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TBM ‘Shakti’: The Tech Behind India’s Longest Railway Tunnel Between Rishikesh and Karnaprayag
India’s longest railway tunnel is currently being constructed deep in the Himalayan mountains. Dubbed Tunnel No. 8 or T-8, it will be a 14.57km tunnel between Rishikesh and Karnaprayag, and connect Devprayag and Janasu in Uttarakhand. While the length of the tunnel in itself is a major engineering achievement, the technology that went into the ex...
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Reddit User Asks Indians About The Appeal Of Moving To The US: "Racism, Gun Violence"
Many users said that the US offers diverse career opportunities, especially in fields like technology, healthcare, and finance.
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China Launches AI-Powered Satellite Constellation to Build Space Supercomputer
On May 14, China launched the first 12 satellites of its Three-Body Computing Constellation, an ambitious project led by ADA Space and Zhejiang Lab. Set to include 2,800 satellites with a combined capacity of 1,000 peta operations per second, this space-based AI network uses natural cooling in orbit and high-speed laser communications. Designed to ...
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DoT Reportedly Asks Telcos to Complete Caller ID System Trials, Submit Report by April 18
The Department of Telecom (DoT) has instructed India's top three telecom operators to complete inter-operator trials for the Caller Name Presentation (CNAP) feature. A new report reveals that the CNAP technology, requiring additional network infrastructure for older 2G networks, will be exclusive to 4G and 5G smartphone users when it is rolled out.
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No Evidence Technology Causes "Digital Dementia" In Older Adults: Study
Generative artificial intelligence (AI) is the latest newcomer, with chatbots and other AI tools changing how we learn and creating considerable philosophical and legal challenges regarding what it means to "outsource thinking".
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NASA Offers $3 Million Prize In A Contest To Recycle Human Poop In Space
NASA is seeking technological solutions for recycling human waste in space and has launched a competition with a prize of $3 million for the winning team.
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Google X Introduces Taara Chip to Enable High-Speed Internet via Light Beams
Google X has unveiled the Taara chip, a silicon photonics device that transmits high-speed internet via light beams. Unlike traditional fiber-optic cables, which require extensive underground installation, this technology provides a cost-effective and scalable alternative. Field tests demonstrated speeds of 10 Gbps over a one-kilometre distance. De...
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What Is Slowing India's Rocketship In Space Economy? New Report Says...
A lack of a solid legal framework around the governance and use of space technology remains a huge challenge as India seeks to become a frontline spacefaring nation, a new report has said.
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"Shouldn't Expect Both": Indian-Origin Entrepreneur Reignites Work-Life Balance Debate Online
Weighing in on the ongoing work-life balance debate, an India-origin chief technology officer (CTO) shared his candid perspective on the challenges of balancing work and personal life while building a successful startup.
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What Is SpaceSail And How Could It Challenge Elon Musk's Starlink?
SpaceSail, a Chinese low Earth orbit satellite company, is expanding its presence through partnerships with countries, positioning itself as a challenger to Elon Musk's Starlink in the global satellite market.
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Scientists Link Quantum Computers Via Teleportation In Breakthrough Achievement
The scalability of quantum computing has remained a challenge for scientists, despite the technology being around for years.
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New Algorithm Uses Fiber Optic Cables to Improve Earthquake Detection Globally
Researchers have developed an algorithm that converts fiber optic cables into seismic sensors, improving earthquake detection and early warning systems. The method integrates fiber optic and traditional seismometer data, overcoming challenges in earthquake monitoring. The technology could also help detect seismic activity in volcanoes and glaciers....
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NordVPN Announces NordWhisper Protocol Designed to Browse on Restricted Networks
NordVPN has unveiled a new VPN protocol on Thursday. Dubbed NordWhisper, the new tool is designed to avoid advanced network filters and make the VPN traffic look like regular web traffic. The latest protocol is based on web tunnel technology and it operates differently from traditional VPN traffic patterns. It is claimed to navigate network restric...
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First Mouse with Two Fathers Thrives into Adulthood, Marking New Scientific Milestone
Scientists have achieved a major milestone by creating a bi-paternal mouse, marking progress in stem cell science and reproductive biology. By modifying imprinting genes, researchers overcame previous barriers to unisexual mammalian reproduction. While only a small percentage of the engineered embryos survived to birth, the research demonstrates th...
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New Supercomputer Set to Propel Electric Spacecraft Technology Forward
Electric propulsion technology, powered by ion engines, is gaining traction for its efficiency in space travel. However, challenges such as back-scattered electrons from the ion plume threaten spacecraft components like solar arrays and antennas. Recent research by scientists from the University of Virginia and the University of Southern California...
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TBM ‘Shakti’: The Tech Behind India’s Longest Railway Tunnel Between Rishikesh and Karnaprayag
India’s longest railway tunnel is currently being constructed deep in the Himalayan mountains. Dubbed Tunnel No. 8 or T-8, it will be a 14.57km tunnel between Rishikesh and Karnaprayag, and connect Devprayag and Janasu in Uttarakhand. While the length of the tunnel in itself is a major engineering achievement, the technology that went into the ex...
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Reddit User Asks Indians About The Appeal Of Moving To The US: "Racism, Gun Violence"
Many users said that the US offers diverse career opportunities, especially in fields like technology, healthcare, and finance.
-
China Launches AI-Powered Satellite Constellation to Build Space Supercomputer
On May 14, China launched the first 12 satellites of its Three-Body Computing Constellation, an ambitious project led by ADA Space and Zhejiang Lab. Set to include 2,800 satellites with a combined capacity of 1,000 peta operations per second, this space-based AI network uses natural cooling in orbit and high-speed laser communications. Designed to ...
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DoT Reportedly Asks Telcos to Complete Caller ID System Trials, Submit Report by April 18
The Department of Telecom (DoT) has instructed India's top three telecom operators to complete inter-operator trials for the Caller Name Presentation (CNAP) feature. A new report reveals that the CNAP technology, requiring additional network infrastructure for older 2G networks, will be exclusive to 4G and 5G smartphone users when it is rolled out.
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No Evidence Technology Causes "Digital Dementia" In Older Adults: Study
Generative artificial intelligence (AI) is the latest newcomer, with chatbots and other AI tools changing how we learn and creating considerable philosophical and legal challenges regarding what it means to "outsource thinking".
-
NASA Offers $3 Million Prize In A Contest To Recycle Human Poop In Space
NASA is seeking technological solutions for recycling human waste in space and has launched a competition with a prize of $3 million for the winning team.
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Google X Introduces Taara Chip to Enable High-Speed Internet via Light Beams
Google X has unveiled the Taara chip, a silicon photonics device that transmits high-speed internet via light beams. Unlike traditional fiber-optic cables, which require extensive underground installation, this technology provides a cost-effective and scalable alternative. Field tests demonstrated speeds of 10 Gbps over a one-kilometre distance. De...
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What Is Slowing India's Rocketship In Space Economy? New Report Says...
A lack of a solid legal framework around the governance and use of space technology remains a huge challenge as India seeks to become a frontline spacefaring nation, a new report has said.
-
"Shouldn't Expect Both": Indian-Origin Entrepreneur Reignites Work-Life Balance Debate Online
Weighing in on the ongoing work-life balance debate, an India-origin chief technology officer (CTO) shared his candid perspective on the challenges of balancing work and personal life while building a successful startup.
-
What Is SpaceSail And How Could It Challenge Elon Musk's Starlink?
SpaceSail, a Chinese low Earth orbit satellite company, is expanding its presence through partnerships with countries, positioning itself as a challenger to Elon Musk's Starlink in the global satellite market.
-
Scientists Link Quantum Computers Via Teleportation In Breakthrough Achievement
The scalability of quantum computing has remained a challenge for scientists, despite the technology being around for years.
-
New Algorithm Uses Fiber Optic Cables to Improve Earthquake Detection Globally
Researchers have developed an algorithm that converts fiber optic cables into seismic sensors, improving earthquake detection and early warning systems. The method integrates fiber optic and traditional seismometer data, overcoming challenges in earthquake monitoring. The technology could also help detect seismic activity in volcanoes and glaciers....
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NordVPN Announces NordWhisper Protocol Designed to Browse on Restricted Networks
NordVPN has unveiled a new VPN protocol on Thursday. Dubbed NordWhisper, the new tool is designed to avoid advanced network filters and make the VPN traffic look like regular web traffic. The latest protocol is based on web tunnel technology and it operates differently from traditional VPN traffic patterns. It is claimed to navigate network restric...
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First Mouse with Two Fathers Thrives into Adulthood, Marking New Scientific Milestone
Scientists have achieved a major milestone by creating a bi-paternal mouse, marking progress in stem cell science and reproductive biology. By modifying imprinting genes, researchers overcame previous barriers to unisexual mammalian reproduction. While only a small percentage of the engineered embryos survived to birth, the research demonstrates th...
-
New Supercomputer Set to Propel Electric Spacecraft Technology Forward
Electric propulsion technology, powered by ion engines, is gaining traction for its efficiency in space travel. However, challenges such as back-scattered electrons from the ion plume threaten spacecraft components like solar arrays and antennas. Recent research by scientists from the University of Virginia and the University of Southern California...
