January 5, 2026

Parliament Clears SHANTI Bill to Open India's Nuclear Energy to Private Players with Govt Oversight

India’s Parliament approved the SHANTI Bill, allowing private and foreign firms to own and operate nuclear plants under government control. The Bill boosts energy security with ₹20,000 crore for new tech, sets clear safety rules, but sparks opposition over liability and transparency concerns.

January 5, 2026

Kerala CEE Opens 2026 Admissions for Engineering, Medical and More; Apply by Jan 31

Kerala's CEE has started the 2026 admission process for engineering, medical, pharmacy, and architecture courses. Apply online by January 31 with required documents. NEET and NATA are essential for medical and architecture aspirants.

January 5, 2026

SpaceX Starts 2026 with Italian COSMO SkyMed Satellite Launch from California

On January 2, 2026, SpaceX launched Italy’s COSMO SkyMed Second Generation satellite from California. The radar satellite supports military and civilian uses by observing Earth day and night. This mission marked SpaceX’s first flight of the year, signaling steady service with familiar Falcon 9 rockets.

January 5, 2026

Why Astronauts' Tears Don't Fall in Space: The Strange Science of Crying in Zero Gravity

Astronauts cry in space, but their tears don’t fall as on Earth. Without gravity, tears stay on the eye, creating a strange, wet feeling. Researchers study this to learn about eye health during space missions.

January 5, 2026

French University Trains Spies with Unique Intelligence Diploma

Sciences Po Saint-Germain in France runs a special diploma course for spies and professionals. It trains agents on threats and intelligence. The course mixes real spies with regular students and includes lessons from secret service officials.