Iceland Plume Discovery Reveals Ancient Volcanic Funnels Across North Atlantic

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September 15, 2025

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Sixty million years ago, Iceland’s deep plume fueled massive eruptions across the North Atlantic. Cambridge scientists discovered hidden weak zones in Earth’s crust that funneled the plume’s heat, explaining volcanic fields like the Giant’s Causeway. These ancient scars still shape today’s earthquakes and geothermal energy across Britain and Ireland.

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Scientists Solve Decades-Old Photosynthesis Puzzle With IISc–Caltech Study

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October 15, 2025

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Researchers from IISc and Caltech have solved a decades-old mystery in photosynthesis, explaining why electrons move through only one pathway. The discovery could help build efficient artificial energy systems.

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Caltech Unveils X1 Robot-Drone Hybrid Capable Of Walking, Driving And Flying

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October 15, 2025

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Caltech and Abu Dhabi’s TII have introduced X1, a humanoid robot integrated with a transforming drone that can walk, drive, and fly. Demonstrated on Caltech’s campus, the system showcases adaptive mobility for emergencies. Future upgrades will add AI-driven autonomy, aiming to make robots more reliable for complex rescue missions.

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Astronomers Detect Hints Of Hidden Earth-Sized Planet Beyond Neptune

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October 15, 2025

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Astronomers propose the existence of ‘Planet Y’, a hidden Earth-size planet that may orbit closer than the theorized ‘Planet Nine’. Based on Kuiper Belt object patterns, the study suggests a rocky world influencing orbital tilts. Experts remain divided, but upcoming sky surveys could soon confirm or rule out its existence.