Science News: Space, Research & Discoveries

Sep 24, 2026

Claude Found a CRISPR-Like Enzyme System: What It Actually Means

Anthropic says Claude identified a previously uncharacterized enzyme system called ART after searching more than 200,000 reverse transcriptases. The discovery is real, but it is not a new CRISPR tool yet. Here is what was found, what humans verified and what remains unknown.

Sep 22, 2026

ISRO and ESA Extend Space Partnership to 2032: What Changes for India

ISRO and ESA have extended their cooperation agreement to January 2032 and widened it to human and robotic exploration, space weather and sustainable space operations. Here is what the framework could practically change for India’s space programme.

ISRO EOS-05 geosynchronous imaging satellite mission

Sep 3, 2026

ISRO EOS-05 Successfully Launched: Why India’s First Geosynchronous Imaging Satellite Matters

ISRO successfully launched EOS-05 aboard GSLV-F17 on September 4 and later completed the satellite's final orbit-raising manoeuvre. Here is why India's first imaging satellite from geosynchronous orbit matters.

Nuclear power plant representing India's proposed SHANTI nuclear rules

Aug 28, 2026

India’s New Nuclear Power Rules Could Slow Foreign Reactor Entry: What the SHANTI Draft Changes

India’s draft SHANTI rules open nuclear power to more private participation but place strict conditions on foreign reactor designs. Here is what the framework means for SMRs, investors and India’s 100 GW nuclear ambition.