Science and Technology in Everyday Life

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Science and Technology in Everyday LifeDisaster and Disaster Management
2 Nov, 2025

IIT Kanpur tried cloud seeding despite ‘no clouds’ alert, Pg 8.

The article reports on IIT Kanpur’s recent cloud seeding experiment conducted over Delhi to combat air pollution, despite the India Meteorological Department (IMD) warning that cloud conditions were inadequate. The experiment failed twice, raising questions about scientific coordination and efficacy.

Science and Technology in Everyday Life
2 Nov, 2025

Strange spider web ‘decor’ revealed to boost prey detection, Pg10

Spider web 'decorations' enhance prey detection by manipulating vibrations, inspiring advanced engineering applications in acoustics and protective materials.

Science and Technology in Everyday LifeIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentConservation, Pollution and Degradation
2 Nov, 2025

‘Cloud seeding tried despite IMD’s no clouds alert’, Pg1

IIT Kanpur's cloud seeding experiment fails in Delhi despite IMD's warning about insufficient cloud cover for artificial rain.

Health SectorScience and Technology in Everyday Life
1 Nov, 2025

LIGHTER AT THE END OF THE SCALE, Pg17.

Weight-loss drugs like Mounjaro and Wegovy gain popularity in India, raising questions about accessibility, efficacy, and long-term health impacts.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsScience and Technology in Everyday LifeConservation, Pollution and Degradation
1 Nov, 2025

Cloud seeding can't be reliable strategy to tackle pollution in Delhi, says IIT study, Pg4.

IIT Delhi study deems cloud seeding unreliable for Delhi pollution control due to climatological unsuitability and fleeting impact.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation SectorScience and Technology in Everyday Life
31 Oct, 2025

AI’s rewriting of the rules of education, Pg10

India integrates AI into education from class three, aiming for personalized learning and future-ready workforce by training teachers and leveraging adaptive platforms.

Education SectorScience and Technology in Everyday Life
31 Oct, 2025

AI to be introduced in Class 3 from 2026-27, Pg12.

AI curriculum to be introduced for Class 3 students from 2026-27 session aligning with NEP 2020's focus on contemporary subjects.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsScience and Technology in Everyday LifeConservation, Pollution and Degradation
31 Oct, 2025

DON'T RELY ON THE HEAVENS, Pg10.

Delhi's cloud-seeding experiment fails to alleviate pollution, highlighting the need for sustained, coordinated efforts beyond symbolic gestures.

Science and Technology in Everyday Life
30 Oct, 2025

According to a survey of 25 countries, Indians are least aware of AI, Pg7

Pew survey reveals only 14% of Indians are aware of AI, lowest among 25 surveyed nations.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesScience and Technology in Everyday LifeDisaster and Disaster Management
29 Oct, 2025

Setting up an early warning system for the Himalayas poses unique challenges, PgII

Himalayan disasters surge; experts urge early warning systems using AI, citing climate change and limited existing infrastructure.

Science and Technology in Everyday LifeIT and Computers
29 Oct, 2025

How Amazon’s cloud outage affected services and apps globally, Pg9

Amazon Web Services outage disrupts global services, exposing cloud dependency vulnerabilities and sparking concerns over centralized infrastructure resilience.

Industrial RevolutionIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentScience and Technology in Everyday Life
29 Oct, 2025

A quip that stings but also inspires, Pg6

Nobel Laureate Joel Mokyr's quip highlights economic history's crucial role in understanding innovation, growth, and addressing current global anxieties.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsScience and Technology in Everyday LifeConservation, Pollution and Degradation
29 Oct, 2025

Silver flares fired into clouds: Delhi takes two shots at summoning rain, Pg1.

Delhi attempts artificial rain through cloud seeding with silver iodide to combat hazardous air pollution levels after 50 years.

Science and Technology in Everyday LifeConservation, Pollution and Degradation
29 Oct, 2025

Emissions not targeted, gains are small: the challenges of cloud-seeding, Pg4.

Delhi's cloud-seeding experiment yields minimal rain; experts question effectiveness, sustainability, and environmental impact of the technology for pollution control.

Science and Technology in Everyday LifeConservation, Pollution and DegradationDisaster and Disaster Management
28 Oct, 2025

Govt may attempt cloud seeding today, Pg3.

Delhi government plans cloud seeding to combat worsening air quality, facing delays amid weather challenges and Chhath celebrations.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Science and Technology in Everyday Life
28 Oct, 2025

For generations, Saudi supplied world with oil; now it wants to export AI, Pg12.

Saudi Arabia invests billions in AI infrastructure, challenging US and China's dominance, seeking global tech influence amid geopolitical tensions.

Science and Technology in Everyday LifeRobotics and Nanotechnology
27 Oct, 2025

New model finds hovering doesn’t need a complex brain, PgII.

New model reveals hovering flight relies on simple feedback, not complex brains, enabling bio-inspired drone designs.

Science and Technology in Everyday LifeIndigenization of Technology and New Technology Development
26 Oct, 2025

What is Google’s ‘quantum advantage’ leap?, Pg14.

Researchers from Google, MIT, Stanford, and Caltech have published two papers in Nature (October 22) claiming a verifiable display of “quantum advantage” using Google’s Willow quantum processor, asserting that it outperformed the world’s fastest supercomputer on specific complex computations.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesScience and Technology in Everyday Life
26 Oct, 2025

‘Underground mosquito’ is no urban marvel, Pg13

DNA analysis reveals 'London Underground mosquito' originated in West Asia millennium ago, pre-adapted for urban subways, clarifying West Nile virus spread.

Health SectorScience and Technology in Everyday LifeBiotechnology
26 Oct, 2025

Google’s AI for drug discovery is a win for scientific research, Pg13

Google's AI discovers novel cancer drug use, showcasing AI's potential in accelerating scientific breakthroughs and pharmaceutical research.

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