforms these games exist on. Wren Brier, Unpacking’s creative director, says that since the game’s release in 2021, developer Witch Beam

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Why Trump Flip-Flopped on Nvidia Selling H20 Chips to China

[ad_1] The tech industry is reeling from President Trump’s surprising new deal with Nvidia. Earlier this week, Trump said he would allow the company to continue selling its H20 chips to China in exchange for a 15 percent share of the revenues. “The H20 is obsolete. You know, it’s one of those things, but it

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Inside the Biden Administration’s Gamble to Freeze China’s AI Future

[ad_1] Then there were the specifics. How would the policy distinguish between equipment that really posed a risk, and products companies should still be able to sell? Estevez says he remembers the White House pushed for restrictions on a larger number of items, while the Commerce Department, which is responsible for promoting economic growth, sought

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The 65 Best Movies on Disney+ Right Now (August 2025)

[ad_1] In the game known as the streaming wars, Disney+ came out swinging, bringing with it a massive library of movies and TV shows—with new ones being added all the time. Watched everything on Netflix? Disney+ has a seemingly endless selection of Marvel movies and plenty of Star Wars and Pixar fare too. Problem is,

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A DOGE AI Tool Called SweetREX Is Coming to Slash US Government Regulation

[ad_1] Efforts to gut regulation across the US government using AI are well underway. On Wednesday, the Office of the Chief Information Officer at the Office of Management and Budget hosted a video call to discuss an AI tool being used to cut federal regulations, which the office called SweetREX Deregulation AI. The tool, which

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Watch Our Livestream Replay: What GPT-5 Means for ChatGPT Users

[ad_1] Is the new GPT-5 model as big of an upgrade as OpenAI claims? Why are users complaining? And what do the changes actually mean for ChatGPT users? WIRED reporters have been testing how GPT-5’s ability to code, write, and perform other tasks compares to past releases. At the livestream on August 14, our expert

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Horoscope Today, August 15, 2025: Love is in the air for these 4 zodiac signs today

[ad_1] Start your day with clarity! Today’s horoscope highlights the opportunities and challenges for each zodiac sign. Whether it’s career, love, or personal growth, let the stars guide you. Take the advice, stay positive, and make the most of what the day brings. Aries Daily Horoscope Today, August 15, 2025 Let gratitude guide your decisions

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xAI Was About to Land a Major Government Contract. Then Grok Praised Hitler

[ad_1] The White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment. One company that was supposed to be part of the GSA announcements was Musk’s xAI, according to sources with knowledge of the discussions. In early June, GSA leadership met with the xAI team for a two-hour brainstorming session “to see what opportunities

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Top 10 9kg 5 star washing machines in India for efficient laundry care at home with latest features and design

[ad_1] The days of high electricity bills and noisy laundry days are gone. 9kg 5 star washing machines deliver exceptional performance while being light on your wallet. Designed for large loads, they work efficiently to clean clothes thoroughly while using minimal power. The best washing machines now come packed with smart controls, multiple wash modes,

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NASA captured 10 mysterious dark voids over remote island near Antarctica: What they reveal about the bizarre natural phenomena |

[ad_1] NASA satellites have captured a rare and eerie sight: 10 swirling “dark voids” puncturing thick cloud cover above Heard Island, an isolated volcanic landmass in the southern Indian Ocean, around 900 miles (1,500 km) north of Antarctica. The black patches, each averaging 8 miles (13 km) wide, formed in May 2016 and appear as

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How jellyfish shut down one of Europe’s biggest nuclear plants and why this may happen more often in warmer seas

[ad_1] Imagine running one of Europe’s largest power stations by the sea and your cooling intake suddenly chokes on jelly. Not a metaphor, actual jellyfish. France’s Gravelines nuclear plant reportedly took four of six reactors offline after a dense bloom clogged its seawater intake screens, The New York Times reported. It sounds absurd until you

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Philips STH5000 Garment Steamer review: Can it handle all types of fabrics and last-minute ironing?

[ad_1] If we think about it practically, can we really rely on our society presswala to pick up clothes for ironing and return them right on time? More importantly, there are plenty of fabrics and dresses you simply can’t trust with a coal iron. One wrong move and the outfit is ruined. Even our regular

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The First Federal Cybersecurity Disaster of Trump 2.0 Has Arrived

[ad_1] The second Trump administration has its first federal cybersecurity debacle to deal with. A breach of the United States federal judiciary’s electronic case filing system, discovered around July 4, has pushed some courts onto backup paper-filing plans after the hack compromised sealed court records and possibly exposed the identities of confidential informants and cooperating

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150 species saved in England, but ‘time running out’ to halt decline

[ad_1] LONDON: A multi-million pound conservation programme in England helped save 150 struggling species but “time is running out” to halt the decline, the head of Natural England, which led the initiative, said Wednesday.The public body, responsible for protecting and enhancing England’s natural environment, invested a £13 million ($17.6 million) grant in efforts to support

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Deep Ocean Mission: Indian aquanauts dive record 5,000 metres; milestone for undersea exploration

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: In a landmark achievement, India has successfully sent its aquanauts to depths of over 5,000 metres in the North Atlantic Ocean.The mission marked a major step towards the country’s Deep Ocean Mission, also known as Samudrayaan. The feat comes just weeks after Shubhanshu Shukla became the first Indian to reach the International

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NASA intern Thad Roberts stole $21 million in moon rocks from Johnson Space Center for love; shocked the world |

[ad_1] In one of the most audacious and bizarre crimes in NASA history, Thad Roberts, a 24-year-old intern, stole moon rocks valued at $21 million in 2002, driven by romance rather than greed. Alongside his girlfriend Tiffany Fowler and fellow intern Shae Saur, Roberts executed a meticulously planned burglary at Houston’s Johnson Space Center, using

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RFK Jr. Is Supporting mRNA Research—Just Not for Vaccines

[ad_1] One of the targeted recipients, Tiba Biotech, had a $750,000 contract with BARDA that was slated to end October 30. The company was developing an RNAi-based therapeutic for H1N1 influenza, also known as swine flu. RNAi is short for RNA interference and refers to small pieces of RNA that can shut down the production

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Data Brokers Face New Pressure for Hiding Opt-Out Pages From Google

[ad_1] United States senator Maggie Hassan is pressing major data brokers after an investigation by The Markup/CalMatters and copublished by WIRED found at least 35 firms hid opt-out information from search results, making it harder for people to take control of their own data and safeguard their privacy online. Hassan, the top Democrat on the

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‘War of the Worlds’ Isn’t Just Bad. It’s Also Shameless Tech Propaganda

[ad_1] “Here we go” is both the first line of the 2025 Amazon Prime movie War of the Worlds and exactly what I said when I chose to watch it after the shitstorm of reviews that warned me not to. Directed by Rich Lee and shot exclusively through online calls and surveillance feed POVs, War

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ChatGPT model picker returns as GPT-5 rollout faces user feedback

[ad_1] OpenAI recently launched GPT-5, promising a simplified ChatGPT experience that would act as a unified AI model. The company intended GPT-5 to include a model router capable of deciding the best AI response for any user query automatically. OpenAI expected this approach to remove the need for a model picker, a menu of AI

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Perplexity’s $34.5B offer for Chrome could be the best thing to happen to Google’s antitrust battle this year

[ad_1] Perplexity AI has reportedly made a $34.5 billion offer to buy Google Chrome. On paper, that sounds wild: a fast‑growing AI startup pitching for the world’s most used web browser. In practice, it reflects a larger regulatory moment where Big Tech platforms are being challenged on how they tie browsers, search, ads, and data

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‘It is the largest river delta on Earth’: NASA astronaut captures the stunning view of the Ganga river delta from space |

[ad_1] NASA astronaut Don Pettit has shared a striking near-infrared image of the Ganga River delta on X (formerly Twitter), captured during his Expedition 73 mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS). Posted on social media, the image provides a rare, high-contrast perspective of the world’s largest river delta, showcasing the vast, fertile landscapes across

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Bermuda Triangle ‘mystery’ solved? Scientist explains the real cause behind vanishings of ships and planes |

[ad_1] For decades, the Bermuda Triangle, the stretch of ocean roughly bounded by Miami, Bermuda, and Puerto Rico, has been the subject of mystery, fear, and speculation. From tales of ships vanishing without a trace to aircraft disappearing mid-flight, the region has inspired theories about supernatural forces, alien abductions, and even time warps. But according

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Kenyan farmers use bees, sesame to keep marauding elephants away

[ad_1] Elephants roam in Tsavo West National Park near Voi town in Taita-Taveta County, Kenya, August 7, 2025. | Photo Credit: AP For farmers in the Taita hills in southern Kenya, elephants are a menace: they raid crops and will occasionally injure or even kill people. Farmer Richard Shika, 68, has had some close encounters.

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Google puts users in charge of search algorithm with new “Preferred Sources” feature

[ad_1] For years, Google has relied on its preset algorithm to show top stories in your search results. Now, the tech giant is making search more personalised with the new “Preferred Sources” feature, giving users control over search results. With this feature, users can list their favourite news sites and blogs as preferences, which will

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Typhoon Podul intensifies as its near Taiwan

[ad_1] KAOHSIUNG: Thousands of people sheltered and fishermen secured their boats across storm-battered southern Taiwan on Wednesday as Typhoon Podul intensified on its approach to the island.The typhoon is packing wind speeds of 155 kilometres (96 miles) per hour at its centre and “is strengthening”, Central Weather Administration (CWA) forecaster Lin Ting-yi told AFP.Podul is

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AOL Will Shut Down Dial-Up Internet Access in September

[ad_1] After decades of connecting US subscribers to its online service and the internet through telephone lines, AOL recently announced it is finally shutting down its dial-up modem service on September 30, 2025. The announcement marks the end of a technology that served as the primary gateway to the web for millions of users throughout

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The 55 Best Shows on Disney+ Right Now (August 2025)

[ad_1] Disney+, if you didn’t know, isn’t just for kids. With its ownership of the Lucasfilm brand and the Marvel titles, the streaming service offers plenty of grown-up content in its bid to compete with Netflix and Amazon—and we’re not just talking movies. Since launching the service, Disney has used the name recognition of Star

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Character.AI Gave Up on AGI. Now It’s Selling Stories

[ad_1] “AI is expensive. Let’s be honest about that,” Anand says. Growth vs. Safety In October 2024, the mother of a teen who died by suicide filed a wrongful death suit against Character Technologies, its founders, Google, and Alphabet, alleging the company targeted her son with “anthropomorphic, hypersexualized, and frighteningly realistic experiences, while programming [the

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Sony ULT Tower 9, ULT Tower 9AC, ULT Field 5, ULT Field 3 and ULTMIC1 Launched in India

[ad_1] Sony launched the ULT Tower 9, ULT Tower 9AC, ULT Field 5, and ULT Field 3 speakers in India alongside the ULTMIC1 wireless microphones. The Sony ULT Tower 9 is claimed to offer a playback time of up to 25 hours, while the Tower 9AC offers a plug-and-play experience, just like the ULTMIC1 microphone. All speakers

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8 best open source tools that save me time, money and headaches on Windows

[ad_1] Being a Windows user since Windows 98, I have seen many upgrades to the OS, but every version still leaves you wanting something more. Over the years, I have tried many open-source tools, some of which have become a daily part of my PC usage. Today, I am sharing these open-source tools with you

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Data Brokers Are Hiding Their Opt-Out Pages From Google Search

[ad_1] Data brokers are required by California law to provide ways for consumers to request their data be deleted. But good luck finding them. More than 30 of the companies, which collect and sell consumers’ personal information, hid their deletion instructions from Google, according to a review by The Markup and CalMatters of hundreds of

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The Rise of the US Military’s Clandestine Foreign War Apparatus

[ad_1] The 2020s are shaping up to be one of the most violent decades in modern history, with American-sponsored proxy conflicts and shadow wars smoldering all over the world, from Ukraine to Yemen to Gaza. The United States enables and prolongs these wars not by sending troops to fight in them, but by trafficking arms

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Apple’s AI Ambitions Leave Big Questions Over Its Climate Goals

[ad_1] “A year ago, when they were talking about Apple Intelligence, it struck me how they were doing an ‘all of the above,’ right? They had their own thing but they could fall back onto ChatGPT,” says Ben Lee, a professor at the University of Pennsylvania in the department of electrical and systems engineering, who

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Flipkart Independence Day Sale 2025: Top Discounts and Offers on Smart TVs

[ad_1] Flipkart’s Independence Day Sale 2025 is scheduled to begin on Wednesday (August 13). The sale event’s name appears to be inconsistent, as the landing page and URL refer to it as the Flipkart Independence Day Sale 2025, while the banner labels it the Flipkart Freedom Sale 2025. Notably, the e-commerce platform previously held a

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Central American Beaches Are Being Overrun With Local and Foreign Plastic

[ad_1] An image from the study illustrating how plastic bottles reach Latin American Pacific coasts. Illustration: Garcés-Ordóñez et al. (2025) (CC BY 4.0) The scientists found that, like other marine debris, the bottles and caps they retrieved were sometimes colonized by immobile organisms called epibionts, which live on the surface of other organisms or materials.

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Climate heat extremes driving tropical bird decline: study

[ad_1] PARIS: Tropical bird populations have plummeted not only due to deforestation but also extreme heat attributable to climate change, according to a study published on Monday in the journal Nature Ecology & Evolution. Intensifying temepratures caused a 25-38 percent reduction in tropical bird populations between 1950 and 2020, compared to a scenario without manmade

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Vivo V60 5G mobile launching in India today: Check expected price in India, features and more

[ad_1] Vivo is set to launch its popular camera-centric smartphone, Vivo V60, in India today (August 12) at 12 pm IST. The launch will be streamed live on Vivo India’s official social media pages and YouTube channel. After its unveiling, the device is expected to go on sale via Flipkart, Amazon, and Vivo’s official online

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Vivo V60 Launching Today: Know Price, Features, Specifications and More

[ad_1] Vivo V60 is all set to be launched in India today (August 12). It is expected to arrive as the successor to the Vivo V50, which debuted in February. In the days leading up to its launch, the brand has been revealing several details about the phone. To begin with, it will feature a

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Landmark study offers new insights into what protects against dengue

[ad_1] The specific components of the immune response in a human body that protect against a dengue virus (DENV) infection and the subsequent illness remain unclear. Scientists are still trying to understand how natural infection and vaccination protect people so that they can develop better vaccines. Now, a novel study has revealed important insights into

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SpaceX to Fly Italian Science Experiments to Mars on Starship in 2026

[ad_1] SpaceX has signed a first-of-its-kind deal with the Italian Space Agency (ASI) to fly Italian science experiments to Mars aboard its Starship rocket. ASI President Teodoro Valente announced that ASI will send its experiments on SpaceX’s first commercial Mars flights. The payloads will include a plant-growth module, a meteorology station and a radiation detector,

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SWOT Satellite Captures Tsunami Wave After Kamchatka Quake

[ad_1] The U.S.-French SWOT (Surface Water and Ocean Topography) satellite captured the leading edge of a tsunami wave that rolled through the Pacific Ocean on July 30, 2025 (11:25 a.m. local time), in the wake of a magnitude 8.8 earthquake that struck Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula. The satellite captured the data about 70 minutes after the

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An AI Model for the Brain Is Coming to the ICU

[ad_1] The Cleveland Clinic is partnering with San Francisco-based startup Piramidal to develop a large-scale AI model that will be used to monitor patients’ brain health in intensive care units. Instead of being trained on text, the system is based on electroencephalogram (EEG) data, which is collected via electrodes placed on the scalp and then

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Microsoft Lens App to Be Retired at the End of This Year, Company Suggests Users Switch to Copilot

[ad_1] Microsoft Lens app will be discontinued later this year, the company said last week. The app was designed to scan images of physical documents, text, handwritten papers, and whiteboards and convert them into digital files. However, the Redmond-based tech giant stated that it will be retired in a phased manner by the end of

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In ‘Alien: Earth’, the Future Is a Corporate Hellscape

[ad_1] “I think we can all agree that the planet’s about to get a lot hotter and a lot wetter,” Hawley says, and Bangkok is a tropical location filled with rivers and canals. Originally, he envisioned Prodigy’s soldiers moving around New Siam on trains, but once he visited Bangkok, “it became very clear: We’ll put

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Maiden EU-India medical research project eyes better understanding of dengue infection

[ad_1] MUMBAI: In a first of its kind joint initiative in the field of medical research, the European Union (EU) and India have come together to combat dengue, one of the major virus-induced diseases of recent years affecting millions across continents. Although there is still no specific therapeutic medicine, a vaccine has been developed and

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Truth about disappearances in Bermuda Triangle, according to veteran investigator who has studied cases for years

[ad_1] For decades the Bermuda Triangle has been a tidy label for messy events. Ships vanish. Planes go silent. Stories grow legs. Yet when you strip away the lore, a simpler picture emerges. Busy waters, sharp weather, and human error explain far more than sea monsters ever could. That is the argument Australian science communicator

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Redmi Pad 2 Review: The Budget Tablet Done Right

[ad_1] The high-value, do-it-all Redmi Pad is finally back after a 3-year wait. Aptly called the Redmi Pad 2, the tablet appears to be slightly different and features some essential additions that were missing from the first model. There’s a new processor, a slightly more pixel-dense display, and a slightly bigger battery, all of which

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What Does Palantir Actually Do?

[ad_1] In response to a detailed request for comment from WIRED, Palantir spokesperson Lisa Gordon said in a statement that the company is “proud to support the US government, especially our warfighters,” and that it has never wavered from its founding mission “to support the West and empower the world’s most important institutions.” Gordon added

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Honor X7c 5G India Launch Teased; Confirmed to Debut With 50-Megapixel Camera

[ad_1] Honor X7c 5G is finally headed to India, according to the company. The company’s midrange X series smartphone will be sold in India via Amazon, according to a teaser published by the company on Monday. The Honor X7c 5G is already available in select international markets, and it features a Snapdragon 4 Gen 2

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Inside the Multimillion-Dollar Gray Market for Video Game Cheats

[ad_1] It’s all part of the ongoing tussle between the cheat developers and games companies, which spend money on developing anti-cheat software and trying to limit nefarious behavior in their games—sometimes including lawsuits around perceived copyright issues. “It’s a legal gray area. It’s not illegal to sell cheats” in most countries, Chothia says, noting that

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Apple’s MacBook Pro With M6 Chip, OLED Display Could Launch by Early 2027: Mark Gurman

[ad_1] Apple’s MacBook Pro with an M6 chip and an OLED display will be unveiled in either late 2026 or early 2027, according to Bloomberg journalist Mark Gurman. If this claim is accurate, it would be the first laptop from the Cupertino tech giant that would sport an OLED panel, instead of its existing mini-LED

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Vivo Vision Mixed Reality Headset Launch Confirmed by Official; to Arrive as Apple Vision Pro Competitor

[ad_1] The launch of Vivo Vision might not be too far away, according to a social media post by a company official on Monday. The mixed reality headset was first unveiled at the Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference 2025 in March, sporting a design very similar to the Apple Vision Pro. However, it was

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The Black Market for Fake Science Is Growing Faster Than Legitimate Research, Study Warns

[ad_1] A new study by researchers at Northwestern University has set off alarm bells about the future of academic research, warning that the publication of fraudulent science is growing at a faster rate than that of legitimate research. Over the last four centuries, an implicit contract has been established between scientists and states: in exchange

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Microsoft Says Forza Motorsport Will Continue to Get Support Despite Cuts at Developer Turn 10 Studios

[ad_1] Xbox first-party racing titles Forza Horizon 5 and Forza Motorsport will continue to get support, Microsoft has confirmed amidst speculation over the Forza Franchise. Developers Turn 10 Studios and Playground Games will continue to add content to the games, despite layoffs at the former. Forza Motorsport studio Turn 10 was reportedly hit with layoffs

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Apple teams up with top apps for next-gen Siri launch

[ad_1] As Apple prepares to roll out the next-generation Siri, it is working closely with developers of some of the most widely used iOS apps to ensure smooth integration with the new system. At the core of this upgrade is the App Intents framework, designed to enable Siri to perform deeper, more meaningful actions within

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Oppo K13x 5G Review: Built to Last But With One Big Compromise

[ad_1] Brands have often prioritised battery life when contemplating a new smartphone launch in the budget segment. While many have also placed emphasis on delivering on other parameters such as cameras and displays, durability has often been an afterthought for OEMs. However, this is where the Oppo K13x 5G is potentially a game-changer. It aims

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Aeneas AI Model Helps Decode and Restore Ancient Roman Inscriptions

[ad_1] Ancient Roman Inscriptions help us understand laws, traditions, economy, and even the emotional perspective of ancient people. Their lives and histories, however, have been rendered difficult to understand because, over time, the inscriptions have been damaged. Every year, there are 1500 Roman inscriptions discovered, albeit many of them are incomplete. Fortunately, advancements in technology

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Robot Drummer: Humanoid Robot Learns to Play Drums with Human-Like Precision

[ad_1] Human-like designed robots have so far been tested for the assistive and manual tasks such as carrying objects, assisting in physical therapy and supporting elderly individuals. Their potential in expressive and creative fields, such as arts and music performance have introduced Robot Drummer which is a humanoid robot capable of drum playing both expressively

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Twisted Jet Confirms Most Extreme Binary Black Hole System in the Universe

[ad_1] Astronomers using a global radio telescope array have captured a record-sharp image of the blazar OJ 287, showing its particle jet is sharply bent. This twisted jet provides compelling evidence that OJ 287’s core contains not one but two supermassive black holes in a tight orbit. For decades, OJ 287’s ~12-year cycle of flares

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Mercury Direct on August 11, 2025: These zodiac signs will achieve growth and success |

[ad_1] Mercury or Buddh is going to become progressive on August 11, 2025 in Cancer zodiac sign, which is ruled by Moon and Gemini and Virgo is ruled by Mercury zodiac sign. Budh Vakri period is not considered an auspicious period for everyone as this time period brings hardships, obstacles, breakups, relationship issues, communication problem

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ISRO to launch 6,500 kg communication satellite built by U.S. in couple of months: Chairman

[ad_1] C.P. Radhakrishnan, Governor of Maharashtra, presenting an Honorary Degree of Doctor of Science to V.Narayanan, Chairman, ISRO, at the 21st SRM Institute of Science & Technology Convocation on August 10, 2025. | Photo Credit: Ragu R. After marking a humble beginning in the Indian space programme with a tiny rocket supplied by the United

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This New Pyramid-Like Shape Always Lands With the Same Side Up

[ad_1] In 2023, Domokos—along with his graduate students Gergő Almádi and Krisztina Regős, and Robert Dawson of Saint Mary’s University in Canada—proved that it is indeed possible to distribute a tetrahedron’s weight so that it will sit on just one face. At least in theory. But Almádi, Dawson, and Domokos wanted to build the thing,

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How to Protect Yourself From Portable Point-of-Sale Scams

[ad_1] Considering the widespread use of contactless payment systems, it’s no surprise that portable point-of-sale thefts are making a comeback. This type of robbery is enjoying a new wave of popularity, and it is much harder to spot given how quickly those transactions take place. But how much risk is there, really? And how can

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Infinix Hot 60i 5G mobile: Price in India, specifications, camera, design and more

[ad_1] After unveiling the Hot 60i 4G variant earlier this year, Infinix is preparing to introduce its 5G counterpart to the Indian market. The Transsion-owned brand has begun teasing the upcoming device, which is set to launch later this month, targeting budget-conscious consumers looking for reliable performance and long battery life. Infinix Hot 60i 5G

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Momentum sagging at UN plastic pollution treaty talks

[ad_1] GENEVA: Talks on forging a landmark treaty to combat the scourge of plastic pollution were stumbling Saturday, with progress slow and countries wildly at odds on how far the proposed agreement should go.The negotiations, which opened on Tuesday, have four working days left to strike a legally-binding instrument that would tackle the growing problem

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Global ocean model affirms Fukushima wastewater release is safe

[ad_1] An aerial view shows the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant in August 2023. The tanks contain treated radioactive wastewater the facility has been slowly releasing into the Pacific Ocean. | Photo Credit: Reuters Most monitoring of the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant’s release of tritiated wastewater has thus far focused on local coastal waters.

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A Special Diamond Is the Key to a Fully Open Source Quantum Sensor

[ad_1] Quantum computing is either a distant dream or an imminent reality depending on whom you ask. And while much of this year’s Quantum Village at the Defcon security conference in Las Vegas is focused on emerging research and threat analysis, Village cofounders Victoria Kumaran and Mark Carney are also working to make a currently

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SpaceX splashdown: ISS astronauts return after 5 months; Nasa’s first Pacific landing in 50 years

[ad_1] This image provided by NASA shows, from left, NASA’s SpaceX Crew-10 members JAXA Four astronauts have safely returned to Earth after spending five months aboard the International space station (ISS). Their SpaceX capsule splashed down in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Southern California on Saturday, a day after leaving the orbiting laboratory.Nasa’s

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 Review: The North Star of Foldables

[ad_1] With the Galaxy Z Fold 7, Samsung has once again demonstrated its ability to reinvent the foldable segment. The Galaxy Z Fold 6 was a great device, but it followed a design language that didn’t feel like an upgrade over its predecessor. Samsung, during closed-door briefings for the Fold 7, claimed that it almost

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Google to Reportedly Shut Down Support for Steam for Chromebook in 2026

[ad_1] Google is reportedly dropping support for the Steam for Chromebook Beta programme at the end of this year. As per the report, Chromebook users attempting to launch the beta app are now getting a pop-up message informing them about the upcoming discontinuation. The Mountain View-based tech giant has reportedly set January 1, 2026, as

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WhatsApp for Android Said to Be Testing Support for Motion Photos With Audio

[ad_1] WhatsApp for Android is said to be testing a new feature for users that will allow them to send motion photos. As per the feature tracker, the new feature was spotted in the latest beta version of WhatsApp and might be available to some beta testers. With this, users can send motion photos, which

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The 24 Best Shows on Amazon Prime Right Now (August 2025)

[ad_1] While Netflix is busy pumping out more series than any one person could watch (probably), some of the best shows are on Amazon Prime Video. Trouble is, navigating the service’s labyrinthine menus can make finding the right series a pain. We’re here to help. Below are our favorite Amazon series—all included with your Prime

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Private Companies Are Now Gathering Weather Data for NOAA

[ad_1] WindBorne’s balloons, in contrast, can collect and distribute data from remote regions. That makes them more adaptive, and especially useful for monitoring atmospheric rivers that bring extreme precipitation to coastal regions, said Glackin. “I’d like to see them in the suite of observing systems.” The company deploys about 100 balloons from six launch sites

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The US Court Records System Has Been Hacked

[ad_1] In response to recent cyberattacks, the federal judiciary said its been in the process of implementing new safeguards to address the judiciary’s ongoing exposure to “constant and sophisticated” cyber threats. The incident highlights longstanding warnings that the judiciary’s systems are outdated and vulnerable. A top federal judge told Congress in June that CM/ECF and

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