Elon Musk's SpaceX loses contact with Starship spacecraft during 8th flight test

New Delhi (IANS) Elon Musk’s SpaceX lost contact with its spacecraft shortly after the launch of the eighth test flight of its giant Starship rocket on Friday. 

The eighth test was launched at its Starbase site in South Texas at 6:30 p.m. EST…

Indian researchers find effective way to synthesise hydrogen peroxide under sunlight

New Delhi (IANS) Researchers at the S. N. Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences, Kolkata, an autonomous institute under the Department of Science and Technology (DST), have found an efficient, less energy-intensive, and environmentally friendly…

Human body's protein recycling system fights bacteria like antibiotics: Study

Jerusalem (IANS) Israeli researchers have discovered a surprising immune defense role of the proteasome, a cellular structure known for degrading and recycling proteins. The study, published in Nature, could inspire new strategies against antibiotic-resistant…

Apple launches iPad Air with powerful M3 chip, new Magic Keyboard

Cupertino (California) (IANS) Apple on Tuesday introduced the faster, more powerful iPad Air with the M3 chip and built for Apple Intelligence. 

According to the company, iPad Air with M3 brings Apple’s advanced graphics architecture to iPad…

Prolonged use of anti-inflammatory pills can prevent dementia: Study

New Delhi (IANS) Long-term use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID) medications may decrease the risk of developing dementia, claimed a study on Wednesday. 

Previous research has suggested that inflammation may contribute to the development…

Brown fat may promote healthful longevity: Study

 New York (IANS) A team of US researchers has made discoveries about brown fat that may open a new path to helping people stay physically fit as they age. The team from Rutgers University’s New Jersey Medical School found that mice lacking a specific…

Foxconn’s subsidiary Ennoconn set to enter India to boost industrial automation

New Delhi (IANS) In yet another boost for the ‘Make in India’ initiative, Ennoconn, which is a Foxconn subsidiary, is set to start operations in the country with a focus on industrial automation and digital transformation market. 

The Taiwanese…

Limit screen time, reduce gaming volume to prevent hearing loss in kids: Health Ministry

New Delhi (IANS) Limiting exposure to screens and reducing gaming volume is essential to prevent hearing loss in children, said the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on World Hearing Day on Monday.  

World Hearing Day is observed every…

Study defines pathway to safely incinerate 'forever chemicals'

Canberra (IANS) A team of international scientists has defined a pathway to safely and completely destroy materials contaminated with per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) by burning them in a hazardous waste incinerator. 

The PFAs also…

Hydrogen-based fuel cells to ensure uninterrupted power supply for telecom towers

New Delhi (IANS) A new hydrogen fuel cell-based backup power solution for telecom towers is set to revolutionise the industry by providing a cleaner, more efficient alternative to traditional diesel generators, the government said on Monday.