Science and Technology in Everyday Life

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A question of perception, Pg II.

Neuroscience study reveals how brains perceive optical illusions through IC-encoders, integrating predictions to fill missing visual information.

17 Sep, 2025

A question of perception, Pg II.

Neuroscience study reveals how brains perceive optical illusions through IC-encoders, integrating predictions to fill missing visual information.

17 Sep, 2025

Poverty and Developmental Issues Effects of Globalization on Indian Society Science and Technology in Everyday Life

Unseen labour, exploitation: the hidden human cost of Artificial Intelligence, Pg11

AI's rise hides exploitation: Underpaid 'ghost workers' in developing nations fuel AI, facing harsh conditions and ethical concerns.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Effects of Globalization on Indian Society Science and Technology in Everyday Life

17 Sep, 2025

Unseen labour, exploitation: the hidden human cost of Artificial Intelligence, Pg11

AI's rise hides exploitation: Underpaid 'ghost workers' in developing nations fuel AI, facing harsh conditions and ethical concerns.

17 Sep, 2025

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Science and Technology in Everyday Life

SC moots control rooms to independently monitor CCTVs in police stations, Pg 9.

Supreme Court proposes AI-monitored CCTV control rooms in police stations to curb custodial deaths and ensure accountability, involving IITs for oversight.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Science and Technology in Everyday Life

16 Sep, 2025

SC moots control rooms to independently monitor CCTVs in police stations, Pg 9.

Supreme Court proposes AI-monitored CCTV control rooms in police stations to curb custodial deaths and ensure accountability, involving IITs for oversight.

16 Sep, 2025

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Science and Technology in Everyday Life

What do SC guidelines say on DNA?, Pg10

Supreme Court mandates DNA sample integrity guidelines for criminal cases, ensuring proper collection, preservation, and chain of custody.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Science and Technology in Everyday Life

15 Sep, 2025

What do SC guidelines say on DNA?, Pg10

Supreme Court mandates DNA sample integrity guidelines for criminal cases, ensuring proper collection, preservation, and chain of custody.

15 Sep, 2025

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Science and Technology in Everyday Life

Positioning India in an unruly world, Pg8

Article analyzes India's great power ambitions amidst US-China rivalry, emphasizing India's unique civilizational strengths and technological advancements.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Science and Technology in Everyday Life

15 Sep, 2025

Positioning India in an unruly world, Pg8

Article analyzes India's great power ambitions amidst US-China rivalry, emphasizing India's unique civilizational strengths and technological advancements.

15 Sep, 2025

Health Sector Science and Technology in Everyday Life

Machine-learning algorithms underestimate self-harm risk, Pg11

Machine learning algorithms fail to accurately predict self-harm risk; misclassifying over 50% at risk, needs-based assessments recommended.

Health Sector Science and Technology in Everyday Life

14 Sep, 2025

Machine-learning algorithms underestimate self-harm risk, Pg11

Machine learning algorithms fail to accurately predict self-harm risk; misclassifying over 50% at risk, needs-based assessments recommended.

14 Sep, 2025

Science and Technology in Everyday Life Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges Basics of Cyber Security

Scam space, Pg6

Deepfake scams targeting investments surge, exploiting AI, regulatory gaps, and limited digital literacy, costing citizens lakhs.

Science and Technology in Everyday Life Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges Basics of Cyber Security

13 Sep, 2025

Scam space, Pg6

Deepfake scams targeting investments surge, exploiting AI, regulatory gaps, and limited digital literacy, costing citizens lakhs.

13 Sep, 2025

Health Sector E Governance Science and Technology in Everyday Life

AI-based app of AIIMS to help students avail counselling for mental health

AIIMS launches 'Never Alone' app using AI for student mental health, offering diagnosis and counselling via WhatsApp and QR code.

Health Sector E Governance Science and Technology in Everyday Life

11 Sep, 2025

AI-based app of AIIMS to help students avail counselling for mental health

AIIMS launches 'Never Alone' app using AI for student mental health, offering diagnosis and counselling via WhatsApp and QR code.

11 Sep, 2025

Science and Technology in Everyday Life

Scientists get best view of merging black holes

Scientists capture clearest gravitational waves from black hole merger 1.3 billion light-years away, validating Einstein and Hawking's theories.

Science and Technology in Everyday Life

11 Sep, 2025

Scientists get best view of merging black holes

Scientists capture clearest gravitational waves from black hole merger 1.3 billion light-years away, validating Einstein and Hawking's theories.

11 Sep, 2025

Science and Technology in Everyday Life Biotechnology

Are new neurons born in the adult human brain? Study revives debate, Pg2

Groundbreaking study reignites debate on adult neurogenesis, identifying neural progenitor cells in the adult human hippocampus using advanced sequencing techniques.

Science and Technology in Everyday Life Biotechnology

9 Sep, 2025

Are new neurons born in the adult human brain? Study revives debate, Pg2

Groundbreaking study reignites debate on adult neurogenesis, identifying neural progenitor cells in the adult human hippocampus using advanced sequencing techniques.

9 Sep, 2025

Health Sector Science and Technology in Everyday Life

Parrondo’s paradox, Pg2

Parrondo's paradox: Alternating losing strategies like cancer therapies (MTD & LDM) may yield winning outcomes, delaying resistance and preserving cells.

Health Sector Science and Technology in Everyday Life

8 Sep, 2025

Parrondo’s paradox, Pg2

Parrondo's paradox: Alternating losing strategies like cancer therapies (MTD & LDM) may yield winning outcomes, delaying resistance and preserving cells.

8 Sep, 2025

Science and Technology in Everyday Life

How RNA, amino acids may have linked up on early earth , Pg10

New study reveals how amino acids and RNA may have linked on early Earth, potentially unlocking origins of life.

Science and Technology in Everyday Life

7 Sep, 2025

How RNA, amino acids may have linked up on early earth , Pg10

New study reveals how amino acids and RNA may have linked on early Earth, potentially unlocking origins of life.

7 Sep, 2025

Science and Technology in Everyday Life Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

India plans to strengthen nuclear deterrence, drone warfare capabilities , Pg12

India's TPCR-2025 bolsters nuclear deterrence, drone warfare with advanced delivery, AI targeting, and electronic warfare capabilities for enhanced national security.

Science and Technology in Everyday Life Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

6 Sep, 2025

India plans to strengthen nuclear deterrence, drone warfare capabilities , Pg12

India's TPCR-2025 bolsters nuclear deterrence, drone warfare with advanced delivery, AI targeting, and electronic warfare capabilities for enhanced national security.

6 Sep, 2025

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector Science and Technology in Everyday Life

How the antibiotic culture in India imperils mental health , Pg2

Antibiotic overuse in India linked to mental health decline, impacting gut microbiota and neurological well-being, demanding urgent public health interventions.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector Science and Technology in Everyday Life

5 Sep, 2025

How the antibiotic culture in India imperils mental health , Pg2

Antibiotic overuse in India linked to mental health decline, impacting gut microbiota and neurological well-being, demanding urgent public health interventions.

5 Sep, 2025

Health Sector Science and Technology in Everyday Life Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

What is CEREBO, the brain tool developed indigenously? , Pg8

ICMR's CEREBO: A portable brain injury diagnostic tool revolutionizing TBI detection in remote areas, promising faster, cheaper, radiation-free results.

Health Sector Science and Technology in Everyday Life Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

2 Sep, 2025

What is CEREBO, the brain tool developed indigenously? , Pg8

ICMR's CEREBO: A portable brain injury diagnostic tool revolutionizing TBI detection in remote areas, promising faster, cheaper, radiation-free results.

2 Sep, 2025

Vulnerable Sections Science and Technology in Everyday Life Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges Basics of Cyber Security

Can an AI image-to-video feature put children at risk? , Pg9

AI image-to-video tech raises child safety concerns; experts call for stronger regulations against misuse of children's likenesses in GenAI.

Vulnerable Sections Science and Technology in Everyday Life Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges Basics of Cyber Security

2 Sep, 2025

Can an AI image-to-video feature put children at risk? , Pg9

AI image-to-video tech raises child safety concerns; experts call for stronger regulations against misuse of children's likenesses in GenAI.

2 Sep, 2025

Science and Technology in Everyday Life

Orangutans feast on fruits to prep for famine , Pg13

Orangutans' metabolic flexibility during Borneo fruit scarcity offers insights into human metabolic diseases linked to energy-dense diets.

Science and Technology in Everyday Life

31 Aug, 2025

Orangutans feast on fruits to prep for famine , Pg13

Orangutans' metabolic flexibility during Borneo fruit scarcity offers insights into human metabolic diseases linked to energy-dense diets.

31 Aug, 2025

Science and Technology in Everyday Life Biotechnology

Beyond science fiction: artificial wombs and real progress of fertility treatments , Pg2

Artificial womb technology advances, womb transplants become reality, raising ethical and societal questions about reproduction and fertility treatments.

Science and Technology in Everyday Life Biotechnology

29 Aug, 2025

Beyond science fiction: artificial wombs and real progress of fertility treatments , Pg2

Artificial womb technology advances, womb transplants become reality, raising ethical and societal questions about reproduction and fertility treatments.

29 Aug, 2025

Science and Technology in Everyday Life IT and Computers