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Can You Really Talk To The Dead Using AI: Comfort Or Illusion?
Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly being used to preserve the voices and stories of the dead. From text-based chatbots that mimic loved ones to voice avatars that let you "speak" with the deceased
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Dark Matter and Dark Energy Might Not Exist After All, New Study Suggests
A new theory suggests dark matter and dark energy may not exist. Physicist Rajendra Gupta’s model proposes that the universe’s forces weaken over time, naturally explaining cosmic expansion and galactic motion without unseen matter or energy.
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Harsh Goenka Calls This Sweet Duo "Bengal's Sweetest Illusion," Shares His Childhood Memories
Harsh Goenka shared a post about Sitabhog and Mihidana, noting that the combo "looks like pulao, tastes like paradise." Here's how they are made.
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"We Expect Tough Contest": Australia Head Coach's Honest Take On Women's World Cup Semi-Final vs India
Australia expect a "tough contest" and are under no illusions given India's depth of batting order despite the hosts being without in-form opener Pratika Rawal, said head coach Shelley Nitschke.
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"India Still Favourites": New Zealand Captain Sophie Devine Ahead Of Women's World Cup Clash
New Zealand captain Sophie Devine on Wednesday said her side is under no illusions that India are favourites despite the unimaginable pressure on them for their virtual quarterfinal.
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Physicists Recreate Einstein’s Near-Light-Speed Illusion Predicted 70 Years Ago
Physicists have recreated the long-predicted Terrell-Penrose effect using ultra-fast lasers, showing how objects at near-light speed appear rotated rather than flattened. The experiment offers a visual insight into Einstein’s special relativity.
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7 Mysterious Places In India Where Science Fails And Stories Take Over
From temples with floating pillars to villages without doors, the country is filled with places that refuse to play by the rules of logic.
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Indian Tourist Amazed By Amsterdam Airport's Unique 'Human Watch': "A Man Inside The Clock..."
Created by renowned Dutch artist Maarten Baas, this innovative clock features a 12-hour looped video projection on a large translucent screen.
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iOS 26 Update With Liquid Glass Design Causes Optical Illusions, Users Claim
iOS 26 is currently available for iPhone users, and many users have started reporting problems with the Liquid Glass design. The interface in dark mode is reportedly causing optical illusions and eye strain for users. Some state that the app icons are misaligned in the new UI. Some users are suggesting that reducing Transparency would minimise the ...
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NASA Uses Rocky Mountain Helicopter Drills to Prepare Astronauts for Artemis Moon Missions
NASA has certified a helicopter-based lander training course in Colorado’s Rocky Mountains to prepare Artemis astronauts for Moon missions. The high-altitude terrain creates lunar-like visual illusions, forcing pilots to master landings in dusty, slope-filled conditions. Over two dozen astronauts have now trained in this challenging, realistic si...
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What Is Dead Internet Theory? ChatGPT Boss Sam Altman Hints At Truth Behind Conspiracy
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman hinted that the dead internet theory may not be a conspiracy anymore, owing to the rise of bot accounts on X.
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Magnetic Hill In Leh: The Road Where Cars Seem To Roll Uphill On Their Own
Magnetic Hill is located about 30 kilometres from Leh, en route to Kargil, on the Leh-Kargil-Baltic Highway. Read on.
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"Open Guest Rooms For Strays": Ram Gopal Varma's Hits Out At Dog Lovers
Stating that relocation of stray dogs would not be a solution and that it was just an illusion, director Ram Gopal Varma has said that if dog lovers cared so much for stray dogs, they must open their guest rooms for the animals.
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Opulence, Illusion, Secret Chambers: Karnataka Conman Arrested For Multi-Crore Scam
Build the trust through wealth, stage legal formalities and then vanish after collecting crores, this is how a 45-year-old Mangaluru man conned several businessmen and industrialists.
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Opinion | Is Airbus Safer Than Boeing? No, And That's Not The Point
Most passengers don't choose a plane, they choose an airline. But in a duopoly, the illusion of safety in one brand over another is often just that - an illusion.
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Can You Really Talk To The Dead Using AI: Comfort Or Illusion?
Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly being used to preserve the voices and stories of the dead. From text-based chatbots that mimic loved ones to voice avatars that let you "speak" with the deceased
-
Dark Matter and Dark Energy Might Not Exist After All, New Study Suggests
A new theory suggests dark matter and dark energy may not exist. Physicist Rajendra Gupta’s model proposes that the universe’s forces weaken over time, naturally explaining cosmic expansion and galactic motion without unseen matter or energy.
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Harsh Goenka Calls This Sweet Duo "Bengal's Sweetest Illusion," Shares His Childhood Memories
Harsh Goenka shared a post about Sitabhog and Mihidana, noting that the combo "looks like pulao, tastes like paradise." Here's how they are made.
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"We Expect Tough Contest": Australia Head Coach's Honest Take On Women's World Cup Semi-Final vs India
Australia expect a "tough contest" and are under no illusions given India's depth of batting order despite the hosts being without in-form opener Pratika Rawal, said head coach Shelley Nitschke.
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"India Still Favourites": New Zealand Captain Sophie Devine Ahead Of Women's World Cup Clash
New Zealand captain Sophie Devine on Wednesday said her side is under no illusions that India are favourites despite the unimaginable pressure on them for their virtual quarterfinal.
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Physicists Recreate Einstein’s Near-Light-Speed Illusion Predicted 70 Years Ago
Physicists have recreated the long-predicted Terrell-Penrose effect using ultra-fast lasers, showing how objects at near-light speed appear rotated rather than flattened. The experiment offers a visual insight into Einstein’s special relativity.
-
7 Mysterious Places In India Where Science Fails And Stories Take Over
From temples with floating pillars to villages without doors, the country is filled with places that refuse to play by the rules of logic.
-
Indian Tourist Amazed By Amsterdam Airport's Unique 'Human Watch': "A Man Inside The Clock..."
Created by renowned Dutch artist Maarten Baas, this innovative clock features a 12-hour looped video projection on a large translucent screen.
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iOS 26 Update With Liquid Glass Design Causes Optical Illusions, Users Claim
iOS 26 is currently available for iPhone users, and many users have started reporting problems with the Liquid Glass design. The interface in dark mode is reportedly causing optical illusions and eye strain for users. Some state that the app icons are misaligned in the new UI. Some users are suggesting that reducing Transparency would minimise the ...
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NASA Uses Rocky Mountain Helicopter Drills to Prepare Astronauts for Artemis Moon Missions
NASA has certified a helicopter-based lander training course in Colorado’s Rocky Mountains to prepare Artemis astronauts for Moon missions. The high-altitude terrain creates lunar-like visual illusions, forcing pilots to master landings in dusty, slope-filled conditions. Over two dozen astronauts have now trained in this challenging, realistic si...
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What Is Dead Internet Theory? ChatGPT Boss Sam Altman Hints At Truth Behind Conspiracy
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman hinted that the dead internet theory may not be a conspiracy anymore, owing to the rise of bot accounts on X.
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Magnetic Hill In Leh: The Road Where Cars Seem To Roll Uphill On Their Own
Magnetic Hill is located about 30 kilometres from Leh, en route to Kargil, on the Leh-Kargil-Baltic Highway. Read on.
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"Open Guest Rooms For Strays": Ram Gopal Varma's Hits Out At Dog Lovers
Stating that relocation of stray dogs would not be a solution and that it was just an illusion, director Ram Gopal Varma has said that if dog lovers cared so much for stray dogs, they must open their guest rooms for the animals.
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Opulence, Illusion, Secret Chambers: Karnataka Conman Arrested For Multi-Crore Scam
Build the trust through wealth, stage legal formalities and then vanish after collecting crores, this is how a 45-year-old Mangaluru man conned several businessmen and industrialists.
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Opinion | Is Airbus Safer Than Boeing? No, And That's Not The Point
Most passengers don't choose a plane, they choose an airline. But in a duopoly, the illusion of safety in one brand over another is often just that - an illusion.
