Tomatoes get flavor boost from green bin compost
Commercially farmed tomatoes taste sweeter when food and garden waste compost is added to their soil, a University of Queensland study has found. Researchers in the School of Agriculture and Food Sustainability grew tomatoes in southeast Queensland with and without the compost and put the resulting crops through chemical and sensory analysis.
Geomimicry offers a new framework for engineering sustainable materials
When engineers look to nature for inspiration, they often turn to living systems. The flight of birds has influenced aircraft design, gecko feet inspired new adhesives and lotus leaves led to the development of self-cleaning surfaces.
A researcher from the University of North Carolina Asheville has published the first comprehensive checklist of the native terrestrial reptiles of the Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI), drawing on 20 years of collaborative fieldwork to create a single illustrated reference for scientists, conservationists and nature enthusiasts.
Species discoveries reveal emerging biodiversity hotspots worldwide
We share our planet with millions of plants and animals. This variety of life is known as biodiversity, a term encompassing everything from microscopic genes to entire ecosystems, such as deserts and vibrant coral reefs.
Major polluters are worsening the Western US water crisis: A new way to measure who
Climate change was once something scientists warned us about, and now it
The deadly rabies virus was once common across Europe. A bite from an infected dog, wolf or fox could be fatal.
Does envy influences the way we vote?
Envy plays a greater role when resources are allocated through majority voting than when we make decisions individually. This is shown by new research from Link
Going beyond simple models of neural networks: Extended mean-field theory offers a better approach
Physics is most readily applied to relatively simple systems: a pendulum, two electrons colliding or the structure of the solar system. But when systems become complicated
Overconfident CEOs more likely to expose businesses to risk
Companies led by overconfident chief executives are potentially more exposed to political and regulatory risks because they engage in significantly less corporate lobbying, according to University of Queensland research.
Nepal flash floods: What triggered the disaster, and why was it so destructive?
Guwahati: The massive glacial collapse that triggered catastrophic flash floods along the Nepal-Tibet border on Wednesday has killed at least 162 people, with hundreds still missing. Among those unaccounted for are 133 Indians, many of them travelling to Tibet on pilgrimage to Mount Kailash. The flash floods were triggered at 8:37 am Nepal time when [] The post Nepal flash floods: What triggered the disaster, and why was it so destructive? appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Submit Your Questions: The Great Data Center Backlash
You have questions about data centers, and WIRED has answers. Join our livestream on September 10 and our panel of experts will tell you everything you need to know.
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On Indias disappearing pastoral communities | Green Humour by Rohan Chakravarty
What experts know so far about Nepal
The cause of the deadly landslide and flood along the Nepal
Climate change leaves its mark on America
From high in the hills around Las Vegas, tourist Choune Osterero gazes down at the line of chalky mineral deposits left on the rocks around Lake Mead as the level of America
Assam: Elephant Mangal Singh undergoes dental procedure; delay in ivory recovery raises questions
Digboi: A 16-year-old captive elephant, Mangal Singh, underwent a specialised dental procedure in Assams Margherita on Wednesday, months after suspected poachers hacked off both his tusks near their roots. The injury left the elephant with exposed pulp cavities, infection and prolonged health complications. The procedure involved a partial pulpotomy to treat and close the exposed [] The post Assam: Elephant Mangal Singh undergoes dental procedure; delay in ivory recovery raises questions appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Fleeting sugar pairs may help curb abnormal cell-growth signals
Acting as armor, a scaffold and a communication platform in one, our cells
What does a clean room smell like? Many people say citrus, pine, or flowers because these fragrances are common in cleaning products. A research team led by Brandon Boor found that scent compounds in cleaning products
Heat makes emergency rooms busier. Study shows which illness and injuries rise during hot spells
When the temperature heats up, so do emergency rooms, according to a massive study of Chicago hospital and urgent care records, which found increased accidental gunshot wounds, kidney complaints, skin problems, varicose veins and even mental health issues related to marijuana use.
France heatwave: 10 Nile crocodiles hatch on their own for the first time
Tablets and computers have become crucial school supplies for many students. But the same devices children use to read text, write essays, solve math problems or research history projects can also offer distractions in the form of games, social media and web browsing.
Tsunami of dirt: What caused Nepals deadly glacialflood?
What happened in Nepal is likely due to anenormous ice-and-rock landslidesweeping down a mountain pass and gathering up ice, water, rock, trees and dirt
Nvidia agrees to buy Hugging Face for $12.9 billion: Report
Nvidia has agreed to buy AI platform Hugging Face for $12.9 billion, The Information reported
Sea turtles are famous for being prodigious wanderers. Guided by Earth
Nearly 700 OpenAI agents coordinated Hugging Face attack, says report
The episode drew wide attention and fed worries that the biggest AI companies cannot keep their own models under control
Before and after: Satellite images show how Nepals green mountainside turned into debris field
COP17: New global architecture for drought resilience launched at UNCCD meet
We finally have some encouraging news on Great Barrier Reef water quality
Imagine a plume of brown sediment washed off the land into Queensland rivers and carried out to sea. Here, it can settle on seagrass and inshore corals, potentially smothering them. River water often also carries nitrogen from fertilizer residue, which can fuel algal growth and damage coral health.
How to See the Partial Lunar Eclipse and Blood Moon on August 27
The eclipse will obscure about 93 percent of the moon
At least one dead after car crashes into crowd in northern France
One suspect was arrested after the incident in Caen, police said, following a reported fight at a nearby bar.
Virtual reality reveals glassfish synchronize through split-second copying of single neighbors
For centuries, scientists have been fascinated by the remarkable coordinated movements of flocking birds, swarming insects and schooling fish. Researchers have studied these natural phenomena to understand the rules of interactions between individuals that can produce complex group-level behavior. A collaboration of physicists and neurobiologists at the University of California San Diego has been studying schools of micro glassfish (Danionella cerebrum) to understand how the interactive mental processes of individual fish produce group-level decisions.
Reworked tRNAs enable protein design with up to 34 amino acids
Scientists have been hard at work for more than 20 years to instruct biological systems, such as E. coli cells, to produce proteins they don
In this red state, cattle ranchers are fuming. They blame Trump.
Australia's recording association bans AI-made music from charts
Songs using gen-AI as a support tool will still be allowed, so long as they're substantially human made.
AI framework challenges student ideas early, helping undergraduates think critically about research
An interdisciplinary team of researchers has developed and demonstrated a step-by-step framework called Socratic Challenger that uses artificial intelligence to help undergraduate students cultivate critical thinking skills. Specifically, the framework uses AI as a collaborator to develop research questions that can be pursued in laboratory or classroom settings.
How plants use scoop-shaped pores to distribute their pollen efficiently
Bees are the most important pollinators of flowering plants, and approximately 10% of flowering plants are functionally specialized for buzz pollination. Buzz pollination is a mechanism in which pollen can be extracted from flowers only through the application of mechanical vibrations. Many important crops, such as tomatoes, eggplants and blueberries, are buzz-pollinated because they conceal their pollen in so-called poricidal anthers
Who is the 'most reasonable' Opposition leader? Kiren Rijiju answers
Who is the most reasonable Opposition leader Kiren Rijiju answers
Zohran Mamdani opposes the RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat's rally
Zohran Mamdani opposes the RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwats rally
Electrically charged raindrops could be corroding metal with protective coatings
Electrically charged raindrops, a naturally occurring phenomenon, can break down surfaces treated with protective coatings, according to new research published in Nature. This previously overlooked corrosion mechanism highlights the need for a new method of preserving metal objects like cars, ships, buildings and cultural heritage sites.
Is DK Shivakumar the Amit Shah of the Congress?
Is DK Shivakumar the Amit Shah of the Congress
The Papers: 'Britons lost in Nepal flood' and 'Regal had landed'
The devastating flash flood and mudslides along the Nepal and Tibet border dominates Thursday's papers.
A look at major lawsuits against Meta and other social media companies over harms to kids
A settlement announced Wednesday between Meta and dozens of states resolves one of its biggest legal fights, but the social media giant is still facing litigation elsewhere over its products effects on young peoples mental health
Ramped fields create more robust entanglement between trapped-ion qubits
While quantum computing could be the future, it is currently plagued by finicky hardware. To make the technology practical, researchers must demonstrate that it consistently and continuously works and performs at scale. In a new study, published in Physical Review Letters, researchers at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) and the Ion Storage Group at the National Institute of Standards and Technology in Boulder, Colorado, created a robust process for entangling trapped-ion qubits. The result means better building blocks for ion-based quantum computers.
Ocean antacid trials test plankton response in 8,000-liter seawater enclosures
All the forests in the world pale in comparison to the ocean when it comes to absorbing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. The ocean is the world
How Rising Temperatures Likely Contributed to Nepal
Climate change is causing glaciers to retreat and become less stable, upping the odds of catastrophic collapses.
We discovered rare dinosaur tracks from the Coniacian age near Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia
Imagine the Western Plains of North America, from Texas to Alaska, submerged under a broad, shallow seaway. To the west lay the ancestral Rocky Mountains. To the east were low-lying plains traversed by large, sluggish rivers.
European city climate plans underuse green spaces despite adaptation benefits, finds study
Green spaces could play a key role in helping cities cope with the effects of climate change, yet they still play only a minor role in climate strategies. These were the findings of researchers at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg (MLU) and Justus Liebig University Giessen (JLU), who analyzed the climate strategies of 25 major European cities.
Patrick Clancys Money Mystery: $1M GoFundMe, Lawsuit And A Shocking Online Theory
Did Patrick Clancy financially benefit from the deaths of his three children? A bizarre theory spreading online has put Patricks finances under the microscope during the Lindsay Clancy trial. With a $1 million-plus GoFundMe, a wrongful-death lawsuit seeking more than $1 million and viral claims about Patricks alleged wealth, speculation has exploded. But what is actually verified? We break down the Patrick Clancy money claims, Lindsay Clancy trial, online theories and what the defense says about them.
Dolly Partons Music TAKES OVER Buckingham Palace in Emotional Tribute From The Royals
Dolly Parton received an unforgettable royal tribute after her death at 80, as the Coldstream Guards performed her iconic hit '9 to 5' during Changing the Guard outside Buckingham Palace. The Royal Family also honored the country legend, praising her music, generosity and 'Imagination Library' legacy. Fans flooded social media with emotional reactions, while another heartbreaking detail emerged about Dollys final wishes. Her nephew Bryan Seaver revealed the promise she made him years before her death.
Upholding the Constitution: Dharmshila Gupta Responds to Owaisis Comments on Hijab Ruling
Patna, August 27: BJP MP Dharmshila Gupta has responded to Asaduddin Owaisis objections regarding the Allahabad High Courts hijab ruling. She also addressed Dimple Yadavs promise of providing 40,000 annually to women in Uttar Pradesh, flood preparedness in Bihar, and the appointment of Nisha Singh as the state president of the BJP Mahila Morcha. Gupta ... Read more Upholding the Constitution: Dharmshila Gupta Responds to Owaisis Comments on Hijab Ruling
OpenAI details the failures that led to Hugging Face breach in official report
Transparency from the company is good, but real trust in its people would be better.
Anaya Bangar Prepares for Return to Womens Cricket in Australia by March 2027
Mumbai, August 27: Anaya Bangar has received approval to play cricket in Australia. The announcement came after Cricket Australia granted her official permission to participate in womens community and elite competitions. This marks her return to competitive cricket, and she has also discussed the potential of playing in the Womens Big Bash League (WBBL) in ... Read more Anaya Bangar Prepares for Return to Womens Cricket in Australia by March 2027
Reference genome of the Saimaa ringed seal released
Researchers at the University of Eastern Finland and the University of Oulu have produced the first chromosome-level reference genome for the Saimaa ringed seal. The sequence of every chromosome in the seal
How plants evolved a molecular switch to cope with heat
As climate change drives more frequent and intense heat waves, plants face growing challenges to survive and remain productive. Researchers at VIB, Ghent University, KU Leuven and their international collaborators have uncovered an evolutionary innovation that helps plants cope with high temperatures.
How the Meta settlement may change social media forever
Burnham calls summit of Welsh, Scottish and Northern Irish first ministers
The announcement comes as Burnham holds his first official visit to Wales since becoming prime minster.
Woman who died in fire with niece, 7, was 'beautiful soul', mother tells BBC
Two men have been arrested on suspicion of murder over the fire in Middlesborough, police say.
Hidden switch in cell division may point to new cancer treatments
When a cell gets ready to divide, it shuts down its gene-reading machinery almost entirely. For decades, the mechanism behind that shutdown was only partially understood. A new study co-led by Alarc
Political divide traced to differing views on who is vulnerable
Everyone shares a similar moral compass about right and wrong, but where liberals and conservatives disagree is over who counts as a victim, according to new research from the University at Buffalo School of Management.
OpenAI says earlier signals could have prevented the Hugging Face breach
OpenAIs technical report on the Hugging Face breach says an internal team saw its models reaching the open internet from their sandbox in late May, and that a June alert did not stop the evaluation. It also found that training sometimes rewarded agents for exploiting their own environment. OpenAI has published its account of how [] This story continues at The Next Web
Costliest road in the world: Tejasvi Surya attacks Bengaluru tunnel plan
Costliest road in the world Tejasvi Surya attacks Bengaluru tunnel plan
Unexpected source of genetic diversity found in human sperm
Scientists have identified an unexpected source of genetic variation in human sperm that occurs earlier in sperm development than previously thought. Published in Nature, researchers at the Wellcome Sanger Institute, the University of Cambridge and their collaborators found that one type of genetic recombination involving chromosomes, called non-crossover gene conversion, happens before the cell divisions that produce sperm.
Democrats Just Might Win the Senate
Strategists in both parties have long thought that everything would need to go right for Democrats to take over Congress this fall. Their map, though, is becoming more forgiving.
The Meta Settlement Will Put Limits on Instagram for Teens. They
Child safety groups and former Meta employees welcome proposed changes to how the company
Prithviraj Chavan Critiques Government on Paper Leaks and Other Issues
Mumbai, August 27: Senior Congress leader and former Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Prithviraj Chavan, has raised serious concerns regarding the governments handling of various issues, including paper leaks in competitive exams, statements from former CDS Anil Chauhan about Operation Sindoor, and the proposed expenses for the Nashik Kumbh. He described the paper leak situation as ... Read more Prithviraj Chavan Critiques Government on Paper Leaks and Other Issues
Machine learning methods move self-driving labs closer to materials discovery at scale
Machine learning doesn
Basalt weathering may remove far less CO
Spreading finely crushed basalt across farmland has been promoted as a relatively simple way to remove large quantities of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. But a new study led by Cornell researchers suggests the real-world potential of this method, known as enhanced weathering, may be far smaller than widely cited estimates.
The Road to Nowhere ultimately represents much more than an unusual dead-end highway in North Carolina. It is a reminder of the human cost that can accompany enormous infrastructure projects and national priorities.
Thermal anomaly discovered below Mars
Researchers have discovered a thermal asymmetry deep beneath the surface across Mars
Disappearing lakes, old photos and AI are helping scientists map Arctic permafrost thaw in near
Florida gets a lot of attention for its sinkholes, especially when they swallow cars and entire houses. But its sinkhole risk has nothing on Alaska
Waffle House Teleporter Gregg Phillips Is Still on the Trump Administration
In June, a FEMA official infamous for claiming to have teleported to a Waffle House was reportedly ousted. He
Why is the Mac mini M5 Pro more expensive than the M6?
When it comes to Apple Silicon, a higher number doesn't necessarily mean a better chip.
North Brother Island ultimately stands as one of New York Citys most unusual historical landscapes because its ruins tell several stories at once.
Vanguard is acquiring Altruist, the AI custody platform it backed six years ago
Vanguard has agreed to acquire Altruist, an AI-driven custody and software platform for independent financial advisers that it first invested in during 2020, on undisclosed terms. Britain and the EU are addressing the same shortage of advice through rule changes rather than acquisitions. Vanguard is buying the platform it helped fund. It has agreed to [] This story continues at The Next Web
In 2018, a laboratory was launched to the International Space Station to study ultra-cold quantum gases in the microgravity environment. NASAs Cold Atom Lab uses lasers to cool atoms near absolute zero. The facility allows scientists to study quantum phenomena, produce Bose-Einstein condensates in orbit and examine how atoms behave when gravity has less influence on their motion.
Patradevi offers the most successful lesson in national cohesion: Rajnath
Pernem: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday said the martyrs memorial at Patradevi is not merely a monument of stone, but a living symbol of Indias collective national consciousness and an eternal testament to the fact that India is a living, breathing nation whose soul cannot be divided. Speaking after inaugurating the Hutatma Smruti Smarak, []
We Don't Need Canada, They Need Us: Trump Amid Escalating Trade War
Canada is the United States' second-largest trading partner after Mexico and energy is at the heart of that relationship.
AI designs new antibodies that pass blinded laboratory tests
Researchers affiliated with UTHealth Houston, competing under the team name Novamab AI, placed among the top five teams in the international AIntibody Challenge, a blinded, prospective benchmark published in Nature Biotechnology.
Water stored in dams and reservoirs for humans to use often evaporates, especially in hot regions like southern Africa. Rising temperatures speed up evaporation, leaving less water for people, farming and industry. Daniel Kwasi Kpeglo has just completed a Ph.D. in physics. He explains his laboratory research into a new design
How to watch Grand Theft Auto VI: An Extended Look
Netflix is the exclusive home of the GTA VI trailer for six hours on Thursday.
The colorful JBL Pulse 6 speaker will be available next month
JBL's new speaker/light hybrid will cost $330.
Test cricket: How India turn the screw against Sri Lanka
Sooriyabandara was compact against the quicks and deadly against the spinners. He swept with great effect, while Indian spinners were guilty of not bowling the right length often enough to create chances. The sweep is an effective shot when played well, but on a fourthday pitch it is not without risk. To Indias irritation, the few times when the top edge was found, the ball fell in no mans land. But this wasnt just down to luck. Sooriyabandara had worked the ball around so well that Shubman Gill was tentative with his field placings.
Quote of the day by George Harrison: George Harrison's quote highlights the importance of appreciating the present moment. He believed that only the now is truly important for experiencing life. Past experiences offer valuable lessons, but they cannot be relived by anyone. The future remains uncertain, making present focus essential for living fully. This perspective encourages cherishing current opportunities and people around us.
Restoring lakes by going beyond quick fixes
In cities such as Hyderabad, Bengaluru, and Mumbai, peri-urban land that once served as agricultural fields or natural lake catchments has mutated into prime real estate
iOS 27: 13 Ways the Messages App is Smarter and Less Annoying
The Messages app is arguably the most important app on the iPhone, and in iOS 27 , Apple is adding some useful improvements. There are some quality-of-life fixes for longtime issues, and new AI features. Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos. Contextual Suggestions Messages uses Apple Intelligence to surface one-tap suggestions based on what's being discussed in a conversation. If someone you're talking to asks you to send a photo, Messages recognizes the request and suggests adding the relevant photos. If someone invites you to an event, Messages offers to add it to your Calendar. If someone asks you to pick something up at the store, Messages will suggest adding it to your Reminders list or to the Notes app. Messages will also suggest Genmoji you might want to generate based on the conversation. Write With Siri There's a systemwide Write with Siri feature that's available in the Messages app. Siri AI can compose entire messages for you, proofread your messages, or give you feedback. There is a dedicated Write with Siri button above the keyboard where you can get to the new Siri tools. Smart Reply suggestions also use your writing style so they sound more natural. Siri AI Siri AI integrates with the Messages app. You can ask Siri to find images, videos, links, addresses, phone numbers, and more in the Messages app, plus Siri can draft message replies and act on info in the Messages app, like adding an event date to the Calendar app. Drawing You can use a new Drawing interface in the Messages app to send little sketches and notes. It's available when tapping on the + button next to the text bar in a conversation. The drawing interface is the same as the Markup tool available in apps like Photos and Notes. There's a marker, a pen, a highlighter, and an eraser, plus options to use the tools in any color. Accidental Recordings The iOS 27 Messages app includes an option to remove the audio button from the text bar. In the Messages section of the Settings app, you can navigate to Show in Text Field to set the right-side button to Record Audio, Start Dictation, or None. Setting the option to none will prevent you from accidentally recording a voice message with an errant tap. Tapbacks Messages now consolidates notifications for Tapback responses, which is useful when you're in a group thread and tons of people are sending emojis. Sending When a message fails to send in iOS 27, your iPhone will automatically retry sending it. In iOS 26 , you get an alert if a message fails, but you have to manually tap to try to send it again. The Messages app also supports continuous sending of photos, videos, and texts. If you're sending someone a photo and your connection is poor or you go offline, it automatically resumes sending when the connection is restored. Syncing Cross-device syncing is improved in iOS 27, so conversations will sync more reliably across the iPhone, iPad , Mac, Apple Watch, and Vision Pro. Fewer messages will fail to sync and display properly when you switch between devices. Messages, read states, reactions, and attachments sync faster. When you take a photo and then go to the Messages app to send it, you're more likely to see it right away. Apple says the iPhone is faster to add recent camera captures to Messages. Search Apple improved its search index across apps like Mail and Messages, so you're more likely to find what you're looking for. You can also search for conversations in Messages using a phone number or a contact's nickname. Offloaded Media If you have photos or videos that have been offloaded to save storage space, you can still find them in the iOS 27 Messages app when you search. Thumbnails are also displayed for offloaded media instead of a placeholder image, so you know what's there. RCS In RCS message conversations with Android users, you can now long press on a message to send an inline reply. iOS 27 also shows reaction emoji directly on images and videos, a feature that was not functioning in iOS 26. Genmoji Apple revamped Genmoji creation in iOS 27. There's an updated interface for describing an emoji that you want, with options to start from an existing emoji, choose an image from Photos, or select a person. After uploading an image or using a text phrase to create a Genmoji, there's a new Describe a change interface for making updates to what you've already created. You can iterate on designs and change individual elements of a Genmoji, tweaking colors and objects. Each change uses the old base instead of regenerating a new Genmoji. With a series of requests, it is possible to make a complicated, multi-element Genmoji. Along with describing changes, you can add in additional emoji, and the interface makes suggestions on what to do next. Genmoji output is more consistent, and Genmoji look more like real emoji with a 3D, cartoonish style by default. There is now an option to change style, so if you don't want the cartoonish look, you can ask for something else like a drawing or a sketch. Large Conversations Large conversations load and scroll faster in iOS 27, according to Apple. Read More More on all of the features in iOS 27 can be found in our iOS 27 guide . Related Roundups: iOS 27 , iPadOS 27 This article, iOS 27: 13 Ways the Messages App is Smarter and Less Annoying first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
Best German Proverb of the Day: When the cats away, the mice will play describes what can happen when supervision or authority disappears. The German proverb uses the playful image of mice celebrating in a cats absence to explain how people may relax rules, test boundaries or behave differently when those normally responsible for enforcing expectations are no longer present.
Permafrost thaws worldwide as active layers deepen from 2000 to 2024
An international study led by researchers at the George Washington University indicates clear global evidence that permafrost is thawing across much of the planet. Using more than two decades of field observations from 156 monitoring sites across the Arctic, Antarctic and high-mountain regions, the study found increases in the thickness of the active layer, the uppermost layer above permafrost that thaws and refreezes each year. The findings confirm that permafrost degradation accelerated globally between 2000 and 2024.
