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27 May 2026
2 articlesZSI Study Finds India Home to 191 Cockroach Species, Over 60% Endemic
A Zoological Survey of India study found India has 191 cockroach species across 74 genera, of which 119 (over 60%) are endemic. Scientists built the …
India Demonstrates First Air-Breathing Cold Plasma Propulsion in Mission STRATO-XI
Mission STRATO-XI showcased India's first air-breathing cold plasma propulsion in the stratosphere, carried out by private startups with Andhra Pradesh incubation support.
26 May 2026
2 articlesIndian Researcher Names Newly Discovered Galaxy Structure After Manipur’s Loktak Lake
Indian researcher Dr. Ronaldo Laishram named a newly discovered galaxy structure after Manipur’s Loktak Lake, studied using the Subaru and James Webb telescopes.
Astronomers Make First Confirmed Discovery of a Blue Straggler Star with a Brown Dwarf Companion
Astronomers from Indian and Italian institutions, including IIA and ARIES, have made the world's first confirmed discovery of a blue straggler star with a brown …
25 May 2026
5 articlesWHO Declares Ebola Outbreak in DR Congo and Uganda a Global Health Emergency; No Cases in India
On 17 May 2026, the WHO declared the Ebola outbreak in DR Congo and Uganda a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. The outbreak is …
Anti-COVID Drug Ensitrelvir Marks a Milestone Against Future Viruses
The anti-COVID drug Ensitrelvir is a milestone in antiviral research, blocking a key viral enzyme — an approach adaptable to future viruses.
DGCA Issues Airline Directives After WHO Declares Ebola a Global Health Emergency
The DGCA issued precautionary directives for airlines after the WHO declared the Ebola outbreak in DRC and Uganda a PHEIC.
What Is the Earth's Outer Core and Why Its Changes Matter
The Earth's liquid outer core of molten iron and nickel generates the planet's protective magnetic field; its changes affect that field.
SpaceX Launches Its Biggest, Upgraded Starship on Test Flight
SpaceX flight-tested its largest, upgraded Starship — the reusable rocket NASA plans to use to land astronauts on the Moon.
18 May 2026
2 articlesWHO Declares Ebola Outbreak in DR Congo and Uganda a Global Health Emergency
The WHO declared the Ebola outbreak in DR Congo and Uganda a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) on 17 May 2026, involving the …
IITM Pune Sets Up Incubation Centre for Weather and Climate Startups; Hosts WISE-2026
IITM Pune opened an Incubation Centre for weather and climate startups on 15 May 2026 and hosted WISE-2026. The centre is part of the Ministry …
15 May 2026
2 articlesNeGD Felicitates Five States for DigiLocker Integration in Citizen Services
At a national workshop on 11 May 2026, NeGD felicitated Karnataka, Gujarat, Kerala, Nagaland and Rajasthan for integrating DigiLocker with their citizen services under the …
IIT Bombay Commissions India's First Integrated CCUS Field Laboratory
IIT Bombay commissioned India's first Integrated CCUS Field Laboratory on 11 May 2026, an indigenous pilot that captures up to 3 tonnes of CO2 per …
14 May 2026
2 articlesCSIR Transfers 13 Indigenous CBRI Technologies to Industry on National Technology Day 2026
On National Technology Day, 12 May 2026, the CSIR facilitated the transfer of 13 indigenous technologies developed by the Central Building Research Institute (CBRI) to …
C-DAC Pune to Implement IP Catalyst Initiative for Patent Commercialisation
The Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), Pune, has been entrusted with implementing the IP Catalyst initiative launched in 2026 to promote patent commercialisation …