Science & Technology

WhatsApp is bringing upgrades to its account security. The messaging app is replacing the familiar six-digit two-step verification PIN with a full alphanumeric or special-character password, giving users another layer of protection against account takeovers. […]

China’s ambitious Chang’e-7 mission was ready for launch. The spacecraft had been rolled out to the launch pad atop a powerful Long March 5 rocket, with liftoff planned for Monday morning. Yet, just before launch, […]

Nasa’s Johnson Space Center is preparing to shift from supporting a largely government-led space station programme to working alongside private operators as the International Space Station (ISS) approaches retirement. The ISS is expected to remain […]

The full moon of Shravan, known as Shravan Purnima or Sawan Purnima, is one of the most sacred occasions in the Hindu calendar. Arriving in July or August, during the heart of the monsoon, it […]

The Milky Way did not grow into the vast galaxy we see today on its own. Our galaxy swallowed a smaller galaxy about 11.8 billion years ago, marking the earliest major merger yet identified in […]

Chinese robot makers showed off humanoids sorting parcels, packing mobile phones and helping with household chores at a Beijing conference on Wednesday, seeking to demonstrate a shift from crowd-pleasing displays to broader commercial use. More […]

Apple will change rules governing how app developers can use personal data for targeted advertising on iPhones and iPads, Germany’s competition authority said, closing a years-long investigation. The Federal Cartel Office, or FCO, found that […]

China is working on a brain-computer interface (BCI) that could one day be implanted without opening the skull, using blood vessels in the neck to reach the brain. The approach could make brain implants faster […]

Astronomers using NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) have discovered a mysterious object in the early universe that appears unlike anything ever seen before, a gigantic structure larger than our Solar System that shines with […]

WhatsApp is apparently making group chats a little less chaotic. In a blog post today, the messaging platform revealed a set of new features that are designed to help users make decisions faster and ensure […]

More than 13 lakh people are getting a rather unusual space trip, while sitting in their homes, here on Earth. Their names are set to travel aboard Nasa’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope when it […]

Astronomers searching for extraterrestrial intelligence (SETI) may have already surveyed a much larger portion of the Milky Way than previously believed, according to new research. The findings suggest that while the search has yet to […]

A newly released image from the NISAR satellite is giving scientists a closer look at Antarctica, showing detailed features of ice and glaciers that are difficult to see with ordinary cameras, reported NASA. As of […]

Forgetting your Gmail password can be stressful, especially if you no longer have access to your recovery phone, computer or two-factor authentication app. To make getting back into your account a little easier, Google is […]

Xiaomi is already doing big business with its smartphones, smart home devices and electric vehicles, but we may soon see AI-powered robots added to that list. The company’s CEO, Lei Jun, recently shared a behind-the-scenes […]