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South Korean Researchers at UNIST Unveil Ultra-Fast Quantum Tunneling Device for the 6G Terahertz Era

Ritambhara K January 14, 2026 3:49 pm

South Korean scientists at Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST) have built an ultra-fast quantum tunneling device designed for the 6G terahertz era. Led by Professor Hyeong-Ryeol Park, the team reduced required electric fields to one-quarter of previous levels, solving a durability problem that has long limited terahertz quantum technologies.

Chinese State-Owned AVIC and Shenyang Aircraft Corporation Ramp Up J-35 Stealth Jet Production

Ritambhara K January 14, 2026 12:03 pm

China’s Shenyang Aircraft Corporation, backed by AVIC, has unveiled new J-35 stealth fighters as it pledges to double production in three to five years. Fresh footage from Liaoning shows green-primed jets rolling off the line, pointing to serial manufacturing as China expands its aerospace footprint with the massive Shenyang Aerospace City project.

Antarctic Giant A-23A, A 40-Year-Old Iceberg, Turns Deep Blue as it Nears Its End

Ritambhara K January 13, 2026 6:57 pm

Satellite images from NASA reveal the final days of iceberg A-23A, a 40-year-old Antarctic giant originally spanning 4,000 sq km. Now shrunk to 1,182 sq km, it is riddled with deep-blue melt ponds as it disintegrates in the South Atlantic, reported New Atlas.

Hungarian Researchers Discover “Gifted” Dogs Learn Words Like Toddlers by Eavesdropping

Ritambhara K January 13, 2026 6:43 pm

A study led by Shany Dror at Eötvös Loránd University, published in Science, reveals that rare “gifted” dogs can learn new words by eavesdropping, with seven out of ten test dogs successfully retrieving toys after overhearing their names in casual conversation.

Chinese astronaut Professor Zhang Hongzhang works with experiment hardware inside the Tiangong space station to study battery performance in microgravity.

Chinese Scientist Zhang Hongzhang Leads Novel Battery Experiments on Tiangong Space Station

Ritambhara K January 13, 2026 5:31 pm

Chinese scientist-astronaut Zhang Hongzhang is running unique experiments on the Tiangong space station to see how microgravity affects lithium-ion batteries. Reported by state media, this research aims to solve fundamental puzzles for building safer, more powerful space energy systems.

The SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft docked to the International Space Station, as NASA announces an early return for the Crew-11 astronauts due to a medical issue.

NASA Announces First-Ever Medical Evacuation from International Space Station

Ritambhara K January 13, 2026 5:20 pm

NASA has ordered the first medical evacuation from the International Space Station, accelerating the return of the four SpaceX Crew-11 astronauts. The decision, reported by Space.com, follows a medical issue requiring Earth-based diagnostics, though the affected crewmember is in stable condition.

Max Planck Institute and Ovo Labs Scientists “Rejuvenate” Human Eggs with Protein Treatment

Ritambhara K January 12, 2026 7:10 pm

A team led by Professor Melina Schuh of the Max Planck Institute has “rejuvenated” human eggs by supplementing them with the Shugoshin 1 protein, cutting a key chromosomal defect by nearly half. The breakthrough, reported by The Guardian, could revolutionise IVF success rates for older women.

An artistic visualization of dark matter (as a web) interacting with streams of neutrinos, representing new research from the University of Sheffield.

University of Sheffield Scientists Find Evidence Dark Matter May Interact with Neutrinos, Challenging Cosmic Model

Ritambhara K January 12, 2026 5:03 pm

Scientists at the University of Sheffield have found evidence that dark matter and neutrinos may interact, challenging the standard model of the universe. The discovery could solve the cosmic “clumpiness problem” and direct the hunt for dark matter’s true nature.

Oil Pollution Travels More Than 5,000 Miles Aboard Floating Ocean Debris

Ritambhara K January 12, 2026 4:33 pm

A Florida cleanup group’s discovery of oily plastic led researchers to trace it on a 5,200-mile journey from a 2019 Brazil oil spill. The study in ACS’ Environmental Science & Technology shows how plastic waste acts as a long-range raft for oil pollution.

Sandia National Labs Researchers Show Brain-Inspired Computers Are Surprisingly Good at Complex Math

Ritambhara K January 11, 2026 8:59 pm

Scientists at Sandia National Laboratories have proven neuromorphic computers—inspired by the brain—can solve complex partial differential equations efficiently. This breakthrough could lead to an energy-saving neuromorphic supercomputer for national security simulations.

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South Korean Researchers at UNIST Unveil Ultra-Fast Quantum Tunneling Device for the 6G Terahertz Era

Chinese State-Owned AVIC and Shenyang Aircraft Corporation Ramp Up J-35 Stealth Jet Production

Antarctic Giant A-23A, A 40-Year-Old Iceberg, Turns Deep Blue as it Nears Its End

Hungarian Researchers Discover “Gifted” Dogs Learn Words Like Toddlers by Eavesdropping

Chinese Scientist Zhang Hongzhang Leads Novel Battery Experiments on Tiangong Space Station

NASA Announces First-Ever Medical Evacuation from International Space Station

Max Planck Institute and Ovo Labs Scientists “Rejuvenate” Human Eggs with Protein Treatment

University of Sheffield Scientists Find Evidence Dark Matter May Interact with Neutrinos, Challenging Cosmic Model

Oil Pollution Travels More Than 5,000 Miles Aboard Floating Ocean Debris

Sandia National Labs Researchers Show Brain-Inspired Computers Are Surprisingly Good at Complex Math

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