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Hidden Ocean Discovered Deep Inside Earth’s Mantle

Scientists have uncovered evidence of a vast water reservoir located nearly 700 kilometres beneath the Earth’s surface, potentially containing more water than all oceans combined. This “hidden ocean”...

March 27, 2026

Helium Supply Concerns Loom Over India’s Semiconductor Sector

India’s semiconductor and electronics industry is facing potential disruption following Iran’s reported attack on Qatar’s Ras Laffan LNG hub on 19 March. The incident has raised concerns over...

March 26, 2026

Akasha300 3D Printer Boosts India’s Space Manufacturing

India has strengthened its push towards technological self-reliance with the successful deployment of the Akasha300, an advanced high-temperature multi-material 3D printer. The system has been delivered to the...

March 25, 2026

GARBH-INi Study Targets Preterm Birth with AI Solutions

India has launched its largest pregnancy cohort study under the GARBH-INi initiative, enrolling around 12,000 women to tackle preterm births through indigenous, AI-driven solutions. The programme, led by...

March 25, 2026

Indian Study Explains Formation of Titanium-Rich Lunar Basalts

A new study by researchers from IIT-Kharagpur and the Physical Research Laboratory (PRL), Ahmedabad, has provided fresh insights into the formation of titanium-rich basalts on the Moon. Published...

March 25, 2026

Elon Musk Unveils Terafab AI Chip Manufacturing Project

Elon Musk has announced an ambitious semiconductor initiative named “Terafab” in Austin, Texas, aimed at scaling up artificial intelligence chip production. The project, involving Tesla, SpaceX and xAI,...

March 23, 2026

India Discovers New Cockroach Species Using DNA Taxonomy

India has recorded a major scientific breakthrough with the discovery of a new cockroach species, Neoloboptera peninsularis, using advanced DNA-led taxonomy. The finding by the Zoological Survey of...

March 23, 2026

Japan Discovers Massive Deep-Sea Rare Earth Deposit

Japan has identified a vast deposit of rare earth elements nearly 6,000 metres beneath the Pacific Ocean near Minamitorishima island. The discovery, described as a “rare earth giant,”...

March 23, 2026

Sahiwal Cattle IVF Breakthrough Boosts Indigenous Breeding

India has achieved a significant milestone in livestock biotechnology with the successful production of Sahiwal cattle calves using advanced reproductive techniques. Scientists at the Indian Council of Agricultural...

March 23, 2026

Desert Moss Discovery Boosts Green Mars Prospects

Scientists have identified a resilient desert moss, Syntrichia caninervis, that could play a key role in future Mars colonisation. The study, published in The Innovation, highlights the plant’s...

March 23, 2026

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