Ai+ Smartphone to increase smartphone prices by up to 3,000
The smartphone prices are expected to rise up again by up to 10% post Diwali due to memory crisis, lesser inventories and rupee depreciation against US dollar
Investigation links Australian deforestation to beef farming and major bank loans
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Research seeks to clarify assisted suicide practices in Germany and inform future regulation
Assisted suicide is morally and ethically controversial. Public debate on the topic tends to arise primarily when a high-profile case comes to light
Can engineering solve the forever chemical problem?
Among the technical inquiries spanning topics like cyclodextrin polymers and mass spectrometry that were stacked in Damian Helbling
Hidden ecological risk from overlooked invasive crayfish species
A new study reveals narrow-clawed crayfish, an understudied invasive species in the U.K., to be as aggressive as the well-known signal crayfish.
Soccer: Opaque club ownership is more likely associated with higher financial and criminal risks
Who are the ultimate owners of Italian soccer clubs? Where does the money invested in these clubs come from? And what risks lie behind investment funds, fiduciary companies and transnational corporate structures that make it difficult to identify the individuals who ultimately control them?
How often should you be working at the office? Here
Office attendance from Monday to Friday used to be a pretty standard requirement for many jobs. But plenty of employees have now developed a taste for working from home. And in response, some of their employers have started to tighten the rules on hybrid work.
Astronomers deliver the sharpest and deepest view yet of the low-frequency radio sky
Using the Low Frequency Array (LOFAR), an international team led by Leiden University has produced the sharpest and most sensitive radio image of the sky ever made at low radio frequencies. The image reveals almost 63,000 radio sources, such as active galactic nuclei and star-forming galaxies, across a patch of sky about 25 times the area of the full moon. The results have been accepted for publication in Astronomy
Children may be missing out on free school meals as families favor private education, study finds
Children in some of India
Twisted atomic layers slide spontaneously at room temperature in simulations
Researchers revealed an ultralow-barrier collective sliding mechanism mediated by domain walls, as well as defect-induced pinning of the sliding motion. They found that twisted bilayer MoS
Climate shapes microbial nitrogen pump in forests, not in farmlands
Microbes build a long-lived nitrogen reservoir in soil from the remains of dead bacteria and fungi, which cling to minerals and resist decay. The microbial nitrogen pump turns nitrogen taken up by living microbes into this persistent pool, and microbial nitrogen use efficiency (NUE) has long been assumed to regulate this process.
Societies could lose ability to respond to climate change
Human societies could lose the ability to respond to worsening climate change, scientists have warned.
Laser-plasma accelerator could generate bright X-rays for biological imaging, simulations show
X-rays with wavelengths between approximately 2.3 and 4.4 nanometers, i.e., in the so-called water window, are particularly well suited to examining biological samples in their natural, aqueous environment. To date, however, it has been technically difficult to access this type of radiation at an appropriate quality and intensity, as only free-electron lasers in large-scale accelerator systems are capable of generating it.
Paired DNA strands recognize shape, not just sequence, in new small-molecule sensing method
You have probably performed a sandwich assay before, even if you didn
New placenta-on-a-chip model allows engineers to study effects of environmental toxins
Exposure to toxic metals like cadmium has been associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes such as miscarriage, preterm birth and low birth weight. Because these effects are difficult and ethically challenging to study directly in pregnant women, how such exposures affect pregnancy has remained poorly understood.
Antibiotic pollution may be key factor in honeybee colony collapses
High losses of honeybee colonies, which play a crucial role in global food production, have caused concern around the world. Many potential factors for the population declines have been cited, but a potentially significant threat to pollinator health
Pinning down the structure of quark-gluon plasma, the universe
In the first fraction of a second following the Big Bang, matter existed as a trillion-degree plasma of quarks and gluons
What AI can lose when it makes Holocaust writings easier to read
In an Amsterdam prison during the Nazi occupation, Sal Bramson drew his cell on pieces of cotton cloth. He added handwritten explanations and sent these messages to his mother, concealed inside a shirt collar among the prison laundry. The cloth could travel because it passed as something ordinary. Its material was part of what made communication possible.
New research explores how offshore wind development may alter marine food webs
As offshore wind development expands along the U.S. Atlantic Coast, understanding its potential effects on marine ecosystems is increasingly important.
Leaf nutrient balance helps explain earlier fall color in US forests
For devout leaf peepers, timing is everything. A new study led by researchers from Duke University
New research explores what our appetite for a digital detox can tell us
How we feel about taking a break from our screens could tell us something important about the way we behave online, according to new research from the University of Bath and Goethe University Frankfurt. Researchers have developed the first validated scale specifically designed to measure people
New tests expand empathy measurement to joyful stories and embarrassing mishaps
Listening to someone recount their visit to an amusement park can feel like being on an emotional roller coaster yourself. Even if the listeners have never set foot in the park, they can still empathize with the other person
Black characters receive similar precision ratings whether they look
People are often asked simple questions, such as the price of the cheapest flight to a particular destination. But the answers
Connecting artificial intelligence with the tools of astrophysical research
Investigating a scientific question is often a complex process. As an astrophysicist studying some of the most energetic phenomena in the universe, I know that finding answers requires much more than reading scientific papers or understanding existing theories. Astrophysical research involves collecting observations, analyzing data, building physical models and comparing their predictions with observations. These tasks require different scientific tools, databases and modeling software and can take considerable time even for experienced researchers.
Researchers at Tohoku University and the Japan Atomic Energy Agency (JAEA) have successfully controlled a unique quantum phenomenon
Physicist develops detector capable of counting photons for quantum computing
Detecting a single photon is a challenge in itself. But what if you also want to know exactly how many photons arrive at a particular point at the same time? Physicist Erik Baalbergen is working on light detectors that can do just that. They form a key building block for the optical quantum computer of the future.
Citizen science program helps find exotic ticks
Climate change is affecting not only our weather but also the distribution of parasites and the diseases they can carry. One example is the growing presence of Hyalomma ticks in parts of Europe where they were previously uncommon. These ticks are of particular interest because they can transmit Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever virus (CCHFV), a pathogen that can cause serious, sometimes life-threatening illness in humans. Hyalomma ticks are typically found in warm and dry regions of Africa, Asia and southern Europe. However, they have increasingly been reported farther north, including in Central Europe.
As Antarctic blue whales advance along the road to recovery, continued oversight is key
Antarctic blue whales appear to be creeping back from the brink of extinction after 50 years of protection. A new study estimates the total population at 4,018, up from 418 after the last reported whale catch in 1973.
How octopuses squeeze through too-small gaps
Octopuses are extraordinarily versatile. From walking across the seabed on their eight arms to jetting through the water, manipulating tools and squeezing through unimaginably tight spaces, the flexibility of octopuses almost defies belief.
How private schools segregate students by class and strengthen social divisions
If you want to see how private schools in the U.K. can reinforce segregation between children of different social classes, the London Borough of Southwark provides a good example.
Newly identified protein mechanism helps explain how cells respond to physical forces
A newly published study is changing our understanding of how the protein talin functions at sites where cells attach to their surroundings. The findings uncover a previously unknown mechanism by which mechanical force regulates talin, a key protein controlling cell adhesion and mechanosensing. The paper is published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
Clothes on the bed, nothing feels right: The psychology behind your seasonal wardrobe meltdown
The clocks have gone back, and suddenly getting dressed feels more difficult. The coat you wore constantly last winter is still hanging in the closet, but it no longer looks quite how you remember. The boots you loved in February don
New microscopy method reveals tiny cell structures and their molecular surroundings
How do cells respond to drugs? A new microscopy technique could provide more precise answers to this question in the future. Researchers from Bielefeld University and the University of Vienna have developed a method as part of the European CHEM-SCAN project that makes the smallest cellular structures visible while also showing how their molecular environment changes.
The Blue Tsunami Swept Doctors and Scientists Into Office
More than 80 percent of congressional candidates backed by the pro-science PAC 314 Action won, including Michigan senator-elect and epidemiologist Abdul El-Sayed.
Linguist to record the magic songs of the Awaj
There is magic in the traditional songs of the Awaj
Chilean rodent population collapse reveals how extreme drought can overwhelm wildlife
Research published in the journal Ecology analyzed 12 years of records from a population of degus in central Chile, revealing that these endemic rodents managed to withstand nearly a decade of megadrought but disappeared locally following the extreme drought of 2019.
Ancient Maya mercury use may have come at a severe environmental cost
Ancient Maya communities made extensive use of liquid mercury and a red, mercury-containing pigment called cinnabar to decorate buildings, pottery and burial sites. Unsurprisingly, as previous research has shown, this led to mercury contamination of soils and reservoirs at some Maya sites. And that pollution may have spread even farther into their territory and caused the collapse of two lake ecosystems, according to a study published in the journal Science Advances.
Hooved mammals that migrate may be at greater risk of extinction than those that stay put
Over the past 100,000 years, hooved mammals that migrate have experienced a higher rate of extinction compared to nonmigratory species, according to a study being published Nov. 5 in the journal PLOS Biology by Joel Abraham at Princeton University, U.S., and colleagues.
Cannabis was used as an intoxicant as early as 2,800 years ago
Cannabis is one of the most commonly used psychoactive plants today. However, it is difficult to determine archaeologically how cannabis was used in prehistoric times. Plant parts such as flowers, leaves and resins are perishable and therefore rarely survive. It is known that cannabis served various purposes, such as the production of oil or fiber, and was not used solely as medicine or a drug.
DNA nanoswitches find new drug leads faster by measuring protein interactions
Researchers at the Wyss Institute at Harvard University, Boston Children
Controlling molecular helicity: A new approach to constructing chiral nanographenes
Nanographenes with up to eight helicene units can now be selectively synthesized using a two-step process. Researchers from Science Tokyo have developed a strategy to synthesize multi-helical nanographenes containing up to eight helicene units with controlled handedness.
Largely peaceful marches take place across France as workers stage strike
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The lining in traditional disposable coffee cups can release plastic particles and be difficult to recycle, but a new plant-based coating can eliminate these issues with your morning brew.
New European database to support environmental risk assessment of human pharmaceuticals
The PREMIER project, a public-private European consortium of research organizations (like Radboud University) and international pharmaceutical companies, has launched a new database to support the environmental risk assessment (ERA) of human pharmaceuticals. The data is publicly accessible, free of charge. The database was built with key user requirements in mind.
A sweeter future? AI helps scientists discover new sugar substitutes
Researchers Dr. Shayma El-Atawneh and professor Amiram Goldblum at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem have developed a new computational framework that identified 92 promising candidates for future sugar substitutes from more than 50 million chemical compounds. The study, published in the journal Food Chemistry, demonstrates how artificial intelligence and molecular modeling could accelerate the discovery of new sweeteners while helping overcome one of the industry
A new study has investigated whether challenges faced by educators in teaching statistics could be reduced by changing how it is taught. The findings suggest there is no single
Tiny animal populations can recover, challenging assumptions about extinction risk
Species reduced to fewer than 50 individuals in the wild are not automatically doomed to extinction, according to a major study co-authored by researchers at the Zoological Society of London and Monash University.
Devi Shetty conferred with Frances National Order of Merit
Dr. Shetty was recognised for extending vaccination and logistical support to the French Consulate and the wider French community during the pandemic
The way media reports suicide can help save lives
The way the media reports suicide can be important. It can bring an often-silenced issue into public view and draw attention to the social conditions that may have contributed to a death.
Mystery origin of iconic Stonehenge Altar Stone deepens as search narrows
The hunt for the source of Stonehenge
Research supports communitywide efforts to fight bedbug infestations, expert explains
Rather than being a poverty problem, bedbugs are actually everyone
How do octopuses remember? Scientists uncover a surprising secret
How does an octopus remember what it has learned? A new study led by Dr. Ana Luiza Turchetti-Maia, Dr. Tal Shomrat and professor Binyamin (Benny) Hochner
Eiffel Tower Shuts Down As Nationwide Strikes And Protests Disrupt France
France witnessed widespread protests and strikes on Thursday as workers, students and trade unions took to the streets over rising living costs, wages and concerns about public services. The demonstrations also led to the closure of the Eiffel Tower in Paris on November 5. The landmarks official website confirmed that it would remain closed due []
A new study has revealed how the repurposing of an ancestral gene saved the embryos of cod
Plagiarism is a kind of theft, but it is also a question of honor
Any concept that has a history, philosopher Michel Foucault tells us, cannot have a fixed definition.
Archaeologists uncover possible 19th-century castaway camp on island
On a desolate island at the end of the world, battered by freezing winds, archaeologists have uncovered the remains of a possible 19th-century castaway camp that may have belonged to a renowned Argentine sailor and his shipwrecked crew.
Climate change is undermining our health, and the burden falls heaviest on women
As sea levels creep higher in the Pacific, salt leaches into the soil and reduces the land available to grow food. Ocean warming is damaging coral reefs, reducing fish stocks, and salinity has tainted freshwater supplies.
Australian classrooms are getting a
The federal government is pushing for a
From doctors and teachers to lawyers, every profession has a duty to align with climate goals
A Dutch family doctor named Tibor Poelmann posted a petition on an online forum for general practitioners (GPs) in 2021. He wanted their pension fund to stop investing in oil and gas. It quickly gathered 1,200 signatures.
Coordinated activity gives large pedestrian crowds a distinctive seismic signature
Large pedestrian crowds generate distinctive seismic signals depending on their collective behavior, according to a new study that includes data from Tokyo schools and outdoor gatherings in the United States and Israel. These seismic signals are strongest in the 1
Young children like sharks, but fear grows with age
Most young children like sharks, with almost seven in 10 describing them in a positive light, but a new study has found that associations between sharks and fear become more common as children get older.
Which infinity is bigger? Under alternative mathematical rules, a 2D map emerges
It is one of the great questions of mathematics: What does
India's Top Heart Surgeon Gets Knighted By France For Covid-Era Support
Established on 3 December 1963 by French President Charles de Gaulle, the Ordre national du Meriteis one of France's two national orders of distinction.
New statistical method eliminates AI estimation bias in econometrics
A new research paper describes a statistical framework that resolves significant calculation biases caused by artificial intelligence in econometric models. The method, two-step extraction, removes estimation bias when researchers measure the business or economic effects of variables extracted using machine learning algorithms from unstructured data such as photos and consumer text.
Saudi Arabia, BAZNAS launch aid for Flores earthquake victims
France workers hold protest to demand higher wages
Digital Desk | Paris, Nov 5 (IANS) Hundreds of workers took part in the major protests in France on Thursday, as the nation braces for a strike involving the yellow vest movement, trade unions, students and workers from various sectors. Trade unions took part in the protests in France on Thursday to demand higher wages and in support of the high school protest movement, France 24 reported. The protests on Thursday come after French lawmakers rejected the first part of the 2027 budget bill. The French government's original budget proposal will now be presented before the Senate, with a vote set to be held on December 9, Euro News reported. A parliamentary committee will then try to broker a compromise before the legislation is again presented in the National Assembly. France has witnessed protests for several weeks, triggered by student demonstrations which began in September against overcrowded classrooms, teacher shortages and problems they face in getting admission to universities. The protests have since intensified as trade unions have expressed support for demands raised by the students and held marches against the cost of living crisis and increasing prices of fuel. French Interior Minister Laurent Nunez said that over 70,000 law enforcement personnel will be deployed on Thursday. He said that the primary mission of security forces was to ensure that protests took place peacefully and without any incidents, Euro News reported. Nunez mentioned that intelligence services had found considerable interest from the far-left movement and violent protest groups with several possible aims: taking part in them to provoke unrest; organising unauthorised marches; and carrying out looting and vandalism targeting businesses or public buildings. French authorities imposed restrictions on the trade unions' proposed protest route in Paris and gave permission to hold protest on an alternative route. French authorities' decision comes amid security measures taken by the government after violent incidents occurred on October 17-18, where violence and looting took place during peaceful protests, according to the report. Trade unions and rights groups have criticised what they termed excessive policing and authoritarian measures imposed to restrict protests. French police have also faced allegations of using excessive force against protesters.
Swiss Army knife of the Hawaiian Islands
There are no woodpeckers on the Hawaiian Islands, but a little yellow bird called the
Researchers highlight ferroptosis
When plants encounter pathogens, they can defend themselves by rapidly killing infected cells to restrict pathogen spread. This immune response, known as the hypersensitive response (HR), was first described in 1915. However, the molecular mechanism underlying HR cell death remained poorly understood for more than a century.
Man held for murdering wife over objection to extramarital affair in Chikkaballapur district
The police say the accused was in a relationship with another woman, which had reportedly led to frequent quarrels between the couple
US Treasury imposes fresh sanctions against Indian, Turkish entities for alleged Iran transactions
MEA says it has taken note of sanctions; not much can be done in case of entities supporting shadow fleets, sources said
Bail For Judge's Son Upheld In Kochi Fatal Accident
A court in Kochi dismissed appeals by police and the victim's family to cancel the bail of a 17-year-old boy, son of an Additional District Sessions Court judge, involved in a fatal Mercedes-Benz accident. The family of the deceased expressed deep disappointment, questioning the judicial process and vowing to continue their fight for justice.
Rainfall deficit, fund crunch leave Maharashtra battling drought
Roughly 15 million farmers in Maharashtra are getting anxious about the Rs 5,000 that the government promised as advance relief for their crops, which withered due to the extraordinary drought that has gripped the state. This relief is due by Diwali, as per a voluntary promise by the state, but that date is very closeDiwali Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Case booked against madrasa teacher for sexually abusing 11-year-old boy
Binoy Kumar sworn in as Chairman of A.P. Electricity Regulatory Commission
A 1983 batch IAS officer of the Telangana cadre, Binoy Kumar will hold office for five years
Epstein Scandal Explodes As Billionaire Kicks Off Ugly $7.25M Court War With Democrat Lawmaker
Billionaire Leon Black has filed a $7.25 million defamation lawsuit against Congressman Robert Garcia over comments linking him to Jeffrey Epsteins crimes. Blacks suit calls the remarks false and malicious, and alleges they led to threats and damaged his reputation. Garcia has said he spoke with survivors who named Black in connection with abuse. Black denies wrongdoing and says he knew nothing of Epsteins sex-trafficking network. The lawsuit adds a new legal battle to the ongoing congressional investigation into Epstein.
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Daksham Capital raises Rs 125 Cr in first close of Rs 300 Cr fund
The fund will invest in startups at the pre-Series A and Series A stages, with cheque sizes ranging from Rs 5 crore to Rs 20 crore. It will focus on D2C brands, consumer enablers, B2B2C businesses, supply chains and consumer AI.
Pregnant elephant found dead in Moyar reserve forest in Mudumalai
A post-mortem examination finds that the deceased elephant was carrying a fully grown foetus, nearing delivery stage; veterinarian opines that the elephant could have died at least two days before staff spotted the carcass
Bank of England hikes rates to 4%, first raise since 2023, says more may come amid high UK inflation
In a decisive move, the Bank of England has escalated interest rates to 4% amidst spiraling inflation, projected to hit 4.8% in Q2 next year. Governor Andrew Bailey cautioned that further hikes may be necessary, especially with ongoing global conflicts. Market reactions were notably favorable, with the British pound gaining strength against the US dollar. Enhancements in economic data have prompted economists to revise growth forecasts upwards.
EXPLAINER-What is behind the France protests and what comes next?
France faced its latest nationwide protests on Thursday after weeks of unrest over the cost of living and public services,
AIIMS Awantipora OPD services likely to begin before Dec: Nadda
New Delhi, Nov 5: The outpatient department (OPD) services at AIIMS Awantipora in Jammu and Kashmir are targeted to commence before December, Union Health Minister J P Nadda said on Thursday as he reviewed the progress of the institute. The inpatient department (IPD) services are proposed to begin in July 2027, while MBBS classes are expected to commence in the 2027-28 academic session, according to the Health ministry. Nadda reviewed the status of infrastructure, procurement of medical equipment and furniture, recruitment of faculty and other personnel, and preparedness for starting medical and academic activities at the institute. He directed the concerned agencies to complete the remaining construction works by March 2027 and expedite procurement and recruitment to ensure early operationalisation of the institute. Construction of AIIMS Awantipora is nearing completion, with all major buildings having been completed, the ministry said. The Phase-I buildings, including the OPD registration block, OPD block, residential buildings and designated hostels, have been completed, with inventory verification and formal handover underway. Procurement approval has been conveyed for 180 medical equipment items worth Rs 59.41 crore, of which Notices of Award have been issued for 140 items. Procurement of OPD instruments, laboratory furniture and medical and administrative furniture is also at various stages, the ministry said. Nadda directed HITES and the Executive Director of AIIMS Awantipora to coordinate closely and ensure that all essential equipment, diagnostic facilities, furniture and other requirements for starting OPD services are completed on priority. The minister also called for fast-tracking the recruitment of faculty and non-faculty personnel. The ministry has approved engagement of essential manpower for operationalising the OPD and related services, covering 652 positions across various categories, including 150 security personnel. Nadda also reviewed arrangements related to campus security, transport connectivity, website development and operational partnerships. He directed AIIMS Awantipora, CPWD, HITES and the local administration to coordinate on security and other operational issues to ensure smooth functioning of the institute. Appreciating the efforts of CPWD and all concerned agencies and stakeholders, Nadda commended their dedicated efforts in advancing the project despite the challenges posed by the site's terrain and other constraints. Reiterating the government's commitment to strengthening healthcare infrastructure across the country, Nadda emphasised that the timely completion and operationalisation of AIIMS Awantipora would be an important step towards expanding access to quality tertiary healthcare and specialised medical services in J-K. The Institute will also strengthen medical education and contribute to the development of healthcare capacity in the region, in keeping with the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to ensure accessible and quality healthcare for all, he said.
SFI Complains to President Against BJP Tag on Keralam Governors Instagram Account
The SFI, which is the student wing of the CPM, emphasised that the Governor is required to function as the custodian of the Constitution and not as a representative of any political party.
Where U.S. states rank on new housing supply pipeline
In order to know where you
Finding New Drugs Is Laborious. This AI Startup Is Skipping The Lab Work
Potential Sciences, a startup backed by the UK government, is betting that training AI models on computer-generated biochemical data can speed up the plodding process of developing new drugs.
A newly established wildlife hospital in Thailand aims to enhance medical care for rescued animals facing injuries and threats from exploitation or illegal wildlife trade. This state-of-the-art facility will cater to various needs, including emergency treatments and rehabilitation. Long-term care is also available for animals that cannot return to their natural habitat, highlighting the importance of ongoing funding to sustain its vital operations.
A YC startup is putting $1M behind five unsolved materials science problems for AI
Discovered Materials, a months-old YC startup that uses AI to find chip materials, is offering $200,000 for each solution to five open materials science problems.
