The Times of India

A promising pancreatic cancer therapy developed by Mariano Barbacid has shown striking results in mice, eradicating tumors without resistance. However, the project faces a significant funding gap for human trials, prompting an unusual crowdfunding campaign. This situation highlights the valley of death in biomedical research, where promising discoveries struggle to secure funding for clinical development.

Gisat-1A, designed to provide near real-time images of large areas of region of interest at frequent intervals just as Gisat-1, holds the potential of aiding the countrys armed forces to plan operations, although it is primarily a civilian satellite. The 2.2-tonne class satellite is expected to boost Indias abilities by providing observation of the sub-continent under cloud-free conditions.

An American professor has created a 'Tree of 40 Fruit' by grafting dozens of stone fruit varieties onto a single tree. This living sculpture, a blend of art and botany, showcases scientific tradition and conservation, preserving rare heirloom fruits. The project, taking years to mature, highlights how creativity can sustain biodiversity.

NASA's Curiosity rover has unveiled a rare nighttime view of Mars, utilizing its robotic arm's LED lights to illuminate a freshly drilled rock. This unusual after-dark image, captured on December 6, 2025, offers scientists a unique perspective on Martian geology, especially after a change in drilling techniques allowed for smoother, clearer observations of rock interiors.

Elon Musk has united his space venture SpaceX with his artificial intelligence company xAI. This strategic move aims to combine rocket and satellite technology with advanced AI systems. The integration is expected to accelerate innovation by removing barriers and sharing resources. This merger positions Musk to pursue ambitious goals in space exploration and AI development simultaneously.

A high-risk mission to Thwaites Glacier, Antarctica's doomsday glacier, faced setbacks as instruments became trapped deep within the ice. Despite drilling over 3,300 feet and collecting crucial data on warm ocean currents causing melting, the attempt to install long-term monitoring equipment failed. Researchers emphasize the mission's scientific value, confirming fears of the glacier's instability.

Scientists are discovering that gray hair may not be permanent. Breakthrough research shows that pigment-producing cells can become trapped, not depleted. Studies indicate that stress can influence graying and its reversal. This opens possibilities for future treatments beyond hair dye. The science is paving the way for new biological solutions for gray hair.