Researchers say they have developed a new brain computer interface that allows people affected by paralysis to engage in real-time conversations.Researchers from the University of California, Berkeley and San Francisco have developed a new brain-computer interface that restores “naturalistic speech for people with severe paralysis.” In a study published by Nature Neuroscience, the innovation addresses a huge challenge in speech neuroprostheses and is a huge step forward since it allows people who lost the ability to speak to engage in real-time communication. Read More

The April 2 tariffs announced by the US president could not only spike prices of tech gadgets, but may also impact overall IT spending.US President Donald Trump’s reciprocal tariff announcement on April 2 is sending chills across the spectrum. The latest wave of tariffs by the United States administration is expected to push technology prices, cause disruption in supply chains, and overall weaken the global IT spending in 2025. Read More

India's parliament on Thursday passed a landmark aviation bill that will make it easier for global aircraft leasing companies to repossess jets and engines when a carrier defaults on its payments, a big win for international lessors in a key market. India's "Protection of Interests in Aircraft Objects" bill will fully implement the Cape Town Convention and Protocol, an international agreement on asset-based financing. Read More

The famous Saudagari block print, prepared by the artisans of Jamalpur in Ahmedabad, has received the Geographical Indication (GI) tag for its unique craftsmanship. The art is done by hand on fabric. Block prints are used in kurtis, chunris, kurtas, dhotis, turbans and shoals. The people of the Chhipa community are famous for printing and printing work. Read More

IIT Madras Pravartak Technologies Foundation has completed training the first batch of cyber commandos, a specialized initiative aimed at equipping law enforcement officers across India with advanced cyber security techniques. The training will enable these law enforcement officers to effectively tackle threats in the digital landscape. Read More

India hosted the International Cooperative Alliance’s Global Conference for the first time in 2024. PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the event, highlighting cooperation’s role in prosperity. Key discussions included sustainable development, tech in agriculture, and a zero-carbon city project by Bhutan. The Indian government announced ambitious cooperative expansion and a dedicated cooperative university to strengthen rural and economic growth. Read More

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The crew is capturing breathtaking views of our planet's most remote regions on the SpaceX Crew Dragon Resilience. History is being made as the first humans to orbit the Earth over the North and South Poles are sharing stunning images from their groundbreaking spaceflight. SpaceX's private Fram2 mission launched on Monday, March 31, sending four spaceflight novices into an unprecedented polar orbit. Notably, the Fram2 mission lifted off at 9:46 p.m. EDT (0146 GMT on April 1) and reached low-Earth orbit in just 10 minutes. After separating from the Falcon 9 launch vehicle, Resilience continued on its trailblazing journey. Now, the Fram2 crew is uploading incredible photos from their extraordinary vantage point, offering a glimpse into the awe-inspiring beauty of our planet. Read More

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The new test developed using CRISPR technology can quickly and accurately diagnose acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL), a rare and aggressive form of leukemia, under three hours and costs less than existing tests Acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL) is a rare and aggressive form of leukemia, a cancer that affects blood cells. It is caused by a genetic mutation where two genes, PML and RARA, mistakenly fuse together. The fusion of the two genes leads to the production of fewer white blood cells and platelets, which reduce the body’s ability to fight infections and control bleeding. Read More

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The ozone layer shields life on Earth. We’ll soon lose a key way to monitor its health Humankind will soon lose a great deal of vigilance over the ozone layer, which shields life on Earth from harmful solar radiation. The impending loss of NASA’s Aura and the Canadian Space Agency’s SCISAT satellites threatens scientists’ ability to closely monitor compounds that destroy ozone and alter stratospheric circulation. With no planned missions to replace either satellite, a data desert in the stratosphere appears imminent, researchers warn in the March Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society. Read More

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On April 5, Hands Off! protests will occur nationwide. Here is teh forecast for the day across major cities. The "Hands Off!" protests are set to take place across more than 1,000 cities nationwide this Saturday, with an estimated 400,000 participants, opposition to the Trump administration is poised to intensify, as reported by The Hill. While organisers and protesters finalise their plans, many are also turning to the weather forecast, as the conditions on the day could impact the events. Read More