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James Watson, Nobel Prize-winning American biologist who helped discover DNA's double-helix structure, has died. Once celebrated as one of the most influential scientists of the 20th century, his later years were clouded by racist and sexist remarks.

GSAT-7R (CMS-03) will give Navy faster, secure & wider communications across Indian Ocean. With high-capacity transponders and multi-band links for ships, submarines, aircraft and shore centres, it will improve tracking of vessels, help spot threats.

ISRO will launch heaviest communication satellite, CMS-03, using LVM3 rocket on November 2. The 4,400 kg multi-band satellite will provide communication services across India and nearby ocean regions. This marks LVM3 vehicle's 5th operational flight.

Alok Sagar Gautam, Assistant Professor at Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University, has been selected to contribute to ISRO's Venus Orbiter Mission, India's first mission to Venus. Dr Gautam is a specialist in atmospheric and environmental physics.

Education Ministry has announced integration of AI and Computational Thinking into school curriculum from Grade 3 onwards, beginning 2026-27. The initiative focuses on ethical AI use, teacher training, and inclusive, skill-based learning.

16th-century seer Nostradamus is being interpreted as predicting major global crises by the end of 2025. His quoted lines have been linked to fears of war and upheaval. Experts urge caution, noting many prophecies are vague.

Archaeologist Alessandro Barsanti first excavated the site in the early 1900s, uncovering a colossal T-shaped pit carved into solid limestone, nearly 100 feet deep and lined with massive granite blocks. 

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.