Meet Sirish Subash: The 14-year-old who invented an AI-powered pesticide detector for fruits and vegetables and won $25,000 |

Meet Sirish Subash: The 14-year-old who invented an AI-powered pesticide detector for fruits and vegetables and won $25,000 |

A 14-year-old Georgia student has turned a common kitchen concern into an award-winning science project. Sirish Subash, a ninth grader from Snellville, built PestiSCAND, a handheld device designed to detect pesticide residues on fruits and vegetables. As reported by USA Today, his invention earned him the title of America’s Top Young Scientist in October 2024,…

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US stock market today: S&P 500, Dow Jones trade flat; Nasdaq drops over 1% as chips stocks drop

US stock market today: S&P 500, Dow Jones trade flat; Nasdaq drops over 1% as chips stocks drop

Lofty expectations have placed particular pressure on semiconductor companies and other firms that have been among the biggest beneficiaries of the artificial intelligence boom. US stock market today: Most Wall Street indices traded higher on Tuesday, although semiconductor stocks continued to face heavy selling across global markets. Oil prices also extended their decline after retreating…

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What Trump’s latest safeguard tariff move on quartz surface products means for India

What Trump’s latest safeguard tariff move on quartz surface products means for India

A large portion of Indian exports of these products already attract antidumping and countervailing duties in the US. India has approached the World Trade Organisation (WTO) over the Donald Trump administration’s move of announcing safeguard tariffs of 25% to 55% from August 15 for quartz surface products.India approached the WTO on August 14 seeking consultations…

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Lionel Messi joins Cristiano Ronaldo in elite club; becomes 3rd player in history to reach 200 international caps during World Cup 2026 opener vs Algeria | Football News

Argentina’s Lionel Messi waves to fans ahead of the World Cup Group J soccer match between Argentina and Algeria in Kansas City, Mo., Tuesday, June 16, 2026. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) Lionel Messi added another milestone to one of football’s most decorated careers when he made his 200th appearance for Argentina during the nation’s opening Group…

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Oscar Wilde Quotes: Quote of the day by Oscar Wilde: "There is only one thing in the world worse than being talked about, and that is not being talked about."

Oscar Wilde Quotes: Quote of the day by Oscar Wilde: “There is only one thing in the world worse than being talked about, and that is not being talked about.”

Quote of the day by Oscar Wilde: “There is only one thing in the world worse than being talked about, and that is not being talked about.” Oscar Wilde was an Irish poet, playwright, novelist, and one of the most celebrated wits of Victorian London. He wrote the play The Importance of Being Earnest and…

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How opposition to data centres is bringing Democrats and Republicans together during midterms

How opposition to data centres is bringing Democrats and Republicans together during midterms

Representative Image. Credit: X (Twitter) Across the United States, the rapid expansion of data centres is becoming an unexpected source of political conflict. Residents are challenging local officials, community groups are organising across party lines, and politicians who once welcomed the industry are being forced to reconsider their positions.The dispute goes beyond opposition to a…

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Older than dinosaurs and Himalayas: Why Bengaluru’s 3-billion-year-old Lalbagh Rock is in the news; history of city’s ancient landmark and why citizens are fighting to protect it

Older than dinosaurs and Himalayas: Why Bengaluru’s 3-billion-year-old Lalbagh Rock is in the news; history of city’s ancient landmark and why citizens are fighting to protect it

On August 30, thousands of Bengalureans gathered at Lalbagh and marched towards the iconic rock. It has been standing in what is now Bengaluru for billions of years, long before humans, cities or even the Himalayas existed. Now, one of Bengaluru’s most significant geological landmarks has found itself at the centre of a modern infrastructure…

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In 1911, Norwegian whalers released 10 reindeer on South Georgia for food and hunting

In 1911, Norwegian whalers released 10 reindeer on South Georgia for food and hunting

In 1911, reindeer were introduced to South Georgia by Norwegian whalers. This led to significant ecological issues, as the absence of natural predators allowed their numbers to explode, resulting in harm to delicate coastal ecosystems and native species. A comprehensive eradication initiative was launched, successfully culling almost 7,000 reindeer, thereby aiding the natural recuperation of…

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