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Clean Energy & Climate Transition 13 Nov 2026, 02:00 PM IST

Five Astronomy ‘Facts’ That the 21st Century Has Already Overturned

A new Big Think roundup underscores how quickly astronomy has rewritten its own rulebook in the 21st century, from the status of Pluto to the scale and composition of the universe itself. The changes are more than academic: they show how better instruments, deeper surveys, and sharper theory are forcing scientists to revise long-held assumptions about what the cosmos is made of and how it evolves.

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Clean Energy & Climate Transition04 Nov 2026, 02:00 PM IST

Astronomers Revisit the Universe’s Roundest Natural Object as Climate Science Seeks Precision

A new wave of public interest in the roundest natural object in the Universe is drawing attention to a deceptively simple question with scientific weight: what does near-perfect roundness reveal about matter, gravity, and formation? The discussion, popularized by Big Think, underscores how precision in astronomy and planetary science can sharpen broader climate and clean-energy research that depends on accurate measurement and modeling.

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Clean Energy & Climate Transition29 Oct 2026, 05:00 PM IST

Five Critical Divisions Are Limiting Humanity’s Reach in Space

A new Big Think analysis argues that humanity’s ability to expand into space is constrained less by imagination than by five structural divisions spanning economics, technology, governance, biology and ethics. The framework arrives as governments and private firms accelerate lunar, orbital and deep-space ambitions, raising the question of whether current systems can support a durable off-world future.

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Clean Energy & Climate Transition08 Oct 2026, 01:06 PM IST

Leading Origin-of-Life Theory Faces Fresh Scientific Setback

A prominent theory on how life first emerged on Earth has encountered a new challenge, adding uncertainty to one of science’s most enduring questions. The development underscores how origin-of-life research remains a highly contested field, with implications for climate science, planetary chemistry, and the search for life beyond Earth.

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Clean Energy & Climate Transition08 Oct 2026, 05:49 AM IST

Pure Sulfur Found on Mars Could Unlock Low-Cost Martian Concrete

Scientists have identified a deposit of pure sulfur on Mars, a finding that could materially change how future missions build shelters, pads, and infrastructure on the planet. The discovery matters because sulfur can be used as a binder for concrete-like construction without water, a scarce resource on Mars and a critical constraint for long-duration human settlement.

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Clean Energy & Climate Transition08 Oct 2026, 05:27 AM IST

Pure Sulfur on Mars Could Unlock a New Path to Building Habitats

Scientists have identified pure sulfur on Mars, a finding that could materially change how future crews build infrastructure on the planet. The discovery raises the prospect of using locally sourced sulfur to make a concrete-like material, reducing the need to transport heavy construction supplies from Earth.

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Clean Energy & Climate Transition07 Oct 2026, 08:20 PM IST

Leading Origin-of-Life Theory Faces Fresh Setback as New Evidence Narrows the Path

A widely discussed theory for how life first emerged on Earth has encountered a significant new challenge, according to a Big Think report examining the latest scientific debate. The development does not disprove the broader field, but it does weaken one of the most influential explanations and underscores how little is still settled about life’s earliest chemistry.

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World Politics & Diplomacy06 Oct 2026, 01:09 AM IST

Russia Strikes Kyiv as Germany’s Merz Visits, Deepening Wartime Defiance

Russia launched a fresh barrage on Kyiv while German Chancellor Friedrich Merz was in the Ukrainian capital, underscoring Moscow’s willingness to escalate even as Europe’s leaders signal renewed support for Ukraine. Merz used the visit to unveil additional military and financial assistance, framing Germany’s backing as steadfast and warning that Berlin would not be intimidated.

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Global Markets & Equities05 Oct 2026, 08:07 PM IST

Gold Edges Higher as Softer Fed Bets Support Prices, but Strong Dollar Caps Upside

Gold inched higher in early trade as investors leaned into a softer Federal Reserve outlook after weak U.S. labour data reinforced expectations for easier policy ahead. Gains remained limited, however, because a firm U.S. dollar and still-elevated Treasury yields continued to blunt bullion’s appeal as a non-yielding asset.

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Global Markets & Equities05 Oct 2026, 07:39 AM IST

Middle East Oil Flows Rebound as Markets Price in a Fragile Calm

Oil markets are adjusting to a rapid rebound in Middle East crude exports, easing some of the supply panic that followed recent regional tensions. Traders are also watching coordinated stock releases by G7 countries, a move that could cap near-term price spikes even as the Strait of Hormuz remains a strategic vulnerability.

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Global Health & Biotech04 Oct 2026, 08:33 PM IST

Australia Probes Flydubai Co-Pilot’s Alleged Links After Israel Flight Incident

Australian state police and the national security agency are investigating the background and possible local links of a Flydubai co-pilot who allegedly attempted to take control of a passenger aircraft bound for Israel. The inquiry is focused on whether the pilot had any connections in Australia that could help explain the incident or reveal wider security concerns. The case has quickly drawn attention because it sits at the intersection of aviation safety, counterterrorism scrutiny, and international travel security.

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Clean Energy & Climate Transition04 Oct 2026, 02:17 PM IST

Scientists Identify Two New Sea Spider Species in the Pacific Northwest

Marine biologists have identified two previously unknown sea spider species off the Pacific Northwest coast, ending a nearly century-long gap in discoveries of these unusual arthropods in North American waters. The find adds to scientific understanding of deep-sea biodiversity and underscores how much of the ocean’s fauna remains undocumented.

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Clean Energy & Climate Transition04 Oct 2026, 08:22 AM IST

Poxvirus Study Reveals a Human Gene It Has Kept and Repurposed for Survival

Scientists have identified a poxvirus carrying a stolen human gene and, unusually, showing signs that it has retained and refined the genetic material over time rather than discarding it. The finding offers a rare window into how viruses can borrow from their hosts and adapt those genes for their own biology, with implications for virology, evolutionary research, and the design of future therapeutics.

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Clean Energy & Climate TransitionJust now (12:31 AM IST)

A Quiet Revolution Is Reshaping the First Pillar of the Energy Transition

A major shift is underway in the clean energy transition, with analysts arguing that the first of the Big Bang’s four foundational pillars has entered a new phase of disruption. The change is not a single breakthrough but a convergence of cheaper technologies, faster deployment, and policy pressure that is redrawing the economics of power, industry, and climate action worldwide.

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