In principle, artificial intelligence could make finding the right material for an application as simple as ordering dinner: Scientists would tell a large language model what they want, and it would serve them the perfect material for the job.
'He's the worst no, he's a terrible guy': Trump goes after Massie again, calls him 'a loser'
'He's the worst no, he's a terrible guy': Trump goes after Massie again, calls him 'a loser'
Fiber vs. cable internet: What's the difference between them?
Fiber internet is more modern than cable, but the older technology still works well for today's connection needs.
Digvijay To Begin 70-Day Ujjain-Ayodhya Padayatra Today On Ram Temple Funds, 'Vote Chori'
The Kamal Nath government then had however lasted barely 15 months in the wake of around 25 Congress MLAs, loyal to Union minister Jyotiraditya Scindia (who was then in Congress), switching over to BJP.
Inside Leon Draisaitl And Celeste Desjardins' Love Story And New Dream Project
Edmonton Oilers star Leon Draisaitl and his wife, Celeste Desjardins, are planning a new home with help from Lauren Kyles design studio after getting married in France in 2025.
Context is key in how people understand language
When describing someone running, most people would say exactly that:
UN climate panel head wants swift end to deadlock over key scientific report
The world
Prahaar Box Office Collection Day 4: Rajkummar Rao's Courtroom Drama Keeps The Momentum Going
Rajkummar Rao's courtroom drama Prahaar has collected Rs 1.60 crore on Day 4, taking its India gross collection to Rs 12.53 crore.
Shanaya Kapoor stars in the darker thriller spin-off, which brings Karan Johars college franchise to the web-series format on JioHotstar.
Giving each child one share at $146.03 would therefore amount to approximately $10.51 billion in stock.
Imagine a social media algorithm that prioritizes trust over outrage
Following Ukraine
How plants unwittingly help fungal pathogens
Infecting a maize plant is no simple task for a fungal pathogen such as Ustilago maydis. A group of researchers led by Heinrich Heine University D
Industry leaders optimistic after Rubio's remarks on India-US trade deal finalisation
Indian industry leaders have expressed optimism over the early conclusion of the India-US bilateral trade agreement following US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's remarks that the two countries are close to finalising a deal, while welcoming Washington's decision to waive new Russia-related tariffs and sanctions. Speaking to ANI, Pankaj Chadha, Chairman of the Engineering Export Promotion Council (EEPC), said the proposed trade agreement was in its final stages and its conclusion would depend on political will. I look at it optimistically that our deal is going to happen. It is on the anvil. It should happen. And we are thankful that the Russia tariff is temporarily, at least not on our head. So this is good for us. And the deal hopefully should go through. Look, it is a matter of political will, Chadha said. He also agreed that negotiations had reached the final stage, expressing hope that an agreement would be concluded soon. Harjinder Talwar, President Designate of FICCI's Confeder...
Don't throw away your old USB charging cables Repurpose them instead
The charger from your three-generations-ago phone can still be useful. Here are several ways to use old cables, both indoors and out.
EXPLAINER-What's behind Egypt's move towards possible military involvement in Saudi-Yemen conflict?
Egypt's parliament is expected to vote next week on whether to authorise the armed forces to help defend Saudi
FACTBOX-Top cases on the US Supreme Court's docket
The US Supreme Court is hearing a series of important cases during its current nine-month term involving issues such as President Donald Trump's immigration policies, asylum, assault-style rifle bans, race, Big Oil's
Frozen in action: Visualizing how a cancer drug scaffold is built
A joint research group led by Ryo Tanifuji and Hiroki Oguri from the University of Tokyo and Yoshikazu Tanaka from Tohoku University has visualized SacC, an enzyme that plays a key role in building the complex five-ring core of safracin B. This core structure is shared with trabectedin, a drug used to treat soft tissue sarcoma.
Rolling without wheels: How dwarf reedsnakes coordinate their bodies for high-speed escapes
Small snakes called dwarf reedsnakes can escape danger by rolling rapidly along the ground. Researchers investigated how they perform this unusual form of locomotion using multi-angle video analyses. The results show that the snakes use precisely coordinated body movements that keep their heads facing the direction of travel and at a relatively stable height, even as the posterior body undergoes large rotational movements.
A Chinese rocket deorbited over Minnesota and left this in a farmer's cornfield
All the evidence points to the debris being part of a Chinese Zhuque-2E rocket.
Algae fossils from Cambrian explosion hint at sophisticated reproductive system
The Cambrian explosion was a major diversification of animal life that unfolded early in the Cambrian period, which began around 538.8 million years ago. During this interval, marine animals became much more varied, building the foundations for current marine ecosystems.
Fairfax's Rs 52,878-Crore IDBI Bank Deal To Have Limited Impact On $2.3 Billion Cushion
Fairfax Financial Holdings plans to acquire a majority stake in IDBI Bank for Rs 52,878 crore. Moody's expects the deal to have a limited impact on leverage, citing Fairfax's $2.3 billion liquidity reserve and its funding strategy.
Rs 2,744 Crore From Bot Leads, 10 Bps Off The Cost Ratio: Bajaj Finance's AI Math So Far
Despite the surge in AI use and a sharp jump in generation of business leads, the key efficiency gauge has barely moved. Here's a look at the factors involved.
Ancient Hox code reveals the developmental roots of vertebrate hind fins and limbs
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Parents put fairness first when helping children buy their first home
New Curtin University research has found parents want to treat their children equally when helping them buy their first home.
In his post, the man said the prolonged unemployment was beginning to affect his mental well-being.
Ranabaali has recorded Rs 3.94 crore on Day 4, taking its India gross collection to Rs 27.86 crore so far.
Manipur Violence: Four Killed, Locals Take Bodies To CM Yumnam Singh's House
Protesting locals placed the two bodies outside the chief ministers residence in an expression of anger. Authorities later removed the bodies from the site.
Plasmonic coating on bacterial surfaces paves the way for rapid sepsis diagnosis
A research team led by senior researcher Minyoung Lee and principal researcher Sunggyu Park of the Advanced Bio and Healthcare Materials Research Division at the Korea Institute of Materials Science (KIMS), has developed a label-free surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) analysis technology that rapidly detects extremely low concentrations of viable bacteria by directly growing plasmonic metal nanostructures on and around bacterial cells.
Tiger Shroff Attack: Inside The Bishnoi Gang's Bollywood Playbook
From a 10-day surveillance operation and alleged gang threats to the arrest of three accused in Rajasthan, the Tiger Shroff attack has put the spotlight back on the Lawrence Bishnoi network. Was Tiger targeted over his association with Salman Khan? How was the attack allegedly planned, and who was pulling the strings from behind the scenes? NDTV investigates the gang's methods, its alleged Bollywood targets, and the larger questions over organised crime and celebrity security.
Indonesia fires have burned nearly 2 million hectares: Monitor
Fires in Indonesia that have caused a regional haze crisis burned through over 1.9 million hectares (4.7 million acres) between January and the end of September this year, a monitor analyzing satellite imagery said on Monday.
How bacteria survive in a world full of killer bacteriophages
Humans throughout history have invented a variety of ways to fight back against troublesome bacteria. But bacteria live in a dangerous world too. The human body and other bacteria-rich environments abound with bacteriophages, or viruses that prey upon bacteria. Phages can sometimes outnumber bacteria a hundredfold, yet the bacteria endure and even thrive. What gives?
Maharashtra-Made JCB Machine Becomes India's Inaugural Export Under New Zealand Trade Pact
James Cook University researchers are calling for greater attention to financial literacy in schools after a new study found that people with a strong understanding of personal insurance were more likely to engage with insurance products.
Early heat and drought stress can have lasting effects on corn growth
A brief period of heat and drought early in a corn plant
Saif Ali Khan Reveals The Secret Behind Kareena Kapoor's Glow
Kareena Kapoor Khan revealed on The Great Indian Kapil Sharma Show that her family regularly consumes ghee, with her husband joking it keeps them youthful.
DIY VR: How to build your own headset, and why you probably won't want to
A primer on the joys and pains of building your own head-mounted display.
Labeling foods with added sugar content may reduce demand and consumption
The labeling of added sugar on food labels, which became mandatory in the U.S. by 2021, may reduce demand for and consumption of certain types of food, according to a study led by researchers in Penn State
Japanese philosophy offers a new perspective on education
Modern education is predominantly shaped by approaches that emphasize efficiency, measurable achievement, prediction and the ability to solve problems through rational intervention.
According to two new UNSW studies, researchers often choose research topics based on personal preferences and cultural attitudes, including exposure to films, TV shows and even zoos, rather than attempting to fill the most pressing gaps in knowledge. The studies are published in the journal Ecology and Evolution.
Groundwater in many areas of the U.S. and across the globe is being depleted as pumping for drinking water and agriculture outpaces nature
How Elizabeth Holmes Tricked WIRED
WIRED was the first magazine to cover Theranos and its enticing billionaire founder. There were warning signs even then.
The painstaking task of cataloging the world
A bumblebee-like insect that was last seen in France 150 years ago was spotted again in the Paris region in 2025.
A new study led by researchers at ETH Zurich (Switzerland) and the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (Belgium) reveals that glaciers worldwide could lose ice faster than previously projected. Published in Nature Communications, the research shows that accounting for daily weather variability leads to more realistic simulations of glacier melt and results in greater projected ice loss by the end of the century. The findings highlight the importance of short-lived weather events, such as the exceptional heat waves and extreme melt seasons recently observed in several glacierized regions around the globe.
On the front line of ocean conservation off Portugal
Juan Mayorga smiled as a stingray glided across his computer screen, moving gracefully over the seabed near Portugal
Ancient Nubian temple faience workshop reveals links between craft production and royal power
Archaeologists have discovered a faience workshop at a major temple complex in the ancient Nubian capital of Napata, showing how the rulers of ancient Kush used specialized craft production to reinforce royal power.
'Those who destroyed must pay': Macron's warning to France rioters; 2,400 arrested
Driver whose truck drove into Kansas soccer game released, pending toxicology tests
Clipped From Video What began as a soccer game on a sunny Saturday in Wichita, Kansas, for children whose loved ones watched on the sidelines ended in tragedy when a pickup truck sped onto the field, killing a 6-year-old boy and a man and injuring 10 others. The truck had been parked in a space near the soccer fields at Stryker Sports Complex before it went onto one of the fields around 3:25 p.m. local time, police said. The driver, a 34-year-old woman, was released pending the results of toxicology testing and a mechanical examination of her vehicle after investigators conducted interviews with witnesses and consulted with the district attorneys office, according to a news release from the Wichita Police Department. Two of the womans children were with her in the truck and another was playing soccer on a different field at the complex, according to police. Officials are still working to determine more about what happened and why. Police said Saturday evening that the woman had been cooperative in the investigation. Charges have not been filed at this time, officials said. The 10 people injured ranged in age from 5 to 68, including five children, police said. They had injuries ranging from bruises to extremely severe injuries, though none appeared to be life-threatening. The victims who died were identified as 6-year-old Cole Adrian and 35-year-old Nicholas Schafer, police said. Police originally misidentified the 6-year-old in a release, reversing his first and last name. An 11th person was also taken to a local hospital after experiencing medical complications unrelated to traumatic injuries, police said. This is a tragedy, Aaron Moses with the Wichita Police Department told reporters outside the complex. First responders arrived on scene to find community members providing medical aid to those who were injured, Moses said. It was pure panic Children were playing soccer on the field with their families gathered nearby when the screeching sound of tires rang out, a video obtained by CNN shows. The camera of the woman filming the video shakes as she flees the area, with her and others screams audible in the recording that appears to capture the moment the truck entered the field. Vanessa Trammell, who was at the complex watching her 13-year-old sons soccer game nearby, saw the truck drive across the neighboring field near the sidelines, striking several people, she told CNN. It was pure panic, Trammell said. I didnt know what was going on just that people were being hit. Im pretty sure I probably screamed, but, absolutely, just pure panic was going through me. She added her sons coach ran to help victims before paramedics arrived at the scene. One youth player, identified by CNN affiliate KWCH only as Isaac, told the outlet his father was one of the people who rushed to remove the driver from the vehicle. My dad went to the truck (and) took the person out of the truck so that they dont hit any more people, Isaac said. (Im) shocked he did that cause if he didnt do that, maybe the car wouldnt have stopped and more people couldve gotten hit. View from outside the Stryker Sports Complex, on October 17, 2026. - KWCH-DT Dozens of first responders quickly swarmed the scene, as children wearing their red sports uniforms gathered near the emergency vehicles, video shows. The driver and two juveniles were still with the vehicle when officers and paramedics arrived, Moses said. Its unclear how fast the vehicle was going or how it breached the Stryker Sports Complex, which is fenced off and has a concrete runway leading to the parking lot, Moses said. The complex hosts recreational and competitive youth soccer leagues for players ranging from under-5 age groups through high school, as well as adult leagues, according to its website . It has 11 outdoor turf fields and an indoor facility. Investigators have interviewed more than 30 witnesses at the scene and others over the phone, and have asked for the publics help as they search for video from the sports complex, Moses said. All events at the complex have been canceled until further notice, the facility said. Flag football state championship games scheduled at an adjacent field have also been suspended as police probe the scene, the Kansas State High School Activities Association said in a statement. Wichita Mayor Lily Wu said shes heartbroken and advised people to avoid the area. My heart breaks for the families who have lost loved ones, especially the family grieving the loss of a child, the mayor said. This story has been updated with additional information. CNNs Maria Aguilar, Taylor Galgano, Sarah Dewberry and Diego Mendoza contributed to this report. For more CNN news and newsletters create an account at CNN.com This article originally appeared on CNN at https://www.cnn.com/2026/10/17/us/wichita-stryker-complex-incident
Early humans in America endured climate chaos
Some 23,000 years ago, during the coldest part of the last ice age, people walked across the muddy margins of an ancient lake in what is now White Sands National Park, New Mexico.
Japan to launch historic round-trip mission to Mars moon
Japanese scientists are readying a mission to Mars
Spatial genomics tool maps long-range DNA interactions while preserving cells
DNA is not randomly distributed within the nucleus but is packaged with proteins into chromatin, which is precisely folded into complex three-dimensional structures. However, scientists have not fully understood how this complex three-dimensional (3D) organization is regulated or how it changes over time.
Dozens of orangutans saved from Indonesia blazes as region grapples with haze
Dozens of critically endangered orangutans have been rescued in recent weeks from rampant wildfires burning across Indonesia that have cloaked the region in toxic haze, conservation groups said.
Torrent Pharmaceuticals accepted Executive Director Amal Kelshikars resignation, effective at the close of business on 16 October 2026. Kelshikar said in his resignation letter that he was stepping down after reflection and believed it was the right time to transition.
Madueke strikes late but who missed his big chance? - Forest v Arsenal ratings
Noni Madueke struck late to earn Arsenal a victory at Nottingham Forest. Here's how the players rated.
Physicists prove a long-suspected quantum speed limit for thermalization
Whether we are waiting for a car windshield to defrost in winter or a warm drink to cool down, how long it takes for an object to settle into a stable, even temperature within its environment (thermal equilibrium) depends on numerous factors. These can include surface area, the material properties of an object and airflow.
7 years on, Bengaluru cops nab life convict who vanished on parole
Scientists discover a way to reverse coral bleaching at record speed
For the first time, scientists have observed bleached corals on the brink of death fully recover through brief contact with healthy clones. Ghostly white corals returned to full health in a laboratory setting within seven weeks, the fastest documented recovery to date, according to a study published in Science Advances.
Tiger Shroff attack: 5 Bollywood stars who faced assassination attempts on them in the past
Tiger Shroff's firing incident in Mumbai has brought attention back to security concerns in Bollywood. From Rakesh Roshan surviving a shooting in 2000 to Salman Khan facing gunfire outside his Bandra residence, here are five cases involving Bollywood personalities who were targeted in firing incidents or faced threats to their lives.
Who's That Young Lady?': Trump Praises Yellow Cape Woman Hitting Anti-ICE Protester At Rally
Donald Trump turned a protest disruption at his rally into one of the nights most unusual moments after repeatedly praising a supporter in a yellow cape who confronted anti-ICE protesters in the crowd.Trump stopped to ask, Whos the young lady in the yellow cape? before celebrating what he had just seen, saying the supporter had gone up, ripped them out of their seats and threw them the hell out of here.He then demanded to know where the woman with the yellow cape had gone and joked that he wanted to bring her to Washington, calling the scene great and incredible.
DSEK Seeks Details of Eligible Teachers Who Did Not Apply for ATD-2026
SRINAGAR: The Directorate of School Education Kashmir (DSEK) has directed all Chief Education Officers (CEOs) to submit details of eligible masters and teachers who have not applied for transfer under the Annual Transfer Drive (ATD)-2026, along with zone-wise and school-wise vacancy positions, within two days. In a communication dated October 14, 2026, the Directorate asked []
West Midlands Police officer who accessed police records 2,000 times sacked
A misconduct hearing said many of the records accessed were sensitive and held intimate information.
Who Is Bally Bagayoko? The 53-Year-Old Mayor Who Became The Face Of France
Close social bonds help wild jackdaws hold feeding spots but come with waiting costs
Close social relationships are known to contribute to the survival of many animals, including humans. Maintaining social bonds over time, however, can also require effort and sacrifices.
Hybrid diamond chip strengthens interactions between light and quantum bits
Researchers have developed and demonstrated a new hybrid photonic platform that integrates quantum emitters with photonic devices, providing a way to reliably control the interaction between photons and quantum information carriers. The chip-based platform, which combines gallium phosphide (GaP) with a diamond substrate, could help make quantum networks more practical by providing a way to connect quantum devices over long distances.
Meet Sgiath: The mountain rescue Labrador who has won IFAWs 2026 Animal of the Year Award
Assam govt eyes fourth extension for MK Yadava despite forest-law allegations
Guwahati: The Assam government is reportedly considering a fourth post-retirement engagement for retired IFS officer M.K. Yadava as Special Chief Secretary (Forest), even as the Union Environment Ministry has sought legal action against him over alleged forest-law violations and two High Court petitions challenge his continuation in office. His current contract, notified on May 14, [] The post Assam govt eyes fourth extension for MK Yadava despite forest-law allegations appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Lion droppings yield previously unknown microbial species, exposing hidden diversity inside Africa
Scientists know a great deal about how lions hunt, breed and survive, but the microscopic communities living inside them have remained largely unexplored. Now, a study of wild lions in Namibia is beginning to change that, while revealing how much biology is still missing from the world
One million migrating raptors dodge illegal hunters above Georgia
Standing on a verdant hill above Georgia
Man, 80, who died in light aircraft crash near Loch Lomond named
The flying instructor has been described as a gentleman and an experienced aviator by former students.
NHS staff who wrongly accessed tiger victim
Climate Change Has It In for the World
As coastlines change, so do surf breaks. That may spell the end for premier waves and the tourist economies that depend on them.
Magnesium May Not Reach Your Brain, Despite Supplement Label Promises
Some of the many variants sold today promise to penetrate our gray matter, but biology isn
Who Is Gunner Brewer? Meet The Desert Ridge Quarterback At The Center Of The Audible Dispute
Desert Ridge QB Gunner Brewer changed one play in a 14-12 win and lost his spot on the team. His coach called it disrespect, and 12 teammates who backed him were suspended for the season.
Who are Laeticia Amiheres parents? Meet Anthony and Georgette Amihere
Meet Amihere's parents, Anthony and Georgette, who moved from Ghana and Ivory Coast to Canada and shaped her life.
Axis Bank Vs HDFC Bank Vs ICICI Bank Q2 Results: Who Led On Profit, Margins And Bad Loans?
Among the three lenders, ICICI Bank fared strongly on the core income front, with its net interest income (NII) rising 17.7% year-on-year to Rs25,339 crore.
El Nio could intensify stress on Keralams forests and wildlife
According to the Forest Survey of India, Keralam reported 49 large forest fire incidents so far this year, compared with 52 in 2025. The amount and distribution of northeast monsoon rainfall will be crucial in determining water availability in forests and the extent of water stress on wildlife
Who Owns the AI Productivity Dividend in Korea
A software project that once required ten months of engineering effort may become cheaper to deliver when AI absorbs part of the work. The difficult question []
Who Are Cade Cunninghams Parents? Meet Keith And Carrie Cunningham
See how a former Texas Tech football player and a WTA tennis pro raised Cunningham, from the Montverde decision to the family that keeps him grounded.
More deadlines missed in Chander Kunj rebuild as AWHO opposes takeover of apartments
AWHO ignored the Collectors notice to begin the takeover on October 12 and filed a writ petition before the Kerala High Court challenging the Collectors order
Gavin McKenna Says One Off Game Doesnt Mean The End Of The World After Toronto Maple Leafs Benching
Gavin McKenna said Jim Hiller assured him that his benching was not related to his play, while John Tavares injury opened a spot for the rookie on Torontos top power-play unit.
Art dealer who sold forged Warhols sentenced to nearly four years in prison
A new international study led by Lund University examines what happened to population levels after the Kikai-Akahoya volcanic eruption in prehistoric Japan. The results paint a more complex picture than what had previously been believed. The paper is published in the journal Science Advances.
Simulations explore nuclear mitigation of asteroid threats
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) researchers are developing three-dimensional simulations to examine how a nuclear device could be used to deflect or potentially disrupt an asteroid threatening Earth.
The Milwaukee Brewers defeating the Los Angeles Dodgers sets up a unique low-budget World Series matchup. This series will begin on October 23 and features teams with lower payrolls. No small-market team has won the World Series since 2015, with recent winners predominantly from larger markets. MLB faces potential labor issues with a likely lockout starting December 2.
