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A new study by the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, reveals that the auditory cortex doesn’t just react to sound, it adapts its timing to match the rhythm of tasks. This helps the brain focus smarter, filtering noise and predicting important sounds.

High-altitude white balloons have been sighted drifting over states including Alabama, Colorado and Arizona, prompting fears of foreign surveillance. Some have later been traced to U.S. military or aerospace firms.

US astronomer has warned an increasing number of Starlink satellites are falling to Earth, raising concerns about space safety and atmospheric pollution. With up to 5 satellites re-entering daily, experts fear long-term effects on upper atmosphere.

Nobel Prize 2025 in Chemistry has been awarded to Kitagawa, Robson and Yaghi for developing metal-organic frameworks, porous crystalline structures that trap gases, purify water, and catalyze reactions.

Briton John Clarke, French scientist Michel Devoret, and American John Martinis have won the 2025 Nobel Prize in Physics. They were recognised for discovering macroscopic quantum tunnelling and energy quantisation in electric circuits.

The 2025 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine has been awarded to Mary E. Brunkow, Fred Ramsdell and Shimon Sakaguchi. They were recognised for their groundbreaking discoveries on peripheral immune tolerance. 

New research shows that liver fat, rather than bodyweight, is the key factor predicting which children with obesity will develop serious health problems, Israeli scientists announced on Sunday.

Shubhanshu Shukla shared a post on why floating in space is falling forever. Drawing from Newton’s thought experiment and his own ISS experiences, he simplified orbit and weightlessness, winning praise for making complex science easy to understand.

Shubhanshu Shukla shared a viral video showing how CPR is performed in zero gravity aboard the ISS. Explaining unique medical training in space, he highlighted its importance for emergencies and aiding ISRO’s Gaganyaan programme preparations.

The breakthrough was achieved by stacking layers of tiny, precisely shaped metamaterial structures which bend light correctly regardless of its color or polarization. It enables high-quality imaging for devices like phones, drones, and satellites.