January 12, 2026

Ai, Japanese Chimpanzee Known for Counting and Painting, Dies at 49

Ai, a Japanese chimpanzee famous for her smart skills like counting and painting, has died at age 49. She passed peacefully at Kyoto University’s institute where she lived and worked.

January 12, 2026

ISRO Faces Back-to-Back PSLV Rocket Failures With Third Stage Issues

ISRO's trusted PSLV rocket failed two times in a row. The PSLV-C61 and PSLV-C62 missions faced problems in the third stage solid motor, leading to mission aborts and loss of satellites, including spy satellites. The full investigation report remains classified due to military and quality concerns.

January 12, 2026

ISRO's PSLV-C62/EOS-N1 Mission Faces Third Stage Anomaly After Lift-off

ISRO's PSLV-C62 carrying EOS-N1 and 15 other satellites encountered an issue near the end of its third stage. A detailed analysis is underway to understand the anomaly.

January 11, 2026

Family Unearths 3,000-Year-Old Bronze Age Metal Hoard Near Lewes

A family outing turned historic as three generations found ancient Bronze Age copper ingots near Lewes. Experts confirm the 3,000-year-old treasure's importance. The hoard will soon be displayed at Barbican House Museum.

January 11, 2026

IISc’s Open Circuit Wind Tunnel Upgraded to 70m/s Speeds, Inauguration Set for Jan 12

IISc’s historic Open Circuit Wind Tunnel gets a major upgrade, increasing test speeds from 45m/s to 70m/s and adding powerful computing resources for aerospace research.