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Thursday, January 8, 2026
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Topic: x-ray

Kolkata doctors retrieve nose pin screw lodged in woman’s lung with non-invasive surgery

The team, led by Dr Debraj Jash of the Medica Superspecialty Hospital, used conventional bronchoscopy to extract the gold object in a procedure that lasted 20 minutes.

India to launch its 1st X-ray space observatory XPoSat on New Year to study supernovae, neutron stars

Mission, led by Bengaluru's Raman Research Institute with ISRO's UR Rao Satellite Centre, will explore polarisation & timing of X-rays from some of universe's most extreme objects.

Indian scientists first to detect polarisation in X-ray emissions from black hole outside Milky Way

Using a NASA satellite for X-ray polarimetry, the scientists revealed that X-ray emissions from this black hole were polarised in nature, 'which means it changes the degree and angle'.

How do you take the sting out of greenhouse gas methane? Break one of nature’s strongest bonds

European scientists have found a way to split the carbon-hydrogen bond in methane, transforming it into less hazardous, even beneficial compounds. Findings published in 'Science'.

On Camera

How artificial intelligence is reshaping terrorism and state security risks

Terrorist groups are increasingly using AI for propaganda, recruitment and attacks, forcing states to rethink security strategies.

2025 marked key point in India’s power sector: Clean energy surge pushed coal power into rare decline

Coal-based power generation fell 3% in 2025 while renewable capacity surged to 40% of India’s installed power mix, according to India Power Sector Review 2025 by CREA.

Bangladesh-Pakistan look to expand ties to defence procurement as Dhaka shows ‘interest’ in JF-17s

Pakistan military said it has assured Bangladesh of fast-tracked delivery of Super Mushshak trainer aircraft during high level defence meet held Tuesday.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.