Tech Gadgets

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  Apollo Astronauts Found Orange Glass Beads on the Moon, Scientists Now Know Why

  Scientists have uncovered the volcanic origin of tiny orange glass beads collected during the Apollo missions. Preserved for over 3.5 billion years, these lava droplets offer crucial insights into the Moon’s fiery past and evolving geology. Advanced analysis now reveals changing volcanic activity and deep interior conditions from the Moon’s for...

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  Over 4,300 Koalas Found in Newcastle’s Fringe Forests by Drone Survey

  In a landmark study, researchers from the University of Newcastle have identified over 4,300 koalas living in bushlands on Newcastle’s suburban fringe. Using thermal imaging and drone technology, the team mapped populations across 208 sites, including regions like Sugarloaf State Conservation Area, which had few previous records. The results show...

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  NASA-ISRO Launch Joint Space Biology Experiments on Axiom Mission 4

  NASA and ISRO are launching a series of innovative biological and technological experiments aboard Axiom Mission 4, targeting a June 10 liftoff. Investigations will explore muscle cell health, seed germination, algae growth, and the survival of tardigrades in space. They will also study astronaut interactions with electronic displays. These microgr...

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  Scientists Discover Heaviest Proton-Emitting Nucleus After Nearly 30 Years

  Researchers at Finland’s University of Jyväskylä have identified astatine-188, the heaviest atomic nucleus yet known to undergo proton emission. This rare radioactive decay challenges established nuclear models and offers new insight into the structure and stability of exotic isotopes. The breakthrough, published in Nature Communications, marks...

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  Quantum Tech Could Finally Let Astronomers Snap Direct Images of Earth-Like Exoplanets

  Astronomers are harnessing quantum mechanics to build a coronagraph that could directly image Earth-like exoplanets previously obscured by stellar glare. By sorting light waves at the photon level, the device bypasses traditional diffraction limits, revealing faint planetary signals. This breakthrough may redefine how scientists explore distant wor...

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  Opinion | So, Why Has Apple Stuck To Its Chennai Plan Despite Trump's 'Warning'?

  Tim Cook is likely bothered more about what shareholders and analysts think of the way he manages his company's huge cash pile - estimated at well over $300 billion - than an oddball statement from Trump about moving all production to America.

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  2,600 Km Tech Trail: Exam Cheaters In Arunachal Get Answers From Haryana

  53 candidates have been arrested for attempting to use advanced electronic devices, including GSM-enabled gadgets and micro earpieces, to cheat during the exams.

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  Venus Aerospace Tests Breakthrough RDRE Engine With First Flight in US

  Venus Aerospace has completed the first U.S. flight test of a rotating detonation rocket engine, proving its real-world potential. Conducted at Spaceport America, the test marks a breakthrough in scalable, high-efficiency hypersonic propulsion. The innovation could enable Mach 6 travel from runways, redefining the future of commercial and defense a...

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  28 Major US Cities Are Sinking, Including NYC and Chicago, Satellite Study Finds

  A new satellite study has revealed that 28 of the most populous U.S. cities, including New York and Chicago, are sinking by up to 10 millimetres yearly. Researchers found that groundwater extraction is the key driver behind this trend, raising silent but serious threats to infrastructure, even in inland cities not typically prone to such risks.

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  NASA’s Don Pettit Returns to Earth with Russian Crewmates After ISS Science Mission

  Soyuz MS-26 safely landed in Kazakhstan on April 19, bringing NASA astronaut Don Pettit and two Russian cosmonauts back to Earth. The crew completed a months-long science mission aboard the ISS, conducting key experiments on 3D printing, water purification, fire behaviour, and plant biology, supporting future lunar and Mars exploration goals.

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  New Study Suggests Yellowstone May Help Solve the World’s Helium Crisis

  A new geological study reveals that Yellowstone National Park may harbor a valuable source of carbon-free helium, a gas crucial for medical devices, space missions, and quantum technologies. Traditionally extracted alongside fossil fuels, helium is in global shortage and poses environmental concerns when sourced conventionally. Scientists have iden...

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  Amazon Great Summer Sale 2025: Top Deals Revealed Ahead of the Sale

  Amazon Great Summer Sale 2025 is all set to begin on May 1 at 12pm noon for all users in India. The Prime members will have 12 hours of early access to the sale starting at midnight. During the sale, buyers can find deals on a wide range of consumer tech devices such as smartphones, tablets, smart TVs, smartwatches, home appliances, and more. Amazo...

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  Mivi AI Will Be Available as a Freemium Offering, Will Require the Companion App

  Mivi, the Hyderabad-based consumer tech brand, shared more information about its soon-to-be-released Mivi AI voice assistant with Gadgets 360 recently. The company shed light on the workings of the AI model, text interface, freemium model, and training methods. Notably, the AI system is primarily a voice-based experience, and users can have convers...

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  India’s First Dolby Vision Post-Production Facility For Cinema at Annapurna Studios Unlocks New Creative Possibilities

  The first Dolby Vision cinema grading facility in Annapurna Studios in Hyderabad is a state-of-the-art facility that offers solutions to filmmakers for any mixing requirements. The post-production facility for the cinema has all the latest tools and gives filmmakers the freedom to go all out with creative freedom. Dolby Vision will elevate the movi...

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  NDTV Gadgets 360 Awards 2025: Check out the Nominations for India’s Most Trusted Award Show

  NDTV Gadgets 360 Awards is back with its 2025 iteration! The biggest tech event will honour tech excellence in 40 different categories, including smartphones, laptops, SoC, tablets, Smart TVs, TWS, wearable, and more. India’s largest tech award show will take place on March 25, 2025, in New Delhi.