MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
Northwestern scientists put tiny particles in liquid under an electric field; they began moving together without touching, and the liquid carried the signals
Engineers at Northwestern University have made a fascinating discovery: tiny plastic spheres can synchronize their movements within a liquid environment. Remarkably, this phenomenon arises from fluid interactions rather than direct communication or contact. These findings could illuminate the dynamics of coordination seen in nature, such as in fireflies or heart cells. Researchers hope to leverage this synchronization to explore potential applications across various fields.
India wants more factories, fabs and data centres. Where will the water come from?
India's ambition to become a developed nation by 2047 is constrained by growing water resource challenges. Industries across sectors, including thermal power and semiconductor manufacturing, face water scarcity issues that could hinder growth. Many regions are already experiencing severe water stress, impacting economic development plans drastically. Adopting recycling and reuse technologies will be crucial for managing water in industries effectively.
Florida Learjet 60 crash: What investigators will look for in the jet's final flight data
Investigators are examining the causes of the Learjet 60 crash that occurred in Florida on November 1. The private jet was flying from Austin, Texas, to North Eleuthera, Bahamas, when it faced emergencies. Reports mentioned that the crew encountered icing, turbulence, and precipitation before declaring an emergency. Officials from the National Transportation Safety Board are leading the investigation with the Federal Aviation Administration's assistance.
DRDO showcases indigenous chips for advanced radar, electronic warfare and missile systems
At the Emerging Science, Technology and Innovation Conclave (ESTIC) 2026, held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi from October 27 to 29, DRDO displayed Monolithic Microwave Integrated Circuits (MMICs) and Infrared Focal Plane Arrays (IRFPAs), developed by its Solid State Physics Laboratory (SSPL), Delhi.
The Tender247 Story: Turning tender intelligence into a competitive advantage with Anupam Kher
Harnessing the power of AI, Tender247 is transforming the landscape for businesses seeking tender opportunities on government platforms. Appointing Anupam Kher as its brand ambassador, the company focuses on simplifying the tender process for smaller businesses. The initiative promises to enhance decision-making capabilities and facilitate greater access to public procurement contracts, resulting in a more inclusive bidding environment.
India is addressing Wall Street’s favourite ‘elephant’ in the room to its own advantage
The Indian government has identified 762 potential applications of artificial intelligence across 62 ministries and departments, spanning farming, railway safety, tax compliance, public grievances, customs and healthcare. While some tools are already in use, others remain in pilot or development stages.
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Stocks in news: Infosys, Kotak Mahindra Bank, YES Bank, Raymond, BPCL, Coforge and Senco Gold
Indian equity markets have faced a decline for four consecutive sessions, with the Nifty falling significantly. Various factors, including selling by foreign investors and rising crude oil prices, have contributed to this downturn. Notable stocks such as Infosys and Kotak Mahindra Bank have attracted investor attention due to their quarterly earnings. Upcoming developments may influence market sentiment further as investors remain watchful.
India’s $100 billion European Free Trade Association cheque is slow to clear as Vietnam joins the club
Vietnam recently signed a free trade agreement with the European Free Trade Association, expanding its trade network. This agreement comes as India's interaction with EFTA continues to evolve, with potential impacts on competition. Both countries aim to enhance exports to these markets despite different timelines of agreement enactment.
Centre calls for convergence of JJM 2.0, VB-G RAM G to ensure sustainable rural drinking water
The Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation is urging better coordination between Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0 and VB-G RAM G. Initiatives discussed include sustainable drinking water sources, groundwater recharge, and management of rural infrastructure. States shared experiences about water conservation and infrastructure maintenance in various regions. Several measures, including Decision Support System utilisation, were emphasised for effective resource management.
Who is Abdulrahman Alfozan? ChatGPT maker OpenAI's Saudi national employee arrested by FBI for planting high tech listening device in San Francisco office
OpenAI's security team found the device late last month at ChatGPT maker's office and the employee, Saudi national Abdulrahman Alfozan, was arrested on October 9, the US Justice Department said.
KBS bought Portland’s 16-story Meier & Frank department store for $54 million in 2016; it then transformed the landmark into Class A mixed-use space
In November 2016, real estate firm KBS bought the 16-story building for $54 million in a joint venture with private developer Sterling Bay. Their goal was to turn the retail property into a Class A mixed-use building while preserving its historical architecture. The $16.6 million project took a year to complete. It covered 200,000 square feet of core renovations and 23,000 square feet of interior updates. Figures cited in the 2021 project account put Portland's technology workforce at 60,550 people, making it the 26th-largest tech talent pool in the country.
Satya Nadella warns about trusting AI. 5 times when AI tried to escape shutdown, blackmail humans, manipulate and more
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has issued a warning about the risks of trusting advanced AI systems without strong safeguards. His concerns come after an earlier series of incidents involving ChatGPT, Claude and other AI models, from attempts to evade shutdown to unauthorised actions on real websites. Here are five cases that reveal why AI safety is becoming an urgent concern.
Why your talent acquisition team deserves the industry’s highest honour
The Economic Times HR Excellence Awards 2027 seeks to celebrate outstanding talent acquisition teams pivotal in the recruitment and development of strong organizational foundations. Assessments will prioritize effective methodologies, the trust engendered between recruiting personnel and managers, alongside the team's continuous ability to collaboratively identify the most suitable candidates throughout the year.
Defence stocks: Time to change strategy in a bearish market? An ecosystem with down and upside potential of -39% to plus 37%
The current fall is both at the level of the indices and the broader market. And when the selling is this broad, almost every sector is affected. But they do not all feel it equally, and it is worth knowing why every sector behaves differently at different points of time. Stock Reports Plus, powered by Refinitiv, is a comprehensive report that evaluates five key components of 4,000+ listed stocks – earnings, fundamentals, relative valuation, risk, and price momentum – to generate standardised scores. The simple average of the above-mentioned five component ratings is normally distributed to reach an average score.
RBI appoints Sudhakar Malli as Executive Director with effect from October 1
The Reserve Bank of India has appointed Sudhakar Malli as Executive Director with effect from October 1. Malli, previously Chief General Manager-in-Charge of the Department of Supervision, will oversee its Supervisory Assessment function. A career central banker with around three decades of experience, he has extensive domestic and overseas supervisory experience.
In 2017, Google researchers published “Attention Is All You Need”; they were solving translation, but accidentally laid the foundation for today’s AI age
Google Translate once struggled with long sentences because its software processed language one word at a time. This sequential reading approach created severe computational bottlenecks, slowing down translation and causing models to lose context by the time they reached the end of a paragraph. Computer scientists solved this limitation by abandoning step-by-step reading entirely. Their Transformer architecture analyzed full blocks of text simultaneously using self-attention.
NHAI to conduct special quality checks on 17 highway projects with bids 15% below estimate
NHAI to begin special quality inspections for 17 under-construction National Highways projects due to their substantial cost discounts. These inspections are in addition to regular quality checks intended to identify construction issues early. A second round of inspections will take place after six months to verify quality and progress. The selected projects encompass various states and include significant infrastructural developments.
Space-tech’s missing link: The skilled talent powering India’s $100 billion ambition
Space job news: India's space industry is undergoing significant changes, with an increasing presence of private startups contributing to its growth. The government anticipates a boom in the sector, estimating it will reach $100 billion by 2040. However, companies are struggling to find skilled workers with specialized expertise required for various roles. Initiatives to bridge the skills gap include the introduction of SpaceTech courses and enhancing industry-academia collaborations.
In 1871, Switzerland put a toothed rail between normal train tracks so carriages could climb steep Mount Rigi; 155 years later, the same system still works
Since 1871, the distinctive rack-and-pinion grip system on Switzerland's Rigi railway has revolutionized mountain travel. Created by engineer Niklaus Riggenbach to address slippage on steep inclines, this innovation has efficiently ferried tourists to an impressive height of 1,797 meters. With similar railways emerging across Europe, ongoing enhancements like modern electric railcars ensure this historic line remains a vibrant link to the past.
NCSC keeps close watch on probe into student's suicide
The National Commission for Scheduled Castes has initiated a call for a comprehensive probe into the tragic death of Sahil Wakode, an IIT Bombay student reportedly subjected to caste-based discrimination. NCSC chairman Kishor Makwana has taken the proactive step of visiting the campus to oversee an independent investigation alongside senior authorities.
Nisarga Adhikary, who exposed CBSE and US defence flaws, says India’s obsession with exam rank and reward for mugging PCM killing tech talent
Nisarga Adhikary, the 19-year-old cybersecurity researcher who reported flaws in the CBSE marks portal and US government systems, has criticised India's obsession with exam ranks and credentials. In his blog, Adhikary argues that JEE ranks, CGPAs and coding ratings can become poor substitutes for measuring real technical ability, and says India needs more practical, skill-based ways to identify young technology talent.
Researchers losing the ability to develop scientific reasoning a big fear with AI: Climate Scientist William Boos
AI could make weather forecasting cheaper and more accessible, but scientists warn that over-reliance on the technology could weaken human scientific reasoning and make climate models harder to scrutinise.
She lives in Yellowstone, but once had a corporate job earning $75,000 in Chicago: 26-year-old learns why sometimes earning less still makes financial sense
A 26-year-old woman walked away from a $75,000 corporate job in Chicago and moved to Yellowstone National Park to work as a seamstress. Her new salary is far lower, but the career switch has also brought a very different cost of living, daily routine and way of looking at work. What made her give up a comfortable corporate career, and how has the move changed the way she manages her money.
Indian states look beyond incentives to drive semicon mission
Officials from the four states outlined these measures at a panel discussion at Semicon India 2026, highlighting how states are trying to remove infrastructure and approval bottlenecks as semiconductor projects move towards manufacturing.
In 1940, Frederick McKinley Jones patented a refrigerator tough enough for moving trucks; it changed how fresh meat and dairy could travel long distances
In 1940, Frederick McKinley Jones revolutionized the transportation of perishables by patenting a refrigeration unit specifically for trucks. This pivotal invention made it possible to transport food over long distances without decay, laying the groundwork for today’s refrigerated trucking industry. As a result, grocery stores could now provide customers with fresh produce sourced from far and wide, drastically reshaping the landscape of food distribution across America.
The US eradicated this flesh-eating parasite decades ago. Now it is detected in Texas and New Mexico
After vanishing for decades, the New World screwworm has made a distressing return to the United States. To address this threat, scientists have created an advanced tracking system designed to foresee potential infestations. The U.S. is leveraging the Sterile Insect Technique, which has previously demonstrated success. Coordinated actions are underway to ensure this parasite does not regain its former presence throughout the country.
MIT researchers are giving millions of plastic bottles a new life by turning plastic waste into homes, decks and bridges using AI robots
In a significant development, the Atlas Building Composites, a spinout of Massachusetts Institute of Technology are turning millions of plastic bottles to homes, bridges and decks using AI-powered robots. Single-use plastic from water bottles and other items is first shredded and then fed into the Atlas system, where the plastic is melted and mixed with American-made fiberglass. This makes the material stronger than wood. The material is then used in a large-scale 3D printer to make building parts, including trusses for floors, walls, roofs and bridges.
As private wallets begin to open, India's big future bet takes off
India’s Rs 1 lakh crore RDI programme is beginning to unlock venture capital flows into deeptech, marking a shift in the country’s attempt to move from being a large technology consumer to a technology producer.
IIT Madras researchers develop ‘morphing skin’ to prevent aircraft stalls
IIT Madras researchers developed a novel morphing skin inspired by bird flight. This adaptive external skin dynamically reshapes in real time to prevent airflow separation. The innovation enhances lift while reducing drag, improving aircraft safety and fuel efficiency. This technology could enable safer take-offs and landings on busy runways. The research is ready for implementation in real aircraft flight conditions.
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