Researchers have successfully created fertilizable eggs from human skin cells, resulting in early-stage embryos. The findings, published in Nature Communications, represent a significant advancement in the search for advanced fertility treatments. The procedure involved transplanting the nucleus of a skin cell, which contains the majority of human genetic material, into a donor egg stripped of its own nucleus. Using this procedure, the team created 82 functional immature eggs. These oocytes were then fertilised in the laboratory, creating embryos that carried DNA from the skin cell donor.
Engineers at the University of Massachusetts created the first artificial neurons capable of communicating directly with living cells, marking a significant milestone. The achievement brings research closer to developing computing systems that mirror the biological principles of the human brain and potentially integrate with the human body. The artificial neurones were created to mimic the electrical functions of natural neurones, making them the most similar to biological ones so far. The researchers had previously worked on protein nanowires synthesised from bacteria that generate electr
The NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) satellite has reached a historic milestone by delivering its first radar images of Earth's surface, kicking off a new era of international space collaboration. NASA and ISRO collaboratively designed the mission, which seeks to provide highly detailed and precise data to enable scientific research and practical applications around the world. ISRO launched NISAR on July 30, 2025, and it is equipped with cutting-edge radar technologies capable of imaging Earth with remarkable clarity. On August 21, NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory's L-band radar
India announced a big step forward in planetary science with the Venus Orbiter Mission (VOM), which will launch in March 2028. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) recently invited researchers to analyse existing Venus data and contribute to new studies that will enhance the scope of this ground-breaking mission. Venus, sometimes referred to as Earth's twin due to its size and composition, exhibits dramatic contrasts that continue to puzzle scientists. With surface temperatures approaching 450°C and a carbon dioxide-rich atmosphere filled with sulphuric acid clouds, it provides o
India's smartphone sector continues to grow, with the India Cellular and Electronics Association (ICEA) reporting a 39% increase in smartphone exports in August 2025 over the same month last year. Exports increased from USD 1.09 billion in August 2024 to $1.53 billion in August 2025. Exports to the United States, India's largest market, had particularly strong growth. Shipments more than doubled in August, increasing 148% from USD 388 million last year to USD 965 million. Exports to the United States reached USD 8.43 billion for April-August 2025, accounting for approximately 80% of the fu
Dubai is preparing to officially launch RoboTaxis on its roads in the first quarter of 2026. However, the sight of these self-driving vehicles is already becoming a reality, with pilot trials beginning in select areas of the city. According to Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), the first round of testing has begun, with RoboTaxis spotted in neighbourhoods like Jumeirah. The experiments are part of a bigger deal between the Dubai RTA and prominent autonomous vehicle companies to provide driverless taxis to the city. During the Dubai World Congress and Challenge for Self-Driving Tr
Maharashtra is set to launch an ambitious plan to send 51 students to NASA in the United States each year, said Minister of State for School Education Pankaj Bhoyar. The initiative aims to inspire future innovators and boost interest in science and technology among school students. Under the 'Chief Minister Vidyarthi Vigyan Vari' plan, students will compete in science project competitions at the tehsil, district, and state levels. The top 21 initiatives at the tehsil level will receive visits to science centres within their divisions. The top 51 district-level projects will be awarded a to
India's total solar photovoltaic (PV) potential is 3,343.37 GWp, according to new research released by Union Minister of New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi. The study highlights the country's numerous opportunities to increase its renewable energy capacity and advance its green energy goals. The report, Solar PV Assessment in India (Ground Mounted), was released at the start of a training program on solar cell and module manufacture conducted by the National Institute of Solar Energy and the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy. Minister Joshi emphasised the importance of the Indian
NASA announced its newest class of astronaut candidates, the first in the agency's history to include more women than men. The 2025 group comprises six women and four men selected from a highly competitive pool of applications. The class include engineers, scientists, and military veterans, demonstrating NASA's continued emphasis on various skill sets for future missions. Among the candidates are two former SpaceX employees, including Anna Menon, who made history in 2024 as part of the Polaris Dawn mission, which included the first commercial spacewalk. Menon is the first NASA astronaut ca
India's Gaganyaan program will reach a critical milestone in December 2025 when Vyommitra, an AI-powered half-humanoid robot, takes off on an uncrewed test flight. ISRO Chairman V. Narayanan said that this mission will play a role in preparing for India's first human spaceflight, which is likely scheduled for 2026. Vyommitra will simulate essential human functions during the flight, providing data on temperature, pressure, humidity, and carbon dioxide levels within the crew module. Vyommitra, a female half-humanoid, is capable of communicating with ground control, monitoring environmental