Ant colonies operate with such tight coordination that scientists often compare them to a single living organism, a “superorganism” in which thousands of ants function like the cells of a body. New research from the Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA) reveals just how deep that integration goes. The study shows that ant pupae … Read more
Polar, a popular wearable sports brand, has announced that it is bringing the Polar Loop to India. The company says its first screenless smartband is discreet and is designed for 24/7 activity tracking, sleep and keeping a tab on overall health. Also, unlike other solutions in the market, like Oura, Polar Loop is a one-time … Read more
The Nothing Phone 3a Lite was launched in India on December 4. It is a mid-range smartphone from the Carl Pei-led company and arrives as the latest addition to the Nothing Phone 3a series. The device with 8 GB RAM and 128GB storage will be available for Rs 20,999, while the version with 8 GB … Read more
Apple has announced the winners of the 2025 App Store Awards, celebrating 17 apps and games that stood out for their creativity, technical achievement, and cultural influence over the past year. Selected from a pool of 45 finalists, this year’s honorees represent a broad range of developers whose work pushed the boundaries of design, innovation, … Read more
Cloudflare, the US-based company that provides cloud services to several websites and organisations worldwide, is down once again. The problem surfaced at around 2:26 PM IST on Friday, December 5, when several users reported trouble accessing numerous popular websites. On its status page, Cloudflare said that it is “investigating issues with Cloudflare Dashboard and related … Read more
New observations of the interstellar object 3I/ATLAS are raising intriguing questions among astronomers. Recent images suggest changes in the object’s coma, the cloud of gas and dust surrounding its nucleus, providing scientists with fresh insights into its behaviour as it travels through our Solar System and beyond. 3I/ATLAS Coma: What the New Images Show On … Read more
India, Brazil, Mexico, and South Africa are using generative AI far more than richer countries, reveals a new study by OECD and Cisco. The report also states that users in these countries spend much more time on screens every day. The latest study is based on responses from over 14,600 people across 14 countries. It … Read more
Scientists have, for the first time, captured real-time footage of influenza viruses “surfing” their way into human cells, a breakthrough that could reshape understanding of how flu infections begin. The discovery comes from a Swiss–Japanese research team that developed a high-precision imaging technique capable of tracking the virus at the exact moment it breaches a … Read more
This summer, lawyers at United Airlines noticed that someone had built an almost perfect replica of the company’s website. This digital clone offered all the same buttons and menus for booking flights, hotels and rental cars. It included the same blue links for tracking frequent flyer miles and browsing discount deals. It even used the … Read more
Google has released its annual “India’s Year in Search 2025: The A to Z of Trending Searches” report, highlighting the search trends that defined what Indians were looking for this year. From Dharmendra to the Maha Kumbh, India’s search activity spanned an eclectic mix of people, events, and cultural moments. Saiyaara stars Aneet Padda and Ahaan … Read more