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James Webb Space Telescope can help astronomers in search for alien life

Many astronomers believe there's a good chance that life exists on planets orbiting other stars, and it's possible that's where life will first be found

Who is Dr Arati Prabhakar, US Prez Joe Biden's science advisor nominee?

Prabhakar was three when her family immigrated to the United States from Delhi

Stronger regulations for all facets of technology inevitable: Nadella

Given the pervasiveness of digital technology in our lives, it is inevitable to have stronger regulatory regimes around all facets of technology, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has said. "I think the responsibility of stakeholders like ourselves or businesses like us is to both anticipate and adapt to regulation versus ignore it or expect not to have regulation," he said here at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting. "I think even with internet safety and moderation, I think there's a lot of regulation coming out of the European Union which I think are going to set standards," he added. Nadella said another thing about regulation is that you have to ensure that you have the design process. It's not about just how do you meet the regulatory standard. It is also about how do you ensure that the entire organisation's process of building technology ensures the regulatory framework around privacy, ethics and internet safety. These are all things that you take into account starting at the

Pichai strengthens tech breakthroughs to countries that need it the most

Addressing the company's flagship Google I/O 2020 conference, Pichai said that Google's flood forecasting technology sent flood alerts to 23 million people in India and Bangladesh last year

Fortnite developer Epic raises $2 billion to build for metaverse

The funds will be used to boost Epic's dream to build the metaverse.

Agritech venture capital firm Omnivore to set up Rs 1,000 crore fund

The new fund will continue to invest in early-stage startups developing breakthrough technologies for agriculture, food, climate, and the rural economy

India-Sri Lanka extend science and technology cooperation for 3 more years

India and Sri Lanka have extended their science and technology cooperation for three more years, with focus on areas like waste-water technologies, sustainable agriculture, aerospace engineering, big data analytics, and artificial intelligence. In a statement, the science and technology ministry said the decision to extend the cooperation was taken at the India-Sri Lanka 5th Joint Committee on S&T Cooperation' held on Thursday. India and Sri Lanka have a great legacy of intellectual, cultural, and religious interaction and relationship of more than 2,500 years old, Advisor, and Head, International Cooperation, Department of Science and Technology (DST) SK Varshney said. Trade and investment and cooperation in education and other sectors have gone up in recent times, and in this line, cooperation in S&T (science and technology) becomes very critical, said Varshney, who led the delegation from India and was the Indian co-chair. This platform will provide an opportunity for ...

Like in the movie: 'Don't Look Up' shows how myths fuel science's rejection

'Don't Look Up' explores how individuals, scientists, the media and politicians respond when faced with scientific facts that are uncomfortable, threatening and inconvenient

Why social scientists must include technological change in their analyses

The consequences of the failure to explicitly account for technological change for social and economic policy are there for all to see. Everyone gets mostly everything wrong most of the time.

Samsung India announces key organisational changes to bolster growth

The South Korean major appointed CH Choi as the new division leader for the Consumer Electronics business, while Jinsock Lee will be the division leader for the Network business

Second largest in AI talent pool, Bengaluru ranked fifth in the world

The ranking is derived based on a framework of indicators such as talent pool, investments, diversity of talent, the evolution of the country's digital foundations (TIDE).

From metaverse to DAOs, a guide to 2021's tech buzzwords

If you're still drawing a blank as 2021 wraps up, here's a short glossary

No secret: British MI6 spy chief warns race is on for mastery of AI

Richard Moore, a former diplomat who became MI6 chief in 2020, says technological progress over the next decade could outstrip all tech progress over the past century.

McLaren Technology plans to acquire major stake in Indian fintech firm

The California-based firm is looking to acquire a significant stake in an Indian fintech company

Australia strengthening tech partnership with India: Marise Payne

Payne said the new Consulate-General will focus on deepening Australia's ties with India's vibrant innovators

Gates Foundation announces $50 million fund to support science, innovation

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has announced an initial commitment of USD 50 million to support science and innovation in low- and middle-income countries. "We need the ideas and leadership of the people who are closest to the global health challenges we're working to address," Gates Foundation CEO Mark Suzman was quoted as saying in a statement. The announcement of an initial commitment of USD 50 million to support science and innovation in low- and middle-income countries was made at the 17th Grand Challenges Annual Meeting.

Use of non-toxic antivirals developed to treat Covid: Jitendra Singh

Science and Technology Minister Jitendra Singh on Tuesday said the use of non-toxic antiviral nanoparticles has been developed for clinical applications to prevent and treat Covid.

Next 25 yrs will be determined by S&T innovations in all walks: Singh

Union Science and Technology Minister Jitendra Singh on Thursday said the roadmap for the next 25 years will be determined by scientific and technological innovations in all walks of life. Inaugurating a year-long 'Vigyan Utsav' organised with the participation of all S&T councils to celebrate 'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav', Singh said science and technology is a basic prerequisite for a self-reliant India, and the country is going to play a big role in the scientific world through coordinated efforts of the Centre and states. The roadmap for the next 25 years will be determined by scientific and technological innovations in all walks of life, he added. The minister emphasised on the need to reach out to the masses and identify young researchers and women scientists with potential, along with entrepreneurs and startups that can bring new ideas to realisation. Omprakash Sakhlecha, science and technology minister of Madhya Pradesh, stressed on the need for mapping of all technologies in .

PC market up by 17% in second quarter in United States: Report

According to market research firm Canalys, notebooks were the best performers, with shipments up 27 per cent YoY, while desktops showed signs of recovery, increasing 23 per cent.

Govt nod to permission-compliant drone operations in 166 more green zones

These 166 green zones are in addition to the 66 green zones already approved by the ministry till date