A Bengaluru connection to a major NASA space telescope mission is a reminder of how scientific talent from India contributes to research with global reach. The Hindu has reported that a Bengalurean will lead a NASA mission involving a space telescope valued at approximately $20 million. The project brings together ambitious scientific questions, advanced engineering and the international collabor…
Human civilisation is built upon the desire to overcome limitations. We construct bridges over rivers, fly across oceans, cultivate deserts and develop medicines against diseases. Laws created by human beings regulate how societies function, while science allows us to understand and sometimes manipulate the forces of nature. Yet there remains a fundamental boundary that civilisation cannot perman…
Britain has issued one of its strongest public warnings yet about the security risks surrounding Chinese involvement in British academic research, accusing a Chinese research organisation of funding projects that ultimately strengthen Beijing’s intelligence capabilities. The warning, issued by MI5 on September 30, 2026, focuses on the China General Technology Research Institute, or CGTRI, and all…
When we talk about Artificial Intelligence, most conversations usually go towards chatbots, software, coding, office automation, self-driving technology or machines that can create images and videos. But one of the areas where AI could have a very practical impact is much closer to the ground. It is agriculture. In India, where agriculture remains closely connected with the livelihood of millions…
