• Mon, January 27, 2025

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Infosys co-founder and former CEO Kris Gopalakrishnan among 18 booked under SC/ST Act in Karnataka

Infosys co-founder Kris Gopalakrishnan, along with 17 others, has been implicated under the SC/ST Atrocities Act in Karnataka following a complaint by Durgappa, a former IISc faculty member. Durgappa alleges wrongful dismissal and caste-based abuse.

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Who Is Kris Gopalakrishnan? The Infosys Co-Founder Booked Under SC/ST Atrocities Act

Senapathy Kris Gopalakrishnan, co-founder of Infosys, has been booked under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, along with former Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Director Balaram and 16 others,

by: MSN

India's space agency completes 1st Gaganyaan astronaut crew capsule

The Indian Space Research Organization has completed its first Gaganyaan astronaut crew capsule, marking another milestone in the country's pursuit to develop homegrown technology for independent human spaceflight capabilities.

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Infosys co-founder Kris Gopalakrishnan, former IISc Director Balaram booked under SC/ST Atrocities Act

Infosys co-founder Kris Gopalakrishnan and former IISc Director Balaram face charges under the SC/ST Atrocities Act, along with 16 others. The case, filed at Bengaluru's Sadashiva Nagar police station,

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Martian meteorite to go on display in Japan Pavilion at 2025 expo in Osaka

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Trump To Tariff Chips Made In Taiwan, Targeting TSMC

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Infosys co-founder Kris Gopalakrishnan booked under SC/ST Atrocities Act

A man's alleged he was falsely implicated in a honey trap case, subsequently dismissed from service at IISc, where Kris serves as a member of Board of Trustees.

by: MSN

Lightspeed leads Whizzo's $4.2 million seed fundraise

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by: MSN

Laser surface texturing can boost lightweight vehicle design and lower emissions

A team of researchers from Seoul National University of Science and Technology has uncovered a promising method to enhance the strength and durability of joints in lightweight vehicle design. By exploring laser surface texturing (LST) techniques on galvannealed advanced high-strength steel (AHSS),

by: MSN

AI and nano-3D printing produce breakthrough high-performance material

Nanoarchitected materials represent a transformative leap in material science, combining strength, lightweight properties, and customizability like never before. These materials have achieved unparalleled specific strength,

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UK government's AI plan gives a glimpse of how it plans to regulate the technology

The UK government recently published its plan for using AI to boost growth and deliver services more efficiently. It also suggests a fundamental shift in how the UK aims to position itself as a global leader in AI innovation.

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Floating solar can increase greenhouse gas emissions on small ponds, study finds

While floating solar—the emerging practice of putting solar panels on bodies of water—is promising in its efficiency and its potential to spare agricultural and conservation lands, a new experiment finds environmental trade-offs.
  • Tue, January 28, 2025

by: VentureBeat

Trump calls for tariffs on computer chips, semiconductors and pharmaceuticals from Taiwan

Donald Trump called for tariffs on foreign computer chips, semiconductors, and pharmaceuticals from places like Taiwan in the near future.

by: Forbes

This Chinese MIT Physicist Uses AI To Find New Drugs. Next Up: Solar Panels And EV Batteries

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by: MyJoyOnline

Lawyers urged to strictly adhere to ethics of the legal profession

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DeepSeek's new AI chatbot and ChatGPT answer sensitive questions about China differently

Chinese tech startup DeepSeek 's new artificial intelligence chatbot has sparked discussions about the competition between China and the U.S. in AI development, with many users flocking to test the rival of OpenAI's ChatGPT.

by: Salon

It's not sci-fi: Americans support asteroid defense spending

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by: SHINE

Shenzhou-19 astronauts send Spring Festival greetings from space station

Shenzhou-19 astronauts Cai Xuzhe, Song Lingdong, and Wang Haoze sent their Spring Festival greetings from China's Tiangong space station in a video released by the China Manned Space Agency on New Year's Eve.

by: WREG

Non-profit empowers Memphis youth through education and exposure

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by: NDTV

Explained: Infosys Co Founder Kris Gopalakrishnan And The Case Against Him

Infosys co-founder Senapathy Kris Gopalakrishnan, former IISc Director Balaram and 16 others were named in a case under the Prevention of SC/ST Atrocities Act.

by: WESH

Here's all the executive orders Trump signed during his first week

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by: Mint

Mint Explainer: DeepSeek's lean AI and India's AI future

Chinese tech firm DeepSeek's cost-effective AI model not only raises hopes for accelerating India's AI future but also for democratising AI globally.

by: NextBigFuture

Don't Worry. Be Happy About Deepseek AI

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by: PopSugar

Welcome to the New Era of Wellness Travel

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What Are the Financial Trades Around the DeepSeek AI Earthquake?

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by: Yahoo

Bemidji State to launch reimagined computer science program in fall 2025

by: Mint

Mint Explainer: How DeepSeek's not-so-hungry AI model can shape India's AI future

Chinese tech firm DeepSeek's cost-effective AI model not only raises hopes for accelerating India's AI future but also for democratising AI globally.

by: NextBigFuture

New DeepSeek Janus Pro 7B Beats OpenAI Dall-E 3 on Image Generation

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by: MSN

Report finds Western Australia's raw material consumption is three times the global average

A Curtin University-led report has revealed that Western Australia (WA) consumes more than three times the global average of raw materials and must change its economy to reduce waste and pollution, conserve resources and lessen reliance on new materials.

by: MSN

Hidden Health Risks of Flame Retardants in Battery Enclosures

The use of flame retardants in lithium-ion battery cases presents health hazards and lacks fire safety efficacy, highlighting the need for safer alternatives.

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Satellite images reveal huge fusion research facility in China

China is reportedly constructing a large fusion research facility in the southwestern city of Mianyang, which could contribute to nuclear weapons development and research into energy production capabilities,

by: MSN

Here's Why Investors Should Retain CACI Stock in Their Portfolio

CACI International CACI shares have plunged 25.3% in the past three months, underperforming the Zacks Computer and Technology sector and the S&P 500 index's return of 6% and 5.4%, respectively. Shares of CACI have also underperformed the Zacks Computer - Services industry's decline of 7.

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Frazer School student among 40 finalists in national science and math competition

Frazer School student Sophia Rong's passion for science began in seventh grade at Lincoln Middle School when she was assigned a research project on the evolution of an object. "Most of my classmates chose technical subjects like computers and cars — I chose toilet paper,

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Chandigarh University Lucknow gets UGC nod; To kick start admissions in 43 AI Augmented programs for 2025 session

Days after the State Assembly passed the Uttar Pradesh Private Universities (Fifth Amendment) Act, 2024 for the establishment of Chandigarh University Lucknow as a State (Private) University, Chandigarh University Lucknow has now received recognition from the University Grants Commission (UGC) to start academic courses from 2025-26 academic year.

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Trump calls China's DeepSeek AI app a 'wake-up call' after tech stocks slide

Silicon Valley and Washington leaders said the app shows China can challenge the U.S. The Nasdaq lost 3 percent and chipmaker Nvidia shed $589 billion in market capitalization.

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The AI advantage in discovering new medicines

With continued investment and growing buzz from the industry, the AI hype is expected to extend through 2025 and beyond.

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Be careful with DeepSeek, Australia says - so is it safe to use?

Australia's science minister, Ed Husic, has become the first member of a Western government to raise privacy concerns about DeepSeek, the Chinese chatbot causing turmoil on the markets and in the tech industry.

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China's DeepSeek AI app sends U.S. tech stocks reeling

Silicon Valley and Washington leaders said the app shows China can challenge the U.S. The Nasdaq lost 3 percent and chipmaker Nvidia shed $589 billion in market capitalization.

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Electric vehicles now as reliable and durable as petrol and diesel cars, study finds

Researchers analyzed nearly 300 million UK vehicle inspection records from 2005 to 2022, finding that the reliability of electric cars has improved rapidly.

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India raising the bar on drug formulation challenges

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Gujarat: CM Bhupendra Patel launches AI Center of Excellence in GiftCity

Launching the Artificial Intelligence Center of Excellence at GiftCity here on Monday, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel said the AI center will emerge as an important think tank in the regionThe center has become operational as a result of the MoU signed in June-2024 between the state government's Department of Science and Technology and Microsoft to develop AI in Gift City,

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Meet Aravind Srinivas: From Chennai to Silicon Valley, the tech visionary eyeing TikTok

Aravind Srinivas, co-founder of Perplexity AI, is in merger talks with ByteDance to form a new U.S.-based company for TikTok's operations. This move aims to address national security concerns in the U.

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Australia says be 'very careful' over DeepSeek and privacy

Australia's science minister has raised privacy concerns over China's new AI chatbot, DeepSeek, urging caution due to differing approaches to user data management. The chatbot, developed by a China-based startup,

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Kris Gopalakrishnan, Infosys co-founder, booked in SC/ST Atrocities Act | What's the case?

A man's alleged he was falsely implicated in a honey trap case, subsequently dismissed from service at IISc, where Kris serves as a member of Board of Trustees.

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Air pollution inequities linked to industrial swine facilities are detectable from space

A study led by researchers from the University of Virginia has used satellite measurements to show the long-term persistence of air pollution inequalities tied to industrialized swine facilities in Eastern North Carolina.

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Explainer-What is DeepSeek and why is it disrupting the AI sector?

Chinese startup DeepSeek's launch of its latest AI models, which it says are on a par or better than industry-leading models in the United States at a fraction of the cost, is threatening to upset the technology world order.

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Fast and Precise Protein Labeling in Intact Tissues with MIT Technology

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Floating solar can increase greenhouse gas emissions on small ponds, study finds

While floating solar—the emerging practice of putting solar panels on bodies of water—is promising in its efficiency and its potential to spare agricultural and conservation lands, a new experiment finds environmental trade-offs.
A recent study published in the journal Nature Sustainability has revealed that installing floating solar panels on small ponds can inadvertently increase greenhouse gas emissions. The research, conducted by scientists from the University of Stirling, found that while floating solar panels (FPV) are effective in reducing evaporation and conserving water, they also create conditions that enhance the release of methane and carbon dioxide from the water. This occurs because the panels reduce light and oxygen levels in the water, which slows down the decomposition process, leading to an accumulation of organic matter and subsequent release of gases when conditions change. The study suggests that while FPV systems are beneficial for larger bodies of water, their deployment on small ponds might not be as environmentally friendly as previously thought, highlighting the need for a more nuanced approach to their application in different aquatic environments.

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