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Google Threat Intelligence Group Detects First Known Instance of AI-Developed Zero-Day Exploit in Action
Google Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG) shared a series of developments in the cybercrime space on Tuesday. The group highlighted that, currently, artificial intelligence (AI) is being used both as an engine for adversary operations and as a high-value target for attacks. The most concerning development is the first known instance where a threat ac...
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SEHAT Mission Explained: ICMR's Plan To Fix Nutrient Deficiencies Through Your Daily Meals
The Indian Council of Medical Research and the Indian Council of Agricultural Research plan to merge health data with fortified agricultural practices through the SEHAT mission. This move is being taken to tackle the nutrient deficiencies present in
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AI Model Finally Learns To Say "I'm Not Sure". Here's Why It Matters
This study aims to make AI go beyond simply producing correct answers and know when it doesn't know the answer.
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New Swab Test Could Detect Tuberculosis In Under 1 Hour
Researchers have developed a fast, non-invasive tongue swab test for tuberculosis that could transform global TB diagnosis. The portable test delivers accurate results in under an hour and may improve detection in hard-to-test patients.
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India Tests Advanced Agni Missile Designed To Strike Multiple Targets
The test was conducted jointly by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Strategic Forces Command.
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Scientists Discover The Brain Starts Life 'Too Full' And Then Trims Itself Down
A new study from Austrian researchers suggests the brain begins life with an overly dense and disorganised network of connections, which is then gradually pruned and refined as the animal matures, challenging the long-held idea that the brain is a blank slate at birth.
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Where Was Your House 320 Million Years Ago? New Map Tracks Our Wandering Continents
Scientists at Utrecht University have developed a new digital tool and global model that tracks the movement of tectonic plates over 320 million years, helping researchers and the public discover the ancient locations and climates of modern day citie
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Meta To Build Humanoid Robots For Your Home After Secret Startup Buy
Meta has acquired startup Assured Robot Intelligence (ARI) to integrate its "physical AI" models into its research division, signaling a major push to develop humanoid robots capable of performing domestic tasks and operating in human environments.
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Regular Exposure To Pesticides May Raise Cancer Risk By 150%, Says New Study
Pesticides are part of everyday exposure, found in food, water, and air. However, most earlier research examined single chemicals in isolation
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Brain's Memory Centre Becomes More Efficient With Age, Finds Study
A new study reveals how the brain's memory centre becomes more efficient with age, shedding excess connections to sharpen learning and recall.
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Adobe Previews New Agentic AI Workflows for Marketing Tasks at Adobe Summit 2026
Adobe shared several previews of how its artificial intelligence (AI) and agentic features can help transform marketing workflows. These previews were showcased at the Adobe Summit 2026 during the Sneaks sessions, where the company presents early-stage projects that are currently in the research and development (R&D) stage. These are built by the s...
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Is Vitamin D Deficiency A Risk Factor For Alzheimer's Disease? Study Answers
The researchers found that individuals with very low vitamin D levels were much more likely to develop dementia or Alzheimer's disease compared to those with normal levels.
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Certain Prenatal Medications Can Increase The Risk Of Autism, Finds New Study
The researchers focused on a class of medications called sterol biosynthesis-inhibiting medications, or SBIMs, which are often used to treat conditions like high cholesterol, certain infections, and some respiratory problems.
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IIT Gandhinagar Develops Hydrogel-Based Technology To Simplify Colon Tumour Surgery
Gandhinagar, April 19 (IANS) In a landmark achievement, the IIT Gandhinagar has developed a hydrogel-based technology with potential of spurring further innovations -- thereby resulting in "simplification" of surgery for colon-related tumours.
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DNA Changes Seen In Exclusively Breastfed Children, Study Finds
An analysis of blood samples has found that children who were exclusively breastfed for at least the first three months carry epigenetic markers such as chemical changes in the DNA when compared to those not breastfed.
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Google Threat Intelligence Group Detects First Known Instance of AI-Developed Zero-Day Exploit in Action
Google Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG) shared a series of developments in the cybercrime space on Tuesday. The group highlighted that, currently, artificial intelligence (AI) is being used both as an engine for adversary operations and as a high-value target for attacks. The most concerning development is the first known instance where a threat ac...
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SEHAT Mission Explained: ICMR's Plan To Fix Nutrient Deficiencies Through Your Daily Meals
The Indian Council of Medical Research and the Indian Council of Agricultural Research plan to merge health data with fortified agricultural practices through the SEHAT mission. This move is being taken to tackle the nutrient deficiencies present in
-
AI Model Finally Learns To Say "I'm Not Sure". Here's Why It Matters
This study aims to make AI go beyond simply producing correct answers and know when it doesn't know the answer.
-
New Swab Test Could Detect Tuberculosis In Under 1 Hour
Researchers have developed a fast, non-invasive tongue swab test for tuberculosis that could transform global TB diagnosis. The portable test delivers accurate results in under an hour and may improve detection in hard-to-test patients.
-
India Tests Advanced Agni Missile Designed To Strike Multiple Targets
The test was conducted jointly by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Strategic Forces Command.
-
Scientists Discover The Brain Starts Life 'Too Full' And Then Trims Itself Down
A new study from Austrian researchers suggests the brain begins life with an overly dense and disorganised network of connections, which is then gradually pruned and refined as the animal matures, challenging the long-held idea that the brain is a blank slate at birth.
-
Where Was Your House 320 Million Years Ago? New Map Tracks Our Wandering Continents
Scientists at Utrecht University have developed a new digital tool and global model that tracks the movement of tectonic plates over 320 million years, helping researchers and the public discover the ancient locations and climates of modern day citie
-
Meta To Build Humanoid Robots For Your Home After Secret Startup Buy
Meta has acquired startup Assured Robot Intelligence (ARI) to integrate its "physical AI" models into its research division, signaling a major push to develop humanoid robots capable of performing domestic tasks and operating in human environments.
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Regular Exposure To Pesticides May Raise Cancer Risk By 150%, Says New Study
Pesticides are part of everyday exposure, found in food, water, and air. However, most earlier research examined single chemicals in isolation
-
Brain's Memory Centre Becomes More Efficient With Age, Finds Study
A new study reveals how the brain's memory centre becomes more efficient with age, shedding excess connections to sharpen learning and recall.
-
Adobe Previews New Agentic AI Workflows for Marketing Tasks at Adobe Summit 2026
Adobe shared several previews of how its artificial intelligence (AI) and agentic features can help transform marketing workflows. These previews were showcased at the Adobe Summit 2026 during the Sneaks sessions, where the company presents early-stage projects that are currently in the research and development (R&D) stage. These are built by the s...
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Is Vitamin D Deficiency A Risk Factor For Alzheimer's Disease? Study Answers
The researchers found that individuals with very low vitamin D levels were much more likely to develop dementia or Alzheimer's disease compared to those with normal levels.
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Certain Prenatal Medications Can Increase The Risk Of Autism, Finds New Study
The researchers focused on a class of medications called sterol biosynthesis-inhibiting medications, or SBIMs, which are often used to treat conditions like high cholesterol, certain infections, and some respiratory problems.
-
IIT Gandhinagar Develops Hydrogel-Based Technology To Simplify Colon Tumour Surgery
Gandhinagar, April 19 (IANS) In a landmark achievement, the IIT Gandhinagar has developed a hydrogel-based technology with potential of spurring further innovations -- thereby resulting in "simplification" of surgery for colon-related tumours.
-
DNA Changes Seen In Exclusively Breastfed Children, Study Finds
An analysis of blood samples has found that children who were exclusively breastfed for at least the first three months carry epigenetic markers such as chemical changes in the DNA when compared to those not breastfed.
