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LIGO researchers found that a simple thermal camera can help the detector see twice as far. By measuring mirror heat, the team can fix tiny distortions that block sensitivity. Jonathan Richardson said, "It's much like a mechanic reading a car engine's temperature pattern from the outside to figure out what's happening."
The government told the Lok Sabha that India’s NavIC system cannot provide standalone positioning services right now. Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh said only three satellites are currently operational. NavIC needs at least four satellites in orbit to determine a user's exact location, as the system currently lacks enough coverage.
The Southern Delta Aquariids and Alpha Capricornids meteor showers reach their annual peak overnight on July 30-31. Astronomers said observers can still spot bright shooting stars despite the bright Buck Moon. You should watch after midnight before dawn. These displays offer a great chance to see fireballs in the sky.
A 2025 study from Aalto University showed that 1.5°C of global warming could shrink land for over half of major food crops. Indian farming now faces soil degradation and climate shifts. While new tech like aeroponics saves water, experts said, "Restoring soil health is no longer optional. It is urgent."
Researchers at the University of Maryland found that proteins in snake blood can neutralise venom. This discovery could lead to safer, cheaper antivenoms. "Why rely on horse antibodies when nature has packaged an effective antidote right there in the snake?" said Sean B Carroll. These proteins work better than current treatments.
Walter Gonzalez at the University of California, San Francisco, is using new technology to study songbird dreams. His team records brain activity to see how birds learn songs. "I would like to remove the fiction from it and make it real," Gonzalez said. This research helps explain how brains learn.
A research team tracked space debris using radio antennae in September 2025. They used the Lovell Telescope and other arrays to monitor 20 rocket bodies. The team showed that this method helps track objects and asteroids. These results reduced position uncertainties by 30 percent, helping experts keep our planet safe.
Researchers developed a formal framework to analyze integrity attacks on connected medical devices in battlefield hospitals. The study used a synthetic digital twin to show how cyber threats like patient-ID swapping create safety hazards. New gateway policies reduced unsafe reachability by 69.6 percent, though they increased the overall workflow burden.
Scientists say a powerful El Nino is strengthening, but the Indian government said there is no official "Super El Nino" category. The India Meteorological Department classifies events as weak, moderate, strong or very strong. Dr Jitendra Singh said, "The exact intensity and impacts depend on the evolution of coupled ocean-atmosphere conditions."
A 2018 study on Kashmir pellet victims reveals the deep psychological impact of the weapon on 380 people. It showed that 30.38% of those with eye injuries reported depression. Many victims still get flashes of the day they got hurt. “I am still under the supervision of psychiatrists,” one said.
A high-profile panel said Wednesday that economic inequality best predicts how nations handle pandemics. Researchers found that technical capacity matters less than social fairness. "High economic inequality can leave even wealthy, well-equipped nations dangerously exposed," said Joseph Stiglitz. Experts now urge governments to use social protections to prepare better.
A study reviewing 25 years of data found diabetes, hearing loss, and physical inactivity are key factors for dementia in India. Researchers said, "Diabetes can double or even triple the risk of dementia." Women are more prone to the condition, and many people in rural areas remain at risk.