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A global Centre of Excellence for sugarcane research will be set up at the Indian Sugarcane Breeding Institute in Coimbatore with an investment of ₹90 crore. The centre aims to develop new sugarcane varieties in eight years instead of 14, addressing challenges like pests, climate stress, and declining sugar recovery.
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NASA's Curiosity rover has photographed a vast field of polygonal, honeycomb-like patterns on Mars in the Valle Grande area of Gale Crater. The structures, far larger than any seen before, may reveal clues about the planet's ancient climate and geological history.
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India's NavIC satellite navigation system can no longer provide independent positioning due to a satellite failure, leaving only three operational satellites instead of the required four. The government confirmed this in Parliament, while ISRO prepares to launch new satellites to restore full capability.
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ISRO and the Department of Space have launched a recruitment drive for 746 posts, including 92 scientist/engineer roles and 244 administrative positions. The initiative aims to address a 25-year-high vacancy rate, though it covers only a fraction of the 5,632 unfilled posts.
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ISRO Chairperson V. Narayanan said the successful launch of Vikram-1 by Skyroot Aerospace highlights the strength of India's public-private partnership in space. Speaking at IIST's convocation, he called space sector reforms a transformational milestone that has opened opportunities for private participation.
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The Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science, founded in 1876, celebrates 150 years as India's oldest research institute. It nurtured luminaries like C.V. Raman, J.C. Bose, Meghnad Saha, and S.N. Bose. The institute's history underscores both scientific achievements and the ongoing challenge of translating discoveries into applications.
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Kandula Jessie, a Class X student from Andhra Pradesh, is the only student from the state among 20 Indian girls selected for Mission ShaktiSat, the world's first all-girls lunar CubeSat mission. She met Minister Nara Lokesh, who praised her achievement and assured government support.
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NASA's Juno spacecraft has captured high-resolution thermal images of Jupiter's moon Io, revealing subsurface heat patterns. The findings show a temperature rise of over 20°C in the upper metres, helping scientists understand Io's volcanic activity and tidal heating processes.
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NASA astronaut Anil Menon, recently arrived at the ISS, shared a photograph of SpaceX's Starbase launch facility from orbit. The image highlights the site's role in space exploration and drew positive reactions online.
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The 11th phase of excavation at Keeladi in Tamil Nadu has unearthed continuous brick structures, a terracotta drainage system, and over 1,300 artefacts including gold ornaments and inscribed pots. The findings suggest the area may have been an industrial zone.
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Union Minister Jitendra Singh informed the Rajya Sabha that private investment in India's space sector has crossed $618 million. He also announced that 17 startups have been approved for space activities, reflecting the success of recent space sector reforms.
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Kandula Jessie, a 14-year-old Class 10 student from a government school in Andhra Pradesh, has been selected for Mission ShakthiSAT, the world's first all-girls lunar satellite mission. Despite her father being a carpenter and financial constraints, she excelled in a competitive global selection process and will train with scientists for a CubeSat launch.
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Astronomers have confirmed an atmosphere on the rocky exoplanet LHS 1140b, located in the habitable zone 49 light years away. This is the first such detection on a rocky planet in a habitable zone, suggesting the presence of liquid water and potential conditions for life.
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Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope have discovered a third giant planet, Beta Pictoris d, in the nearby Beta Pictoris star system. The finding was made through atmospheric spectroscopy rather than direct imaging, and the system now hosts three directly imaged exoplanets.
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India won one gold and three silver medals at the 37th International Biology Olympiad 2026 in Vilnius, Lithuania. All four Indian students returned with medals, continuing the country's strong run in international science Olympiads.
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India's team won four gold medals at the 58th International Chemistry Olympiad 2026, securing joint first place with China, Vietnam, and a Russian participant. This is India's best-ever performance at the competition, held in Tashkent with 93 countries participating.
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India secured four gold medals at the 58th International Chemistry Olympiad, its best ever performance. The team finished joint first with China and Vietnam. The winners are from four different states.
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Indian students win four gold medals at the 58th International Chemistry Olympiad in Uzbekistan, tying with top-performing teams from China and Vietnam.
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Archaeologists in Tamil Nadu have uncovered a settlement near the Vaippar river that was continuously inhabited from the Microlithic period to the Sangam era. The excavation reveals a large brick structure, burial pots with peacock motifs, and evidence of craft production, offering new insights into ancient life in southern India.
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Skyroot Aerospace's Vikram-1 rocket has successfully placed satellites in orbit, making it India's first private orbital launch. The mission marks a milestone in the country's space sector, with PM Modi calling it a defining moment. India now joins the US and China in having private orbital launch capability.
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Skyroot Aerospace's Vikram-1 rocket successfully performed India's first private orbital launch, placing six payloads into low Earth orbit. The milestone opens new avenues for commercial satellite launches and reduces dependence on ISRO for small satellite missions.
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VIT-AP University’s student-built payload VISWA-M was launched aboard Skyroot Aerospace’s Vikram-1 rocket. The payload will study the solar spectrum, marking the university’s first space mission and a milestone for India’s private space sector.
Read More →The Department of Space has tightened exit rules for ISRO scientists on key missions after nearly 100 resignations, requiring all requests to be referred to the DoS. Critics argue the move fails to address underlying retention issues like better pay and career opportunities in the private sector.
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Skyroot Aerospace's first orbital launch attempt of the Vikram-1 rocket was halted at T-4:59 minutes due to a planned hold. The mission aims to validate the rocket's performance and gather data for future launches.
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The Department of Space is experiencing its worst staffing gap in 25 years, with nearly 30 per cent of sanctioned posts vacant. The employee strength has fallen to levels lower than in 2001-02, even as India undertakes ambitious space missions. Recruitment delays due to Covid-19 and reforms are cited as reasons.
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Astronomers have confirmed an atmosphere on the rocky exoplanet LHS 1140b, located 49 light-years away in its star's habitable zone. The discovery, made using the James Webb Space Telescope, is the first such detection for a potentially habitable rocky world. While no evidence of life exists, the finding marks a milestone in the search for habitable planets.
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A new monkey species, Colobus congoensis, has been classified after years of study in Congo. Known locally as Likweli, the animal was first sighted in 2008. Its discovery brings both hope for conservation and risks from increased human attention.
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A new study from the University of Warwick has revealed a hidden cloud of small space debris in geostationary orbit, home to many communication and weather satellites. The debris, as small as 5 centimetres, was found by reprocessing older telescope data with advanced algorithms, raising concerns about increased collision risks for operational spacecraft.
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NASA astronaut Anil Menon, with ancestral roots in Kerala, launched to the ISS on Tuesday. He is the great-grandson of Sir C. Sankaran Nair. Menon's career includes service as a flight surgeon and SpaceX medical program lead.
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Indian-origin NASA astronaut Anil Menon and two Russian cosmonauts launched from Kazakhstan on an eight-month ISS mission. The crew will conduct experiments on spaceflight's physiological effects and test technologies for deep-space travel.
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NASA astronaut Anil Menon and two Russian cosmonauts are launching to the International Space Station aboard Soyuz MS-29. The mission lifts off from Baikonur Cosmodrome with live coverage available on NASA's website and YouTube channel.
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Researchers at UC San Diego have proposed using marine cloud brightening to reduce the impacts of super El Niño events. The method involves injecting aerosols to reflect sunlight, but scientists warn of potential side effects and emphasize the need for caution.
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ISRO has successfully completed three key qualification tests for the crew module systems of its Gaganyaan human spaceflight mission. The tests validate structural integrity, parachute deployment, and life support systems, moving India closer to its first manned space mission.
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A 12th-century sculpture from Dhar, long thought to be Saraswati, has been identified as Gayatri through digital mapping. The iconography—including a swan, lotus, and Vedas, but no veena—matches classical descriptions. This corrects a centuries-old misidentification and highlights a rare depiction of Gayatri.
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Scientists at IIT Madras have created Anchor, the world's most detailed 3D atlas of the human brainstem at cellular resolution. Combining over 500 tissue sections, the map identifies 200+ cell clusters and nerve pathways using chemical markers, promising advances in understanding brainstem-related disorders.
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ISRO has successfully conducted three critical tests of the Gaganyaan crew module systems, including the uprighting system after splashdown, umbilical separation, and apex cover separation. These tests validate key safety features for India's first human spaceflight mission.
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A T. rex skeleton named Gus, valued at $30 million, is set to be auctioned by Sotheby's, potentially becoming the most expensive fossil ever sold. The sale reignites debate over whether such scientifically important specimens should remain in museums or be available for private ownership.
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Love is often romanticized, but neuroscience reveals it as a chemical process involving dopamine, oxytocin, and other molecules. This article explores how biological factors influence attraction and attachment, and why some find this perspective liberating rather than disenchanting.
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Researchers have discovered three new jumping spider species from the Western Ghats and Sri Lanka, and rediscovered a fourth species unseen for over a century. The findings highlight the unique evolutionary history of montane forests and the importance of conserving these fragile ecosystems.
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At IISER Tirupati's convocation, scientist G. Satheesh Reddy said India now exports technology it once imported, citing the role of IISERs. The institute reported strong research output, funding, and a jump to 20th in the Nature Index 2026.
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A new study suggests bumblebees may have subjective inner states, reacting to sweet and salty tastes in ways similar to mammals, challenging the long-held belief that only higher animals have feelings.
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ISRO has cleared the indigenous CE20 cryogenic engine for the next LVM-3 mission. The engine has achieved successful flights, qualification for the Gaganyaan human spaceflight programme, and demonstrates India's self-reliance in cryogenic technology.
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ISRO has successfully completed the fifth Integrated Main Parachute Airdrop Test (IMAT-5) for its Gaganyaan mission. The test validates the parachute system critical for crew module recovery. However, details about the fourth test remain undisclosed by the space agency.
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CSIR-NAL has completed the design of the indigenous 19-seater Saras MkII light transport aircraft. The development is hailed as a milestone in India's aviation sector, enhancing self-reliance in aerospace technology.
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IIT Bombay scientists have developed a faster, more efficient method to convert straight-chain carbon compounds into complex ring-shaped molecules, potentially reducing costs and waste in pharmaceutical and chemical production. The research, published in Nature, addresses a key challenge in synthetic chemistry.
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The Australian Space Agency has identified six spherical objects found on a Queensland beach as likely pressure vessels from a space launch vehicle. Authorities have set up an exclusion zone and are handling the debris with caution due to potential hazardous materials.
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Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, at the launch of his book 'The Second Orbit', shared his ISS experiences, including a successful STEM demonstration after five days of effort and a humorous story about sleeping in a bag in zero gravity. He emphasized teamwork and the collective effort behind space missions.
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Scientists have confirmed that Antarctica's Blood Falls is caused by iron-rich brine from a subglacial reservoir, not blood or volcanic activity. The research explains the phenomenon first observed in 1911 and highlights unique microbial life.
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Professor Umesh Waghmare, a noted material scientist and awardee of the Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize, has been appointed Secretary of the Department of Science and Technology. He replaces Abhay Karandikar, who moved to NITI Aayog.
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A team of 12 Indian researchers has discovered a rare 'bow and arrow' shaped radio galaxy named RAD-BAARG, located about 2 billion light years from Earth. The galaxy, spanning 1.8 million light years, was found using LOFAR telescope data and published in the Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society.
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