December 5, 2025

CFTRI to Develop Space, Sports, and Geriatric Foods by 2030

CFTRI, Mysuru, is creating advanced foods for astronauts, athletes, and the elderly to launch by 2030. The institute also works on millet-based products and AI-driven food tech.

December 5, 2025

JetBlue Flight Drop Linked to Cosmic Ray, Not Solar Radiation: Expert

A JetBlue Airbus A320 flight dropped thousands of feet over Florida, injuring 15 passengers. A space expert now says a cosmic ray caused the disruption, not solar radiation as earlier believed.

December 5, 2025

Annamalai University Faculty Get ₹3.4 Crore for Deep Ocean Mission Research

Three marine biology professors from Annamalai University secured ₹3.4 crore from India's Ministry of Earth Sciences. Their projects target marine biodiversity, microbial metabolites, and deep-sea viruses.

December 5, 2025

Deep-Sea Mining Reduces Seabed Animals by 37%, Study Shows

Scientists find deep-sea mining cuts seabed animal numbers by 37%, causing major damage. Over 90% of 4,000 seabed species found were new. The study urges caution on mining ocean minerals vital for green tech.

December 5, 2025

ESA's Mars Express Spots Butterfly-Shaped Crater on Mars

ESA’s Mars Express mission discovers a rare butterfly-shaped crater on Mars. Formed by a shallow-angle impact, the crater reveals Mars’ volcanic past and hints at past water beneath the surface.