An Anthropic study has found that its AI assistant Claude exhibits different behavioural traits depending on the language users interact with, suggesting that AI responses are influenced more than just by translation. The research analysed over 3.7 million Claude conversations across 45 languages, making it one of the largest studies to examine how large language models behave in multilingual settings. Researchers manually reviewed thousands of conversations before training AI classifiers to identify behavioural patterns. According to the study, Claude tends to adopt a warmer, more empa
Indian scientists are playing a key role in addressing one of neuroscience's biggest challenges, creating highly detailed maps of the human brain to understand better how it works and why neurological diseases develop. Researchers are using cutting-edge imaging techniques alongside artificial intelligence (AI) to study brain tissue at an unprecedented level of detail. The effort is helping scientists trace millions of brain cells and their connections, offering new insights into diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's, and disorders like epilepsy and autism. Unlike conventional MRI sc
Caris Life Sciences has launched Caris Detect, an AI-powered blood test designed to improve cancer detection by identifying signals early across multiple cancer types. According to the company, Caris Detect combines ultra-deep whole-genome sequencing, whole-transcriptome sequencing, and advanced artificial intelligence to analyse molecular changes associated with cancer from a single blood sample. Unlike traditional liquid biopsy tests that primarily focus on DNA, the new platform also examines RNA and other biological markers to provide a broader molecular profile. Caris said the techn
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has completed tests of three critical systems for the Gaganyaan crew module, advancing preparations for India's first human spaceflight mission. According to ISRO, the tests focused on validating a sea-based uprighting system and the crew module ventilation system. Together, these systems are designed to improve astronaut safety and support crew recovery after splashdown at sea. The upright position mechanism ensures that the crew module automatically returns to an upright position after landing in water. To support this capability, ISRO dev
As NASA astronaut Dr Anil Menon prepares to launch to the International Space Station (ISS) aboard Russia's Soyuz MS-29 spacecraft on July 15, Kerala's Palakkad district is drawing attention for its connection to three astronauts involved in major space missions. Dr Anil Menon, who is set to undertake his maiden spaceflight as part of Expedition 75 to the ISS, will be joined by Anna Menon, a private astronaut who flew on the historic Polaris Dawn mission, widely recognised for advancing commercial human spaceflight. Completing the trio is Air Commodore Prasanth Balakrishnan Nair,
Claire Parfitt's journey to becoming one of the European Space Agency's (ESA) leading Mars exploration experts began with rejection. At 14, her application to NASA was turned down, but that setback did not stop her from pursuing a career in space science. Instead of giving up, Parfitt accepted a placement at the National Space Centre in Leicester, where one of her earliest responsibilities was cleaning and preparing a space toilet exhibit. The experience marked her first step into the space sector and reinforced her determination to work in the industry. After studying physics and compl
Researchers at the University of Cambridge have developed a living bio-battery that generates electricity using photosynthetic algae, offering a potential alternative to millions of disposable batteries used in low-power electronic devices. Unlike conventional batteries that eventually run out of stored energy, the living bio-battery harnesses cyanobacteria, microscopic algae that naturally produce energy through photosynthesis during the day and respiration at night. This allows the system to generate a continuous flow of electricity as long as the organisms remain alive. The technolog
OpenAI has launched GPT-5.6 alongside ChatGPT Work, its newest AI-powered workspace designed to help businesses complete complex tasks such as coding, research, document creation, presentations, and website building from a single platform. The launch marks OpenAI's biggest step yet towards positioning ChatGPT as a workplace productivity platform rather than just a conversational chatbot. The GPT-5.6 family includes Sol, Terra, and Luna, 3 tools that allow users to choose among advanced performance, lower cost, and faster responses based on their requirements. ChatGPT Work combines ChatG
Over the past three weeks, the Indian government has stepped up scrutiny for WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal, and Instagram, issuing a series of notices and directives over cybercrime, piracy, and child safety. While each intervention addresses a different issue, experts say they reflect a broader push towards greater platform accountability. The recent actions include a temporary block on Telegram during the NEET-UG re-examination, directions to WhatsApp to pause its username feature, notices seeking explanations from Signal and Telegram over anonymity features, an anti-piracy notice to Telegr
India has reached a significant milestone in the semiconductor industry. Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that three semiconductor plants are expected to become operational within the next six months. At the inauguration of the CG Semi Semiconductor Assembly and Test (OSAT) facility in Gujarat, the Prime Minister said the rapid commissioning reflects India's transition from a technology importer to a global semiconductor manufacturing destination. The newly inaugurated facility is India's first outsourced semiconductor assembly and test (OSAT) plant. Modi said the achievement demo