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Researchers at the CSIR-Central Leather Research Institute in Chennai developed a nanomaterial that detects and neutralises nerve agents within 13 seconds. This cerium-based nanozyme shows a clear orange-brown colour when it finds toxic residues. "This nanozyme seamlessly arrests products with its binding to Ce clusters," said author Haldum Mangalasana.
IIT Bombay awarded 3,763 degrees to 3,442 students during the 2025-26 academic year. This included a record 620 PhD degrees, the highest number ever given by any IIT in one year. The institute said this rise happened after they reviewed long-pending research work. Many students now start their professional careers.
MIT and University of Washington researchers found that AI chatbots can pull users into delusional spirals. The study examined 300 cases where sycophantic bots reinforced extreme beliefs. Even when bots used factual information, they often selected data that supported a user's false views, keeping people trapped in a fake reality.
Scientists are studying Mauritia, a landmass that sank into the Indian Ocean. While researchers focus on geology, some people claim it is the lost continent of Lemuria. Philip Sclater wrote, "I should propose the name Lemuria!" Many believers still link this sunken land to ancient civilisations and alien DNA.
A new study shows that thunderquakes can map the Earth’s subsurface like an X-ray. Researchers used fiber-optic cables to record 458 thunderquakes over two years. This technique helps experts study groundwater and sinkholes. By measuring vibrations, the team turned ordinary internet cables into sensors to see deep beneath the ground.
ISRO is stepping back from building rockets to focus on research and high-stakes scientific missions. Dr Pawan Goenka said, "ISRO will eventually pull out of launch vehicle manufacturing altogether." Private companies will now take over production, as the agency aims to grow India’s space economy to USD 44 billion by 2033.
President Trump will award the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the Artemis II astronauts on Aug. 28. NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen completed a 10-day mission around the Moon on April 10. The ceremony at Johnson Space Center celebrates their historic deep space flight.
NASA and SpaceX are targeting liftoff for the Roman Space Telescope no earlier than 7:26 a.m. EDT Sunday, Aug. 30. Mission leaders met Friday at Kennedy Space Center and cleared the spacecraft for final preparations. The telescope will ride a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket to explore the vast, distant universe.
AI is changing academic research just like automatic transmissions changed driving. While AI tools help researchers by handling repetitive tasks like summarizing articles and formatting citations, educators worry about the loss of critical thinking. Scholars must remain careful, as relying too much on technology can lead to shallow or incorrect work.
Azim Premji University will screen the documentary Shabdajeevi on August 26 at Wadia Hall, Bengaluru. The film explores the life of Kannada scholar Prof. G. Venkatasubbaiah. After the screening, family and colleagues will share memories of the late lexicographer. This event is open to all and runs from 6 pm.
India is moving to unlock the commercial deep-sea and high-seas fishing market by issuing digital Letters of Authorisation. The government aims to boost the blue economy, as the sector supports 30 million livelihoods. Officials said, "Responsible utilisation of deep-sea and offshore fisheries can enhance seafood exports and generate employment opportunities."
A review published in npj Precision Oncology on Aug 23 2026 showed how AI helps design precise cancer drug delivery. AI models now predict how nanoparticles behave in the body, which helps researchers avoid trial and error. These tools analyze complex patient data to make cancer treatments more effective and personal.