Global Science News: Researchers have successfully sequenced the largest animal genome ever documented, belonging to the South American lungfish (Lepidosiren paradoxa) — a freshwater fish known as a “living fossil.” At approximately 91 billion DNA base pairs, this genome is about 30 times larger than the human genome, which contains roughly 3 billion base pairs,...
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ISRO & PAU Join Forces to Combat Groundwater Crisis Using Satellite Data &aI
Ludhiana / 28 Dec 2025: In a strategic move to tackle India’s worsening groundwater crisis, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has partnered with Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) on a major interdisciplinary research initiative. The project, backed by a three-year research grant under ISRO’s RESPOND programme, aims to use cutting-edge satellite data, artificial intelligence and...
China Surpasses Key Quantum Computing Threshold, Edges Ahead in Global Tech Race
Beijing / 28 Dec 2025: Chinese scientists have achieved a major breakthrough in quantum computing, becoming the first team outside the United States — and the second in the world — to cross a critical stability milestone needed for practical quantum computers. Their success with the Zuchongzhi 3.2 superconducting quantum system marks significant progress toward...
Scientists Unveil Breakthrough Technology to Eliminate Toxic “Forever Chemicals” from Water
New research offers hope for cleaner water worldwide: A team of scientists led by researchers at Rice University, in collaboration with international partners, has developed a new eco-friendly method that not only captures but actually destroys toxic per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) — commonly known as “forever chemicals” — from water far more efficiently than...
Sambhal’s Young Innovators Make Waves at IIT Bombay Techfest 2025
Mumbai / Sambhal, 27 Dec 2025: A group of bright young students from government-run council schools in Sambhal district (Uttar Pradesh) has captured national attention with an outstanding performance at the Techfest 2025, the annual science and technology festival of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay — one of Asia’s largest and most prestigious...
U.S. H-1B Visa Overhaul Raises Concerns Over Major Economic Impact
WASHINGTON D.C., Dec. 28, 2025 — The U.S. government’s sweeping changes to the H-1B skilled work visa program have sparked significant concern among industry leaders and economists about their potential impact on both the American and global tech and services economy. At the center of the debate is an estimated $198 billion economic contribution tied...
தளபதி விஜயின் ‘ஜனநாயகன்’ இசை வெளியீட்டு விழா
🇲🇾 மலேசியாவில் பிரமாண்டமாக நடைபெற்ற தளபதி விஜயின் ‘ஜனநாயகன்’ இசை வெளியீட்டு விழா திரையுலகத்திற்கு உணர்ச்சிகரமான விடை அளித்த தளபதி கோலாலம்பூர் | டிசம்பர் 27, 2025 தமிழ் திரையுலகின் சூப்பர் ஸ்டார் தளபதி விஜய் நடித்துள்ள ‘ஜனநாயகன்’ திரைப்படத்தின் பிரமாண்டமான இசை வெளியீட்டு விழா மலேசியாவின் புகழ்பெற்ற புக்கிட் ஜாலில் தேசிய விளையாட்டரங்கில் கோலாகலமாக நடைபெற்றது.இந்த விழா, தளபதியின் மூன்று தசாப்தங்களான திரையுலகப் பயணத்தை கொண்டாடும் வகையில் ஒரு மெகா இசை திருவிழாவாக மாற்றப்பட்டது. ⭐...
UK Faces Structural Decline in Living Standards as Cost-of-Living Crisis Deepens
LONDON, Dec. 28, 2025 — New economic forecasts paint a troubling picture for Britain’s households, as the cost-of-living crisis evolves from a short-term shock into a structural decline in living standards. According to the latest analysis by UK think tanks, inflation, sluggish growth and tax pressures are eroding real incomes and pushing living standards lower...
India Set to Be Among World’s Fastest-Growing Major Economies at ~7 % in 2025
NEW DELHI, Dec. 29, 2025 — India’s economy continues to demonstrate remarkable resilience and expansion in 2025, on track to grow at around 7 %, making it one of the fastest-growing major economies globally. This sustained momentum stems from a combination of policy reforms, robust domestic consumption, and rising investment activity, according to recent economic...
Hong Kong Revises 2025 Growth Forecast to 3.2%, Led by Exports, Investment and Financial Markets
HONG KONG, Dec. 28, 2025 — Hong Kong’s government has raised its economic growth projection for 2025 to about 3.2 %, up from the earlier forecast range of 2 – 3 %, reflecting stronger-than-expected performance in key sectors including exports, investment and financial markets. Officials say the revision comes after a solid performance throughout the...
