Do we need ‘music in our genes’ to be exceptional? Not always, shows Beethoven’s DNA analysis

A person's genetic predisposition to musicality (or the lack of it) is no indicator of their ability

AI-led robotic lab develops enzyme to withstand higher temperatures without human intervention. How it works

Model does not replace human researchers but rather enhances their capabilities, say authors

WHO releases guidelines for multi-modal generative AI in healthcare, resonates with recommendations for other sectors

Rapid adoption of AI-driven models underscores need to weigh out their benefits and risks carefully  

Indo-US satellite NISAR to study Earth’s cryospheric changes, will help in natural resource, hazard management

The satellite's all-weather capability is particularly beneficial for monitoring regions like the Himalayas, where cloud cover can hinder data …

Robots develop new semiconductor materials in tests that are 10 times faster & greener

With the technology, scientists have been able to develop alloys with perovskites materials that can improve solar cells

Davos 2023: Can AI make wildfire mitigation efficient? WEF’s FireAId initiative shows how

Successful pilot in Turkey reduced both response time and risk to firefighters; can be scaled up: WEF report

Scepticism to clarity: Dormant black hole found in Milky Way’s satellite galaxy

The discovery is also a vindication of the possibility of an abundance of black holes in our universe 

Most distant source of radio emission discovered, holds clues about ancient universe

Supermassive black holes that formed when the universe was young have raised more questions than they answered

Droughts may have affected larger areas globally than captured by satellites, new analysis suggests

New analysis of global water distribution will help understand how climate change can impact Earth’s water balance