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Physicists dont know what dark matter is made up of, but one hypothesis is its made of a new type of subatomic particle called WIMPs. According to physicists, WIMPs barely interact with normal matter and not at all with light. The trick to finding them then is the high-energy particles released when two WIMPs annihilate each other
OnePlus 15R succeeds the OnePlus 13R launched this year while the Pad Go 2 comes as an alternative to the Pad Go, offering affordability
The Kon-Chukurbashi ice cap in the Pamir Mountains is the only mountainous region on the earth where glaciers have not only resisted melting, but even slightly grown, a phenomenon called the Pamir-Karakoram anomaly
Meta announced the rollout of its v21 software update in order to bring voice amplification and Spotify sound matching features to eligible users of its AI glasses
OpenAI announced the release of ChatGPT Images powered by its new flagship image generation model, as well as a new Images feature within ChatGPT
At least two former Pornhub customers a man in Canada and a man in the United States confirmed to Reuters that the data pertaining to them was authentic
The vast majority of businesses are struggling to realise a meaningful return on their AI investments, according to company executives, advisors and the results of seven recent executive and worker surveys
X said in the lawsuit in Delaware federal court that its Twitter brand is still alive and well and not ripe for the picking
Amazon is in talks to invest in OpenAI, which could value the ChatGPT maker over $500 billion, a source said
Scientists have found a way to detect thorium-229s nuclear tick in a solid, opening a path to miniaturised nuclear clocks
Thomas Regnier, a spokesman for the European Commission, however responded that as we have made clear many times, our rules apply equally and fairly to all companies operating in the EU
India recently announced its intention to build Maitri II, the countrys newest research station in Antarctica and Indias fourth, about 40 forty-odd years after the first permanent research station in Antarctica, Dakshin Gangotri, was established. The Hindu talks to Dr Harsh K Gupta, who led the team that established it
Apple stated that its maximum penalty exposure, that is, 10% of its average global turnover derived from all of its products or services globally for financial years 2022 to 2024, could be around $38 billion.
After 10 years of battling objections from foreign nuclear suppliers, the government has brought in a new bill - Its called SHANTI for short - The Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India Bill. It repeals the previous Atomic Energy Act of 1962 and the Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Bill of 2010. Why did the government need the new bill, and why is there opposition to its plan?
At the core of the LG Micro RGB evo is a significant evolution in Micro RGB technology, using LG TVs smallest individual RGB LEDs combined with OLED-level control over each backlight
Meta Platforms and WhatsApp challenged this order before the NCLAT, which, in January this year, passed an interim order, staying the five-year ban imposed by the CCI on data-sharing practices between WhatsApp and Meta for advertising purposes
A first-of-its-kind study has examined inhalable microplastics in four Indian cities. These are plastic particles smaller than 10 m, which researchers have warned can also smuggle in toxic co-pollutants such as heavy metals and hormone-disrupting compounds
OpenAI on Monday confirmed that it has appointed Albert Lee, senior director of corporate development at Google
What is the Biological Weapons Convention? Are non-state actors also pursuing biological tools?
While receiving his Nobel Prize, Joel Mokyr highlighted the interplay between science and technology in economic growth. However, there needs to be a broader understanding of innovations societal influences
A new study has found that any place with heavy artemisinin use and favourable conditions could become a new hotspot for resistance, and that in some parts of Africa, the frequency of resistance markers is gradually increasing. However, there might be a window of time to act before the problem becomes widespread
The initial success of a pioneering experiment in the U.S. offers a glimpse into the future potential of lab-made gametes in fertility treatments, albeit alongside its scientific and ethical ramifications
Google has launched a range of Gemini AI-powered features to enhance its Translate app and make it easier for users to learn new languages
As militant groups increasingly experiment with artificial intelligence, national security experts warn of the rising risks associated with this technology
The commercial boom in artificial intelligence has sparked interest in humanoid robots
Scientists found that mangroves show a range of physiological strategies to tolerate the low osmotic potentials associated with saltwater
X, which was taken over by Elon Musk in 2022, fell foul of the European Unions Digital Services Act (DSA) that regulates large online platforms and vets their safety standards
Australian and U.S. military strategists view resource-rich but largely under-developed Papua New Guinea (PNG) as having a prized location north of Australia
Meta India on Friday named Aman Jain as the new head of Public Policy for India
More than 1.2 million students, from kindergarten through high school, attend public school in El Salvador
Disney and other creative industry giants had been suing AI firms like OpenAI, Perplexity and Anthropic, accusing them of illegally using their content
OpenAi touted GPT-5.2 Pro and GPT-5.2 Thinking as its best models yet for handling math or science work
Regeneration isnt a rare miracle; instead its an ancient biological program still written into the DNA of many species, and one that science is gradually learning to decode and revive
DPIIT working paper proposes blanket licensing, to let AI firms train LLMs by scraping the internet, pay royalties to a copyright society once models are commercialised; firms say publishers should be able to opt out
Users will be able to choose from among topics that the platform has found to be interested in, and decide what they want to see more of or even areas that they want to view less Reels of
Tech giants are locked in a high-stakes contest for AI supremacy, where control of compute capacity is emerging as the ultimate differentiator
However, in an unusual development, Milan's prosecutors are in disagreement with the accord between the revenue agency and the U.S. tech company and plan to continue their investigation, two other sources said
The H200s less powerful predecessor, the H100 has been banned from export to China since late 2022
Billionaire Elon Musk on Wednesday hinted at a possible SpaceX initial public offering in a social media exchange
As the demand for satellite communication escalates, experts warn that without effective regulation and coordination, the rapid expansion of satellite constellations could lead to congestion, and further the digital divide
Classical musicians must move past skepticism when it comes to AI. It cannot replace human mastery, but can be a modern instrument for practice, planning and cultural propagation.
Nvidia has built location verification technology that could indicate which country its chips are operating in, according to sources familiar with the matter
Available for Rs. 399 per month from today, new subscribers can avail the plan for Rs. 199 for the first six months
Match Group said on Tuesday that Hinge founder and CEO Justin McLeod will step down to launch Overtone
Wikimedia Foundation, the operator of Wikipedia, on Tuesday named Bernadette Meehan its chief executive officer, tapping an administrator with deep policy expertise and federal government experience

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