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South African researcher Anton Binneman studied how Indigenous knowledge evolves alongside modern science. His work, linked to the SKA-Mid telescope project, involved meetings with 52 elders. Binneman said, "Stories are not frozen in time." The study showed that local communities continuously update their traditional narratives to include new scientific research.
Rocket Lab will launch a private Japanese radar satellite to orbit early Monday morning, Aug. 31. The Electron vehicle lifts off from New Zealand carrying a Strix satellite for Synspective. This mission helps monitor Earth using radar technology. You can watch the live feed as the rocket starts its journey today.
Scientists at the University of Hong Kong discovered that diamonds can generate electricity. By creating an ultrathin, flexible diamond membrane, the team showed that bending the material produces stable voltage. This breakthrough challenges a century-old rule, potentially allowing diamonds to power medical devices and tiny systems in the future.
The demand for engineers in Power Electronics and Power Systems is rapidly increasing as the world shifts toward cleaner energy. An M. Tech in this field helps students gain technical expertise to manage smart grids and electric vehicles. Many graduates now find roles in renewable energy firms and power utilities.
US President Donald Trump called Nasa to congratulate the team after the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope launched on August 30. This moment felt ironic because his administration previously tried to cancel the mission in several budget requests. Now, the telescope has started its journey to study the vast universe.
Caltech professor Anima Anandkumar earned a spot on TIME magazine’s list of the 100 most influential people in AI. Born in Mysore, she built tools to study weather patterns and nuclear fusion. Her work helps scientists use machine learning to speed up research in fields once beyond its reach.
Astronomers reported on August 5 that they observed vacuum birefringence using two satellites and a telescope in Australia. This study confirmed that empty space is not truly empty. Scientists showed that magnetic fields make space behave like a crystal, proving that nothingness is actually a complex and active medium.
The SLBC tunnel project crossed a dangerous shear zone in a major breakthrough. This follows the deadly tunnel collapse on February 22, 2025, that killed eight workers. “It took nearly a month to cross the vulnerable stretch safely,” an official said. Authorities now use drilling and blasting to finish work.
Artificial intelligence is set to drive a massive space technology boom, attracting an estimated $100-200 billion in investments worldwide. An IEEE report said aggressive AI adoption drove space tech, pointing to reusable rockets and cheaper access to space as key signals. However, experts warned that regulatory challenges could still constrain growth.
China’s own scientists warned that a new dam at the Great Bend of the Brahmaputra faces serious geological hazards. The terrain has a loose structure, and experts fear earthquakes could trigger large-scale instability. They said the area has a "loose structure and weak cohesion" that threatens the reservoir and infrastructure.
Divers attached equipment for oysters, clams, mussels and green algae to the DemoSATH floating wind turbine off Spain. This research trial explores if offshore wind infrastructure can support aquaculture. The project uses the same patch of ocean for multiple activities, creating a new habitat beneath the floating energy platform.
Researchers found footprints of dog-like animals at Ashfall Fossil Beds State Historical Park in Nebraska. These tracks date back 12 million years to when volcanic ash buried many creatures. While scientists found tooth marks on bones before, these prints show the predators moved across the landscape before the ash fell.