Domestic cow to be largest remaining mammal in 200 years: Study
The pace at which humans have been hunting down large mammals into extinction since the early ages, the largest remaining mammal in 200 years would be the domestic cow, warn researchers. “Species that…
At Rs 800 crore, ISRO Plans to Launch Chandrayaan 2 Lunar Mission
The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) is gearing up to launch the country’s second lunar mission – Chandrayaan 2 – in October-November and is likely to cost Rs 800 crore ($123 million). …
Scientists Accidentally Create A Enzyme That Eats Plastic Bottles
Scientists have created a mutant enzyme that breaks down plastic drinks bottles and it all happened by accident. This incredible enzyme could be used as a future solution to the millions of tonnes of …
Ancient Stone tools in India suggest even earlier human exit from Africa
Advanced stone tools and blades found at Attirampakkam site in southern India have made archaeologists question the origins and early evolution of humans outside Africa. Over 7,000 artefacts were unea…
The world’s fifth largest diamond has been discovered in Lesotho
A 910-carat diamond, which is believed to be the world’s fifth largest diamond, has been unearthed in Lesotho. The stone was discovered in Letseng mine by Gem Diamonds, a UK miner with operations in B…
New Biofortified Rice Could Feed Billions
In Brief: Using a process called biofortification, researchers at the University of Melbourne have created a genetically modified rice that produces grain with more iron and zinc. Rice is the staple f…
Speech Recognition Software Now 3 Times Faster Than Any Human Can
IN BRIEF: Researchers have discovered that speech recognition software Deep Speech 2 has become significantly faster and more accurate at producing text on a mobile device than humans are at typing o…
Volkswagen’s First All Electric Car Can Run 480 KMs on 15-Minute Charge
IN BRIEF: By 2020, Volkswagen aims to deliver fully-electric and hybrid models. To regain trust and competence, they are starting with unveiling their first fully electric car—which would supposedly …
Speech Recognition Software Now 3 Times Faster Than Any Human Can
IN BRIEF: Researchers have discovered that speech recognition software Deep Speech 2 has become significantly faster and more accurate at producing t…
