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The researchers said they were surprised by the strength of the natural chemical reactions during heatwaves.

Updated : Jun 30, 2026

Think heatwaves are bad? Scientists say they're now making the air more toxic too

A new study says climate change could make it harder to keep the air clean, with heatwaves reversing years of pollution control efforts.

The breakthrough comes at a time when freshwater shortages are becoming more severe due to climate change, prolonged droughts, rapid urbanisation and population growth.

Updated : Jun 29, 2026

Just sunlight: China's new desalination tech could make seawater cheaper than bottled water

Conventional desalination plants, particularly those using reverse osmosis or thermal evaporation, require substantial amounts of electricity to remove salt from seawater. Energy often represents one of the largest operating expenses, making desalinated water expensive.

An IndiGo A320 has landed at Udaipur using Gagan, India's own satellite navigation system, the first time a jet in India has done so. (Representative Photo of an IndiGo Airbus: PTI)

Updated : Jun 29, 2026

This IndiGo aircraft used Gagan satellite system instead of ground radio to land; Here's how it did it

An IndiGo Airbus A320 made history by successfully landing in Udaipur using Gagan, India's indigenous satellite-based navigation system, marking a first for Indian aviation

Scientists now warn that the eastern ice shelf of the Thwaites Glacier — often called the "Doomsday Glacier" — could break apart as early as next year.

Updated : Jun 28, 2026

Antarctica's 'Doomsday Glacier' is weakening fast. What the loss means for the world

Located in West Antarctica, Thwaites is one of the largest and fastest-changing glaciers on Earth. Roughly the size of Great Britain — or the US state of Florida — it already contributes around 4% of global sea-level rise.

The successful firing marks one of the most significant milestones in India's first indigenous semi-cryogenic engine programme.

Updated : Jun 27, 2026

From 175-tonne thrust to future Moon missions: Why ISRO's latest engine test is a game changer

ISRO Chairman V Narayanan described the latest test as a "major achievement and milestone," noting that engineers had successfully demonstrated close to 90% of the engine's thrust capability without the thrust chamber.

According to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC), Saturday's earthquake in Pakistan occurred at a depth of 35 kilometres. No immediate reports of casualties or major damage were available.

Updated : Jun 27, 2026

5.4-magnitude earthquake hits Pakistan, second quake in two days

A 5.4-magnitude earthquake struck Pakistan on Saturday, marking the second moderate tremor to hit the country in less than 24 hours after a 5.3-magnitude quake on Friday. The latest earthquake has renewed attention on Pakistan's vulnerability to seismic activity due to its location along major tectonic fault lines.

Tremors can still occur, and experts caution that poor construction practices can turn even moderate shaking into a deadly event.

Updated : Jun 25, 2026

Not Delhi, not...: Only these Indian cities are among the safest during a major earthquake

These cities are situated largely within the stable peninsular region of India, far from the tectonic collision zone where the Indian Plate continues to push against the Eurasian Plate.

The timing of multiple earthquakes occurring within hours of one another often fuels speculation about a broader global seismic event.

Updated : Jun 25, 2026

Are Japan, California & Venezuela quakes connected? What the Ring of Fire has to do with it or not

Stretching from the western coasts of North and South America through Alaska, Japan, the Philippines, Indonesia and New Zealand, the Ring of Fire is home to roughly 75% of the world's active volcanoes and about 90% of all recorded earthquakes.

In an online statement, China's National Supercomputing Centre described the development as the “result of breakthroughs across a series of core technological bottlenecks.”

Updated : Jun 25, 2026

Bypassing the chip ban: China clinches the global supercomputing crown without Nvidia tech

The milestone returns Beijing to the summit of public supercomputing metrics for the first time since 2017, altering the trajectory of the ongoing technological standoff between the two countries.

Sea silk, often called the ‘golden fibre of the sea’, was one of the most prized materials of the ancient Roman era

Updated : Jun 25, 2026

Scientists recreate 2,000-year-old ‘golden fabric’ once worn by emperors and popes

The research was led by Professor Dong Soo Hwang of POSTECH’s Division of Environmental Science and Engineering and Division of Interdisciplinary Bioscience and Bioengineering, along with Professor Jimin Choi of the Environmental Research Institute. The findings were published in Advanced materials

Cooling currently accounts for 7% of global electricity use and 3% of greenhouse gas emissions. Worse, standard units heavily rely on synthetic gases.

Updated : Jun 22, 2026

No noise, no chemicals: How solid-state AC units could change the way you cool your home

As the planet warms, the demand for relief is exploding. The International Energy Agency predicts the number of air conditioning units worldwide will triple by 2050.

A major study using more than two decades of satellite observations found that freshwater loss has accelerated since 2002, with vast “mega-drying” regions emerging across parts of North America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.

Updated : Jun 21, 2026

Vanishing waters: Satellite images show lakes, rivers & reservoirs are drying up. What it means?

Earlier this year, a United Nations-backed report argued that many regions have moved beyond temporary “water stress” and entered what it termed an era of “global water bankruptcy,” where natural water reserves are being depleted faster than they can recover.

Antimatter propulsion refers to spacecraft engines that use the energy released during matter-antimatter annihilation to generate thrust.

Updated : Jun 21, 2026

What is antimatter propulsion? Futuristic space tech backed by Elon Musk & NASA’s Jared Isaacman

Researchers have suggested that antimatter-powered spacecraft could theoretically reach a significant fraction of the speed of light, making journeys to nearby star systems more realistic.

This is the tipping point where advances in medicine and biotechnology extend life expectancy faster than the body ages.

Updated : Jun 20, 2026

Could today's 40-year-olds live forever? Renowned futurist says aging to end in 2032

What sets Kurzweil apart from many futurists is his track record. Over several decades, he correctly anticipated the rise of the internet as a dominant global communications platform, the emergence of smartphones, and the growing capabilities of artificial intelligence.

The findings are significant because the present-day Bay of Bengal coastline lies about 60 km from Baripada. The fossils indicate that seawater once extended much farther inland.

Updated : Jun 18, 2026

'Asura hadda' turns out shark fossils: Major discovery shows Odisha was under sea 15 million years ago

Prehistoric discovery: The discovery was made during an educational field visit. Locals told the team that the objects were known as ‘asura hadda’ (demon bones after they were defeated by gods). What began as an inquiry linked to local folklore later developed into a palaeontological discovery.

The implications could be substantial for countries struggling with chronic water scarcity

Updated : Jun 14, 2026

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Think heatwaves are bad? Scientists say they're now making the air more toxic too

Just sunlight: China's new desalination tech could make seawater cheaper than bottled water

This IndiGo aircraft used Gagan satellite system instead of ground radio to land; Here's how it did it

Antarctica's 'Doomsday Glacier' is weakening fast. What the loss means for the world

From 175-tonne thrust to future Moon missions: Why ISRO's latest engine test is a game changer

5.4-magnitude earthquake hits Pakistan, second quake in two days

Not Delhi, not...: Only these Indian cities are among the safest during a major earthquake

Are Japan, California & Venezuela quakes connected? What the Ring of Fire has to do with it or not

Bypassing the chip ban: China clinches the global supercomputing crown without Nvidia tech

Scientists recreate 2,000-year-old ‘golden fabric’ once worn by emperors and popes

No noise, no chemicals: How solid-state AC units could change the way you cool your home

Vanishing waters: Satellite images show lakes, rivers & reservoirs are drying up. What it means?

What is antimatter propulsion? Futuristic space tech backed by Elon Musk & NASA’s Jared Isaacman

Could today's 40-year-olds live forever? Renowned futurist says aging to end in 2032

'Asura hadda' turns out shark fossils: Major discovery shows Odisha was under sea 15 million years ago

Can solar farms make it rain? Scientists in UAE probing an unexpected climate twist

Heatwave in Antarctica? Temperatures soar 20°C above normal alarming scientists

A chilling Atlantic mystery: Why the ‘Cold Blob’ can affect the Indian monsoon?

Pakistan launches China-backed 6 Earth-observation satellites in 16 months, now watching Indian territory

Venus and Jupiter Conjunction: Check how, where & when to watch this rare Celestial event

Auroras could light up Indian skies tonight: These places have the best chance to witness them

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