February 18, 2026

Indian Army Unveils Indigenous AI Tools to Boost Defence and Disaster Management

On February 17, 2026, the Indian Army revealed new indigenous AI solutions at the India AI Summit. These tools aim to enhance defence, disaster response, and cybersecurity. Highlights include AI Examiner for training, SAM-UN for situational awareness, and PRAKSHEPAN for disaster prediction.

February 18, 2026

5000-Year-Old Bacterium Found in Romanian Ice Cave Resists Modern Antibiotics

Scientists in Romania discovered a 5,000-year-old bacterium in a frozen cave that can resist multiple modern antibiotics. The bacteria may spread resistance genes as ice melts due to climate change, but also hold potential for new medicines.

February 18, 2026

Chinese Scientists Breakthrough: Mass Production of 6-inch 2D Semiconductor Wafers

Chinese researchers invented oxy-MOCVD to grow high-quality 6-inch MoS2 wafers 100 times faster than before. This could transform electronics beyond silicon.

February 17, 2026

China’s Nantianmen Project Blends Sci-Fi with Real Military Tech at Air Shows

China’s Nantianmen Project mixes science fiction with real military displays. Full-scale futuristic platforms have appeared at air shows, sparking theories about China’s future air-space dominance plans.

February 17, 2026

IISc Study Shows Animals Fear Hunters but React Differently to Tourists

A new IISc study finds animals clearly fear lethal humans like hunters but respond less predictably to non-lethal humans such as tourists. The research highlights how human presence reshapes wild animal behavior, impacting ecosystems and potentially guiding better wildlife management.