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Comet 3I/ATLAS Larger Than Expected, Could Be Alien Probe: Astrophysicist
Harvard researchers said that interstellar object 3I/ATLAS may be much larger than initially thought and could potentially harbour alien technology.
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IIT Delhi Opens Applications For Applied Data Science And AI Programme
The programme is designed for aspiring data scientists, AI enthusiasts, technology professionals seeking to upskill.
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NASA’s Astrobee Robots Gain New Capabilities via Arkisys Partnership
NASA has partnered with Arkisys to extend the Astrobee robotic mission aboard the ISS. The free-flying robots are set to support future exploration by performing spacecraft maintenance and assisting astronauts. The collaboration sustains a platform vital for testing new technologies in microgravity as NASA prepares missions to the Moon and Mars.
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Pune Professor Forges Letter To Claim Prestigious Science Award; Arrested
A chemistry professor of a Pune-based college has been arrested for allegedly forging a letter claiming he was selected for a prestigious science award instituted by the Ministry of Science and Technology, police said on Monday.
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Amid Trump's H-1B Chaos, China Opens Door For Global Talent With 'K Visa'
As US President Donald Trump's new $100,000 visa fee sets off panic and confusion, China has announced a new visa category to lure in young science and technology talent.
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In A First, Taiwan To Produce US-Designed Missile, Drone Amid China Tensions
Taiwan will jointly manufacture a missile and an underwater drone with a US company for the first time, officials said Thursday, as Taipei seeks to boost domestic weapons and ammunition production.
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ISRO Chairman Opens OrbitAID Research Facility to Boost On-Orbit Servicing in India
ISRO chief Dr. V. Narayanan inaugurated OrbitAID’s new Bengaluru lab, India’s largest commercial test site for on-orbit refueling and docking. The 6,500-sq-ft facility features advanced cleanrooms and RPOD testbeds. OrbitAID’s technology aims to extend satellite lifespans, reduce space debris, and create a circular, sustainable space economy.
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Chinese Astronomers Search for Extraterrestrial Signals in TRAPPIST-1 System
Chinese scientists turned the world’s most sensitive radio telescope, FAST, toward the TRAPPIST-1 system, a promising site for alien life with seven rocky planets. Although no signals were detected, the study set new limits on possible extraterrestrial transmissions and highlighted advanced techniques driving today’s search for intelligent life...
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Canadian Startup Qubic Unveils Cryogenic Amplifier That Could Transform Quantum Computing
Qubic Technologies has developed a cryogenic amplifier that slashes heat emissions in quantum computers by 10,000 times. Expected to launch in 2026, the breakthrough could shrink cooling demands, reduce costs, and boost system efficiency. Experts suggest it may help overcome barriers to scalability, pushing quantum machines closer to commercial dep...
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NASA and NOAA Set to Launch Solar Probes for Space Weather Forecasting
In Sept. 2025, NASA and NOAA will launch three spacecraft aboard a Falcon 9 to the Sun–Earth L1 point. IMAP will map the heliosphere’s edge, the Carruthers Geocorona Observatory will study Earth’s exosphere, and SWFO-L1 will deliver real-time solar storm warnings. Together, they aim to improve space-weather science and safeguard technology on...
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New 6G Chip Hits Blazing 100 Gbps Speeds, 10 Times Faster Than 5G
Scientists from China and the US have developed a tiny 6G chip that hits speeds of over 100 Gbps, making it 10 times faster than 5G's theoretical peak.
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Your Hairstyle Could Cause Air Pollution Comparable To Busy Traffic, Study Warns
A typical 10-20 minute hair styling routine using common hair care products and heated tools can release alarming levels of nanoparticle air pollution, comparable to standing by a busy highway, a new Purdue University study reveals.
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Washable Fiber Computer Could Transform the Future of Smart Clothing, Study Finds
Scientists have created a washable fibre computer that integrates sensors, processors, and communication modules into a single strand. Tested in garments, the fibres achieved up to 95% accuracy in detecting human movements. Researchers say the breakthrough could lead to practical smart clothing, though challenges like energy use and communication s...
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NASA-ISRO NISAR Satellite Prepares to Deliver Sharpest-Ever Views of Earth
The NISAR satellite, developed by NASA and ISRO, is ready to begin full science operations. Using dual-band radar, it will provide high-precision data on land movement, ice dynamics, vegetation, and natural hazards, supporting global research and disaster management efforts.
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Powerful Space Telescope Observes Interstellar Object, Finds CO2 And Water
NASA explained that the object has been categorised as interstellar because of the hyperbolic shape of its orbital path.
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Comet 3I/ATLAS Larger Than Expected, Could Be Alien Probe: Astrophysicist
Harvard researchers said that interstellar object 3I/ATLAS may be much larger than initially thought and could potentially harbour alien technology.
-
IIT Delhi Opens Applications For Applied Data Science And AI Programme
The programme is designed for aspiring data scientists, AI enthusiasts, technology professionals seeking to upskill.
-
NASA’s Astrobee Robots Gain New Capabilities via Arkisys Partnership
NASA has partnered with Arkisys to extend the Astrobee robotic mission aboard the ISS. The free-flying robots are set to support future exploration by performing spacecraft maintenance and assisting astronauts. The collaboration sustains a platform vital for testing new technologies in microgravity as NASA prepares missions to the Moon and Mars.
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Pune Professor Forges Letter To Claim Prestigious Science Award; Arrested
A chemistry professor of a Pune-based college has been arrested for allegedly forging a letter claiming he was selected for a prestigious science award instituted by the Ministry of Science and Technology, police said on Monday.
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Amid Trump's H-1B Chaos, China Opens Door For Global Talent With 'K Visa'
As US President Donald Trump's new $100,000 visa fee sets off panic and confusion, China has announced a new visa category to lure in young science and technology talent.
-
In A First, Taiwan To Produce US-Designed Missile, Drone Amid China Tensions
Taiwan will jointly manufacture a missile and an underwater drone with a US company for the first time, officials said Thursday, as Taipei seeks to boost domestic weapons and ammunition production.
-
ISRO Chairman Opens OrbitAID Research Facility to Boost On-Orbit Servicing in India
ISRO chief Dr. V. Narayanan inaugurated OrbitAID’s new Bengaluru lab, India’s largest commercial test site for on-orbit refueling and docking. The 6,500-sq-ft facility features advanced cleanrooms and RPOD testbeds. OrbitAID’s technology aims to extend satellite lifespans, reduce space debris, and create a circular, sustainable space economy.
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Chinese Astronomers Search for Extraterrestrial Signals in TRAPPIST-1 System
Chinese scientists turned the world’s most sensitive radio telescope, FAST, toward the TRAPPIST-1 system, a promising site for alien life with seven rocky planets. Although no signals were detected, the study set new limits on possible extraterrestrial transmissions and highlighted advanced techniques driving today’s search for intelligent life...
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Canadian Startup Qubic Unveils Cryogenic Amplifier That Could Transform Quantum Computing
Qubic Technologies has developed a cryogenic amplifier that slashes heat emissions in quantum computers by 10,000 times. Expected to launch in 2026, the breakthrough could shrink cooling demands, reduce costs, and boost system efficiency. Experts suggest it may help overcome barriers to scalability, pushing quantum machines closer to commercial dep...
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NASA and NOAA Set to Launch Solar Probes for Space Weather Forecasting
In Sept. 2025, NASA and NOAA will launch three spacecraft aboard a Falcon 9 to the Sun–Earth L1 point. IMAP will map the heliosphere’s edge, the Carruthers Geocorona Observatory will study Earth’s exosphere, and SWFO-L1 will deliver real-time solar storm warnings. Together, they aim to improve space-weather science and safeguard technology on...
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New 6G Chip Hits Blazing 100 Gbps Speeds, 10 Times Faster Than 5G
Scientists from China and the US have developed a tiny 6G chip that hits speeds of over 100 Gbps, making it 10 times faster than 5G's theoretical peak.
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Your Hairstyle Could Cause Air Pollution Comparable To Busy Traffic, Study Warns
A typical 10-20 minute hair styling routine using common hair care products and heated tools can release alarming levels of nanoparticle air pollution, comparable to standing by a busy highway, a new Purdue University study reveals.
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Washable Fiber Computer Could Transform the Future of Smart Clothing, Study Finds
Scientists have created a washable fibre computer that integrates sensors, processors, and communication modules into a single strand. Tested in garments, the fibres achieved up to 95% accuracy in detecting human movements. Researchers say the breakthrough could lead to practical smart clothing, though challenges like energy use and communication s...
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NASA-ISRO NISAR Satellite Prepares to Deliver Sharpest-Ever Views of Earth
The NISAR satellite, developed by NASA and ISRO, is ready to begin full science operations. Using dual-band radar, it will provide high-precision data on land movement, ice dynamics, vegetation, and natural hazards, supporting global research and disaster management efforts.
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Powerful Space Telescope Observes Interstellar Object, Finds CO2 And Water
NASA explained that the object has been categorised as interstellar because of the hyperbolic shape of its orbital path.
