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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PHOTOS: Rare snowfall transforms Saudi desert Al-Jawf into a winter landscape
Al-Jawf region in Saudi Arabia recently experienced snowfall for the first time in recorded history…
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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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A Crumbling Planet in Donald’s hands: What Trump’s victory in 2024 means for climate change and global policy
Donald Trump's return to the White House in 2024 threatens to undo climate progress made under the …
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America’s complicated history with EVMs, and why the country almost stopped using them exclusively
The US, once heavily reliant on EVMs, has pulled back significantly in recent years due to concerns…
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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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Pakistan shuts down schools as AQI becomes 3x worse than Delhi on Diwali
Pakistan's Lahore is facing an unprecedented air pollution crisis, with its AQI exceeding 1,000, pr…
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India could lose a quarter of its economy by 2070 – here’s why
India faces significant risks from climate change, including sea-level rise, extreme heat, and seve…
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Ensure your pet's safety this Diwali: 9 expert tips to reduce anxiety and risk
Here are some tips to protect your pets and make them feel safe during Diwali.
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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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Why doesn’t India participate in the Daylight Saving Time ritual?
Daylight Saving Time is a biannual clock adjustment used in many countries to optimise their daylig…
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Planning to move to Bengaluru? Here's a reality-check on some myths you might have heard about the city
Bengaluru is often clouded by myths — about its eternal cool weather, sky-high costs, and tech-domi…
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Thinking of joining a running club? Here's what you need to do to prepare!
Joining a running club is a great way to boost your fitness, stay motivated, and meet like-minded p…
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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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What is ‘greenwashing’ and why is the Consumer Protection Authority cracking down on it?
Ever noticed products advertising themselves as "green" or "natural"? India's CCPA issues new guide…
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What are the consequences and penalties of issuing a fake bomb threat in India?
Issuing a fake bomb threat in India results in severe legal penalties, fines, and social consequenc…
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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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Missile Man of India: How powerful were the missiles developed by Dr APJ Abdul Kalam?
Dr APJ Abdul Kalam significantly advanced India's defense capabilities by helping developing key mi…
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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…