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Tokyo Metropolitan University unveils novel superconducting alloy, paving way for future energy technologies

By combining iron, nickel, and zirconium in varying ratios, researchers have created a novel transition metal zirconide, potentially advancing high-temperature superconductivity for broader use in electronics and energy systems.

Experts debunk 'once-in-a-lifetime planetary alignment' hype

India’s space milestone: Becomes fourth nation to master space docking

India inches closer to space docking milestone as ISRO brings satellites within 3 meters in trial attempt

Kerala unveils app that helps parents track their children's academic progress

The 'Sampoorna Plus' app, developed by the Kerala Infrastructure and Technology for Education (KITE), is expected to cater to parents of over 36 lakh students in nearly 13,000 schools across the south Indian state.

Indian-origin American astronaut Sunita Williams set for first spacewalk in 12 years

Williams, who is on the SpaceX Crew-6 mission, will conduct the spacewalk on Jan 16 to address a critical "light leak" issue with the Neutron Star Interior Composition Explorer (NICER) X-ray telescope.

ISRO chairman says space science is complex, time-consuming

Although the mysteries of the universe quite naturally become the primary focus of attention, Somanath said space science is more about crunching numbers and cracking heads over formulae, to say, optimally design sensors or build satellites and rockets.

V Narayana to succeed ISRO head S Somnath

V Narayanan, currently the head of Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre (LPSC), will serve a two-year term as Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Chairman and Space Commission Chairman. He is recognized for his crucial role in advancing India's cryogenic engine technology.

Challenges galore to implement proposed rule of parental consent for minors using social media, per experts

Though the thought of protecting children online is a positive step, the foundation of this rule seems shaky given the number of variables involved in ensuring that a child provides authentic information and how much the parents are digitally literate.

IT ministry releases new rule making parental consent mandatory for minors to join social media

The draft proposes mandatory verifiable parental consent for children under 18 to open social media accounts, with parents’ age and identity verified through official proof. It also covers e-commerce, social media, and gaming platforms.