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Researchers at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory observed a tunable Bose-Einstein condensate of excitons in an atomically thin semiconductor. The findings, published in Nature, show the condensate has an internal structure that can be switched by a magnetic field. Principal investigator Feng Wang said, "Our work provides a way to access that hidden structure directly."
Researchers at the University of Göttingen imaged the three-dimensional wavefunction of a nanometer-sized organic molecule. They used photoelectron spectroscopy and new algorithms to see these orbitals. Dr. Matthijs Jansen said, "We introduce two powerful new concepts." This breakthrough could soon allow scientists to create femtosecond videos of atomic movements.
An Air India flight from Phuket to Delhi experienced sudden turbulence on Tuesday, leaving 12 passengers and crew with minor injuries. The aircraft dropped in altitude during the flight. Experts said clear air turbulence is invisible and hard to detect. Airlines now suggest keeping seat belts fastened while seated to stay safe.
India’s first 80-ton FFSC rocket engine will debut this Friday. Developed by Astro Base, this powerful engine generates 780 kilonewtons of thrust. It offers better performance than conventional liquid engines. Such technology is crucial for commercial missions and re-entry designs, marking a major step forward for India’s private space sector.
An Air India flight from Phuket to Delhi hit severe turbulence on Tuesday, causing 14 people to get injured. The Airbus A320 dropped 300 feet during the incident. The DGCA started an investigation into the matter. Experts say climate change could make such mid-flight turbulence worse in the future.
Scientists found descendants of ancient sea creatures trapped under Antarctica's Blood Falls. Researchers confirmed that the red water holds marine microorganisms isolated for hundreds of thousands of years. The team said, "the subglacial brine-fed system at the Taylor Glacier Terminus retains marine-derived biological signatures long after physical separation from the ocean."
Scientists found new clues in NASA Spirit rover data showing Mars was once covered by water. Researchers reanalyzed measurements from 2004 to 2010, finding crystalline hematite in Martian soil. Paulo de Souza said, "Significant areas of Mars may have once been covered by water." These findings suggest a wetter past.
The KIT team generated electricity using a hydrogen gas turbine that does not rely on a mechanical compressor. The new test ran for more than five minutes. Professor Daniel Banuti said, "This is an important step toward highly efficient and flexible hydrogen energy for a fossil-free energy system."
A new study published in Nature traces the origins of spider fangs to Urokodia, a small marine creature from the early Cambrian Period. Researchers used X-ray technology on fossils from Yunnan, China, to find pincer-like appendages. These structures show how early chelicerates started using specialized tools to hunt their prey.
NASA astronaut Anil Menon captured an incredible photograph of a swirling typhoon in the Pacific Ocean from the International Space Station on Aug. 2, 2026. He used an iPhone to take the image from the station’s cupola. The massive storm, likely Super Typhoon Dolphin, showed the power of nature from space.
American funding for global AIDS programs fell by $2.1bn in 2024, a 25% drop. A report published on July 27th showed many groups now struggle to get essential drugs. Experts met in July in Rio de Janeiro to discuss how poorer nations can manage these cuts and continue their vital work.
A NIMHANS study found that most rabies deaths after vaccination happen because of errors in treatment, not vaccine failure. Researchers reviewed 89 cases and said, "Every time such a case is reported, people ask whether the vaccine has failed." Most patients missed essential steps in their post-exposure care protocol.