Ankush Banerjee
Consultant
Ankush Banerjee is an award-winning (read: his editor has occasionally attached “well written!” to his articles) writer and journalist for Business Insider India, covering a variety of beats that stretches from science and sustainability and all the way to politics. His degrees in engineering and journalism help quite a bit with day-to-day writing. When he isn’t rabbit-holing himself into unnecessarily extensive research for a random topic he has just learned of, he spends his time annoying his friends with weaponised bits of trivia from the aforementioned topic. Do also stay wary if you find him in the middle of a rant about the state of tea, momos, infrastructure and politics in our country. Reach out to @ankushinscience on X/Twitter or ankush.banerjee964@gmail.com for any inquiries or pitches!
Latest Stories from Ankush Banerjee
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Scientists have devised a robot that flies like a bird using real feathers — could this be the future of fighter jets?
Scientists have developed a robotic bird, PigeonBot II, that uses real pigeon feathers to mimic bir…
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From skin injections to swallowing a camera, here are some things Bryan Johnson has done to age in reverse
Tech millionaire Bryan Johnson is on a mission to reverse his aging process. Here's a snapshot of h…
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No Driver? No Problem! Waymo’s driverless robotaxis make Los Angeles debut — but what could the tech mean for India?
Alphabet's Waymo has launched its robotaxis in Los Angeles, marking a significant step for autonomo…
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Scrolling to doom? Here's what happens to kids when they are exposed to social media early in their lives
Researchers have been raising red flags for years, suggesting that too much screen time at a young …
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Imane Khelif Olympic gold controversy resurfaces. Is it accurate to term the Algerian boxer a “confirmed man”?
Since the initial row dragged in high-profile figures such as Elon Musk and Trump, a leaked medical…
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A lot more animals are alcoholics than we thought! Here’s how they get their booze
Wild animals often consume fermented fruits, exposing them to natural alcohol. Some even benefit fr…
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Tuberculosis dethrones COVID-19 as world’s top infectious killer again; Half of all new cases from India, Indonesia
According to the latest World Health Organization (WHO) report, approximately 8.2 million people we…
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A 3-billion-year-old meteorite might have sparked life on Earth, study asserts
A massive meteorite impact 3.26 billion years ago may have triggered environmental changes that hel…
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Apple engineers assert the AI apps of today are essentially still just fakes that lack 'true' intelligence
Apple researchers find AI apps like ChatGPT and DALL-E may simulate understanding, but fail at genu…
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Even high school interns were able to use common AI tools to bypass security and launch bots on X, Facebook and other social media: report
Social media platforms like X and Facebook are facing increasing scrutiny over their ineffective bo…
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Rains forcing you to ride through waterlogged areas? Here’s how to safely traverse flooded roads and minimise damage to your vehicles
Many parts of Bengaluru were flooded recently, forcing commuters to wade through knee-high water in…
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As SpaceX rejoices its Starship ‘catch’, here’re 8 historical firsts it achieved
SpaceX just achieved a massive space milestone by catching its Starship Super Heavy booster, furthe…
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WATCH: Researchers capture world’s first video of atoms combining to form the tiniest water bubble ever recorded!
Scientists have filmed the smallest water bubble ever, measuring just 50 nanometers, using advanced…
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Zoho to Zerodha, here are the 10 most valuable bootstrapped companies in India
In a world dominated by venture capital and large-scale investments, a select group of Indian compa…
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Gen Z folk are showing off their deformed ‘smartphone pinkies’ — and the images are horrifying
Many people are flaunting their bent pinkies online, a modern issue that is the direct result of ex…
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Love ChatGPT and Alexa? This year’s Physics Nobel Prize has been awarded to two scientists who made these AI technologies possible
The 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics has been awarded to John Hopfield and Geoffrey Hinton for their pio…
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10 ways to protect your electronics if you suffer from frequent power outages!
Frequent power outages can harm electronic devices, but there are several ways to protect them.
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Goa protests: Why is an ex-RSS chief demanding to DNA test the body of a 450-year-old sacred saint?
Former RSS chief Subhash Velingkar's demand for a DNA test on St. Francis Xavier's relics has spark…
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Planning to purchase an EV? Here's how to ensure it never catches on fire
With the increasing popularity of electric vehicles, safety concerns, particularly battery-related …
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Boyfriend Day: Here’s the psychology behind why men are so difficult to buy gifts for
Many people feel that men are notoriously tough to shop for. But why is that?
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How did we manage to deal with COVID-19 so quickly, but the common cold still remains a persisting problem?
Despite rapid COVID-19 vaccine development, curing the common cold remains challenging due to many …
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10 celestial events to look forward to this October!
This October, the night sky promises a celestial showcase with breathtaking events like a "ring of…
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Not only does electing “criminal” politicians often lead to an increase in crime in India, it can also be terrible for the economy: study
India's political landscape is marred by the election of politicians with criminal records, leading…
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Hopping signals or using phones when cops aren’t there? You’re still going to get instant-fined, thanks to Bengaluru’s new AI cameras
Bengaluru's traffic police have begun to employ AI technology to enforce traffic rules, expanding s…
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What will it take for Kangana Ranaut’s 'Emergency' to finally hit theatres?
Initially slated for a September 6 release, the film has faced hurdles as the CBFC's revising commi…