India's virologists convene to sharpen pandemic readiness
The 9th Molecular Virology Meeting concluded in New Delhi on 18 September 2026, drawing around 200 clinicians, researchers and students to discuss viral biology and the translation of virology research into vaccines, dia…

NASA-JAXA Mission Captures Pulsar Feeding on Star's Wind
Using the joint NASA-JAXA XRISM observatory, astronomers have for the first time directly observed a giant star's stellar wind being captured by a companion pulsar, fuelling powerful X-ray flares. The findings, published in Science Advances, centre on the binary system BP Crucis, located about 13,000 light-years from Earth.
Do pimple patches actually work? Here’s what the science says
If you’re squeamish, you might want to avoid the TikTok videos of people peeling off their pimple patches. But if you want to know if they really work, read on.
Butterflies are on the move as the planet warms: new research
Conservation cannot only protect habitats where species once lived – it must include the places where they will relocate in a warming world.
Anak Krakatau Eruption Grounds Nearly 3,000 Flights
A sustained eruption at Anak Krakatau in early September 2026 sent ash up to 15,000 metres into the atmosphere, forcing the temporary closure of eight airports across Java and Sumatra. Nearly 3,000 flights were disrupted and ashfall reached Jakarta and parts of West Java before the most intense activity subsided on September 6.
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India's virologists convene to sharpen pandemic readiness
The 9th Molecular Virology Meeting concluded in New Delhi on 18 September 2026, drawing around 200 clinicians, researchers and students to discuss vir…
Anak Krakatau Eruption Grounds Nearly 3,000 Flights
A sustained eruption at Anak Krakatau in early September 2026 sent ash up to 15,000 metres into the atmosphere, forcing the temporary closure of eight…
NASA-JAXA Mission Captures Pulsar Feeding on Star's Wind
Using the joint NASA-JAXA XRISM observatory, astronomers have for the first time directly observed a giant star's stellar wind being captured by a companion pulsar, fuelling powerful X-ray flares. The findings, published…
Do pimple patches actually work? Here’s what the science says
If you’re squeamish, you might want to avoid the TikTok videos of people peeling off their pimple patches. But if you want to know if they really work…
Butterflies are on the move as the planet warms: new research
Conservation cannot only protect habitats where species once lived – it must include the places where they will relocate in a warming world.…
Megalodon’s legendary life revealed by fossil rediscovery
Previously lost fossils sometimes reemerge, but how do palaeontologists end up losing specimens in the first place?…
Nasa’s new space telescope will tackle some of the universe’s biggest mysteries
The Nancy Grace Roman telescope will probe dark energy and discover exoplanets.…
China is launching a Moon mission to find water ice. It’s unlike anything NASA has done
We’ve known for a while now that the Moon has water. Accessing it will make it easier not just to visit, but to stay.…
The ‘robot Olympics’ were spectacular – but will this technology end up helping humans?
Getting a robot to run 100m faster than Usain Bolt is impressive. But how about a humanoid that can make you a cup of tea in your own kitchen?…


