UNESCO warns there’s close to a 100% chance of a Mediterranean tsunami

UNESCO warned on June 22, 2022, that the probability of a tsunami wave exceeding 1 meter in the Mediterranean in the next 30 years is close to 100%. Officials around Nice are now mapping routes and refuge sites to help residents stay safe before the sea starts behaving strangely.

BITS Pilani launches advanced materials centre with $1 million alumnus gift

BITS Pilani started a new Centre of Excellence for advanced materials research at its Goa campus using a $1 million gift from alumnus Anurag Jain. The centre will focus on batteries, hydrogen, and semiconductors. Professor V Ramgopal Rao said, “Too often, promising materials research remains confined to the laboratory.”

When time itself becomes the tool: How scientists learnt to delay a quantum death

Scientists at the Raman Research Institute in Bengaluru found a way to delay entanglement sudden death. Working with global collaborators, they studied how quantum links fade when exposed to noisy environments. They showed that while they cannot stop time, they can now argue with it to keep particles connected longer.

Watch SpaceX launch classified mission for the US Space Force today

SpaceX will launch a secret mission for the U.S. Space Force today, Sept. 10. A Falcon 9 rocket is set to lift off from California at 11:37 a.m. EDT. This mission, called USSF-153, remains classified. SpaceX said, "Starshield leverages SpaceX's Starlink technology and launch capability to support national security efforts."

Raindrops can damage paint with microscopic “lightning”

Researchers found that raindrops damage paint using microscopic electrical charges. A team led by Hans-Jürgen Butt showed that droplets pick up electricity while moving across surfaces. Rüdiger Berger said, "When such charged droplets strike a coating, they discharge locally and can puncture the layer in specific spots like a small flash."

Four in five researchers report harmful interactions during geoscience fieldwork. A new survey suggests a path forward.

A new survey shows four in five researchers report harmful interactions during geoscience fieldwork. Gold and team surveyed 289 AGU members, finding that bullying and discrimination remain common. Many participants said professional conduct issues, like sabotage, had the most negative impact. These findings are now published in AGU Advances.

Himachal government proposes astronomy centres in Lahaul-Spiti, Pangi

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu met Union Minister Jitender Singh in New Delhi to propose new astronomy centres in Lahaul-Spiti and Pangi. The government wants to boost scientific research and tourism in tribal areas. Sukhu also requested support for lavender farming, school science museums, and better weather monitoring.

International Space Summit gets underway in Paris

The two-day International Space Summit got underway in Paris on Wednesday (September 9, 2026). French President Emmanuel Macron said, "This space summit is a unique opportunity for all." Many countries joined to sign 50 projects. ISRO Chairman Dr. V. Narayanan led the Indian delegation to meet various global space agencies.

Prof, OpenAI spar as headway made in Millennium Problem

Two breakthroughs in the Millennium Problem were announced on Tuesday. Tristan Buckmaster of New York University published his work, while OpenAI said its agents made progress in 88 hours. Buckmaster said OpenAI pressured him, but researcher Sébastien Bubeck called the allegations "false and inflammatory" and promised a fuller response soon.

ISRO support sought for 'student-scientist interaction' at science centres in state

Minister for Minor Irrigation and Science and Technology Dr. Ajay Dharam Singh sought ISRO’s support to organise direct interaction programmes between scientists and students at science centres. He said, "When students get an opportunity to interact directly with scientists, science begins to appear not merely as a subject in a textbook."

The Emerging Violence of Himalayan Hazards

A sudden flash flood hit Rasuwa, Bagmati Province, Nepal, on August 26, 2026. This disaster showed how collapsing ice and rock masses create unpredictable, destructive floods. Experts said, "The Himalaya is changing, and so is the nature of its disasters." These complex events now threaten many communities and critical infrastructure.

Chandra uncovers 'hypersoft X-ray sources' that may solve two astrophysical puzzles

NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory discovered 84 new hypersoft X-ray sources in six galaxies, as reported Wednesday in Nature Astronomy. These mysterious objects emit low-energy X-rays and intense ultraviolet radiation. Mustafa Muhibullah said, "We've never encountered a group of objects that act like this." They might finally solve two major astrophysical puzzles.