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Scientists may have got one of Earth’s biggest ancient mysteries wrong: A 2-billion-year-old carbon clue thought to reveal a global change may actually point to magma, methane and microbes

Research from Caltech indicates that a significant carbon signal may arise from local geological processes instead of global events. The study examines the Zaonega Formation in Russia, revealing methane generation from heated organic matter by magma. Methane-consuming microbes likely contributed to the carbon-isotope signature observed in the rocks. This finding…

The Economic Times · Sep 27

Mathematicians vs AI war erupts: Why top maths medal winners are revolting against OpenAI and other AI companies

Twenty-five Fields Medal winners, including Terence Tao, have warned that the AI industry's race to solve major mathematical problems could harm the field by prioritising speed and headline-making breakthroughs over human understanding, collaboration and rigorous verification.

The Economic Times · Sep 12

In 2010, Caltech used fish-school patterns to arrange 6 wind turbines. One year later, tests showed the design could deliver 10 times more power per unit of land

In 2010, Caltech researchers arranged six wind turbines using patterns inspired by fish schools. The design aimed to reduce turbulence and improve energy output. Tests a year later produced striking results. The layout reportedly generated up to 10 times more power per unit of land than conventional arrangements. The experiment…

The Economic Times · Sep 4

I've watched all of Stuart Fails to Save the Universe and it's a smarter spinoff than we've given it credit for — ride through the rough first episode to reach sitcom glory

Stuart Fails to Save the Universe is the underdog of 2020s TV spinoffs, and I mean that in the best possible way. In fact, I've basically forgotten The Big Bang Theory existed.

TechRadar · Jul 22

The James Webb Space Telescope peered into one of the universe's oldest galaxy clusters, and scientists can't explain what they saw

Using the James Webb Space Telescope, astronomers have spotted a massive and densely packed galaxy cluster at "cosmic noon" before such structures were thought to be possible.

Space · Jun 29

Wealth lesson by Charlie Munger: 'The big money is not in the buying or selling, but in the waiting' The timeless wealth lesson from Warren Buffett's legendary partner 'Oracle of Pasadena'

Legendary investor Charlie Munger emphasized that substantial wealth isn't found in frequent trading, but in patient waiting. His advice highlights the power of long-term investing, allowing quality assets to compound over time. This disciplined approach, rather than market timing, is crucial for significant financial growth. Munger's wisdom underscores that true…

The Economic Times · Jun 26

Our sun is destined to 'kick and spit' its way across the solar system when it dies

Scientists have discovered that dying stars don't go down without a fight, with red giants spitting out blobs of plasma and receiving a corresponding "kick."

Space · Jun 22

Indian-origin mathematician gifts summer fellowship to alma mater Caltech honoring parents: 'We'll figure it out. Jump!'

Sukhada Fadnavis, an Indian-origin mathematician, has decided to start a fellowship at her alma mater Caltech (California Institute of Technology), in the name of her parents -- Shubhangi and Sharad Fadnavis Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship. The fellowship will support undergraduate students conducting research through the Institute's signature program.

The Times of India · Jun 19

Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS is blasting out a bunch of methane. Here's why that's weird

The James Webb Space Telescope observed a large amount of methane around 3I/ATLAS, revealing just how different it is from comets from our solar system.

Space · Jun 5

Shakeup at JPL? Control over iconic NASA center could change for 1st time in nearly 100 years

This is part of an even-larger "restructuring" at NASA.

Space · May 22