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Google Unveils ‘GenCast’ for Weather Forecasting

December 12, 2024

Google’s DeepMind team recently launched GenCast, a new AI model that excels in weather prediction and has surpassed the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF). GenCast provides faster and more accurate forecasts, extending up to 15 days ahead. GenCast ..

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TRAI Clarifies Definitions of International and Domestic SMS Traffic

December 11, 2024

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has recently clarified the definitions of international and domestic SMS traffic, which follows a request from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) in August 2022. TRAI aimed to provide clear guidelines to improve regulatory ..

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IIT Madras Unveils Detailed 3D Images of Human Foetal Brain

December 11, 2024

IIT Madras revealed advanced 3D images of the fetal brain from the Sudha Gopalakrishnan Brain Centre, which marks a milestone in brain mapping technology. India is now a global leader in neuroscience research and the project promises potential treatments for ..

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Gaganyaan Mission Progress Update

December 11, 2024

Preparations for India’s Gaganyaan mission are advancing rapidly and the first uncrewed flight is set for late 2024. Key components have been delivered to the launch site in Sriharikota and the crew escape system is operational and ready for deployment. ..

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IIT Ropar Unveils New Bluetooth System

December 11, 2024

The Agriculture and Water Technology Development Hub (AWaDH) at IIT Ropar revealed a new Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) Gateway and Node System, which is part of the National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems (NM-ICPS), funded by the Government of India. ..

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Google Unveils Revolutionary Quantum Chip ‘Willow’

December 11, 2024

Google has launched its latest quantum chip, Willow, an advancement in quantum computing technology. Willow can solve complex problems in mere minutes and in contrast, the fastest supercomputer would take an unfathomable 10 septillion years for the same task, showcasing ..

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Innovative Hydrogen Fuel Production Using Water and Sunlight

December 11, 2024

Researchers in Japan have made strides in hydrogen fuel production, which utilizes water and sunlight and employs a special reactor with photocatalytic sheets, to split water molecules into hydrogen and oxygen. This innovation aims to create renewable hydrogen fuel and ..

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Breakthrough in Waste Heat Energy Conversion

December 11, 2024

Researchers have developed a new material that transforms waste heat into energy and uses fere-crystals with twisted layers. The material boasts a high thermoelectric figure of merit, exceeding 2, effectively capturing waste heat from various sources. About Ferecrystals Ferecrystals are ..

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India’s First Hyperloop Test Track Completed at IIT Madras

December 10, 2024

IIT Madras has completed a 410-meter Hyperloop test track, which was announced by Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. The project involves collaboration between the Railways, IIT Madras’ Avishkar Hyperloop team, and TuTr, a startup from IIT Madras. Hyperloop Technology Overview ..

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New Damselfish Species Discovered in Maldives

December 10, 2024

A team of scientists has identified a new damselfish species, that occurred near the Maldives, published in the journal ZooKeys. It marks the importance of deep-sea coral reefs, which are often overlooked. Discovery Details The new species is named Chromis ..

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