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Clean Energy & Climate Transition 18 Oct 2026, 08:00 AM IST

Scientists Identify ‘Golden Tree’ Coral So Distinct It Merits a New Family

Marine biologists have identified a striking new coral from deep waters off Costa Rica that is so unusual it has been assigned its own family on the tree of life. The discovery adds to evidence that the deep sea remains one of Earth’s least understood frontiers, with implications for biodiversity mapping, conservation planning, and the broader climate resilience of ocean ecosystems.

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Clean Energy & Climate Transition16 Oct 2026, 01:55 PM IST

Deep-Sea Rocks Can Ignite After Surfacing, Raising New Questions for Mining Risk

Scientists have found that rocks collected from hydrothermal vents can spontaneously combust after being brought to the surface, a discovery that adds an unexpected safety hazard to deep-sea mining and sample handling. The finding underscores how little is still understood about the chemistry of the ocean floor and how industrial extraction could encounter risks not seen in conventional mining.

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Clean Energy & Climate Transition16 Oct 2026, 12:13 PM IST

60-Year Genetic Mystery of Orange Cats Solved, Revealing a Rare DNA Switch

Scientists have finally identified the genetic mechanism behind the distinctive orange coat seen in domestic cats, ending a six-decade search. The finding adds a new layer to understanding how sex-linked traits and pigment biology work, with broader relevance for genetics research beyond the feline world.

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Clean Energy & Climate Transition16 Oct 2026, 02:59 AM IST

Rock Recovered From Deep Earth Reveals a Temperature History That Challenges Subduction Models

A newly studied rock that was carried roughly 90 kilometres into Earth’s interior and later returned to the surface is giving scientists an unusually detailed record of how temperature changes inside subduction zones. The findings suggest that two distinct styles of subduction may be preserved in a single sample, complicating long-standing models of how plates sink, heat up and transform deep underground.

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Clean Energy & Climate Transition15 Oct 2026, 02:19 PM IST

Scientists Identify Microbe With One of the Smallest Genomes Ever Found, Redefining the Limits of Life

Researchers have identified an archaeal microbe with a genome of just 238,000 DNA base pairs, one of the smallest ever recorded and the smallest known for its group. Found living in close association with ocean plankton near Japan, the organism appears to survive with an extreme level of genetic minimalism that could reshape understanding of how much biological machinery life truly needs. The discovery also offers a new window into evolution in nutrient-poor marine environments, where dependence and specialization may drive genomes to shrink to their bare essentials.

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Clean Energy & Climate Transition09 Oct 2026, 09:19 AM IST

Human Brain Gene Found in Virus Raises New Questions for Genetics and Biosecurity

Scientists have identified human DNA linked to a brain-related gene inside a poxvirus, a finding that deepens understanding of how genetic material can move across species and persist in unexpected forms. The discovery is drawing attention not only for its evolutionary significance, but also for what it may reveal about viral adaptation, gene mobility, and the limits of current assumptions about genome stability.

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Clean Energy & Climate Transition09 Oct 2026, 12:29 AM IST

Human Brain Gene Sequence Found Inside a Virus, Raising New Questions About Genetic Mobility

Scientists have identified a human-derived gene sequence, BC200, inside a poxvirus genome, a finding that underscores how genetic material can move across species boundaries in ways that were previously unexpected. The discovery adds a new layer to long-running concerns about viral evolution, genome plasticity, and the hidden pathways through which DNA can be repurposed in nature.

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Clean Energy & Climate Transition08 Oct 2026, 07:20 AM IST

Human Brain Gene Sequence Found in Poxvirus, Raising New Questions About Viral Evolution

Scientists have identified a mobile human gene sequence linked to brain function inside a poxvirus genome, a striking example of genetic material moving across species boundaries. The finding adds a new layer to long-running debates over how viruses acquire, retain, and potentially repurpose host DNA, with implications for evolutionary biology and biomedical research.

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Clean Energy & Climate Transition08 Oct 2026, 06:11 AM IST

Physicists Finally Measure Elusive Quantum Entanglement State After 25-Year Wait

Researchers have, for the first time, directly measured the long-studied W state, a distinct form of quantum entanglement involving three photons. The advance closes a major experimental gap in quantum physics and could strengthen future communications systems, quantum networking and computing architectures.

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Frontier AI & Machine Learning08 Oct 2026, 05:27 AM IST

Google Tests AI Game-Making Platform as It Pushes Generative Tools Into Play

Google Labs is experimenting with Playground, a new AI-powered platform that would let users create browser-based games from simple text prompts. The move signals a broader effort by Google to turn generative AI from a productivity tool into a consumer-facing creative engine, while testing how far automated content creation can extend into interactive entertainment.

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Clean Energy & Climate Transition08 Oct 2026, 04:39 AM IST

Six-Animal Brain Study Points to a Shared Anesthesia Switch

A new comparative study of six animal brains suggests that anesthesia may act through a common neural mechanism rather than a species-specific one, offering fresh clues to a medical mystery that has persisted for nearly 180 years. The findings could help researchers better understand how consciousness is interrupted and, eventually, how to make anesthesia safer and more precisely controlled.

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Global Markets & Equities08 Oct 2026, 01:37 AM IST

Tesla’s Long-Delayed Roadster Faces Its Ultimate Test of Credibility

Tesla’s next-generation Roadster has become a symbol of the company’s ability to turn audacious promises into commercial reality, or to let them drift for years. After customers paid $50,000 deposits and waited nearly a decade, the vehicle’s eventual unveiling is now being watched not just as a product event, but as a market signal on execution, demand, and Tesla’s premium-brand ambitions.

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World Politics & Diplomacy07 Oct 2026, 07:27 AM IST

Jet Ski Video Sparks Outrage After Boat Carrying Children Capsizes Off Australian Tourist Hotspot

A widely shared video showing teenagers on jet skis allegedly capsizing a small boat carrying children has triggered anger in Australia and renewed scrutiny of reckless watercraft use in crowded coastal areas. Authorities have not yet publicly detailed any charges, but the incident has intensified calls for tougher enforcement and safer boating conduct at major tourist destinations.

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Clean Energy & Climate Transition07 Oct 2026, 06:37 AM IST

James Webb Telescope Probes the Aftermath of Planetary Collisions

NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope is examining dusty disks around young stars that may be the remnants of violent collisions between Moon- and Mars-sized bodies. The findings offer a rare window into how rocky planets grow, break apart, and reshape planetary systems in their earliest stages.

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World Politics & Diplomacy06 Oct 2026, 09:31 PM IST

Children Risk Snipers and Mortars to Reach School in Yemen’s Taiz Front Line

In rare access to Taiz, the BBC World Service has documented how children, teachers and families continue to navigate a war zone simply to reach classrooms near Yemen’s front line. The reporting underscores the conflict’s enduring toll on civilian life, with education sustained only through extraordinary personal risk and fragile community resilience.

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World Politics & Diplomacy06 Oct 2026, 05:26 PM IST

Tucker Carlson’s Hitler Remarks Ignite a Wider Battle Over WWII Memory

A fresh transatlantic row has erupted after Tucker Carlson’s comments on the Second World War drew accusations that he was edging toward apologism for Adolf Hitler. Critics in Britain and the United States say the broadcaster’s remarks are not merely provocative but part of a broader effort to recast the moral lessons of the war. The dispute has quickly become a proxy fight over historical memory, political rhetoric and the boundaries of acceptable conservative discourse.

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Big Tech, Cloud & Semiconductors06 Oct 2026, 01:19 PM IST

Russian Drone Strikes Target Ukraine’s Data Centers, Exposing Air Defense Gaps

Russian drone attacks are increasingly hitting Ukraine’s data centers and digital infrastructure, exploiting weaknesses in air defense coverage and threatening the country’s wartime economy. The strikes have disrupted internet and phone services, underscoring how the conflict is now extending deep into the systems that keep businesses, government, and daily life connected.

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Global Markets & Equities06 Oct 2026, 12:55 PM IST

Lucid Cuts EV Output to Near Two-Year Low as Demand Normalizes

Lucid Motors reported third-quarter deliveries that fell short of expectations and said it reduced production to align output with demand, pushing EV manufacturing to its lowest level in nearly two years. The move underscores the company’s effort to protect inventory levels and manage costs even as the broader electric-vehicle market remains uneven.

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Defence, Intelligence & Aerospace06 Oct 2026, 12:13 PM IST

Navy Commissions USS Ted Stevens in Alaska Ceremony Honoring Senator’s Defense Legacy

The U.S. Navy has commissioned the USS Ted Stevens, its newest destroyer, during a formal ceremony in Whittier, Alaska, bringing the warship into active service under the name of the late Alaska senator known for his long defense advocacy. The commissioning underscores both the Navy’s continuing investment in surface combatants and the symbolic role of Alaska in U.S. maritime and Arctic strategy.

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Global Markets & Equities06 Oct 2026, 07:04 AM IST

Amazon’s Hidden Outlet Quietly Marks Down Skechers, Sorel and Owala Ahead of Prime Day

Amazon’s lesser-known outlet section is surfacing early October Prime Day discounts on consumer brands including Skechers, Sorel and Owala, offering shoppers a quieter route to markdowns before the main event. The promotions underscore how major retailers are extending deal windows to capture demand early, while also testing consumer appetite for discretionary purchases heading into the holiday season.

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World Politics & Diplomacy06 Oct 2026, 02:34 AM IST

Newly Released Bodycam Video Shows Luigi Mangione’s Arrest and Gun Discovery

Newly released police body-camera footage shows the arrest of Luigi Mangione and the moment an officer says he found a gun in Mangione’s backpack, days after the killing of UnitedHealthcare chief executive Brian Thompson. The video adds a new layer of detail to an already high-profile case that has drawn intense public scrutiny and raised fresh questions about the timeline of the investigation.

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Clean Energy & Climate Transition06 Oct 2026, 01:09 AM IST

Physicists Crack a 25-Year Quantum Entanglement Puzzle With New Measurement Breakthrough

Researchers have found a practical way to measure the elusive W state, a form of three-particle quantum entanglement that has challenged physicists for a quarter century. The advance could strengthen quantum communications, improve fault-tolerant quantum networks, and sharpen the tools needed for next-generation computing and secure data transfer.

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Clean Energy & Climate Transition05 Oct 2026, 11:45 PM IST

Physicists Entangle a Levitating Glass Speck With Light at Room Temperature, Opening a New Path for Quantum Sensing

Physicists have demonstrated quantum entanglement between a levitating speck of glass and light under room-temperature conditions, a result that pushes delicate quantum effects closer to practical use outside ultra-cold laboratory setups. The advance could strengthen long-range sensing, precision measurement, and future energy and climate-monitoring tools that depend on detecting vanishingly small signals with extreme accuracy.

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Clean Energy & Climate Transition05 Oct 2026, 04:50 PM IST

Physicists Entangle a Levitating Glass Speck With Light at Room Temperature, Opening a New Path for Quantum Sensing

Physicists have demonstrated quantum entanglement between a levitating speck of glass and light at room temperature, a result that pushes fragile quantum behavior closer to practical use. The advance could help accelerate ultra-sensitive sensors and other technologies relevant to energy efficiency, materials research, and climate-monitoring instrumentation.

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Global Health & Biotech05 Oct 2026, 04:06 PM IST

Russia Places Nearly 200 Under Observation After Suspected Plague Exposure in Irkutsk Region

Russian authorities have placed nearly 200 people under medical observation in the Irkutsk region after the death of a researcher who is reported to have been exposed to plague, according to local media. The episode has triggered heightened concern over disease containment in a remote part of Siberia, where public health officials are now working to assess the scope of potential exposure and prevent any wider spread.

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Big Tech, Cloud & Semiconductors05 Oct 2026, 07:39 AM IST

Meta Opens Muse AI to Developers, Betting Its Models Can Power the Next Wave of Consumer Devices

Meta is broadening access to Muse, its frontier AI and machine learning code, in a move designed to accelerate adoption across consumer electronics, from televisions to kitchen appliances. By giving the software away, the company is signaling that it wants Muse to become an embedded layer in everyday hardware rather than a closed product confined to Meta’s own ecosystem.

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Clean Energy & Climate Transition05 Oct 2026, 05:06 AM IST

Scientists Identify Two New Sea Spider Species Off the Pacific Northwest

Researchers have identified two previously unknown sea spider species off the Pacific Northwest, marking the first such discovery in nearly a century in North American Pacific waters. The find adds to scientific understanding of deep-sea biodiversity and underscores how little of the ocean floor has been catalogued, even in regions adjacent to major coastal economies and energy corridors.

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Global Health & Biotech05 Oct 2026, 04:03 AM IST

UAE Says FlyDubai Co-Pilot Attack Was Attempted Terrorist Act

The United Arab Emirates has said a FlyDubai co-pilot who attacked the pilot with a crash axe inside the cockpit and tried to seize control of the aircraft committed an attempted terrorist act. The prosecutor general’s characterization sharply escalates the legal and security significance of an incident that could have endangered passengers, crew and the wider aviation system. The case is likely to intensify scrutiny of cockpit security, airline vetting and the handling of insider threats in commercial aviation, even as investigators continue to assess motive, planning and the full sequence of events.

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Global Markets & Equities05 Oct 2026, 03:17 AM IST

U.S. Jobs Report Shows Unemployment Rising as Markets Reprice Fed Path

The latest federal jobs report points to a softer U.S. labor market, with unemployment edging higher even as hiring remains positive. The data eased pressure on the Federal Reserve to deliver another aggressive rate increase, helping support U.S. equities and tempering expectations for the pace of tightening.

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Frontier AI & Machine Learning05 Oct 2026, 01:34 AM IST

New Contest Turns Biological Age Into a Competitive Metric

A new competition is drawing attention in the frontier AI and machine learning space by rewarding participants for lowering their biological age rather than their chronological age. The contest reflects a growing convergence of consumer health tracking, longevity science, and algorithmic measurement, while also raising questions about how reliably machines can quantify human aging. For participants, the prize is not simply performance, but proof that biology can be nudged faster than the calendar.

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World Politics & Diplomacy05 Oct 2026, 12:52 AM IST

‘Anger in the Streets’: Tens of Thousands Rally Across Spain Over Housing Crisis

Tens of thousands of people marched across Spain on Saturday in one of the country’s largest recent housing protests, after the government failed to secure emergency legislation through parliament. More than 50 demonstrations were held nationwide, underscoring deep public frustration over soaring rents, scarce supply and what many protesters see as years of policy drift. The rallies add fresh pressure on Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s left-leaning coalition as housing becomes a defining political fault line.

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Clean Energy & Climate Transition04 Oct 2026, 02:59 PM IST

Space Exploration Should Borrow from Deep-Sea Engineering, Analysts Say

Space exploration is increasingly being framed as an engineering problem that has already been solved in another extreme environment: the deep ocean. A SpaceNews report highlights how pressure-resistant materials, autonomous systems and remote operations developed for subsea work could help reduce risk and cost in future missions beyond Earth. The argument is gaining traction as governments and private companies push deeper into lunar, Martian and orbital infrastructure.

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World Politics & Diplomacy04 Oct 2026, 12:11 PM IST

Debris Found After Aircraft Vanishes Off U.S. Coast as Flight Data Shows Sudden Altitude Drop

Debris has been recovered from an aircraft that disappeared off the U.S. coast after losing contact with air traffic controllers, according to flight data reviewed in the aftermath of the incident. The evidence points to a rapid and unexplained descent before communications were cut, intensifying concern over the fate of those on board and the circumstances surrounding the loss of the aircraft.

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World Politics & Diplomacy04 Oct 2026, 09:03 AM IST

Israeli Soldiers’ Anonymous Accounts Deepen Scrutiny of Civilian Deaths in Gaza

Anonymous testimonies from Israeli soldiers, reported by NPR and amplified by commentary around the Gaza campaign, are intensifying scrutiny of how civilians have been killed in the enclave. The accounts add to mounting international pressure on Israel as questions grow over battlefield conduct, command responsibility, and the humanitarian toll of the war.

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World Politics & Diplomacy04 Oct 2026, 07:39 AM IST

Eleven Injured as Bar Collapses in Spain, Exposing Safety Risks in Busy Nightlife Districts

Eleven people were injured after a bar collapsed in Spain, according to local reports, in an incident that has raised fresh questions about building safety and inspection standards in crowded entertainment areas. Emergency crews responded quickly, and authorities are now assessing the cause of the structural failure while the injured receive treatment.

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Clean Energy & Climate Transition04 Oct 2026, 12:37 AM IST

Physicists Entangle a Levitating Glass Speck With Light at Room Temperature, Opening a New Quantum Path

Physicists have reported a striking experiment in which a levitating speck of glass was quantum-entangled with light at room temperature, a result that pushes delicate quantum behavior into far less controlled conditions than are typically required. The advance does not yet amount to a commercial technology, but it strengthens the case that quantum systems can be engineered in ways that may eventually support ultra-sensitive sensors, precision measurement tools, and energy-relevant materials research.

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Clean Energy & Climate Transition03 Oct 2026, 08:29 PM IST

High-Speed Imaging Reveals Plasma Bursts Inside Fusion Reactor, Sharpening the Race for Clean Power

A new high-speed visual of plasma erupting inside a fusion reactor is offering researchers a clearer look at one of the most difficult problems in clean-energy science: how to control superheated matter long enough to make fusion practical. Captured at 16,000 frames per second, the footage underscores both the promise and the engineering complexity of a technology long viewed as a potential source of abundant, low-carbon electricity.

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Big Tech, Cloud & Semiconductors03 Oct 2026, 06:45 PM IST

NYC’s Free Battery Pilot Shows How Cities Can Keep Window AC Units Running Through Peak Heat

New York City’s free battery program for window air-conditioning units is emerging as a practical test of how distributed energy storage can ease summer strain on households and the grid. The initiative, backed by Every Electric, is drawing attention not only for its climate resilience value but also for an unexpectedly loyal audience: household cats that seem to prefer the quiet, steady comfort it helps maintain.

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Global Markets & Equities03 Oct 2026, 03:59 PM IST

Maryland Becomes First State to Ban Dynamic Grocery Pricing

Maryland has become the first U.S. state to prohibit dynamic pricing in grocery stores, a move that places new limits on how retailers can adjust shelf prices in real time. The law, which took effect alongside a separate measure requiring many stores to accept cash, reflects growing political resistance to algorithm-driven pricing in essential consumer goods.

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Clean Energy & Climate Transition03 Oct 2026, 05:23 AM IST

Researchers Identify Signs of a Third Magnetic State With Potential to Reshape Electronics

Scientists in the United States have reported experimental evidence pointing to altermagnetism, a newly recognized form of magnetism that sits outside the familiar north-south logic of conventional magnets. The finding could open a path to faster, more energy-efficient electronics and add a new materials frontier to the clean energy and climate transition technology stack.

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Clean Energy & Climate Transition03 Oct 2026, 05:02 AM IST

Physicists Identify a Superconductor That Breaks Time-Reversal Symmetry, Opening a New Frontier in Quantum Materials

Physicists have reported what appears to be the first known type-I superconductor to break time-reversal symmetry, a rare quantum behavior that could reshape understanding of superconducting states. The finding, associated with researchers at IISER Bhopal and reported through ScienceAlert and Phys.org, adds a new twist to the search for materials that can carry electricity with zero resistance and may inform future clean-energy technologies.

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Clean Energy & Climate TransitionJust now (02:39 PM IST)

New Theory Suggests a Black Hole Could Shed Its ‘Hair’ and Leave a Boson Star Behind

A new theoretical proposal is adding an unexpected twist to black hole physics: under certain conditions, a black hole may be able to lose the exotic fields surrounding it and collapse into a boson star. The idea, while highly speculative, could help physicists probe the boundary between gravity, quantum theory, and the still-mysterious dark sector of the universe.

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Defence, Intelligence & AerospaceJust now (09:29 AM IST)

Last A-10 Thunderbolt II Leaves Nellis, Closing a Defining Chapter for the Warthog

The last A-10 Thunderbolt II assigned to Nellis Air Force Base has made its final departure, marking the end of an era for one of the U.S. Air Force’s most distinctive combat aircraft. The move underscores the service’s broader transition away from the close-air-support platform even as the A-10’s reputation for survivability, firepower and battlefield utility remains deeply embedded in military culture.

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Clean Energy & Climate TransitionJust now (11:58 PM IST)

Ancient Cosmic Impact May Explain Earth’s Black Diamonds, Recasting Their Origin Story

A new scientific interpretation suggests Earth’s rare black diamonds, or carbonado, may have formed after an ancient cosmic impact rather than through conventional deep-Earth processes. The finding adds a fresh dimension to how scientists think about carbon, shock events and the planet’s early geologic history, with implications for mineral formation models tied to the clean energy transition.

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Clean Energy & Climate TransitionJust now (09:32 PM IST)

High-Speed Plasma Footage Offers Rare Window Into Fusion’s Volatile Core

A new high-speed visual record of plasma inside a fusion reactor is giving scientists an unusually clear look at the violent, colorful dynamics that shape one of the world’s most closely watched clean-energy technologies. Captured at 16,000 frames per second, the footage underscores both the promise of fusion and the engineering challenge of controlling matter hotter than the Sun’s surface.

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Clean Energy & Climate TransitionJust now (10:22 AM IST)

Astronomers Report Possible Habitable-Zone Planet Around an Unusually Hot Star

Astronomers say they may have identified a giant exoplanet orbiting within the habitable zone of an exceptionally hot, massive star about 140 light-years from Earth. If confirmed, the finding would challenge assumptions about where planets can persist and how stellar heat shapes the prospects for planetary habitability.

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World SportsJust now (02:23 PM IST)

Theoretical Black Hole “Hair” May Collapse Into a Boson Star, Offering a New Window on Exotic Physics

A new theoretical analysis suggests that a black hole could shed part of its surrounding field structure, or “hair,” and leave behind a boson star-like remnant under extreme conditions. The idea remains speculative, but it sharpens a long-running debate in astrophysics over whether black holes are truly simple objects or can support more complex quantum states.

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Clean Energy & Climate TransitionJust now (08:53 AM IST)

Ancient Cosmic Impact May Explain Earth’s Rare Black Diamonds

A new scientific interpretation suggests that Earth’s enigmatic black diamonds, or carbonado, may have formed after an ancient cosmic impact rather than through conventional geological processes. The finding adds a fresh layer to the debate over the stones’ origin and could reshape how scientists understand deep-time carbon chemistry on Earth.

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Clean Energy & Climate TransitionJust now (01:48 PM IST)

Ancient Cosmic Impact May Explain Earth’s Mysterious Black Diamonds

A new scientific interpretation suggests that some of Earth’s rare black diamonds, or carbonado, may have formed after an ancient cosmic impact rather than through conventional deep-Earth geology. The finding adds a fresh dimension to the study of carbon-rich minerals and could reshape how scientists understand the movement of carbon through planetary systems.

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