A new study suggests olive oil may be a healthier alternative

Though Firefly Aerospace has had better luck than Intuitive Machines

Delivering the keynote address at ETCFO Leadership Summit 2025, Haribhakti said AI automation can be CFO's new power and that the shift towards AI-driven finance, he noted, is crucial for survival.

And forthcoming mega-constellations will exacerbate the problem

Better batteries, cleaner bioplastics and more powerful semiconductors await

They are small and tuskless, but extremely fluffy

Don’t break the bank

Banks and financial institutions are leveraging AI to analyse customers better and assess potential risks. Many mundane processes are already automated. But there are two big questions CXOs are facing now. First, how to extract business value and justify the ROI on AI. The second is how to find skilled people and how to retain them.

Hiring has become challenging as AI reshapes the landscape. AI is not just improving the hiring process but forcing companies to prioritize skills over credentials. Human abilities like communication and creativity now hold more value. Organizations that adapt to these changes will thrive in the AI-driven innovation economy.

It can iron out glitches in the rules before they go on the market

Flexible drills, distributed power systems and, of course, artificial intelligence

With increased government funding and subsidised GPU access, companies engaged in AI research, semiconductor manufacturing, and GPU design are expected to see heightened investor interest.

The key is to fly very low indeed

Yes, but the benefits won’t last

Plate tectonics could explain continental plateaus and mini mass extinctions

The consequences will be felt around the world

DNA analysis reveals shifting family patterns

What the early evidence suggests about the effect on students

The mathematics of network analysis helps them follow the action

What could have generated the most energetic neutrino ever detected?

Moneyball enters its AI era

A $6m LLM isn’t cool. A $6 one is

India's corporate landscape will see significant legal and regulatory changes by 2025, driven by new privacy and AI laws. Companies must prioritise strategic risk management and board adaptability to balance immediate and long-term objectives. Family businesses and distressed asset acquisitions are particularly impacted by these evolutions.

Their tools are software, and a nose for trouble

Drone operators and jammers are in a high-tech arms race

Proactive risk management, using data analytics and early detection strategies, helps businesses identify red flags faster, reduce fraud, and foster a culture of integrity and accountability in operations.

Despite being early adopters of AI and Gen AI tools, Indians are increasingly worried about technology replacing them if they do not continually upskill.

The Business Technology Report 2024, is highlighted that 60% of surveyed Indian businesses plan to strengthen cybersecurity, outpacing the survey's average of 47%.

They won’t hurt. Actually they might, a bit

Professional cycling is debating whether to ban the poisonous gas

How the Casarabe died out remains a mystery

By reducing the cost of breeding, the firm hopes to improve yields and other properties for an array of important crops

Boom Supersonic’s demonstrator jet exceeds Mach 1

Little is known about the effects on humans—but limiting exposure to them seems prudent

That probably assisted their evolutionary diversification

Whether it is a negotiating ploy remains to be seen

It is better than freezing them to death

Genetic engineering and AI are powering the search for antivenins

It won’t hurt to try. But scientists are only beginning to understand the links between the breath and the mind

We invite applications for the 2025 Richard Casement internship

Previous research seems to have misinterpreted what is going on

It wasn’t. But it is now

The draft Digital Private Data Protection (DPDP) rules are set to create a major compliance burden for tech startups, already reeling under a funding winter and narrowing business margins. Industry executives pointed out that a window of 48 hours for any platform to erase an inactive customer’s data is too short a duration and might need to be extended.

How is AI revolutionizing the finance sector by automating routine tasks and reshaping accountants' roles? Experts Belén Villasante and Nikhil Sharma from EY say it’s not about replacing accountants, but redefining their roles and empowering CFOs to embrace new strategic opportunities.

You’ll stay healthier for longer if you’re strong

India Inc's IT spending is poised for significant growth in 2025, with CFOs prioritising cloud computing, AI, automation, cybersecurity, and sustainability, driving digital transformation and operational efficiency across sectors.

India's Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act provides necessary data protections but fails to prevent state privacy breaches. The Act allows broad exceptions for state and employer data processing, raising concerns of accountability and potential misuse while attempting to balance privacy with security needs.

A stronger R&D base, they hope, will transform their countries’ economies. Will their plan work?

Trials are under way against skin, brain and lung tumours

After 25 years, Blue Origin finally heads to orbit, and hopes to become a contender in the private space race

There is growing evidence that it can help with pain, depression and more

Companies will compete aggressively to hire AI talent, increasing salaries by 15-20% in the next 12-18 months. AI demand is expected to double by 2027. Firms must offer competitive packages, upskilling, and career opportunities to attract top AI professionals. Salaries for AI jobs are already 30% higher than traditional IT roles.

We analyse two centuries of scholarly work

Survival is a case of child’s play