A Soviet spacecraft designed to land on Venus in 1972 finally completed its journey more than half a century later, though not in the way its builders intended. Kosmos 482, part of the Soviet Union’s ambitious Venera programme, was supposed to explore the Solar System’s hottest planet. Instead, a rocket malfunction left the spacecraft trapped…
Renault India today announced that it has commenced exports of the made-in-India Renault Duster SUV, with the first consignment of 750 units setting sail from Chennai for South Africa. The company said the shipment marks the start of its export programme for the new-generation Duster, with plans to expand exports to additional international markets in…
For decades, forests have occupied a central place in discussions about climate change. Trees remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, convert it into organic matter and store part of that carbon in their trunks, branches and roots. The process seems straightforward enough. More photosynthesis should mean more growth, and more growth should mean more carbon…
The journey is almost over for NASA’s next major space observatory, though its most important work has yet to begin. After years of design, assembly and testing, the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope has arrived at the agency’s Kennedy Space Centre in Florida, where teams will spend the coming weeks preparing the spacecraft for launch….
For decades, wind power has relied on a familiar formula: enormous towers, vast concrete foundations and specialised heavy-lift equipment capable of transporting and assembling components that can weigh hundreds of tonnes. While effective, these requirements have limited where wind turbines can be deployed and increased both costs and environmental impacts. Now, a new generation of…
Mini India recently launched the new Mini Countryman C SUV in the Indian market. The new Mini Countryman C will be locally produced at the BMW Group plant in Chennai. Bookings are already underway; interested customers can book the car exclusively through the Mini dealership, and the deliveries will begin soon. The new Mini Countryman…
Maruti Suzuki has increased the prices of the e Vitara for the first time since the electric SUV was launched earlier this year. While the entry-level variant remains unaffected, higher trims have become more expensive by up to Rs 30,000. Maruti Suzuki e Vitara: Price hike details The base Delta variant continues to be priced…
Robert Boyle (Image: Wikipedia) Picture the scene the quote paints. A man who cannot see is offered a guide. It is not a wise elder or a great expert, just a dog, or a small child. And yet he takes the help gladly, because he knows he needs it. He does not let pride get…
Tata Motors appears to be preparing an update for the Tigor compact sedan, shortly after launching the updated Tiago. Patent images of the facelifted model have surfaced online through a government filing, revealing some key exterior details. The refreshed Tigor is expected to follow the styling direction introduced on the recently updated Tiago hatchback and…
When Rebecca Young was just 11 years old, she noticed how difficult winter could be for people sleeping rough on the streets of Glasgow. Wanting to make a difference, the schoolgirl came up with an idea for a portable heated blanket that could keep people warm without needing access to electricity. Her invention, which folds…
A Soviet spacecraft designed to land on Venus in 1972 finally completed its journey more than half a century later, though not in the way its builders intended. Kosmos 482, part of the Soviet Union’s ambitious Venera programme, was supposed to explore the Solar System’s hottest planet. Instead, a rocket malfunction left the spacecraft trapped…
Renault India today announced that it has commenced exports of the made-in-India Renault Duster SUV, with the first consignment of 750 units setting sail from Chennai for South Africa. The company said the shipment marks the start of its export programme for the new-generation Duster, with plans to expand exports to additional international markets in…
For decades, forests have occupied a central place in discussions about climate change. Trees remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, convert it into organic matter and store part of that carbon in their trunks, branches and roots. The process seems straightforward enough. More photosynthesis should mean more growth, and more growth should mean more carbon…
The journey is almost over for NASA’s next major space observatory, though its most important work has yet to begin. After years of design, assembly and testing, the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope has arrived at the agency’s Kennedy Space Centre in Florida, where teams will spend the coming weeks preparing the spacecraft for launch….
For decades, wind power has relied on a familiar formula: enormous towers, vast concrete foundations and specialised heavy-lift equipment capable of transporting and assembling components that can weigh hundreds of tonnes. While effective, these requirements have limited where wind turbines can be deployed and increased both costs and environmental impacts. Now, a new generation of…
Mini India recently launched the new Mini Countryman C SUV in the Indian market. The new Mini Countryman C will be locally produced at the BMW Group plant in Chennai. Bookings are already underway; interested customers can book the car exclusively through the Mini dealership, and the deliveries will begin soon. The new Mini Countryman…
Maruti Suzuki has increased the prices of the e Vitara for the first time since the electric SUV was launched earlier this year. While the entry-level variant remains unaffected, higher trims have become more expensive by up to Rs 30,000. Maruti Suzuki e Vitara: Price hike details The base Delta variant continues to be priced…
Robert Boyle (Image: Wikipedia) Picture the scene the quote paints. A man who cannot see is offered a guide. It is not a wise elder or a great expert, just a dog, or a small child. And yet he takes the help gladly, because he knows he needs it. He does not let pride get…
Tata Motors appears to be preparing an update for the Tigor compact sedan, shortly after launching the updated Tiago. Patent images of the facelifted model have surfaced online through a government filing, revealing some key exterior details. The refreshed Tigor is expected to follow the styling direction introduced on the recently updated Tiago hatchback and…
When Rebecca Young was just 11 years old, she noticed how difficult winter could be for people sleeping rough on the streets of Glasgow. Wanting to make a difference, the schoolgirl came up with an idea for a portable heated blanket that could keep people warm without needing access to electricity. Her invention, which folds…
