India has simultaneously accelerated its AI ambitions through the IndiaAI Mission, which has an allocation of more than ₹10,300 crore aimed at building compute infrastructure, AI models and research capabilities. At the India AI Impact Summit 2026 held in February in New Delhi, Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the summit attracted infrastructure-linked investment commitments
Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the Indian scientific community in a post on ‘X’ on the occasion of National Technology Day. He referred to the 1998 Pokhran nuclear tests as a ‘landmark moment’ that showcased India’s scientific excellence and commitment. In his post, Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrote, “Greetings on National Technology Day. We recall
On National Technology Day, India reflects on more than technological progress. It reflects on a quieter shift inside enterprises where technology is no longer limited to systems, platforms, or transformation programs. It has moved into human moments, decisions, resilience, and everyday life. Across industries, leaders describe a similar turning point. Technology stopped being just a
Cover illustration of the journal Nanoscale (Royal Society of Chemistry), selected as the front cover for the issue featuring this research (Sun et al., 2026). Credit: Cover artwork by Yutaka Majima. Courtesy of the Royal Society of Chemistry. Researchers created a tiny memory device that improves as it gets smaller, breaking a key limitation in
The winners of the Cambridge Independent Science and Technology Awards 2026 have been revealed. In a glittering ceremony at Hinxton Hall, on the world-famous Wellcome Genome Campus, the outstanding talents and achievements of individuals, organisations and companies were celebrated in front of 300 leading lights from the Cambridge region. The winners and highly commended finalists
A Professor of Comparative Politics, Strategic Studies, and Conflict Resolution at Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko, Ondo State, Nnaoma Iwu, has urged Nigeria to prioritise technology and merit over ethnic considerations in its fight against insecurity. Iwu warned that the country risks falling further behind in global competition if it continues to allow ethnicity to
Osama Hashmi, MD, MPH, is a board-certified dermatologist and cofounder and CEO of Impiricus. When I finished my residency and entered clinical practice, my priority was to give my patients the best care possible. However, I quickly realized how many incentives exist among various healthcare stakeholders—and just how misaligned those incentives can be. Through
A new European research network is accelerating innovations in membrane science that could cut the cost of life-saving cancer treatments, pull CO2 directly from industrial emissions, and deliver clean water to millions – all with technologies thinner than a human hair. A material so thin it is invisible to the naked eye is capable of
The hum of a real casino floor is electric—chips clattering, cards sliding across green baize, voices rising and falling with each spin. Technology now replicates that thrill from your living room couch. Developers rebuilt the entire interaction blueprint using high-definition cameras and low-latency streaming protocols. You can chat with a professional croupier who smiles back
Key Takeaways Disruptive technology fundamentally alters industry practices, often replacing legacy systems with superior innovations. The term “disruptive technology” was popularized by Clayton Christensen, highlighting its potential for startups to challenge established businesses. Investing in disruptive technologies can be high-risk due to uncertain adoption timelines. Blockchain serves as a significant example of disruptive technology, transforming