Published: Apr 16, 2026, 22:15 IST | Updated: Apr 16, 2026, 22:15 IST
A troubling pattern has emerged in the United States, where at least 9 to 10 scientists linked to sensitive nuclear, aerospace, and fusion research have reportedly gone missing or died under suspicious circumstances since 2023. The clustering of these cases around high-security institutions has raised serious concerns about potential espionage, internal security lapses, or hidden threats to critical national programmes. The White House has now acknowledged the issue, intensifying calls for answers.