U.S. regulators seek to break up Google, forcing Chrome sale as part of monopoly punishment
U.S. regulators want a federal judge to break up Google to prevent the company from continuing to squash competition through its dominant search engine Chrome
I wanted every Kannadiga to feel proud of the king cobra
Karnatakas own king cobra found in the Western Ghats and known as Kaalinga Sarpa locally will be officially namedOphiophagus Kaalinga at an event in Bengaluru on November 22. Work by researcher P. Gowri Shankar and his team has shown that it is a distinct species
Apple urges judge to end U.S. smartphone monopoly case
Apple asked a federal judge on Wednesday to dismiss the U.S. Department of Justice's case accusing the iPhone maker of unlawfully dominating the smartphone market
Clearing the air on Delhis pollution crisis
The population of the city and the surrounding area significantly contributes to year-round toxicity because of vehicular emissions and traffic congestion
Is climate change making tropical storms more frequent? Scientists say its unclear
How much is climate change responsible for the appearance of four tropical cyclones at the same time in the West Pacific for the first time since 1961?
Android 16 preview rolled out for developers
According to Googles timeline, the first beta update for Android 16 should be available in January 2025 ahead of the public release in April
Three groups of cicadas emerge together for first time in 1,547 years
North American cicadas have life cycles that last for prime numbers of years, putting pressure on the idea that humans created mathematics
Why airlines cancel flights after volcanic eruptions
There was a famous incident in 1982 where a British Airways plane flying near Indonesia lost all its engines after it encountered volcanic ash spewing from Mt. Galunggung
Act fast to mitigate a disaster in Teesta Valley, groups urge PM, CMs
Sikkim and West Bengal need to approach disasters at a landscape level instead of limiting their focus to within their respective boundaries
Global offshore wind industry poised to miss big targets as obstacles mount
World governments had set a global target last year of tripling overall renewable energy use by 2030
Ecuador: Wildfires trigger national emergency
The 60-day state of national emergency comes as the country has struggled to take control over a series of wildfires taking place in several provinces. The Ecuadorian energy crisis has exacerbated the situation.
The World Tiger Beetle day celebrated on November 11 hopes to build respect, nurture, and conserve this lesser-known group of colourful insects
iQOO 13 with Snapdragon 8 Elite launches on December 3 in India
Launched already in China, the iQOO 13 may land in the premium segment and will be competing Realme GT 7 Pro which is launching on November 26 in India
Parts of Great Barrier Reef suffer highest coral mortality on record
Parts of the Great Barrer Reef have suffered the highest coral mortality on record, Australian research showed Tuesday, with scientists fearing the rest of it has suffered a similar fate. Leck added the area surveyed was elatively small and feared that when the full report was released next year similar levels of mortality would be observed.
Climate talks in Baku head into second week amid disagreements
After a slow first week, UN talks on getting money to curb and adapt to climate change resumed on November 18 with fresh hope that countries could work through disagreements
The talk was a part of Kaapi with Kuriosity, a monthly public lecture series organised by the International Centre for Theoretical Sciences (ICTS-TIFR) in collaboration with the Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium and other educational institutions in Bengaluru
Amazon and Elon Musks SpaceX challenge labour agencys constitutionality in federal court
Attorneys for Amazon and Elon Musks SpaceX have argued in a federal appeals court that the National Labor Relations Boards structure is unconstitutional
How can design help a building be more climate-resilient?
High-performance buildings are at the forefront of sustainable construction, focusing on energy efficiency, resource conservation, and climate resilience through integrative design and the use of sustainable materials; they employ passive and active strategies to minimise environmental impact
IIT Bombay scientists develop water-pollutant detecting device AroTrack
The device uses a protein-based biosensor to detect harmful pollutants like phenol and benzene from water samples.
The Hindu AI Summit to be held in Chennai on November 21
The Hindu AI Summit event aims to foster dialogue among thought leaders, innovators, and policymakers, offering a platform to examine the opportunities and challenges AI presents across various sectors
India cenbank plans 2025 launch of cloud services, countering dominance of global firms
The burgeoning cloud services market in Asia's third largest economy was estimated at $8.3 billion in 2023 and is expected to grow to $24.2 billion by 2028, according to a report
New climate data set for India unveiled by Bengaluru-based Azim Premji University
Indias average summer maximum temperature will have a 1.5-degree Celsius increase by 2043, according to the middle of the road emission scenario, and by 2041 for the fossil-fueled development emission scenario
Will the antitrust showdown launched under Biden turn into Lets Make A Deal under Trump?
The U.S. antitrust watchdogs that pounced on Big Tech and deterred dealmaking throughout corporate America during President Joe Bidens administration may be tamer and kept on a shorter leash by President-elect Donald Trump
Why is a U.K. consumer protection group going after Apples iCloud?
The U.K. consumer group called Which? alleged that Apple customers were charged excessive fees to use iCloud storage service, and that the iPhone-maker violated competition law
G20 role in climate finance critical: UN body chief
Ahead of the G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro, UN climate chief Simon Stiell urged world leaders to prioritize climate action and increase financial support for developing countries. Stiell emphasized the urgency of the situation as negotiators in Baku work towards finalizing post-2025 climate finance goals.
UN climate chief asks G20 leaders for boost as finance talks lag
The UN's climate chief urged G20 leaders to bolster global climate finance efforts as negotiations at COP29 in Baku faced challenges. Developing nations are seeking substantial financial aid to combat climate change impacts, but disagreements persist over funding levels and contributors. A key sticking point is the establishment of a new finance target for wealthier nations and the private sector.
Delhi Airport issues advisory for passengers as smog reduces visibility
Delhi Airport is operating normally despite low visibility due to high air pollution. The Air Quality Index (AQI) reached 428, categorized as severe. However, stronger winds are expected to improve air quality to the very poor range.
Bangladesh leader Muhammad Yunus slams rich nations for burning up the planet at UN climate talks
Muhammad Yunus, Bangladesh's interim leader, has strongly criticized the upcoming UN climate talks, arguing that negotiations are pointless and wealthy nations should simply provide funds to address the climate crisis they created. He compared the talks to a fish market and highlighted the vulnerability of Bangladesh to climate change impacts like rising sea levels and cyclones.
UK PM unveils ambitious new climate goals even as top world leaders give COP29 a miss
World leaders gathered at the COP29 climate summit in Baku, with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer taking center stage. Starmer announced ambitious new climate goals for the UK, aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by at least 81% by 2035.
Severe droughts threaten sustainable catch of the Amazon's giant fish
A record-breaking drought in the Amazon is threatening the sustainable pirarucu fishery, impacting the livelihoods of thousands of riverine dwellers. Low water levels are hindering transportation of the massive fish, causing delays and rising costs.
Air pollution soars in Pakistan as Lahore battles smog; Multan's AQI remains over 1,900
Smog has choked Pakistan's Punjab province, pushing air pollution to hazardous levels. Lahore's Air Quality Index (AQI) reached 760, while Multan hit a shocking 1,914, prompting emergency measures. The smog has caused accidents due to low visibility and forced closures of businesses and public spaces. Authorities blame cross-border pollution from India for exacerbating the crisis.
