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Hurricane Simon intensified into a Category 4 storm before passing offshore on October 11, 2026. Satellites showed the powerful system created gravity waves in the upper atmosphere. While the storm later weakened, it brought heavy rain and flooding to Mexico. Meteorologists said the storm's future path and intensity remained highly uncertain.
The 2026 Nobel Prizes recognized winners across six categories for their scientific and academic contributions. These laureates studied at institutions ranging from KU Leuven to Harvard University. Their long journeys through various global universities shaped the groundbreaking research that eventually got them these prestigious awards in their respective fields today.
A 17-member team of US researchers is sailing to Nikumaroro to search for Amelia Earhart’s missing aircraft. The group plans to investigate a mysterious shape spotted in satellite imagery from 2020. They hope to find the Lockheed Electra that vanished in July 1937 while Earhart attempted a world flight.
More than 400 scientists signed an open letter calling for stricter safeguards around advanced AI models. They warn that poorly secured systems could cause serious damage. “We believe that both improved AI alignment and stronger sandbox technology are required,” the letter states. Experts now want models kept off the internet.
A study suggests a common genetic variant may influence the risk of early preterm birth. Researchers said, “DHA is safe, cheap and available everywhere.” Among women carrying the variant, a higher daily dose of DHA showed that the rate of early preterm birth fell from 4.3% to 1.1% in trials.
Scientists in China discovered a giant fungus named Dianjunus rex that grew up to 50 centimetres tall. This species belongs to a new family, Dianjunaceae, which started around 65 million years ago. Dr Indunil C Senanayake said, “This remarkable species provides a rare window into the evolution of extreme fungal body forms.”
Thiruvananthapuram-based HEX20 is set to hand over its satellite to the UAE Space Agency this month for a five-billion-km asteroid mission. The probe will explore asteroid 269 Justitia by 2036. Co-founder M B Aravind said, “Justitia is a relatively less-explored asteroid, and we are planning for a hard landing there.”
A rare breech-loading swivel gun and a cannon were recovered from the coastal waters of Ayikkara in Kannur during a dredging operation. K. Krishnaraj said, "The find offers an opportunity to explore the region's maritime history." These artifacts are now on display at the Pazhassi Raja Archaeological Museum after restoration.
Soil health cards reveal nutrient deficiency in Prayagraj agricultural fields. Officials said tests showed organic carbon, nitrogen and phosphorus levels are below the desired range. The agriculture department prepared 77,800 cards so far. They now encourage farmers to use balanced nutrients and organic farming to help preserve soil fertility levels.
AI is changing how mathematicians work after OpenAI released 722 mathematical preprints on October 6. Kaneenika Sinha from IISER Pune said, "Talking to a language model feels like having a conversation with an enthusiastic fellow mathematician over coffee!" Experts now face the challenge of evaluating these results to ensure meaningful research.
Digital humanities is changing how we study history and social sciences by using AI to analyse data. While top Indian institutes and global universities started adapting their curriculum, many state colleges still struggle with low enrollment. Experts say this shift is vital to keep humanities relevant in our modern world.
On October 7, the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences gave the Nobel Prize in Chemistry to Henri B Kagan and Kenso Soai. They discovered how to build molecules that exist as mirror images. This work helps scientists make medicines safer and cheaper, as the body often reacts to only one form.