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PM Modi Inaugurates SEMICON India 2026 in New Delhi
SEMICON India 2026, inaugurated by PM Modi, features over 600 companies and focuses on semiconductor ecosystem development.
Scientists Reveal Pearl-Like Structure in Brain Cell Axons
Researchers find brain-cell axons form pearl-like structures, challenging long-held scientific beliefs.
SpaceX launches USSF-259 mission from California
SpaceX successfully launched the USSF-259 mission on September 17, 2026, deploying its payload to orbit.
Google DeepMind Launches Gemini 3.8 Live AI Models
Google DeepMind unveiled Gemini 3.8 Live and Live Extended Thinking models on September 15, 2026, enhancing AI capabilities.
NASA Shares Image of M64 Galaxy from Webb Telescope
NASA's latest image from the Webb Telescope shows intricate details of the Black Eye Galaxy, enhancing our understanding of its structure.
NASA Activates Roman Space Telescope's Wide Field Instrument
NASA's Roman Space Telescope successfully activated its Wide Field Instrument, enhancing cosmic exploration capabilities.
NASA Tests AI Fleet for Autonomous Science Exploration
NASA's AI-powered fleet of robots successfully conducted autonomous science exploration field tests in July 2026.
ESA Launches FLEX and Sentinel-3C Satellites Successfully
The European Space Agency launched FLEX and Sentinel-3C satellites on September 15, 2026, from French Guiana, marking a significant achievement in Earth observation.
USC Labs Use AI for Brain Mapping and Mineral Discovery
Researchers at USC report breakthroughs in brain mapping and mineral discovery using AI technologies.
IIT Madras Creates Bird-Inspired Morphing Skin for Aircraft
IIT Madras develops a morphing skin for aircraft wings to enhance safety and efficiency, inspired by bird flight.
NASA's BOOP! Scientific Balloon Launches from New Mexico
NASA's BOOP! mission launched a scientific balloon to test technology for planetary exploration on September 13, 2026.
SpaceX celebrates 700th Falcon mission with O3b mPOWER launch
On September 13, 2026, SpaceX launched three O3b mPOWER satellites, marking the 700th mission for the Falcon rocket family.
REACH Announces $525,000 Space Innovation Fund Launch
REACH launches a $525,000 fund to support aerospace projects in San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties.
Schmidt Sciences Awards $11M to 23 Research Teams for AI in Humanities
Schmidt Sciences has awarded $11 million to 23 teams to enhance humanities research through AI technology.
NASA and IBM Introduce Open-Source Lunar AI Foundation Model
NASA and IBM launched the Lunar Foundation Model, an open-source AI system for lunar surface analysis on September 10, 2026.
Anthropic's Claude AI Completes Fermat's Last Theorem Proof in 11 Days
Claude AI formalized Fermat's Last Theorem proof in just 11 days, generating over 13 million lines of code.
Google DeepMind Unveils Advanced Weather AI Model WeatherNext 3
Google DeepMind introduces WeatherNext 3, a cutting-edge AI model for precise global weather forecasting.
Google DeepMind announces inaugural AI for the Planet cohort
Google DeepMind selected 16 organizations for its AI for the Planet accelerator from across the Asia-Pacific region.
OpenAI Foundation Distributes $40.5 Million to US Nonprofits
The OpenAI Foundation awarded $40.5 million to 208 nonprofits through its People-First AI Fund on September 10, 2026.
NASA Parker Solar Probe Achieves 29th Close Solar Approach
NASA’s Parker Solar Probe completed its 29th close approach to the Sun, reaching record speed and distance.
India presents 37 deep-tech innovations at BRICS Summit 2026
India showcased 37 deep-tech innovations at the Bharat Innovates Exposition during the BRICS Summit in New Delhi.
OpenAI Researcher Utilizes AI to Discover Antimicrobial Molecules
An OpenAI researcher is using Codex and ChatGPT to enhance the discovery of new antimicrobial compounds.
ISRO launches EOS-05, India's first geo-imaging satellite
ISRO successfully launches EOS-05 satellite for real-time imaging applications.
NASA and IBM Launch Open-Source AI Model for Lunar Research
NASA and IBM introduce an open-source AI model to enhance lunar research and exploration efforts.
ISRO Tests CE20 Cryogenic Engine for Future Missions
ISRO successfully tests the CE20 cryogenic engine, crucial for upcoming LVM3 launches and the Gaganyaan program.
Cleveland Clinic, RIKEN, IBM Named Finalists for Gordon Bell Prize
A team from Cleveland Clinic, RIKEN, and IBM is a finalist for the 2026 ACM Gordon Bell Prize for a groundbreaking quantum simulation.
IBM and Lockheed Martin Establish Quantum Innovation Hub in Zurich
IBM and Lockheed Martin launched a quantum innovation hub at ETH Zurich on September 10, 2026, enhancing research capabilities.
OpenAI AI System Solves Navier-Stokes Millennium Prize Problem
OpenAI's AI system provides a solution to a long-standing mathematical problem.
University of Washington Researchers Awarded AI for Earth Grant
University of Washington researchers received a Microsoft grant to develop AI models for tracking marine heatwaves.
OpenAI Introduces GPT-6 Astra, Its Most Advanced AI Model
OpenAI launched GPT-6 Astra on September 3, 2026, boasting significant advancements in user alignment and task efficiency.
ISRO Launches EOS-05, India's First Geosynchronous Imaging Satellite
ISRO successfully launched EOS-05 satellite on September 4, 2026, enhancing India's Earth observation capabilities from geosynchronous orbit.
GalaxEye receives US patent for OptoSAR satellite imaging
GalaxEye secures a US patent for its innovative OptoSAR imaging technology, marking a milestone for Indian startups in space tech.
ISRO Completes Final Orbit Raise for EOS-05 Satellite
ISRO successfully performs the final orbit raise for the EOS-05 satellite, enhancing India's Earth observation capabilities.
Google DeepMind Launches WeatherNext 3, Advanced AI Weather Model
Google DeepMind has introduced WeatherNext 3, an AI system that improves global weather forecasting accuracy significantly.
ISRO successfully launches EOS-05 Earth observation satellite
The Indian Space Research Organisation launched the EOS-05 satellite, marking its first successful launch of 2026.
Meta's AIRA₃ AI Research Agent Achieves Gold in Kaggle Contest
Meta's AIRA₃ AI agent outperformed 3,992 teams in a Kaggle competition, securing a gold medal for its advanced reasoning capabilities.
NASA's Roman Space Telescope Activates Coronagraph Instrument
NASA's Coronagraph Instrument on the Roman Space Telescope has been powered on, paving the way for exoplanet imaging.
IIT Kanpur Develops AI Miniproteins for Drug Discovery
IIT Kanpur researchers designed miniproteins using AI, enhancing drug discovery for GPCRs on September 3-4, 2026.
AI BioDesign Initiative Launched with $95M Funding for Biological Research
The Allen Institute, UW, and Fred Hutch launched the AI BioDesign initiative with $95 million in funding on September 3, 2026.
AI and Space Computing Challenge Awards 106 Teams for SDG Solutions
The AI and Space Computing Challenge awarded 106 teams for developing AI models addressing global challenges on September 4, 2026.
ISRO launches GSLV-F17 with India's first geosynchronous imaging satellite
ISRO successfully launches GSLV-F17 carrying EOS-05, India's first geosynchronous imaging satellite for Earth observation.
Google DeepMind Launches 3.8 Flash Cyber AI Model for Enhanced Security
Google DeepMind's new 3.8 Flash Cyber AI model improves cybersecurity by autonomously identifying vulnerabilities.
NASA Tests New Mars Helicopter Rotors Surviving Supersonic Conditions
NASA's new Mars helicopter rotors enhance lift by 30%, advancing technology for future Mars exploration.
Google's Android Drop Introduces Guided Vision for Accessibility
Google's new Android Drop features Guided Vision, aiding blind and low-vision users in identifying surroundings.
Google DeepMind launches Gemini 3.7 Flash for coding and agents
Google DeepMind released Gemini 3.7 Flash, enhancing coding and agent capabilities with improved efficiency and accuracy.
NASA and ESA Astronauts Complete 99th U.S. Spacewalk on ISS
NASA astronaut Jessica Meir and ESA's Sophie Adenot completed a 6-hour, 49-minute spacewalk on September 1, 2026.
Türkiye Signs Artemis Accords, Joining 71 Countries
Türkiye has signed the Artemis Accords, committing to peaceful space exploration principles.
Anthropic Enhances AI Alignment Using Automated Researchers
On August 28, 2026, Anthropic published research on automated alignment researchers that effectively mitigated ten types of AI alignment failures.
NASA launches Roman Space Telescope to explore the universe
NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope has begun its mission to map the universe after a successful launch on August 30, 2026.
NVIDIA and MediaTek Enhance AI Partnership with $3.5B Investment
NVIDIA invests $3.5 billion in MediaTek to advance AI platforms across various sectors including automotive and cloud.