Sci-Tech

May 14, 2026 12:40 PM

New Quantum Study Opens Possibilities for Better Cryptography and Computing

Scientists have discovered a new quantum phenomenon showing that particles prepared in opposite quantum states can sometimes provide more information than particles prepared in identical states, opening new possibilities for quantum computing, cryptography and measurement technologies. The findings...

May 13, 2026 12:37 PM

Anthropic’s Mythos sends US banks rushing to plug cyber holes

U.S. banks are rushing to fix scores of IT system weaknesses flagged by Anthropic’s powerful but costly Mythos AI tool, prompting urgent repairs, software upgrades and raising the possibility of disruption for customers. As per a Reuters report, a handful of the country’s largest lenders curren...

May 11, 2026 7:43 PM

From lab to market, CSIR-NIIST turns technology day into innovation showcase

The CSIR-National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology (NIIST) on Monday transformed the National Technology Day into a major industry research interface, bringing together scientists, entrepreneurs, industrialists, startups and technology partners for a day-long technofest cum cus...

May 11, 2026 6:38 PM

Andhra Pradesh CM announces deep-tech skilling initiative

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Monday announced a large-scale statewide deep-tech skilling initiative in collaboration with IBM SkillsBuild, Andhra Pradesh State Council for Higher Education (APSCHE), Andhra State Skill Development Corporation (APSSDC), and Amaravati Quantum V...

May 9, 2026 5:36 PM

Meta discontinues end‑to‑end encryption for Instagram

US tech giant Meta has officially switched off end-to-end encrypted direct messages on Instagram, discontinuing the privacy-focused feature for users globally. The tech company said users with existing encrypted chats are being notified inside the app and urged to download any important media or me...