India has read the arhar dal genome from end to end. Here is why it matters

On April 20, 2026, the Indian Council of Agricultural Research uploaded the complete genome of the Asha pigeonpea variety. Scientists read the genetic instruction book from end to end. Professor Nagendra K. Singh said, "Now our T2T genome assembly is recognised as the global reference by NCBI." This helps farmers.

Scientists detect 'spectral lines' after SpaceX rocket hits Moon

The European Southern Observatory recorded a SpaceX rocket fragment crashing into the moon at 8,690 km/h. The telescope showed spectral lines of sodium and lithium gas in the dust plume. These colorful signatures remained visible for ten minutes, helping scientists study the impact of human-made debris on our lunar surface.

SpaceX may launch next Starship this month, plans first-ever upper-stage tower catch

SpaceX aims to launch the next Starship test flight before the end of August. Elon Musk said, "Assuming we receive regulatory approval to do so, we will attempt to catch the Ship with the tower." This mission will also deploy Starlink V3 satellites into orbit for the first time ever.

Highest resolution image of the Sun's surface reveals never-before-seen patterns

Astronomers using the Daniel K Inouye Solar Telescope captured the highest-resolution images of the Sun’s surface. These pictures showed swirling plasma patterns called Kelvin-Helmholtz instabilities. Friedrich Woger said, "The interface can become unstable and develop wave-like vortices that grow in size until they break apart." This discovery helps explain solar flares.

When AI invents history: Why verification must be a core academic skill

Generative AI tools incorrectly named Narendra Modi as the first leader to visit Indonesia's Prambanan temple. Records show Dr. Rajendra Prasad visited on December 14, 1958. Such errors, called hallucinations, happen because models predict words rather than checking facts. Experts said, "Newspaper archives still trump answers generated by AI."

Scientists pave way for plant-grown meat

Scientists on Thursday said they paved the way for plant-grown meat by engineering tobacco and lettuce to make myoglobin. Dr Alexia Groff said, "This could provide a more sustainable way to produce an important ingredient for plant-based meat products." This method uses crops to create meat-like flavour and colour.

Forget the sperm race: Fertilization may depend on teamwork

A new study in Nature Communications shows that arthropod sperm often work together to fertilize eggs. Steve Dorus said, "Fertilization is often viewed as a competition among individual sperm, but in many species we see cells working together." This teamwork helps sperm travel through complex reproductive tracts more effectively.

Study finds Apple Vision Pro can help doctors perform eye surgery 20% faster

A new study shows surgeons using the Apple Vision Pro headset finished eye surgeries 20% faster. Doctors performed 32 procedures to clear blocked tear ducts, finding the device reduced physical and mental strain. While the results look promising, researchers said, "bigger trials are needed before hospitals start swapping out monitors everywhere."

Inside Google's AI reset: How Pichai is redrawing the map & shifting its centre of gravity back to California

Alphabet's Google announced a major AI leadership overhaul on Wednesday. CEO Sundar Pichai said the changes follow the departure of longtime engineer Jeff Dean and other veterans. As the company shifts its focus back to California, Alphabet shares fell 4% after the Gemini model launch slipped past its June target.

The AMOC stayed strong even as a major ocean “lifeline” nearly shut down

The AMOC stayed strong even as a major ocean lifeline nearly shut down, new research shows. Scientists studied ancient sediments to find that the Atlantic circulation does not always rely on Agulhas Leakage. Dr. Suning Hou said, "The AMOC can remain strong even when Agulhas Leakage weakens," challenging old textbook concepts.

Scientists find strange movement on Pluto in images that came to Earth in 2015

Scientists found strange movement on Pluto in images that came to Earth in 2015. New analysis shows liquid nitrogen may rise through cracks in a giant glacier. Alan Stern said, "Pluto never stops surprising us." These findings suggest the icy world is active and not just a dead, frozen rock.

An ancient bias: Ice Age humans targeted female mammoths, scientists find

Ice Age humans preferred hunting female mammoths, a new study in Current Biology shows. Researchers analysed DNA from 521 mammoths dating back 50,000 years. Findings revealed that 70% of mammoths at human sites were female. Lead author Hannah Moots said, "That's a great question, and one we're still actively investigating."