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Astronomers Detect Radio Signal From Beta Pictoris b, Opening a New Window on Exoplanet Magnetism

Astronomers have reported what they describe as the first direct radio signal detected from an exoplanet, originating from Beta Pictoris b, a giant world orbiting a young star about 63 light-years from Earth. The finding could give scientists a new way to study planetary magnetic fields, atmospheric escape, and the long-term habitability of planets beyond the solar system.

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Startups & Venture Capital3h ago

IIT Madras-backed Unicorn India Ventures raises Rs 450 crore in first close, targets Rs 1,000 crore deep-tech fund by December

IIT Madras, its Research Park and Unicorn India Ventures have announced a first close of Rs 450 crore for a Rs 1,000 crore fund aimed at advanced technology startups, with the final close expected by December 2026. The fund has already deployed nearly Rs 55 crore across four deep-tech startups as it sharpens its focus on sectors seen as strategically important to India's industrial and national security ambitions.

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Science, Space & Research5h ago

Sitharaman Says AI, Semiconductors and Quantum Tech Are India's Next Big Investment Frontier

India's finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman has called for a major push into artificial intelligence, semiconductors and quantum technology, arguing that the country must invest more aggressively in hardware, skills and institutions to stay competitive. Speaking in Bengaluru, she also pushed back against foreign perceptions that India has "missed the AI bus," saying much of the country's innovation remains underrepresented in public markets despite a growing startup base.

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India Entertainment & Culture8h ago

Daily Quiz Puts Awards Season in the Spotlight as Readers Test Their Cinema Knowledge

A Daily Quiz themed around awards has drawn attention to the enduring public fascination with cinema honours, even as the source material offers no specific winners, nominees or event details. The item functions less as a conventional news report than as a culture prompt, reflecting how awards continue to shape audience engagement with film coverage in India.

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Science, Space & Research10h ago

Sunday Quiz Spotlights Nature's Quiet Power, With a Madurai Scientist at the Helm

RDU Global's latest culture quiz, "Easy like Sunday morning — Agents of nature," turns the spotlight on the natural world while revealing a distinctly personal voice behind the questions. The quizmaster, a molecular biologist from Madurai, blends science, trivia and music, even while working on a rock ballad titled "Coffee is a Drink, Kaapi is an Emotion."

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Global Society & Public Affairs4h ago

A Month After Nepal's Deadly Floods, Thousands Remain Missing as Families Face a Long Road to Recovery

One month after catastrophic floods and landslides tore through Nepal, thousands of people are still unaccounted for and many families are left waiting for answers that may never come. The disaster has exposed the fragility of mountain communities already vulnerable to extreme weather, while survivors struggle with destroyed homes, lost livelihoods and an uncertain recovery.

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World Politics & Diplomacy1h ago

Synthesia's AI avatars move from marketing gimmick to newsroom experiment

Synthesia, the fast-growing video-generation startup valued at $4 billion, is pushing its avatar technology into new territory with interactive digital twins that can answer questions, role-play conversations and even represent a journalist. The experiment underscores how quickly AI avatars are moving from novelty to practical enterprise tools — and how far companies are willing to go in automating communication.

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Defence, Intelligence & Aerospace3h ago

Pentagon Seeks $30 Million for AI-Powered Lie Detector to Hunt Leaks and Vet Staff

The Pentagon is asking Congress for $30.3 million over five years to develop Polygraph+, an AI-enabled upgrade to the government's long-criticized lie detection system. The project would combine machine learning with non-contact "standoff sensing" to assess credibility, even as experts warn the effort could deepen the flaws of traditional polygraphs rather than fix them.

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World Politics & Diplomacy2h ago

Bluesky's Daily Climate Conversation Highlights the Power of Decentralized Public Discourse

A Daily Kos roundup of "10 Gems Of Bluesky Today" underscores how climate and energy debates are increasingly being shaped in fast-moving, decentralized social media spaces. The post reflects the platform's role as a real-time forum where activists, journalists, and observers amplify climate concerns, though the source material provided does not include specific quotes or named officials.

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