The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the Mauritius Research and Innovation Council (MRIC) signed an MoU) to develop and deploy a Joint Small Satellite. The collaboration also opens avenues for MRIC’s support from their…
Apple’s pricey Vision Pro augmented reality platform is expected to arrive in the first quarter of 2024. But by the end of the year, I predict the platform of the year will be — drum…
The NUS researchers demonstrated the emergence of robust spin-polarisation in graphene on a ferrimagnetic insulating oxide Tm3Fe5O12 (TmIG) with large spin-splitting energy of up to hundreds of meV. The observed spin polarisation in graphene with…
Google has started disabling cookies, starting with 30 million Chrome users. Without cookies third party advertisers will no longer be able to track a user’s move. However, Google still has the ability to track everything…
Perplexity AI, a generative AI search engine startup, has raised $73.6 million in new funding from investors including Nvidia, Databricks, and Amazon founder and former CEO Jeff Bezos. The deal values the company at $520…
In an advancement in photovoltaic technology, a new GdPO4 glass-ceramic layer improves light-to-electricity conversion by utilizing UV light more effectively. This innovation enhances both the efficiency and durability of solar cells, offering significant potential for…
If you don’t want to switch browsers, there are some browser extensions that can block trackers within Chrome. Both the Ghostery extension and EFF’s Privacy Badger will block trackers, with the latter not blocking ads…
Tesla has been forced to recall about 1.6 million of its EVs in China, because of some issue with the Autopilot and steering software. China plays a vital role in Tesla’s global strategy, serving as…
When you consider the resources required to train, run, and oversee generative AI tools, you have to ask whether the rewards justify the consequences. While in theory it is possible to use smart machinery to…
ATHENA, developed by ESA and IENAI Space, uses tiny emitter arrays on a silicon wafer to provide scalable and efficient propulsion for small satellites like CubeSats. Credit: IENAI Space ATHENA, a new electrospray propulsion system…
