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Clean Energy & Climate Transition 15 Oct 2026, 04:23 AM IST

Scientists Demonstrate the First Self-Regulating Nuclear Clock, Opening a New Frontier in Precision Timekeeping

Researchers have reported sustained operation of the world’s first self-regulating nuclear clock, a milestone that could eventually redefine the limits of precision measurement. The advance does not replace today’s atomic clocks yet, but it marks a significant step toward a timing system based on nuclear transitions, with implications for navigation, fundamental physics, and advanced sensing.

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Clean Energy & Climate Transition07 Oct 2026, 12:20 PM IST

Astronomers Report First Direct Hint of the Elusive Planet Nine

Astronomers say they may have identified the strongest direct clue yet for the long-hypothesized Planet Nine, a distant world that could explain unusual patterns in the outer solar system. The new claim, based on infrared data, remains provisional but has renewed interest in one of astronomy’s most persistent open questions.

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Startups & Venture Capital15 Oct 2026, 05:04 AM IST

Scimplify Raises $25 Million to Expand Semiconductor Chemicals Push

Speciality chemical manufacturing startup Scimplify has raised $25 million, or about ₹238 crore, in a fresh funding round led by Hitachi Ventures as it accelerates its push into semiconductor chemicals. The capital is expected to support capacity expansion, product development and deeper engagement with advanced manufacturing customers in India and overseas.

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Startups & Venture Capital15 Oct 2026, 01:59 AM IST

Scimplify Raises $25 Million to Scale Semiconductor Chemicals Push

Speciality chemical manufacturing startup Scimplify has raised $25 million, or about ₹238 crore, in a fresh funding round led by Hitachi Ventures as it accelerates its move into semiconductor chemicals. The capital is expected to support manufacturing scale-up, product development, and the company’s broader effort to serve advanced industrial supply chains in India and beyond.

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Clean Energy & Climate Transition14 Oct 2026, 06:31 AM IST

Deep-Sea Rocks Ignite on Exposure, Revealing Hidden Chemical Risks in Seabed Mining

Scientists have found that certain deep-sea sulfide rocks can heat up and spontaneously combust when brought into contact with air, a discovery that adds a new layer of complexity to seabed sampling and mineral extraction. The finding is drawing attention because it underscores both the chemical instability of some ocean-floor materials and the environmental risks that could accompany future deep-sea mining.

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Clean Energy & Climate Transition13 Oct 2026, 04:04 AM IST

Scientists Identify a Chemical Loop That Could Explain How Life Began

Researchers have identified an unusual self-sustaining chemical cycle that may help explain how the first living systems emerged from nonliving matter. The finding adds weight to the idea that life began not with a single spark, but with networks of reactions that could copy, adapt and persist under early Earth conditions.

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Global Markets & Equities11 Oct 2026, 12:21 AM IST

FDA Weighs Looser Food Chemical Oversight, Raising Safety Alarm

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is facing sharp criticism after reports that it may allow certain toxic chemicals to be added to food without a formal safety review. Public health experts warn the move could weaken an already fragmented oversight system and increase consumer exposure to substances with uncertain long-term risks. The debate lands at a sensitive moment for global food suppliers and U.S. consumer staples companies, which depend on regulatory clarity to manage compliance and reputational risk.

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National Governance & Policy07 Oct 2026, 04:14 PM IST

India to Build Three Major Chemical Parks Under Bhavya Rasayan Scheme

India is preparing to establish three major chemical parks under the Bhavya Rasayan scheme, a move designed to deepen domestic manufacturing capacity and create a more integrated ecosystem for the sector. The initiative is expected to support innovation, attract investment and strengthen India’s position in a global chemicals market that is being reshaped by supply-chain diversification and industrial policy shifts.

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