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A NASA aircraft sits near a runway at Ellington Airport after making a belly landing on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026, in Houston. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis) A NASA aircraft sits near a runway at Ellington Airport after making a belly landing on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026, in Houston. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis) A NASA aircraft sits near…
New Delhi: Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday praised DRDO scientists for their role in strengthening India’s strategic capabilities through the development of tanks, missiles and rocket systems, but advised them “to increase your appetite for risk in research”.Pointing out that “the country that thinks, decides and deploys technology quickly stays ahead”, the minister said…
Singapore will invest more than Sg$1 billion ($785 million) in public research on artificial intelligence through 2030, as the city-state looks to strengthen its technological capabilities and sharpen its global competitiveness, the government said on Saturday.The funding will be used to set up “world-class” AI research centres, build capabilities to support industrial applications of artificial…
Canada deepens research and education ties with India as US challenges grow. (AI Image) Canada is moving to strengthen academic and research links with India as Indians pursuing higher education and research opportunities in the US face growing headwinds. Canadian universities are proposing expanded research collaborations and academic exchange programmes with Indian institutions, positioning Canada…
Recognized filmmaker Priyadarshan praised Aditya Dhar, affectionately calling him a ‘devoted disciple’ and ‘loyal friend.’ He shared that Dhar’s ambitions of pursuing cricket met an unexpected twist due to an incident from his past. Priyadarshan expressed his pride in Dhar’s journey, noting how he has transcended the shadows of unacknowledged scriptwriting brilliance to shine in…
Your first job after college isn’t just a paycheck, it’s a decision that will define your career success, a new study has found out. A research from Columbia University and the National Bureau of Economic Research reveals that low-income graduates face a $4,900 (INR 4.4 lakhs) earnings gap in five years, largely determined by that…
Microsoft’s chief scientist, Eric Horvitz, has expressed concern over the Trump administration’s decision to slash billions in funding for colleges and universities. He has issued a warning that the cuts in US federal funding cuts for academic research may permanently surrender America’s lead in the global AI race to international rivals like China. According to…
OpenAI’s veteran researcher Jerry Tworek is leaving after seven years, having spearheaded the development of the o1 reasoning model and contributed significantly to GitHub Copilot and ChatGPT’s coding prowess. Tworek cited a desire to explore research avenues difficult to pursue at OpenAI, expressing gratitude for his time and the company’s historical impact. Jerry Tworek, a…
Large studies paint a clear picture: more steps generally mean better odds, but you hit sweet spots without marathon efforts. A landmark 2020 JAMA study shadowed nearly 5,000 adults and revealed that 8,000 daily steps cut all-cause mortality risk by 51 percent compared to 4,000, with pace barely mattering. Benefits spark even earlier, around 2,500…
Bollywood, over the decades, has seen a lot of movies failing to meet the set standards and expectations of the movie. Sometimes a film is criticised for its story, other times for vision or execution, and others for failed performances. However, have you ever heard that a movie didn’t work because the audience didn’t like…
