Edition 77
July 29, 2026
Discover conservation wins, life-saving tech, plastic recycling breakthroughs, and young genius at the science fair!
Mountain Bongo Conservation in Kenya Marks Historic Rewilding Milestone
Critically endangered Mountain Bongos have arrived in Kenya from European zoos in a major rewilding milestone. This historic repatriation boosts genetic diversity for the species' recovery and aims for 750 individuals by 2075.
TN Engineer’s Re 1-a-Day AI Device Helps Women Detect Pregnancy Risks Early
Tamil Nadu engineer Senthil Kumar Murugesan built an AI-powered system that helps doctors monitor women remotely and identify risks earlier. Since 2019, JioVio Healthcare has supported over 30 lakh mothers across 14,328 villages in Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Maharashtra and Kerala. Its 1,000-day care programme has already helped 7,320 high-risk pregnancies.
How Discarded Plastic Bottles Are Saving Dolphins
Discarded plastic bottles are now saving dolphins by making fishing nets visible to their echolocation. This simple, recycled solution cut dolphin deaths by 88% with no impact on fish catch!
Scientists repair damaged plastics at the molecular level, boosting recycling potential
Scientists have unlocked a molecular repair method to restore the strength of damaged plastics, significantly boosting recycling potential. This breakthrough allows high-performance plastics to be reused, paving the way for a more circular economy.
How this 18-year-old’s love of origami helped him win a $100,000 at a science fair
An 18-year-old won $100k at a science fair for his origami-inspired folding simulation program. His project mimics nature's efficient designs for potential engineering breakthroughs.
