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8 October 2025

Tarun Mishra

5 countries that dominate global uranium reserves

5 countries that dominate global uranium reserves

As nuclear energy provides roughly 10 per cent of the world’s electricity, a handful of nations, Australia, Kazakhstan, Canada, Russia, and Namibia, control the bulk of uranium reserves, influencing...
Organic molecules linked to life found in Enceladus’ Geysers, Cassini data reveals

Organic molecules linked to life found in Enceladus’ Geysers, Cassini data reveals

Nearly two decades after NASA’s Cassini spacecraft first sampled Enceladus’ icy plumes, scientists have identified complex organic molecules that may be precursors to life, strengthening the moon’s status as...
‘Bose’ sound speaker company has Indian roots?

‘Bose’ sound speaker company has Indian roots?

After earning his doctorate, Amar celebrated by purchasing a high-end hi-fi speaker system. But he was disappointed, the sound, though technically impressive on paper, failed to capture the live-concert...
Wikipedia vs AI: Traffic holding steady but scrapers are draining its resources

Wikipedia vs AI: Traffic holding steady but scrapers are draining its resources

Wikipedia, which hosts more than 6.6 million articles in 292 languages, is a critical source of free information for search engines and communities worldwide—particularly outside Europe and East Asia.
Portable DNA labs help close major biodiversity data gaps in Peruvian Amazon

Portable DNA labs help close major biodiversity data gaps in Peruvian Amazon

The Peruvian Amazon faces rapid biodiversity loss due to wildfires and habitat destruction, often before many species are even identified.
Scientists identify 63 new young asteroid families, shedding light on Solar System’s ongoing evolution

Scientists identify 63 new young asteroid families, shedding light on Solar System’s ongoing evolution

Astronomers have discovered 63 previously unknown young asteroid families, groups of space rocks that formed relatively recently through collisions, bringing…
India plans its biggest dam to counter China’s Himalayan megaproject

India plans its biggest dam to counter China’s Himalayan megaproject

Under grey mountain skies in Arunachal Pradesh, hundreds of members of the Adi tribe assembled on a local football ground,…
End of an Era: India retires its iconic MiG-21 fighter jet

End of an Era: India retires its iconic MiG-21 fighter jet

On September 26th, 2025, the Indian Air Force (IAF) will officially retire the last of its MiG-21 fighters, ending an extraordinary 62-year journey that…
What is B-21 Raider and why will it replace B-2 Bombers?

What is B-21 Raider and why will it replace B-2 Bombers?

The legendary B‑2 Spirit stealth bomber is set to retire by 2030, making way for its next-generation replacement: the B‑21 Raider. While the B‑2…
Northrop’s B‑2 Spirit Bomber: Why is it America’s most iconic stealth bomber

Northrop’s B‑2 Spirit Bomber: Why is it America’s most iconic stealth bomber

The Northrop B‑2 Spirit, often called the “Stealth Bomber,” is one of the most remarkable aircraft in aviation history. Designed to…