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Scientists Discover Bacteria That Can 'Breathe' By Generating Electricity
The process is called extracellular respiration, which mimics how batteries discharge electric current -- allowing bacteria to thrive without oxygen.
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Chennai, Other Parts Of Tamil Nadu Face Power Cuts Today: Check List Of Affected Areas And Timings
Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation (TANGEDCO) has announced an electricity supply disruption in several areas on May 22, Thursday.
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India Ranks As 3rd-Largest Generator Of Wind, Solar Power: Report
India became the world's third-largest producer of electricity from wind and solar energy in 2024, overtaking Germany, to according to a new report published on Tuesday.
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Opinion | Why Does Your AI 'Ghibli' Look So Terrible? Because It Is
What happens when AI conjures art out of thin air while completely isolating the user from the process? You get what is, essentially, just an artefact, minus the artistry. A hunk of butter that's all hunk and no butter.
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Microlightning in Water Droplets Could Explain the Origin of Life on Earth
Microlightning, tiny electrical discharges occurring in water droplets from crashing waves or waterfalls, may have played a crucial role in forming organic molecules necessary for life. A study published in Science Advances reveals that these sparks can create carbon-nitrogen bonds, challenging the long-standing Miller-Urey hypothesis. Led by Richa...
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Scientists Observe and Control Kelvin Waves in Superfluid Helium for the First Time
In a groundbreaking study, researchers have controlled and observed Kelvin waves in superfluid helium-4 for the first time. Using an electric field to manipulate nanoparticles trapped in vortex lines, they generated and visualised the helical motion of these quantum waves. This discovery sheds light on energy dissipation in superfluid systems and o...
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Ola Electric to Unveil New Electric Scooter Based on Gen 3 Platform in India This Week
Ola Electric will launch a new electric scooter based on its third generation platform next week, the company announced on Wednesday. First announced in August, the EV maker’s Gen 3 platform is claimed to deliver improvements related to reliability, quality, and serviceability over the previous generation electric scooter. The new generation prod...
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Ather 450 2025 Models With Multi-Mode Traction Control System Launched: Price, Specifications
The 2025 Ather 450 series was unveiled in India on Saturday. The latest lineup of the company’s electric scooter comprises three variants — Ather 450, Ather 450X, and Ather 450 Apex. While all models have received a price hike in India, they come equipped with several upgraded features such as a multi-mode traction control system, ‘Magic Twis...
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Millions Of People In Cuba Without Power After Grid Collapse
Cuba said it had begun restoring power after the island's electrical grid collapsed, the latest in a string of nationwide blackouts that underscore the increasingly frail state of the country's power generation system.
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Oben Rorr EZ Launched At Rs 89,999; Range Of Up To 175 Kilometres
All the variants of the Rorr EZ claim a top speed of 95 kmph and accelerate from 0 to 40 kmph in 3.3 seconds, thanks to a motor that generates 52 Nm of peak torque.
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NASA's ER-2 Aircraft Unveils Complex Gamma Rays from Thunderstorms
Recent flights by NASA’s ER-2 aircraft have uncovered new types of gamma rays generated by thunderstorms. These observations indicate that gamma-ray glows are more common and long-lasting than previously thought, while newly identified flickering gamma-ray flashes might provide insights into the mechanisms behind lightning formation.
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BYD Tang L Spotted in China Ahead of Official Launch
The BYD Tang L has recently been spotted in China, showcasing its striking design ahead of its highly anticipated launch. As the brand's new flagship SUV, the Tang L will be available in both battery electric vehicle (BEV) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) variants. The exterior features an innovative dual-layer headlamp arrangement and a ...
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My 3 Generations Never Paid Farm Electricity Bills: Shiv Sena MP
Union minister and Shiv Sena leader Prataprao Jadhav on Saturday claimed his three generations, including himself, never paid farm electricity bills.
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Power Outage In Parts Of Chennai. Electricity Supply Rerouted
Several parts of Chennai reeled under a sudden power outage due to a fire incident which caused sequential faults on both feeders at the Manali substation, here.
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IIT Indore Designs Shoes That Generate Electricity With Each Step
In a significant technological breakthrough, the Indian Institute of Technology, Indore, has delivered ten pairs of Tribo-Electric Nanogenerator (TENG) based shoe sole energy harvesting units to the Defence Research and Development Organisation.
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Scientists Discover Bacteria That Can 'Breathe' By Generating Electricity
The process is called extracellular respiration, which mimics how batteries discharge electric current -- allowing bacteria to thrive without oxygen.
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Chennai, Other Parts Of Tamil Nadu Face Power Cuts Today: Check List Of Affected Areas And Timings
Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation (TANGEDCO) has announced an electricity supply disruption in several areas on May 22, Thursday.
-
India Ranks As 3rd-Largest Generator Of Wind, Solar Power: Report
India became the world's third-largest producer of electricity from wind and solar energy in 2024, overtaking Germany, to according to a new report published on Tuesday.
-
Opinion | Why Does Your AI 'Ghibli' Look So Terrible? Because It Is
What happens when AI conjures art out of thin air while completely isolating the user from the process? You get what is, essentially, just an artefact, minus the artistry. A hunk of butter that's all hunk and no butter.
-
Microlightning in Water Droplets Could Explain the Origin of Life on Earth
Microlightning, tiny electrical discharges occurring in water droplets from crashing waves or waterfalls, may have played a crucial role in forming organic molecules necessary for life. A study published in Science Advances reveals that these sparks can create carbon-nitrogen bonds, challenging the long-standing Miller-Urey hypothesis. Led by Richa...
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Scientists Observe and Control Kelvin Waves in Superfluid Helium for the First Time
In a groundbreaking study, researchers have controlled and observed Kelvin waves in superfluid helium-4 for the first time. Using an electric field to manipulate nanoparticles trapped in vortex lines, they generated and visualised the helical motion of these quantum waves. This discovery sheds light on energy dissipation in superfluid systems and o...
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Ola Electric to Unveil New Electric Scooter Based on Gen 3 Platform in India This Week
Ola Electric will launch a new electric scooter based on its third generation platform next week, the company announced on Wednesday. First announced in August, the EV maker’s Gen 3 platform is claimed to deliver improvements related to reliability, quality, and serviceability over the previous generation electric scooter. The new generation prod...
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Ather 450 2025 Models With Multi-Mode Traction Control System Launched: Price, Specifications
The 2025 Ather 450 series was unveiled in India on Saturday. The latest lineup of the company’s electric scooter comprises three variants — Ather 450, Ather 450X, and Ather 450 Apex. While all models have received a price hike in India, they come equipped with several upgraded features such as a multi-mode traction control system, ‘Magic Twis...
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Millions Of People In Cuba Without Power After Grid Collapse
Cuba said it had begun restoring power after the island's electrical grid collapsed, the latest in a string of nationwide blackouts that underscore the increasingly frail state of the country's power generation system.
-
Oben Rorr EZ Launched At Rs 89,999; Range Of Up To 175 Kilometres
All the variants of the Rorr EZ claim a top speed of 95 kmph and accelerate from 0 to 40 kmph in 3.3 seconds, thanks to a motor that generates 52 Nm of peak torque.
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NASA's ER-2 Aircraft Unveils Complex Gamma Rays from Thunderstorms
Recent flights by NASA’s ER-2 aircraft have uncovered new types of gamma rays generated by thunderstorms. These observations indicate that gamma-ray glows are more common and long-lasting than previously thought, while newly identified flickering gamma-ray flashes might provide insights into the mechanisms behind lightning formation.
-
BYD Tang L Spotted in China Ahead of Official Launch
The BYD Tang L has recently been spotted in China, showcasing its striking design ahead of its highly anticipated launch. As the brand's new flagship SUV, the Tang L will be available in both battery electric vehicle (BEV) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) variants. The exterior features an innovative dual-layer headlamp arrangement and a ...
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My 3 Generations Never Paid Farm Electricity Bills: Shiv Sena MP
Union minister and Shiv Sena leader Prataprao Jadhav on Saturday claimed his three generations, including himself, never paid farm electricity bills.
-
Power Outage In Parts Of Chennai. Electricity Supply Rerouted
Several parts of Chennai reeled under a sudden power outage due to a fire incident which caused sequential faults on both feeders at the Manali substation, here.
-
IIT Indore Designs Shoes That Generate Electricity With Each Step
In a significant technological breakthrough, the Indian Institute of Technology, Indore, has delivered ten pairs of Tribo-Electric Nanogenerator (TENG) based shoe sole energy harvesting units to the Defence Research and Development Organisation.
