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Nobel Prize in Medicine 2026: Winners and Key Discovery

The Nobel Prize in Medicine 2026 has recognised a discovery that could change how scientists study the human brain. On 5 October 2026, the Nobel Assembly at Karolinska Institutet announced three scientists as the winners. Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel received the award for their discoveries concerning light-gated ion channels and optogenetics. Their

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Dimethyl Ether: The Fuel That Could Make India Energy Independent

Every month, a gas cylinder arrives at millions of Indian homes. Families use it to cook food. It runs on LPG — a fuel India mostly buys from other countries. In fact, India imported nearly 21 million tonnes of LPG in 2024 alone. On top of that, India also imports diesel, coal, and crude oil.