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Scientists at the Qinghai Institute of Salt Lakes in China have invented a microscopic, light-powered material that can swim through water and actively capture uranium ions, much like a predator hunting its prey. This micromotor has been crafted from a metal-organic framework and is just a few micrometres in size, much thinner than a human hair.

The advent of such an invention could help industries harness uranium from seawater, which contains close to 4.5 billion tons of uranium but in extremely low concentrations. Until now, its extraction has been too complex and expensive; hence, the Chinese micromotor could be a breakthrough.

Uranium is used as fuel in nuclear fission reactors. As China embarks on a mission to move away from fossil fuels and, in the future, explore nuclear fission energy, it requires a steady supply of uranium to power its reactors.

China’s hair-thin 'Predator' Micromotors to hunt Uranium from water, potentially cutting extraction costs Scientists at the Qinghai Institute of Salt Lakes in China have invented a microscopic, light-powered material that can swim through water and actively capture

India’s artificial intelligence hiring spree is not just accelerating; it is quietly reshaping where opportunity lives. Once concentrated in a handful of tech hubs, the demand for AI talent is now rippling across smaller cities, hinting at a broader transformation underway.

According to LinkedIn’s latest AI Labour Market Report 2026, AI engineering job postings in India have surged by 59.5 per cent year-on-year, marking the fastest growth among major global markets. The numbers point to a sector expanding at pace, but the geography of that growth is what stands out.
Beyond Bengaluru: A wider talent map
While Bengaluru continues to anchor India’s tech hiring ecosystem, the report highlights a notable shift. Cities like Hyderabad and Vijayawada are emerging as strong contenders, recording 51 per cent and 45.5 per cent growth in AI hiring, respectively.

This dispersion suggests that AI opportunities are no longer confined to established tech corridors.

India sees 60% jump in AI jobs as hiring expands beyond major cities India’s artificial intelligence hiring spree is not just accelerating; it is quietly reshaping where opportunity lives. Once concentrated in a handful of tech

For many employees at Oracle, April 1 did not feel like an ordinary workday. It began like any other morning, only to end with a sudden, life-altering email.

Thousands of workers across the globe, some of whom had spent decades building their careers at the company, found themselves abruptly cut off, with no prior warning, no conversations, and no chance to prepare.

The scale of the layoffs, estimated to impact between 20,000 and 30,000 employees across regions including the US, India, Canada and Latin America, has left behind a wave of shock, grief and uncertainty. But beyond the numbers, it is the deeply personal stories of long-serving employees that have made the situation especially painful.
Oracle laid off employees with 30 years of experience
Among those affected was Nina Lewis, a senior security professional who had dedicated more than 33 years to Oracle. Sharing her experience publicly, she described the layoff as both sudden and deeply unsettling.

Oracle layoff saga continues: 30-year veterans cut in latest wave For many employees at Oracle, April 1 did not feel like an ordinary workday. It began like any other morning, only to end with a sudden, life-altering email.

Axis Bank is beginning to see tangible results from its multi-year push into technology, and the impact is now visible in an unexpected place: its workforce numbers.

The private-sector lender reported a modest decline in employee headcount at the end of the 2025–26 financial year, even as it continued to expand its physical footprint. Senior leadership framed the shift not as a cost-cutting exercise, but as a natural outcome of improved efficiency driven by digital transformation.
Axis Bank workforce decline and digital transformation strategy
After the bank’s earnings announcement, managing director and chief executive Amitabh Chaudhry said the reduction reflects years of consistent investment in technology beginning to pay off. As systems become more streamlined, employees can handle higher workloads more efficiently, reducing the need for additional hiring, reports IANS.

Axis Bank trims 3,000 roles as tech drives productivity gains Axis Bank is beginning to see tangible results from its multi-year push into technology, and the impact is now visible in an unexpected place: its workforce num