Biodegradable seagrass pod design. Credit: Walailak University Marine scientists in Thailand are placing young seagrass shoots inside 3D-printed bioplastic shelters because strong waves and hungry sea creatures keep destroying new transplants before they can grow roots.The trial is taking place in the waters surrounding Koh Lidi, two small islands inside Mu Ko Phetra National Park…

As part of the reforms, the existing route-wise categorisation of licences will be abolished NEW DELHI: Container Train Operators (CTOs) will now be able to operate across the entire Indian railways network with a single licence by paying a one-time fee, in a move akin to the National Permit system for trucks. The reform aims…

ChatGPT-maker OpenAI announced recently that its advertising business has reached a $1 billion annualised revenue rate, just 200 days after its launch, according to a report by CNBC. The company is positioning this milestone as a proof of its ‘diversified business model’ as it prepares for a massive initial public offering (IPO). OpenAI is under…

‘Hanuman Ansh’ continues its remarkable theatrical run on Day 34. The Shobhinaw Satyaa and Chandan Anand starrer has emerged as a surprise blockbuster after gaining momentum several weeks into its release. According to Sacnilk, the film collected Rs 10.25 cr net in India on its 34th day. The collection came from 7,810 shows, with an…

Photo credit: CSIS missile threat China has confirmed that it test-fired a ballistic missile from a nuclear-powered People’s Liberation Army Navy submarine in the western Pacific Ocean, putting renewed focus on its expanding sea-based nuclear deterrent.A nuclear-powered submarine of the People’s Liberation Army Navy launched the missile carrying a dummy warhead towards international waters in…