Scientists have transformed a simple fragment of a cicada’s wing into an optical platform capable of detecting molecular signals By coating a cicada wing with an extremely thin layer of silver, researchers in Taiwan have created a highly sensitive optical sensor that can boost very weak molecular signals by tens of millions of times.The findings,…
LoP in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi led march demanding Union home minister Amit Shah’s statement on alleged police excesses. NEW DELHI: Parliament remained paralysed for the 13th consecutive day on Wednesday as relentless protests by Opposition parties forced repeated adjournments in both Houses, even as the government pushed through key legislative business.Amid the deadlock, efforts…
Mystery hero saves Las Vegas family from house fire, vanishes before being identifiedPhoto: Fox News A Las Vegas family is searching for the unidentified stranger they say saved their lives during a predawn house fire on July 5. According to the family, the man pounded on their front door, shouted “Fire!” and then disappeared before…
Representative Image of Democritus teaching early ideas about atoms in ancient Greece (AI-generated image) Two people can look at the world around them and reach completely different conclusions about what is actually there. One sees a vast, cluttered inventory of distinct things, colours, tastes, textures, each apparently real in its own right. The other looks…
Ravi Kishan’s journey from struggling to find a place in Mumbai to owning a luxurious duplex is nothing short of inspiring. The actor, politician and Bhojpuri superstar now lives in a lavish home that reflects both his success and his simple lifestyle. Valued at around Rs 20 crore as per reports, the residence combines modern…
Photo credit: Washington County Sheriff’s OfficeThe picture is enhanced by AI A 69-year-old Wisconsin man turned a simple shopping trip into an unexpected aviation story when he flew a helicopter straight to a Cabela’s parking lot in Richfield. Deputies responded to the scene, checked the landing, and found that the pilot had done nothing wrong.The…
Image Credit: US Environmental Protection Agency Plastic waste is a global threat to both the environment and public health, with over 400 million tons produced annually. Turning plastic into value-added chemicals holds significant promise, but the industrial adoption gets slowed down by the high costs of metal catalysts and how they become deactivated by additives….
The official teaser of ‘Dorothy’, directed by Karthik Subbaraj, has finally been unveiled, with actor Dhanush launching the much-awaited glimpse on social media. Starring Keerthy Suresh in the lead and featuring music by Ilaiyaraaja, the mystery drama has already earned global recognition after being selected for its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival…
Pic credit: Clare Kiernan Everyone loves strawberries. Almost every city has its own version of eating this sweet, bright red fruit. In London, for instance, people often like to eat strawberries dipped in chocolate. In other places, they’re folded into fresh cream, blended into smoothies, or simply eaten as they are on a warm afternoon.But…
Soren with all his gifts and snacks from his neighbors (Image: Leah Farrow) When Leah Farrow asked her local Facebook group if anyone would let her autistic son knock on their door for his birthday, she hoped a few kind neighbours would say yes. Instead, 83 households spent a summer afternoon opening their doors to…