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NIT-Srinagar to open campus observatory with 14-inch telescope

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NIT-Srinagar to open campus observatory with 14-inch telescope

The National Institute of Technology (NIT) in Srinagar is set to become the first NIT in the country to have a dedicated campus-based observatory equipped with a 14-inch aplanatic Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope, officials said on Monday (September 21, 2026). The telescope provides aberration-free, flat-field images for astrophotography and planetary observation, the officials said. The NIT-Srinagar Observatory…

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New checklist by Keralam research team records 3,261 flowering plant species in Agasthyamalai Biosphere Reserve

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New checklist by Keralam research team records 3,261 flowering plant species in Agasthyamalai Biosphere Reserve

Paphiopedilum druryi, an orchid emdemic to Agasthyamalai | Photo Credit: Special arrangement A new checklist of flowering plants in South India’s Agasthyalamalai Biosphere Reserve (ABR) compiled by the Jawaharlal Nehru Tropical Botanic Garden and Research Institute (JNTBGRI) in Thiruvananthapuram, Keralam, seeks to reaffirm the global significance of the Western Ghats as a biodiversity hotspot and…

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New cat species identified in Bolivia, first in over a century

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New cat species identified in Bolivia, first in over a century

The cat, which locals call ‘Tilcayo’, measures about 46 cm long and weighs around 1.4 kg, making it smaller than the average domestic cat. | Photo Credit: Reuters A diminutive wild cat that inhabits Bolivia’s cloud forest has been identified as a previously unknown species, marking the first time a new living cat species has…

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Behind every treated animal, a veterinarian carrying unseen strain

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Behind every treated animal, a veterinarian carrying unseen strain

Like all healthcare professionals, vets navigate long hours, emergencies, and loss. But they also face distinct challenges. Representative image. | Photo Credit: Mikhail Nilov/Pexels While much of society is preoccupied with animal rights, there is a population facing a significant risk of burnout yet which often goes unacknowledged: veterinarians. Often underestimated as a profession and…

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Why has the U.S. deployed ‘weapons’ in space? | Explained

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Why has the U.S. deployed ‘weapons’ in space? | Explained

U.S. Air Force secretary Troy Meink said the country has “space control” weapons deployed in Earth’s orbit to defend U.S. forces against “hostile adversary action”. | Photo Credit: Reuters The story so far: On September 14, 2026, U.S. Air Force secretary Troy Meink said the country has “space control” weapons deployed in Earth’s orbit to…

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Ecologists urge scientists and policymakers to study imminent ‘Super’ El Niño to prepare for the future

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Ecologists urge scientists and policymakers to study imminent ‘Super’ El Niño to prepare for the future

Scientists say projections report temperatures rising by up to 4°C based on reconstructions from coral cores. Photo: Special Arrangements. As many as 188 of India’s scientists and ecologists jointly published an appeal to fellow researchers and field practitioners to prepare for the effects of upcoming El Niño — a global weather phenomenon that dampens the…

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New, sophisticated drugs did not move the needs on hearts attacks, strokes: what this teaches us

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New, sophisticated drugs did not move the needs on hearts attacks, strokes: what this teaches us

In March this year, the American College of Cardiology (ACC) and the American Heart Association (AHA), both globally recognised premier organisations in cardiovascular medicine, handed down their newest dyslipidemia guideline, and gave universal Lipoprotein(a) screening in every adult a ‘Class I’ recommendation — the strongest tier there is. The High-Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein (hsCRP) test got…

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How are noisy celebrations and DJs affecting our hearing?

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How are noisy celebrations and DJs affecting our hearing?

A new research paper published in Scientific Reports in January 2026 uses the term ‘subclinical hearing damage’ to identify the effect on hearing due to high-level amplified music at recreational/celebratory events. Photo for representative purposes | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto The story so far: Noisy celebrations have now become a part and parcel of urban…

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Fungus found evolving resistance to drug meant for humans

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Fungus found evolving resistance to drug meant for humans

A view of Pneumocystis jiroveci fungi under a microscope. | Photo Credit: Pulmonary Pathology (CC BY-SA) A fungus that can cause severe pneumonia in people with weaker or weakened immune systems appears to have become resistant to a drug that never intended to kill it, according to the findings of a study by researchers from…

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NASA scan discovers new, ‘once in a century’ Moon crater

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NASA scan discovers new, ‘once in a century’ Moon crater

This picture, taken by NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter Camera, shows a new crater on the Moon’s surface. | Photo Credit: X/@NASASolarSystem A researcher at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has found a massive, recently formed crater on the Moon, a rare occurrence that only happens “once in a century or even longer”, according…

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