How Babbage automated calculations with simple machines
Slow, error-prone calculations by hand were unavoidable in the early 19th century, yet even small mistakes could ruin the designs for buildings and the journeys of ships; Charles Babbage’s ingenious machines were much more accurate, faster, and revolutionary
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Meet the frogs that build ‘cloudy’ nests in South Africa’s trees
While a single pair of frogs can build a nest, a new study has found that these frogs prefer a ‘foam party’ approach — with good reason
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Bharathiraja passes away | Tributes pour in for Tamil cinema's transformative voice
A towering personality in the film industry, Bharathiraja was fondly known as Iyakkunar Imayam (Pinnacle among Directors)
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Bharathiraja, ace film director, passes away
Bharathiraja was a transformative force in not just Tamil but Indian cinema
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Iniya Thamizh makkale, the master director is no more
Bharathiraja inspired his assistant directors to carve their own path, and K. Bhagyaraj, R. Parthiban and Pandiarajan all evolved from the Bharathiraja school of thought
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Anthropic opens Fable 5, restricted version of Claude Mythos 5, to public
Despite exponential revenue growth, Anthropic remains far from profitability and is paying a premium for computing power
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The last of the Nicholases – a Madras connect
A book on the Nicholases, ‘The Keeper of the Wells’, is all set to be launched at the Victoria Public Hall on June 11
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The Growing Appeal of Pure Silver Coins in India in 2026
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Hero locals step in, beat Belfast knifeman with sticks to stop 'beheading' attack
Hero locals step in, beat Belfast knifeman with sticks to stop 'beheading' attack
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Live: US struck water storage tanks in Sirik, cut off supply to locals, claims Iran
Live: US struck water storage tanks in Sirik, cut off supply to locals, claims Iran
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Lionel Messi scores on comeback as Argentina cruise past Iceland 3-0
Lionel Messi scores on comeback as Argentina cruise past Iceland 3-0
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Writing exams and beating Full Members? Netherlands women eye more at T20 World Cup
Writing exams and beating Full Members? Netherlands women eye more at T20 World Cup
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Air India 171 needs answers, not another year of speculation
Air India needs answers not another year of speculation
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12 years of Modi Government: Service, development and national renewal
years of Modi Government Service development and national renewal
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World Championship a burden? Most people lucky not to achieve it, says D Gukesh
World Championship a burden Most people lucky not to achieve it says D Gukesh
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