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TrailGuard AI | AI-fit cameras in Similipal Tiger Reserve

TrailGuard AI | AI-fit cameras in Similipal Tiger Reserve

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has made a significant impact on wildlife conservation, particularly in enhancing anti-poaching strategies and leading to a considerable decline in poaching incidents. A key innovation in this field is TrailGuard AI, an advanced surveillance system that aims to detect and prevent poaching activities. A prime example of its successful deployment is the […]

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DoT and ITU Partner to Revolutionize Infrastructure with AI Digital Twins

DoT and ITU Partner to Revolutionize Infrastructure with AI Digital Twins

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) have made a notable advancement in infrastructure planning by announcing their partnership. They have signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) to investigate the transformative possibilities of AI-driven digital twin technologies. This collaboration seeks to highlight cutting-edge innovations such as 5G, IoT, AI, and AR/VR,

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Meta’s 50,000 km Cable to Boost India-US Digital Connectivity

Meta’s 50,000 km Cable to Boost India-US Digital Connectivity

Meta has introduced an ambitious initiative called Project Waterworth, which aims to install a 50,000-kilometer undersea cable to enhance digital connectivity between India and the United States. This project is anticipated to provide faster and more reliable internet services not only between India and the US but also extending to regions in South America and

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ITER | The Future of Fusion Energy

ITER | The Future of Fusion Energy

The International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER) is the largest and most advanced tokamak-based fusion reactor in the world, currently being built in France. This ambitious project is a collaboration among 35 nations, including the United States, China, India, Japan, Korea, Russia, and the European Union. ITER’s goal is to harness magnetic confinement fusion as a

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Jurassic Fossil Discovery in China Reveals Clues to Bird Evolution

Jurassic Fossil Discovery in China Reveals Clues to Bird Evolution

A research team led by Professor Wang Min from the Institute of Vertebrate Paleontology and Paleoanthropology (IVPP) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has discovered two bird fossils from the Jurassic period in Fujian Province, China. These fossils, which are around 149 million years old, offer fresh insights into the early evolutionary history of birds.

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AIIMS Delhi Unveils ‘Srjanam’ for Biomedical Waste Management

AIIMS Delhi Unveils ‘Srjanam’ for Biomedical Waste Management

India has made significant progress in managing biomedical waste with the launch of ‘Srjanam’, the nation’s first automated system for converting biomedical waste, launched at AIIMS Delhi. On February 10, 2025, Union Minister for Science and Technology, Dr. Jitendra Singh, officially inaugurated this homegrown innovation. Created by CSIR-NIIST in Thiruvananthapuram, ‘Srjanam’ offers an eco-friendly and

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ISRO & IIT Madras Unveil Indigenous Chip for Space

ISRO & IIT Madras Unveil Indigenous Chip for Space

In a major step towards achieving self-reliance in space technology, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) have worked together to create and successfully launch an indigenous semiconductor chip called ‘IRIS’ (Indigenous RISC-V Microprocessor for Space Applications). This initiative supports the ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ mission, which seeks to

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Pakistan Joins China’s Chang’e-8 Lunar Mission

Pakistan Joins China’s Chang’e-8 Lunar Mission

In a landmark development for Pakistan’s space program, the Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) has partnered with China National Space Administration (CNSA) for the upcoming Chang’e-8 lunar mission, scheduled for launch in 2028. This represents Pakistan’s first major participation in a lunar exploration initiative and highlights a crucial step in its space aspirations.

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World’s First Kangaroo Embryos Created via IVF

World’s First Kangaroo Embryos Created via IVF

In a historic scientific breakthrough, researchers have successfully created kangaroo embryos through in vitro fertilization (IVF) for the first time. This achievement could revolutionize the conservation of endangered marsupial species, helping to protect them from extinction. The research, published in the journal Reproduction, Fertility and Development, was conducted by scientists at the University of Queensland

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