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Millions of people in Iceland and Spain set for ‘event of the century’ eclipse

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Millions of people in Iceland and Spain set for ‘event of the century’ eclipse

Millions of people gathered in Iceland and northern Spain to witness Europe’s first total ‌solar eclipse in 27 years on Wednesday (August 12, 2026), with Spanish officials warning people to avoid areas where a heatwave ​has raised the risk of wildfires. Authorities were expecting up to 6 million visitors in mostly rural areas within the…

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Three new cascade frog species discovered in northeast India; one named in honour of Kerala social worker Padmini Varkey

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Three new cascade frog species discovered in northeast India; one named in honour of Kerala social worker Padmini Varkey

Ammachi’s Cascade Frog (Amolops ammachi). The name honours the late Kerala social worker and philanthropist Padmini Varkey, affectionately known as ‘Ammachi’ (or mother). | Photo Credit: special arrangement Scientists have discovered three new species of cascade frogs from the biodiverse-rich forests of Northeast India and documented five other species in the country for the first…

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What psychiatric genetics can and cannot tell an Indian family

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What psychiatric genetics can and cannot tell an Indian family

When a young man was brought to my clinic after his first episode of psychosis, his parents wanted to know when he could return to college. This is not an atypical first interaction. However, in many instances, after a few consultations later and especially once the immediate crisis had settled, the questions would take a…

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NASA invites ISRO to join Moon Base programme

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NASA invites ISRO to join Moon Base programme

According to NASA, the programme envisages building humanity’s first outpost on another celestial body near the lunar South Pole. | Photo Credit: Antranik Tavitian National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has invited the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) to be part of its Moon Base programme. At the ninth meeting of the India-U.S. Civil Space…

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NASA invites ISRO to join Moon Base programme

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NASA invites ISRO to join Moon Base programme

According to NASA, the programme envisages building humanity’s first outpost on another celestial body near the lunar South Pole. | Photo Credit: Antranik Tavitian National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has invited the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) to be part of its Moon Base programme. At the ninth meeting of the India-U.S. Civil Space…

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M.P. Parameswaran, renowned nuclear scientist and CPI(M) theorist, dies at 92

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M.P. Parameswaran, renowned nuclear scientist and CPI(M) theorist, dies at 92

M.P. Parameswaran  | Photo Credit: via Facebook page M.P. Parameswaran, former nuclear scientist who later became prominent as a CPI(M) theorist, people’s science movement activist and writer, passed away in Thrissur, Kerala, on Tuesday (August 11, 2026). He was 92. Mr. Parameswaran was one of the earliest and foremost members of Kerala Sasthra Sahithya Parishad…

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Ladakh’s giant ‘rivers of ice’ are slowing as the mountains warm

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Ladakh’s giant ‘rivers of ice’ are slowing as the mountains warm

Glaciers look still — but in reality they are constantly moving as they slowly carry ice from high mountains to the lower reaches. A new study has reported that glaciers in the Zanskar region of Ladakh are now moving more slowly than they did 30 years ago, offering new clues about how climate change is…

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Solar eclipse 2026: Will it be visible from India? Timings in IST

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Solar eclipse 2026: Will it be visible from India? Timings in IST

Representational image | Photo Credit: Sudhakara Jain A solar eclipse will occur on August 12, 2026, with many parts of the world set to witness the celestial event, either partially or completely.  Also read: What the night sky offers in August What is a solar eclipse? A solar eclipse is when the Sun, Moon and…

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The work that won Deepak Dhar the Dirac Medal | Explained

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The work that won Deepak Dhar the Dirac Medal | Explained

The story so far: Theoretical physicist Deepak Dhar has been awarded the Dirac Medal for his contributions to statistical physics — an honour he is sharing with three other physicists, Bernard Derrida, Marc Mézard, and Haim Sompolinsky. The Dirac Medal is awarded by the International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP) in Trieste, Italy, on the…

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