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Elon Musk Responds To 'Jurassic Park' Startup Idea, Reviving Debate On De-Extinction
A viral social media exchange involving Elon Musk has revived debate about whether science could one day recreate extinct species similar to those depicted in Jurassic Park.
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Archaeologists Confirm Humans Carved Massive Neolithic Pits Near Stonehenge
Research team employs innovative tools and techniques to study the 'extraordinary' Durrington pit circle.
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Top Scientists, Innovators Named For Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar 2025
The announcement underlines India's focus on nurturing scientific excellence and inspiring new generations to pursue research-led innovation.
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From Spy Cockroaches To AI Robots: Germany Start-Up Plots Future Of Warfare
The former partner at McKinsey & Company says Europe may be on the cusp of a transformation in defence innovation akin to the Manhattan Project - the scientific push that saw the US rapidly develop nuclear weapons during World War Two.
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Rising Rocket Launches May Delay Ozone Layer Recovery, Study Finds
A growing number of rocket launches may be compromising the ozone layer's recovery, according to new scientific studies. Chlorine and soot from rockets, along with pollutants released during satellite re-entry, could have long-term environmental impacts. The space industry is urged to act now—through regulation, innovation, and cleaner fuels—to...
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"Test Cruise": Japan Plans 'World First' Deep-Sea Mineral Extraction
Japan will from January attempt to extract rare earth minerals from the ocean floor in the deepest trial of its kind, the director of a government innovation programme said Thursday.
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India Becoming Powerful Player In Science And Tech: UK Minister
The UK must harness scientific and academic relationships with India as it becomes an increasingly powerful player in the science and technology space, Britain's minister for science, research and innovation has said.
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New Study Uses Math to Decode Creativity and Idea Formation
A new study published in Nature Communications explores the mathematical foundations of creativity. Researchers introduced a model called Edge-Reinforced Random Walk with Triggering (ERRWT) to simulate how new ideas emerge by combining familiar elements. By analysing music habits, literature, and scientific papers, the study found that while discov...
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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Says the Company Is Now Focusing on Superintelligence
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman claimed that the company now has a fundamental understanding of how to build artificial general intelligence (AGI) and is shifting its focus towards superintelligence. Altman highlighted that superintelligence could reshape the world and accelerate scientific discovery and innovation to a point beyond human capabilities. While...
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NASA Eyes Innovative Strategies for Mars Exploration Success by 2044
NASA has detailed a 20-year strategy for Mars exploration in a report calling for innovative approaches, cost-efficient missions, and global partnerships. The plan addresses core scientific questions, including Mars’ habitability and signs of life, and focuses on developing advanced technology to access challenging terrains. Public engagement and...
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Elon Musk Responds To 'Jurassic Park' Startup Idea, Reviving Debate On De-Extinction
A viral social media exchange involving Elon Musk has revived debate about whether science could one day recreate extinct species similar to those depicted in Jurassic Park.
-
Archaeologists Confirm Humans Carved Massive Neolithic Pits Near Stonehenge
Research team employs innovative tools and techniques to study the 'extraordinary' Durrington pit circle.
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Top Scientists, Innovators Named For Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar 2025
The announcement underlines India's focus on nurturing scientific excellence and inspiring new generations to pursue research-led innovation.
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From Spy Cockroaches To AI Robots: Germany Start-Up Plots Future Of Warfare
The former partner at McKinsey & Company says Europe may be on the cusp of a transformation in defence innovation akin to the Manhattan Project - the scientific push that saw the US rapidly develop nuclear weapons during World War Two.
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Rising Rocket Launches May Delay Ozone Layer Recovery, Study Finds
A growing number of rocket launches may be compromising the ozone layer's recovery, according to new scientific studies. Chlorine and soot from rockets, along with pollutants released during satellite re-entry, could have long-term environmental impacts. The space industry is urged to act now—through regulation, innovation, and cleaner fuels—to...
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"Test Cruise": Japan Plans 'World First' Deep-Sea Mineral Extraction
Japan will from January attempt to extract rare earth minerals from the ocean floor in the deepest trial of its kind, the director of a government innovation programme said Thursday.
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India Becoming Powerful Player In Science And Tech: UK Minister
The UK must harness scientific and academic relationships with India as it becomes an increasingly powerful player in the science and technology space, Britain's minister for science, research and innovation has said.
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New Study Uses Math to Decode Creativity and Idea Formation
A new study published in Nature Communications explores the mathematical foundations of creativity. Researchers introduced a model called Edge-Reinforced Random Walk with Triggering (ERRWT) to simulate how new ideas emerge by combining familiar elements. By analysing music habits, literature, and scientific papers, the study found that while discov...
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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Says the Company Is Now Focusing on Superintelligence
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman claimed that the company now has a fundamental understanding of how to build artificial general intelligence (AGI) and is shifting its focus towards superintelligence. Altman highlighted that superintelligence could reshape the world and accelerate scientific discovery and innovation to a point beyond human capabilities. While...
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NASA Eyes Innovative Strategies for Mars Exploration Success by 2044
NASA has detailed a 20-year strategy for Mars exploration in a report calling for innovative approaches, cost-efficient missions, and global partnerships. The plan addresses core scientific questions, including Mars’ habitability and signs of life, and focuses on developing advanced technology to access challenging terrains. Public engagement and...
