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China's second homegrown large cruise ship begins first sea trial
SHANGHAI, May 16 (Xinhua) -- China's second domestically built large cruise ship set sail on Saturday on a 12-day sea trial, the final major step before the ship's official delivery as the
Aequs, IIT-D open advanced R&D centre for materials science, manufacturing innovation in Dharwad
In addition to research, the facility also conducts hands-on training programmes for engineers, researchers, and students, strengthening capabilities in advanced analysis of metals and non-metals ...
8 Perfect Sci-Fi Movies That Get Better With Every Rewatch
There are some science fiction movies that demand to be watched
Stateside with Kai and Carter: Stacey Abrams on why gutting of the US Voting Rights ...
The US supreme court dealt a devastating blow to the 1965 Voting Rights Act when it ruled in Louisiana v Callais in April that states cannot consider race in redistricting. Southern states from Tennessee to Alabama have rushed to erase majority-Black
Ready or not, AI government is already here
In April, the General Services Administration announced plans to automate 1 million work hours annually after cutting nearly 40% of its staff since October 2024, with similar reductions being seen across the government workforce. While the Elon Musk-led
Syracuse Academy of Science 2026 junior senior prom: See 82 photos
Syracuse Academy of Science Charter High School students celebrated at their junior senior prom Friday, May 15, 2026. The event was held at Traditions at the Links in East Syracuse. ...
Bengaluru engineer loses Rs 43.48L in sophisticated crypto scam via part-time job
<p>Bengaluru: A software engineer lost Rs 43.48 lakh after
China prepares to launch Shenzhou-23 crewed spaceship
JIUQUAN, May 16 (Xinhua) -- The Shenzhou-23
New Bedford firefighters rally on May 15 to keep Engine 9 open
Billy Sylvia, president of New Bedford Firefighters Local 841, says station closure poses safety risk.
How a social engineering attack challenged the Signal app
When messaging app accounts are hacked, who takes responsibility? Users or platforms? ...
Rajasthan University Of Health Sciences CUET BSc Nursing Admit Card 2026 Out
RUHS CUET BSc Nursing Admit Card 2026 has been released at ruhscuet2026.com. Candidates can check the direct hall ticket link, exam date, and download steps here. ...
Germany’s Ziesel combat robot fires 3.4-mile anti-tank missiles during military trials
German defense firms have pushed another combat robot closer to frontline deployment after successfully launching anti-tank missiles from a compact unmanned tracked vehicle during recent live-fire exercises. The trials involved the Ziesel robotic platform
US’ high-tech defense manufacturing that offers precision at large scale set to be accelerated
A top laboratory in the United States has taken a significant step to accelerate high-tech defense manufacturing. The Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) has announced a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) establishing a strategic public-private partnership.
New 250-watt nuclear generator could fuel future NASA Uranus orbiter missions
NASA could soon gain a more powerful energy source for missions far beyond Mars after a next-generation nuclear space generator cleared a major development milestone. L3Harris announced that its Next-Generation Radioisotope Thermoelectric Generator, or Next
1 GWh water-based zinc battery project targets fire-safe AI data center backup
Hong Kong-based startup Amazinc Energy is developing water-based zinc batteries aimed at replacing lead-acid backup systems used in AI data centers and critical infrastructure, as lithium battery fire risks continue to raise concerns. The company, spun out of
30-year mystery solved: US scientists find natural ‘brakes’ behind Pacific quakes
Scientists have solved a decades-old mystery behind a series of unusually predictable earthquakes deep beneath the Pacific Ocean, uncovering natural “brake zones” that repeatedly stop ruptures from growing larger. The discovery comes from a fault
Student builds Disney BD-X Star Wars droid using lawn mower battery under $3K
Disney’s BD-X droids have become a major attraction for Star Wars fans visiting Galaxy’s Edge. The small robots wobble through the parks with lifelike movements, reacting to guests and showing emotion through body language rather than speech.
As RFK’s lifestyle seeps into policy, some fret over long-term effect
When Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. took the helm of the department in February 2025, he pledged to remove special interests from HHS and chart a new path focused on “gold-standard science.” He made his core policy interests clear in
Airlines Are Stripping Brand-New Airbus A320neo Family Jets For Parts Because GTF Engines Are Worth More
Aircraft engines are among, if not the most valuable, component of any
NASA, SpaceX launch new resupply mission to int'l space station
LOS ANGELES, May 15 (Xinhua) -- NASA and SpaceX launched a new commercial resupply mission to the International Space Station (ISS) on Friday. A SpaceX Dragon spacecraft carrying about 6,500 pounds of cargo
HC relief for engineer whose degree was withheld due to scrapping of 5% Muslim quota
Court has ordered the University of
Chevys that made engine changes perform well on Fast Friday at the Indy 500
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Chevrolet engines that caused some consternation earlier this week at Indianapolis Motor Speedway performed just fine on Fast Friday. ...
Engineering students in Kalyana Karnataka lack problem-solving skills: Study
<p>A study conducted by a private agency, in association with the Visvesvaraya Technological University, found that engineering students in the Kalyana Karnataka (KK) are lacking in problem-solving skills, logical thinking, and
White House gets an unexpected buzz as thousands of bees swarm the executive mansion's North Lawn
The White House got an unexpected buzz Friday when thousands of bees swarmed the North Lawn weeks after first lady Melania Trump added new bee colonies to the executive mansion grounds. Numerous black dots, later identified as a swarm of bees, were spotted on
Bizarre, new fish species discovered — adorably dubbed ‘Snuffleupagus’ for hairy, orange appearance
One fish, two fish, red fish — Mr. Snuffleupagus fish? A new species of ghost pipefish resembling the beloved star “Sesame Street” character — now officially named Solenostomus snuffleupagus — has recently been discovered by research scientists,
441 engineering students get placements at Kingston College near Katpadi
The event witnessed students from various departments take part in interviews conducted by private companies ...
Only BJP’s double-engine govt in Punjab can accelerate devp: Saini
Saini was interacting with
Docuseries travels across Texas to highlight conservation efforts
Thanks to a new three-part PBS docuseries, you don't need to go to all of Texas' protected lands and waters to appreciate their breadth. Making of a Million: Daytripping with The Nature Conservancy in Texas follows host of The Daytripper, Chet Garner, from