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Trust in science falls as Covid-era confidence fades, finds global survey

Across countries surveyed before, during and after the pandemic, 72% of people expressed at least some trust in science in 2025, down from 80% in 2020 and 77% in 2018

Trust in science falls as Covid-era confidence fades, finds global survey
Updated On : 11 Oct 2026 | 10:17 PM IST

Govt stresses conflict-of-interest safeguards under RDI fund framework

Jitendra Singh stresses safeguards to protect taxpayers' money and private capital as selection of second-level fund managers is expected within about two weeks

Govt stresses conflict-of-interest safeguards under RDI fund framework
Updated On : 19 Aug 2026 | 9:54 PM IST

Birds and crocodiles may share a warm-blooded past, fossil study suggests

New research suggests the ancestors of modern crocodiles were active, warm-blooded land dwellers before their metabolism slowed and they adapted to an ambush-predator lifestyle in water

Birds and crocodiles may share a warm-blooded past, fossil study suggests
Updated On : 16 Aug 2026 | 10:09 AM IST

MHT CET 2026 result date: When will PCM, PCB scorecards be released?

Candidates will be able to check their MHT CET PCB or PCM results at the official website. The exams were held in April-May this year

MHT CET 2026 result date: When will PCM, PCB scorecards be released?
Updated On : 08 Jun 2026 | 5:21 PM IST

Traditional way of coding is over, says former Google CEO Eric Schmidt

Eric Schmidt's recent remarks have sparked debate online after he claimed Ai is rapidly replacing traditional coding methods used by engineers

Traditional way of coding is over, says former Google CEO Eric Schmidt
Updated On : 28 May 2026 | 4:57 PM IST

India, Japan boost tech ties with pacts on medical devices, quantum science

India and Japan strengthened their strategic partnership in science and technology with the exchange of key agreements in the fields of healthcare innovation and emerging technologies during a high-level bilateral meeting in the national capital.According to an official statement from the Ministry of Science & Technology, on Tuesday, the meeting took place in the presence of Japan's Minister for Science and Technology Policy and Minister of State for Space Policy, Kimi Onoda and Union Minister of State for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences, Jitendra Singh.The discussion expanded cooperation across critical and frontier technologies, with the exchange of a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) in the field of health and medical devices between the Japan Agency for Medical Research and Development (AMED), the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), and India's Department of Science and Technology (DST).A Letter of Intent (LoI) on cooperation in Quantum Science and Technology

India, Japan boost tech ties with pacts on medical devices, quantum science
Updated On : 07 May 2026 | 7:34 AM IST

Chinese researchers close in on US as leader in global science: Study

The study found Chinese-based scientists led 45% of US-China joint research in 2023, up from 30% in 2010, highlighting Beijing's growing influence in shaping global scientific collaboration

Chinese researchers close in on US as leader in global science: Study
Updated On : 29 Oct 2025 | 10:58 AM IST

What happens when you paint cows like zebras? Less bug bites and a prize

Japanese researchers showed that painting zebra-like stripes on Wagyu cows repels biting flies, earning them the 2025 Ig Nobel Prize in biology

What happens when you paint cows like zebras? Less bug bites and a prize
Updated On : 19 Sep 2025 | 2:35 PM IST

MediaTek to start rolling out world's smallest chip from September

Fabless semiconductor company MediaTek will begin production of world's smallest 2 nanometer chips from September this year, a senior official of the company said on Tuesday. At present the smallest chip in production is of 3 nanometer size. "We are now moving into 2 nanometers. We will be taking out our first 2 nanometers device in September this year. Of course, this is a high-volume chip," MediaTek Vice Chairman and CEO Rick Tsai said at global tech event Computex. Tarun Pathak, Research Director, Counterpoint Research said MediaTek's announcement that its first 2nm chip will be "taped out" in September is a significant achievement, highlighting its strengthening partnership with industry leaders like TSMC. "This 2nm chip is likely a custom ASIC (application specific chip) or a smartphone, designed for substantial efficiency gains through structural innovations," he said. Tsai said that in addition to advanced computing devices, MediaTek is moving towards connectivity technolog

MediaTek to start rolling out world's smallest chip from September
Updated On : 20 May 2025 | 1:27 PM IST

Can AI guide your health questions? OpenAI's HealthBench puts it to test

OpenAI's HealthBench benchmark tests how safely and accurately AI like ChatGPT can handle health queries, suggest treatments, and support doctors using physician-designed real-world scenarios

Can AI guide your health questions? OpenAI's HealthBench puts it to test
Updated On : 15 May 2025 | 1:40 PM IST

MedTech multinationals bet big on India, eyeing global hub status

Global medtech giants like Siemens and Philips are expanding R&D and manufacturing in India, leveraging policy support and talent to embed India in global value chains

MedTech multinationals bet big on India, eyeing global hub status
Updated On : 04 May 2025 | 10:17 PM IST

National Science Day: 'Raman Effect' that won India's 1st Physics Nobel

Prof RW Wood described 'Raman Effect' as 'a very beautiful discovery' and considered it as one of the most convincing proofs of quantum theory

National Science Day: 'Raman Effect' that won India's 1st Physics Nobel
Updated On : 28 Feb 2025 | 1:59 PM IST

National Science Day 2025: History, Theme, Significance, Quotes by CV Raman

In honor of the discovery of Raman Effect by renowned scientist Sir Chandrasekhara Venkata Raman (also known as CV Raman), India observes National Science Day on February 28

National Science Day 2025: History, Theme, Significance, Quotes by CV Raman
Updated On : 28 Feb 2025 | 1:17 PM IST

What is the Perplexity AI, founded by Indian-origin Aravind Srinivas?

The AI-powered search engine Perplexity was cofounded by Aravind Srinivas, an Indian-origin engineer and entrepreneur, which he describes as "fastest way to get answers to any questions"

What is the Perplexity AI, founded by Indian-origin Aravind Srinivas?
Updated On : 18 Feb 2025 | 5:40 PM IST

India's 'Data for Development' takes centre stage at AI Summit in Paris

At the AI Action Summit Paris 2025, AI4India and the Center for Policy Research and Governance (CPRG) will co-host a pivotal panel discussion, 'Data for Development: Building AI in the Global South'

India's 'Data for Development' takes centre stage at AI Summit in Paris
Updated On : 10 Feb 2025 | 11:05 AM IST

Tech tools may drive record deportations under Trump's crackdown

The contracts, which ranged in size, were for mundane tech like phone services as well as advanced tools from big and small companies

Tech tools may drive record deportations under Trump's crackdown
Updated On : 26 Jan 2025 | 11:38 PM IST

Vertoz embarks on accelerated growth and global expansion

AI-Powered Technology Driving the Next Wave of Digital Growth

Vertoz embarks on accelerated growth and global expansion
Updated On : 18 Jan 2025 | 4:34 PM IST