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Google promised that users could have more natural conversations with Gemini across a range of devices and make more specific requests than before
The work of Mariangela Hungria has powered Brazils rise as the worlds foremost producer of soybeans
The first-ever chromosome-level genome of the Indian yak was assembled by specialists from four ICAR institutions
A mix of geographical and climatic factors make Andhra Pradesh and Telangana extremely prone to heatwaves in summers.
It ships with a 5,000 mAh battery along with a 10 W charger
The company rolled out the option to a limited group of U.S. users who were on Google Labs to gather feedback
Nvidia hit $3 trillion in market value after it agreed to sell hundreds of thousands of AI chips in Saudi Arabia with many chips to an AI startup launched by its sovereign wealth fund, in a sign demand for its top-line processors is still booming
Major social media platforms such as TikTok, Instagram and X have failed to protect LGBTQ+ users from hate and harassment, per GLAAD
U.S. chip maker Nvidia will partner with Saudi Arabias sovereign wealth fund-owned AI startup Humain and will ship 18,000 chips to the Middle Eastern nation
Pacific field crickets in Hawaii are evolving to escape parasitoid flies in a surprising way
The sky is always a beautiful sight, and when birds soar in their perfect V-shape, its hard not to stop and admire them. But did you know this formation isnt just random? Birds are actually using science to fly smarter!
The smart glasses combine Ray-Bans established frame designs with integrated hardware and Metas AI technology
Perplexity AI is in advanced talks to raise $500 million in a funding round that would value the startup at $14 billion, the Wall Street Journal reported
A focus on floor price will help transform e-waste recycling and its management in India
The sight of a large, carnivorous New Zealand snail laying an egg from its neck has been captured on camera for the first time
The Chinese smartphone maker did not launch the Pro variant in the series and thus fulfilling it with Elite Edition now
The Zero Waste Himalaya Alliance was formed to combat the crisis in the eco-sensitive region
Millions of urban informal workers in India continue to bear the brunt of flawed Heat Action Plans
The planet is warming because of human activities, and it is warming much faster than our models have anticipated, says expert at The Hindu Huddle.
From bags of Kurkure to a peculiar Indian swimming habit, she sees everything as a way to spark change
Curious and patient, chatterboxes and fitness freaks, lazy parents and troublemakers. Isnt it time to make a case for creating bird friendly cities?
A new digital platform aims to helping locals across the Western Ghats feel ownership and engage with conservation initiatives in their regions
The rice pangenome allows researchers to develop new rice cultivars and introduce new traits for disease-tolerance as well as resilience against climate shocks
Climate-induced changes in the yield and nutritional quality of various foods could tip the balance of gut microbiota towards strains associated with malnutrition
The findings of a new study challenge some long-held assumptions in urban ecology
The authors of the study attribute this to their value being poorly understood and not considered in the policy-making process
The Dorabeel Village Grazing Field Protection Convening Committee said the move to hand over the land in Kamrup district to a Kolkata-based company would affect more than 3,000 families
Grid operators must ensure that electricity is constantly balanced between demand and supply. A metric of this balance is the frequency of the electricity flowing through the grid
The 10-year documentation is a gift to the world in celebration of Sikkims 50 years of Statehood, lead author Sonam Wangchuk Lepcha said
Carcasses of three elephants were found near the India-Bhutan border in Manas National Park on May 2
With benefits for food and energy production, agriphotovoltaics promise a dual harvest as well as prosperity for Indias smallholder farmers
Rare migratory species recorded in Himachal Pradeshs Dhauladhar range; adds to States rich butterfly biodiversity
Wildlife groups have expressed serious concern about how individual koalas had been chosen for culling, because the animals are assessed from a distance
Whats the quantum of growth in India? What are the challenges? How does mango production in India compare to that of China and Thailand? Does genetic diversity play a role in the hardiness and productivity of the fruit? How does it help it combat climate change?
Understanding how locusts move has real-world consequences. Yet how these groups emerge or which exact factors determine the direction of their flight remains unclear
A team of 19 researchers from Australia and China assessed the genome-wide diversity of 269 peanut accessions, including wild species, landraces, and improved species
Indias urban centres are notorious for their noise pollution; the new study raises questions about what its findings mean for spiders living in such places
In India, CMV is responsible for 25-30% yield losses in banana plantations. In pumpkins, cucumbers, and melons, infection rates can soar up to 70%. Affected plants develop a mosaic discoloration, stunted growth, and commercially unviable fruits
Malabar Flash, a reddish, dark brown butterfly makes an appearance in the Kundah slopes of the Nilgiris, making it its first ever photographic record in the hills
Study redefines taxonomy of South Asian treeshrews using century-old specimens and modern morphometric analysis
Clock in your observations from forest edges to backyard gardens on iNaturalist app during the City Nature Challenge from April 25 and 28
Despite several challenges, scientists believe AI/ML models can be particularly useful to predict extreme weather events such as heat waves, droughts, torrential rainfall, and floods
Along with special attention for construction and brick kiln workers, the Labour Ministry has recommended adequate drinking water facilities, ventilation and cooling, rest areas, and health check-ups
The tiger population in the buffer zones of the States nine tiger reserves has increased from 526 to 785 over the past four years, underlining the importance of continued conservation efforts, the State govt. said
Perovskites allow for solar panels to be produced at lower cost and higher efficiency, yet they also contain elements like lead that complicate their reuse
Nitrous oxide is the third most abundant of the greenhouse gases; it accentuates the greenhouse effect in the same way as carbon dioxide does by capturing re-radiated infrared radiation from the Earths surface and warming the troposphere; urgent action on it is critical to achieving climate goals