Sci-Tech

August 28, 2024 7:40 PM

Scientists in Chile question if Antarctica has hit a point of no return

Nearly 1,500 academics, researchers and scientists specializing in Antarctica gathered in southern Chile for the 11th Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research conference this week to share the most cutting-edge research from the vast white continent. Nearly every aspect of science, from geology t...

September 16, 2024 3:35 PM

Govt approves rolling out 730 FM radio channels in 234 new cities/towns

The Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the third batch of ascending e-auctions for 730 FM radio channels across 234 new cities. The estimated reserve price for these channels is set at Rs 784.87 crore under the Private FM Radio Phase III Policy. In addition to approvin...

August 27, 2024 12:09 PM

Telegram CEO arrested over probe into child porn, drug trafficking on app

Pavel Durov, the Russian-born founder of messaging app Telegram, was arrested in France as part of an investigation into crimes related to child pornography, drug trafficking and fraudulent transactions on the platform, French prosecutors said on Monday. French President Emmanuel Macron, making the...

August 26, 2024 11:58 AM

China robots conference spotlights the changing face of humanoids

As China seeks to race ahead in humanoid robot development, its supply chains showcased cheaper and innovative parts at the world robot conference in Beijing, but some executives warn the industry has yet to improve product reliability. Wisson Technology (Shenzhen), known for its flexible robotic m...

August 24, 2024 11:15 AM

India launches its 1st reusable hybrid rocket ‘RHUMI-1’

India launched its first reusable hybrid rocket 'RHUMI- 1', developed by the Tamil Nadu-based start-up Space Zone India with Martin Group, from Thiruvidandhai in Chennai on Saturday. The rocket, carrying 3 Cube Satellites and 50 PICO Satellites, was launched into a suborbital trajectory usi...

August 23, 2024 6:26 PM

Nepal Government Lifts TikTok Ban with New Regulations

The Government of Nepal has officially lifted the ban on the popular social networking platform TikTok, albeit with certain conditions. This decision was made during a Council of Ministers meeting on Thursday, as confirmed by the Minister for Communications and Information Technology, Prithvi Subba ...

August 23, 2024 4:20 PM

Musk’s SpaceX testing breakthrough tech in risky spacewalk

SpaceX's attempt at the first ever private spacewalk next week will be a test of trailblazing equipment, including slim spacesuits and a cabin with no airlock, in one of the riskiest missions yet for Elon Musk's space company. A billionaire entrepreneur, a retired military fighter pilot and two Spa...