January 23, 2026

Japan Halts World’s Largest Nuclear Plant Restart After Alarm Raises Safety Concerns

Japan stopped the restart of Kashiwazaki-Kariwa, the world's biggest nuclear plant, just one day after it went online. Tepco detected an alarm during reactor startup and paused operations. The fix may take time, but the reactor is stable with no radioactive leak reported.

January 22, 2026

Giant 250kg Kangaroos Could Hop, Study Finds Using Fossil Evidence

Researchers reveal giant kangaroos weighing up to 250kg likely had strong tendons and bones for hopping. The study challenges past views and suggests they hopped slower or shorter distances.

January 22, 2026

CSIR-CFTRI inks 94 tech transfer deals with Kudumbashree to boost women-led food enterprises

CSIR-CFTRI and Kudumbashree join hands with 94 tech transfer agreements. Nearly 50 food technologies are live, empowering women entrepreneurs and tapping global markets like the Gulf.

January 22, 2026

Climate Change Made January’s Australian Heatwave 5 Times More Likely, Study Finds

A recent heatwave in Australia, hitting over 40C in cities like Melbourne and Sydney, was five times more likely due to human-caused climate change, says a new scientific report. The heat intensified bushfires in Victoria, burning 400,000 hectares and destroying nearly 900 buildings. Experts warn such extreme heat events will become more common as the planet warms.

January 22, 2026

South China Sea Island Building Causes Lasting Harm to Coral Reefs and Marine Life

Island construction in the South China Sea is destroying ancient coral reefs and harming marine ecosystems. Experts warn the damage is permanent and threatens fish populations and biodiversity across the region.