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Sign of the times: QR code turns better with AI

AI corrects errors and personalises codes in the ubiquitous signs used by billions of people. It creates dynamic images that change at frequent intervals to prevent misuse

Done and delivered by drone: Pharma companies chart a new course

The industry is taking the lead in using the devices and a wider business use is expected soon

Medicine to manufacturing: Nano is the next frontier in 3D printing

Nano-level 3D printing can have various uses in medicine, like growing tissue cells to regenerate organs. Nano robots in bodies can attack cancer cells

Rajasthan government to promote scientific temperament among youth

To give a further push to mining, the state government also plans to establish a mining university in the Kota division

Genpact is investing up to $600 million over 3 years in AI: CEO Tyagarajan

In the interview, Tyagarajan talks about the investments in GenAI, acquisition strategy, and the technology spend environment

Decoded: What are essential components of 'National Strategy for Robotics'?

The draft NSR proposes a policy framework for the implementation of robotics in various sectors, with the aim of making India a global robotics leader by 2030

Sovereign in AI: Why India must have its say in emerging technology

Sovereign development of the technology can be used for solving socioeconomic issues

How plant sensors are improving Indian agriculture, checking waste

Sensors that monitor plant health, irrigation, nutrient use and weather are improving productivity, checking waste at farms and greenhouses

Towards DPGI 2.0: A case for deep-tech public goods

'If data is the new oil, large scale high performance computing is the new oilfield'

Leveraging technology

Telcos will need to review 5G- specific tariffs

US may respond to consequences for China due to tech export curbs: Yellen

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Sunday said she agreed Washington will listen to Chinese complaints about security-related curbs on US technology exports and might respond to unintended consequences as she ended a visit to Beijing aimed at reviving strained relations. Yellen defended targeted measures" on trade that China's leaders complain are aimed at hurting its fledgling tech industries. She said the Biden administration wants to avoid unnecessary repercussions" but gave no indication of possible changes. Relations between the two biggest economies are at their lowest level in decades due to disputes about technology, security and other irritants. A key Chinese complaint is limits on access to processor chips and other US technology on security grounds that threaten to hamper the ruling Communist Party's development of smartphones, artificial intelligence and other industries. We will open up channels so that they can express concerns about our actions, and we can explain a

Indian maths, science teachers in demand in England: UK Media report

India is among the source countries for qualified mathematics and science teachers being lured with international relocation payments of GBP 10,000 as part of an overseas drive to fill classroom vacancies in England, according to a UK media report on Saturday. Hundreds of maths, science and language teachers will be brought to the UK from countries such as India and Nigeria this year, with plans to expand recruitment schemes to other countries and subjects, The Times' newspaper said. The International Relocation Payments (IRP), being run as a pilot in the 2023 to 2024 academic year, is applicable to overseas teachers with a job offer in the UK and covers their cost of visas, immigration health surcharge and other relocation expenses. UK officials reportedly expect between 300 and 400 teachers to get the IRPs in the coming academic year and if it proves a success in attracting overseas staff, the scheme could be extended to other subjects. In an effort to boost the number of teacher

India's Quantum dreams: The impact of tech on economy could be significant

With the National Quantum Mission, India hopes to accelerate breakthroughs in medicine, logistics, and finance, solving complex problems faster than ever before

Disruptive tech can help employees

A collaborative, empathetic and technology infused effort should guide HR policies

Cabinet approves National Quantum Mission, allocates nearly Rs 6,003 crore

The implementation of National Quantum Mission (NQM) will make India a leading nation in development of quantum technologies and applications

Scientists study EMIC plasma wave identified in Indian Antarctic station

According to the report, the study can help in determining the impact of energetic particles in the radiation belts on low-orbiting satellites

Raj Neervannan-cofounded AlphaSense raises $100 million, bullish on India

The investment will enable us to continue our mission of pushing the boundaries of technology & accelerating our research and development efforts in India, said Raj Neervannan

UN commission calls for efforts to close the gender digital divide

The U.N.'s premiere global body fighting for gender equality on Saturday called for wide-ranging efforts to close the gap between men and women in today's technology-driven world and urged zero tolerance for gender-based violence and harassment online. In a document approved by consensus after all-night negotiations at the end of a two-week meeting, the Commission on the Status of Women expressed grave concern at the interrelation between offline and online violence, harassment and discrimination against women and girls and it condemned the increase in these acts. It called for a significant increase in investments by the public and private sectors to bridge the gender digital divide. It also called for the removal of barriers to equal access to digital technology for all women and girls, and new policies and programs to achieve gender parity in emerging scientific and technological fields. Sima Bahous, executive director of UN Women, an entity of the United Nations focusing on ...

Pay gaps, uneven representation: Tech sector far from gender parity

The imbalance is more evident in the compensation offered to male and female employees in the IT sector

Scientists split seawater without pre-treatment to produce green hydrogen

Researchers have successfully split seawater without pre-treatment to produce green hydrogen. According to the international study, the researchers split natural seawater into oxygen and hydrogen with nearly 100 per cent efficiency, to produce green hydrogen by electrolysis. They used a non-precious and cheap catalyst in a commercial electrolyser, the study said. A typical non-precious catalyst is cobalt oxide with chromium oxide on its surface. "We used seawater as a feedstock without the need for any pre-treatment processes like reverse osmosis desolation, purification, or alkalisation," said Yao Zheng, lead researcher from University of Adelaide, Australia. "The performance of a commercial electrolyser with our catalysts running in seawater is close to the performance of platinum/iridium catalysts running in a feedstock of highly purified deionised water," said Zheng. The team published their research in the journal Nature Energy. "Current electrolysers are operated with high