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CBSE Results 2024: Non-science students from Lucknow prove their mettle in CBSE Class 12 exams, ...

Hindustan Times | 2024-05-13, 15:48

If you still think that non-science subjects are not for bright students, think again. In the CBSE class 12 exam results that were announced on Monday, many of the top scorers in the city were in commerce and humanities disciplines. CBSE board results live

World’s most efficient water electrolyzer prepares to be mass-produced

Interesting Engineering | 2024-05-13, 15:44

Hysata, a New South Wales-based company that makes electrolyzers, has announced its latest breakthrough: It can generate hydrogen with a whopping 95 percent efficiency. The company recently raised Series B funding and is now preparing to make green hydrogen

Rodents’ striking orange teeth not down to iron-rich enamel as thought

Chemistry World | 2024-05-13, 15:40

Metal provides strength but the colour is the result of something else ...

Watch a man learn the meaning of "kleptoparasitism" (video)

Boing Boing | 2024-05-13, 15:36

A gentleman enjoys a sandwich by the sea for a moment. Kleptoparasitism strikes again! There's nothing

What Do Maple Syrup Bottles Have Those Tiny Handles For?

IFL Science | 2024-05-13, 15:28

If you've ever had good waffles (i.e. drenched in maple syrup), you have probably noticed a tiny little handle on the bottle. Advertisement Obviously, these handles are pretty impractical for pouring the syrup by anyone with hands bigger than a baby's, and are

Hawthorns Are One of American Botany’s Great Mysteries

The Atlantic | 2024-05-13, 15:28

The last time Ron Lance had visited Doggett Gap in western North Carolina, he photographed one of the premier sites for hawthorn trees in the American Southeast. Thousands of white blossoms speckled the hillside, with North Carolina’s Newfound Mountains

World’s brightest X-rays: China set to unveil High-Energy Photon Source

Interesting Engineering | 2024-05-13, 15:26

China is poised to unveil its cutting-edge High Energy Photon Source (HEPS) by year’s end, boasting some of the world’s most powerful synchrotron X-rays. With a staggering investment of 4.8 billion yuan (approximately US$665 million), this facility

Who did your neighbors vote for during the 2024 Catalan elections?

Catalan News | 2024-05-13, 15:26

After a two-week campaign period, Catalans headed to the polls on Sunday May 12 to cast their vote. The results leave a hung parliament with a clear winner, the socialists, with 42 seats. Meanwhile, pro-independence parties, Junts+ and

A visit to the cutting-edge Southwest Research Institute

Astronomy | 2024-05-13, 15:21

Nested on a peaceful 1,500-acre campus on the west side of San

A 4-Step Science Lesson On Stunning Auroras Seen In The U.S.

Forbes | 2024-05-13, 15:21

A layperson's science guide to the stunning aurora observed in the U.S. this weekend ...

A Psychologist Explains Relationship ‘Eclipsing’—And Why It’s A Problem

Forbes | 2024-05-13, 15:21

Here’s why it’s essential to maintain your individuality in relationships. ...

Wuthering Waves voice actors list, cast and who voices each character

Eurogamer | 2024-05-13, 15:12

Wuthering Waves is a free-to-play action RPG from Kuro Games. It's a gacha game with some

The US Has Ordered Five New Jets For Their New "Doomsday Plane" Fleet

IFL Science | 2024-05-13, 15:10

The plan to create the successor to the US Air Force’s Nightwatch aircraft – the so-called "Doomsday plane" that acts as an airborne strategic command and control post in the event of nuclear war – is gaining traction. Advertisement In April, Sierra

Sarcasm, not search: OpenAI could cast voice-assisted ‘magic’ spells 

Interesting Engineering | 2024-05-13, 15:08

OpenAI has been dominating headlines for the past few weeks, as several new developments have taken place in its AI ecosystem. Now, people worldwide are looking forward to OpenAI’s upcoming announcement on May 13, which is expected to unveil several updates.

60-year-old pilot conducts ‘textbook’ belly landing at Australian airport

Interesting Engineering | 2024-05-13, 15:08

An Eastern Air Services Beechcraft Super King Air successfully made an emergency belly landing at Newcastle Airport in New South Wales this morning (May 13) at around 8:30 AM (local time). The belly landing, AKA a wheels-up landing, is a special emergency

‘Blue roof’ technology helps buildings go green

CBC | 2024-05-13, 15:06

As communities seek new ways to adapt

Lightning-fast Formula E race car does 0-60 in 1.82 seconds flat

Fox News | 2024-05-13, 15:06

Imagine a race car so fast it leaves the current Formula 1 vehicle in the dust. That’s the Gen3 Evo Formula E race car, the pinnacle of electric racing technology. With the ability to sprint from 0 to 60 mph in a blistering 1.82 seconds, this machine isn’t

What is antimicrobial resistance and how big a problem is it?

The Guardian | 2024-05-13, 15:00

Bacteria resistant to antibiotics led to 1.27 million deaths in 2019. The answer is a ‘one health’ approach across all species, experts say It kills millions every year, with a potential impact in the near future that could dwarf that of the Covid-19 pandemic

Comment: Governments must act quickly to support ongoing sustainability initiatives

The Engineer | 2024-05-13, 14:54

Four years on from the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, it’s easy to look back in hindsight and see the effectiveness of urgent action taken to help save lives. Protecting the immediate health of citizens to the point of quickly executing ecological

OpenAI is unveiling new ChatGPT features today - search engine not included

ZDNet | 2024-05-13, 14:51

The chatbot's free version is due for a refresh, and OpenAI's CEO promises new stuff that 'feels like magic.' ...

Largest-Ever 3D-Mapped Piece Of The Human Brain Could Still Fit On A Grain Of Rice

IFL Science | 2024-05-13, 14:51

This vivid rainbow of cells represents the largest-ever high-resolution 3D map of a section of the human brain. The largest, yes, but still just a cubic millimeter in size – about half a grain of rice. With this feat, scientists can now see the intricate web

Infanticide Or Adoption? Why Parrots Kill Or Care For Each Other’s Chicks

Forbes | 2024-05-13, 14:45

In parrotlets, infanticide and adoption revolve around real estate and love, said the author of a new study ...

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