Science & Tech · November 2026
Study says the monsoon first takes shape over Northeast India
Researchers from IIT Madras and Gauhati University propose a new way to tell when the monsoon has really arrived, as opposed to a passing local shower.
Microplastics found in the blood of tapirs and anteaters in Brazil
A study in Nature found plastic particles in 43 of 47 wild animals, with higher levels in those living closer to people and waste sites.
US FDA adds rare eye-condition warning to GLP-1 drugs
Drugs such as Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro must now mention a potential increased risk of NAION, a rare cause of sudden vision loss.
WMO says 2026 will be one of the four warmest years on record
A UN weather agency update says January to September averaged 1.47°C above pre-industrial levels, and a very strong El Niño could add more heat into 2027.
India set to join EU's Horizon Europe research programme
Talks are done. Once both sides sign and ratify the deal, Indian researchers could apply for EU grants directly from January 2027.