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What makes the brain the most complicated object in the universe

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What makes the brain the most complicated object in the universe

In the middle of 2023, a study conducted by the HuthLab at the University of Texas sent shockwaves through the realms of neuroscience and technology. For the first time, the thoughts and impressions of people unable to communicate with the outside world were translated into continuous natural language, using a combination of artificial intelligence (AI) and brain…

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Venture capitalists back ‘steroid Olympics’ where drug-testing is legal

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Venture capitalists back ‘steroid Olympics’ where drug-testing is legal

Eve Thomas of New Zealand, left, and Simona Quadarella of Italy, right, compete in the women’s 800-meter freestyle heat at the World Aquatics Championships in Doha, Qatar, Friday, Feb. 16, 2024. | Photo Credit: AP For many, elite sport is the quintessential human endeavour. It drives ferocious competition, captures unconditional tribal loyalty, and rewards the…

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ISRO’s high-resolution imaging satellite Cartosat-2 bids adieu

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ISRO’s high-resolution imaging satellite Cartosat-2 bids adieu

The first day image captured weather observation Cartosat-2 series satellite shows a part of Indore city in Madhya Pradesh with the Holkar Cricket Stadium in the centre. | Photo Credit: PTI ISRO’s high-resolution imaging satellite Cartosat-2 has descended into Earth’s atmosphere on February 14, 2024. “Cartosat-2, ISRO’s high-resolution imaging satellite, bid adieu with a descent…

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What our ancestors’ genomes can tell us about modern health | Explained

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What our ancestors’ genomes can tell us about modern health | Explained

Where did we come from? What did our ancestors eat? What adversities did our ancestors face? Why did some of our ancestors suddenly disappear? These and many such questions have fascinated people for a long time. Ancient DNA (aDNA) studies powered by cutting-edge genomic techniques have opened a window into the past, providing unprecedented insights…

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GSLV-F14 Launch: GSLV-F14 carrying INSAT-3DS to lift off on Feb 17: ISRO

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GSLV-F14 Launch: GSLV-F14 carrying INSAT-3DS to lift off on Feb 17: ISRO

Preparations underway for the launch of ISRO’s GSLV-F14/INSAT-3DS mission, at the Satish Dhawan Space Station, in Sriharikota. The GSLV-F14 carrying INSAT-3DS is scheduled for launch at 5.35 p.m. on February 17 from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota. “The launch is now scheduled at 17.35 Hrs. IST,” Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) tweeted on…

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Sci-Five | The Hindu Science Quiz: On Astronomical Instruments

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Sci-Five | The Hindu Science Quiz: On Astronomical Instruments

Sci-Five | The Hindu Science Quiz: On Astronomical Instruments 1 / 5 | What is an armillary sphere? A model of objects in the sky, representing lines of celestial longitude and latitude An ancient astronomical instrument used for navigation A type of instrument used to observe planets A device for measuring atmospheric pressure An armillary…

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Paper-based platform for rapid detection of antibiotic-resistant bacteria

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Paper-based platform for rapid detection of antibiotic-resistant bacteria

A portable fluorescence reader device. Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc.) and Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR) have developed a paper-based platform which could help quickly detect the presence of antibiotic-resistant, disease-causing bacteria. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc.) and Jawaharlal Nehru Centre…

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Private U.S. moon lander launched 52 years after last Apollo lunar mission

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Private U.S. moon lander launched 52 years after last Apollo lunar mission

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifts off from pad 39A at Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Fla., on February 15, 2024. The mission’s goal is to deliver science payloads to the surface of the moon | Photo Credit: AP A moon lander built by Houston-based aerospace company Intuitive Machines was launched from Florida early…

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Deep tech investments in India doubling every three years, crossed $1 billion between 2021-23: Report

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Deep tech investments in India doubling every three years, crossed billion between 2021-23: Report

Total deep science tech investments have doubled in the last three years, and crossed $1 billion in the 2021-2023 period, according to a newly released report by VC firm Ankur Capital which focuses on deep tech/science investments. Titled ‘The India Deep Science Tech Report,’ the report notes that investments have consistently doubled every three years…

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