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Tuesday, May 26, 2026
TopicJames Webb Space Telescope

Topic: James Webb Space Telescope

Indian astrophysicist Ronaldo Laishram names galaxy cluster after Manipur’s Loktak Lake

Ronaldo Laishram, who led the team of researchers, told ThePrint that naming the collection of galaxies after the Manipuri lake was the "greatest tribute" he could offer.

Mosquitoes now feed more on humans than animals. Brace for newer, more dangerous diseases

The study explained that even though the Atlantic forest had a diversity of animal and bird species to feed on, over a third of the forest has been lost to deforestation.

In Jupiter’s shadow, astronomers spot new aurorae shimmering in skies of its 4 largest moons

ScientiFix, our weekly feature, offers you a summary of the top global science stories of the week, with links to their sources.

James Webb telescope spots its first exoplanet — Earth-sized but may be ‘not Earth-like

ScientiFix, our weekly feature, offers you a summary of the top global science stories of the week, with links to their sources.

Webb telescope in homophobia row & Omicron study tests negative — 2022’s science controversies

From researchers retracting study tracing origins of Omicron to Modi govt sparring with WHO over excess Covid deaths, the global scientific fraternity was hit by many a controversy.

How are stars like Sun formed? James Webb Space Telescope images hold key to new investigations

ScientiFix, our weekly feature, offers you a summary of the top global science stories of the week, with links to their sources.

Astronomers have spotted CO2 on a planet outside solar system for first time

James Webb Space Telescope detected carbon dioxide in WASP-39b’s atmosphere four years after Hubble and Spitzer confirmed large quantities of water vapour in the same planet’s air.

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Rainfall derivatives have arrived in India. We need 3 steps to make them work

The new RAINMUMBAI contract covers the monsoon months and makes a payout based on the occurrence and magnitude of predefined weather conditions. It’s different from insurance.

Taiwan overtakes India as world’s fifth largest stock market

The island’s market capitalization climbed to $4.95 trillion as of Monday, driven by chipmaker Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. India’s value has dropped to $4.92 trillion.

From Turkey-made Bayraktars to fibre-optic FPVs: Ukraine drone evolution showcases future of warfare

The Ukraine war has become a global laboratory for drones, electronic warfare & rapidly evolving battlefield tactics, demonstrating how low-cost tech impact military operations.

2026 is like 1973 Indira-era oil shock plus youth anger. Modi has space, but not immunity

An oil shock, monsoon fears, rampant unemployment, and the seeming inevitability of inflation are common to both eras. Indira Gandhi’s self-destructive responses are instructive today.