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Petronet to pay directors up to 1% of profit as commission

Petronet LNG Ltd has proposed to seek shareholders' approval for paying commissions to directors from FY27 to FY31. This proposal is for a maximum of 1% of annual profits according to the Companies Act, 2013. The company reported a net profit in FY26, with commissioner payments remaining below statutory limits.…

The Economic Times · 2h ago

Less Tech, More Meaning: MIT couple’s 18-month low-tech life; leisure and community deepen

Eric Brende and his wife dedicated 18 months to experiencing life in a low-tech community, seeking to understand technology's impact on daily living. By disconnecting from modern conveniences and engaging in manual labor and community bonding, they learned that simplicity often provides deeper recreational moments. Brende's findings suggest that convenience…

The Times of India · Sep 24

Anthropic touts AI-led biology discovery

US artificial intelligence startup Anthropic on Wednesday unveiled the first discovery from its molecular biology lab, a previously unknown enzyme system spotted by its Claude model and touted by the company as proof that AI can speed up basic research. Anthropic said its researchers' involvement was limited to the initial…

The Economic Times · Sep 24

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Jimmy Kimmel on Mitch McConnell’s return: ‘They’re just wheeling him around like a statue in a wax museum’

Late-night hosts discussed the Kentucky senator’s return after a months-long absence, Trump’s dismissal of AI threats and the ongoing war with Iran

The Guardian - US · Sep 18

The Justification for New Time Limits on Student Visas 'Borders on the Absurd,' a Federal Judge Says

Although the impact of the DHS rule "is likely to be catastrophic," a George W. Bush appointee writes, the government's rationale is "exceptionally weak."

Reason · Sep 16

MIT researchers are giving millions of plastic bottles a new life by turning plastic waste into homes, decks and bridges using AI robots

In a significant development, the Atlas Building Composites, a spinout of Massachusetts Institute of Technology are turning millions of plastic bottles to homes, bridges and decks using AI-powered robots. Single-use plastic from water bottles and other items is first shredded and then fed into the Atlas system, where the plastic…

The Economic Times · Sep 15

From Ping-Pong table to Harvard: This 13-year-old built a Rs 3,000 robotic arm you can control with mind

A teenager Benjamin Choi built a low-cost prosthetic arm during the 2020 lockdown using a 3D printer, fishing line and non-invasive brainwave technology. After more than 75 prototypes, his AI-powered arm could interpret brain signals with about 95% accuracy and cost around $300 (nearly Rs 3,000) to manufacture. The project…

The Economic Times · Sep 11

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Science says ancient roman concrete could repair its own cracks: The secret was hidden in tiny white chunks

Modern concrete can become vulnerable when cracks allow water and chemicals to seep into its interior. Ancient Roman concrete, by contrast, appears to have contained a reserve of reactive, calcium-rich material that could contribute to its long-term durability.

The Economic Times · Sep 7

Something strange may be happening high above the surface of Venus: New study finds a surprising clue about whether life could survive in its acidic clouds

New research suggests peptides can survive Venus's acidic clouds. These molecules maintain stable structures in highly concentrated sulfuric acid. This finding challenges previous assumptions about planetary habitability. Scientists are now rethinking possibilities for life beyond Earth. Venus's atmosphere may offer a more intriguing astrobiological target.

The Economic Times · Sep 5

In 1965, MIT's LES-1 failed to reach its planned orbit and fell silent in 1967; 45 years later, the zombie satellite unexpectedly began transmitting again

A surprising discovery was made in 2012 when an old satellite from the 1960s unexpectedly resumed broadcasting signals. Originally believed to be out of commission since 1967, the LES-1 satellite has been transmitting for a decade due to a theorized battery malfunction. This event underscores the persistent presence of our…

The Economic Times · Sep 5

Rocket issues delay 1st-ever private mission to Venus: 'We are awaiting Neutron readiness'

The first-ever private mission to Venus is still groundbound due to delays with its launch vehicle, Rocket Lab's Neutron. But team members remain bullish on the groundbreaking mission.

Space · Sep 3

Musk’s $60 billion Cursor bet has an Indian link: Meet 26-year-old Aman Sanger caught in Sam Altman feud

Aman Sanger, the 26-year-old co-founder of AI coding startup Cursor, is at the centre of Elon Musk’s $60 billion SpaceX acquisition. Born to Indian immigrant parents, Sanger’s family has IIT Bombay and Wall Street connections. The deal has also intensified tensions between Musk and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman after OpenAI…

The Economic Times · Sep 2

Who is Aman Sanger? How the 25-year-old Indian-origin entrepreneur became one of the youngest billionaires after Elon Musk’s SpaceX acquired his AI startup Cursor for $60 billion

Aman Sanger, an entrepreneur is pivotal in SpaceX's transformative $60 billion deal to acquire Anysphere, the innovator of the AI coding platform known as Cursor. This acquisition has rapidly elevated Sanger and his co-founders to billionaires within the tech landscape. Founded in 2022, Cursor enhances coding by enabling natural language…

The Economic Times · Sep 2

MIT reopens building after probe into 'deadly' chemical synthesis

A building at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology was temporarily closed following serious allegations regarding hazardous chemicals. A graduate student voluntarily reported synthesizing dimethyl mercury—a notoriously toxic substance. After conducting specialized decontamination and medical assessments, the building was declared safe for use again. Initial tests indicated no mercury exposure, prompting…

The Times of India · Aug 31

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inkl · Aug 31

From MIT Lab to Regulated Reality: How Alexandre Berkovic Turned Research-Grade AI Into Banking Infrastructure

When banks fail an AI pilot, it is usually because the model's answer can't be reconstructed, challenged, or defended within an existing control framework.

Tom’s Hardware · Aug 29

California lawmakers unanimously pass Linux exemption from age-verification law — software distributed under the GPL, MIT, BSD, and Apache licenses are exempt

California’s legislature has passed Assembly Bill 1856, exempting open-source operating systems from the State’s Digital Age Assurance Act months before the law is due to take effect on January 1, 2027.

International Business Times · Aug 26

AI Is Getting Better At Doing College Work, MIT Says. Claims Most Classes May Now Need To Change.

The university also wants every class to spell out when students can, and cannot, use AI, while putting more emphasis on hands-on learning and face-to-face interaction.

The Economic Times · Aug 26

MIT built a three-layer passive cooling panel of aerogel, hydrogel and reflective material; tests cooled it 9.3°C below ambient and suggested up to 40% longer food storage in humid conditions

Researchers have created a passive cooling system that uses natural processes. This innovative device cools significantly below ambient air temperatures without electricity. The system can extend the shelf life of perishable foods, especially in humid conditions. Space cooling demand is rapidly increasing globally, straining power grids. This technology offers a…

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The Economic Times · Aug 25

This Mysore-born scientist, whose great-grandfather was a mathematician and grandfather a Sanskrit scholar, helped make AI faster at weather forecasting & drug discovery

Anima Anandkumar, a prominent AI researcher, applies machine learning to complex problems in physics and science. Her work at Caltech focuses on areas including tensor methods and deep learning for scientific applications. She has previously worked at Amazon Web Services, where she contributed to Amazon SageMaker, and conducted research at…

The Economic Times · Aug 24

In 2017, USGS and MIT researchers dated a magma pulse to 251.9 million years ago. 9 years later, it links to Earth's worst extinction

Earth faced its worst extinction event around 252 million years ago. Volcanic activity in the Siberian Traps is the leading explanation for this crisis. New dating places a major magmatic phase near the extinction's start. Underground magma interacting with sedimentary rocks released greenhouse gases.

The Economic Times · Aug 24

Quote of the day by Paul Krugman: 'I think so long as fossil fuels are cheap, people will use them and it will...' - powerful quote by Nobel Prize-winning economist teaches inspiring life lessons on change, innovation and how cheap energy can slow the shift to new technology

Quote of the day by Paul Krugman: Economist Paul Krugman highlights cost as a key factor in energy transitions. He argues cheap fossil fuels delay the adoption of new technologies. This economic reality influences investment and innovation in cleaner alternatives. Renewable technologies are now becoming more competitive with fossil fuels.

Medical Daily · Aug 24

Two Stroke Patients Who Lost Language Solved Logic Puzzles as Well as People Who Could Speak

MIT researchers report that language and logical reasoning operate on separate brain systems, with two aphasic patients matching controls in logic tasks.

International Business Times UK · Aug 23

MIT Researchers Link 'Delusional Spiralling' to Chatbots That Please Users Rather Than Challenge Their Beliefs

MIT researchers found that AI chatbots designed to validate users can cause 'delusional spiralling', leading even rational individuals to form false beliefs. Remedies tested were only partially effective.

The Economic Times · Aug 21

MIT researchers redesigned ordinary fog nets, changing the mesh and coating, to extract drinking water from air in some of Earth's driest regions

Scientists have created an innovative mesh tailored for capturing water from fog, enhancing water yield dramatically over current nets. This breakthrough focuses on optimizing fiber diameter, spacing, and surface coatings to boost efficiency. Field experiments in Chile highlighted the mesh's remarkable capabilities, promising a cost-efficient, energy-free water source vital for…

LiveScience · Aug 20

Black hole star? Solar-system-size 'dot' from the early universe is our best evidence yet of a brand-new type of cosmic object

The James Webb Space Telescope has identified the most promising candidate yet for a black hole star, lurking 660 million years after the Big Bang. The hypothetical entity, which shines 100 billion times brighter than a typical star, could shed light on the origins of the mysterious "little red dots."

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