Assam: Two leopard cubs rescued near residential area in Margherita
Doomdooma: Two leopard cubs, a male and a female aged around two to three months, were rescued by the Forest Department near a residential area in Assams Margherita, Tinsukia district, Wildlife Trust of India (WTI) said on Saturday. The cubs were rescued this week in the Margherita East Range under the Digboi Forest Division. WTI [] The post Assam: Two leopard cubs rescued near residential area in Margherita appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Giant virus yields potassium channel gene that illuminates complex protein evolution
Researchers have discovered a gene for a tandem potassium channel in an algal virus. The finding supports the view that giant viruses may have contributed significantly to the evolution of complex proteins. The study is published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
Why do people prefer human empathy despite rating AI empathy higher?
More people are turning to artificial intelligence (AI)-powered chatbots for companionship and to address loneliness. But can AI-generated empathy replace human connection?
Chemists develop AI tool to convert human ingenuity into life-enhancing enzymes
Many have voiced concerns that artificial intelligence will take jobs away from humans. But assistant professor of chemistry Zhongyue (John) Yang, along with his former doctoral student Qianzhen Shao (now a postdoc at Stanford) and other team members, has created an AI tool that aims to elevate the work that scientists do
Four superconducting cables link two large quantum processors into one
As quantum computers grow more ambitious, many researchers believe the best way forward is to build them in multiple interconnected parts. In these modular designs, separate quantum processors are linked so they can work together as one larger machine. For this to happen, however, connections must carry fragile quantum information without destroying it.
Rare Iron Age Celtic helmet discovered in northeastern Poland far from its homeland
Around 2,400 years ago, at
Rare fossil discovery reveals new dinosaur species that specialized in eating fruit
Among the ravenous carnivores and lumbering herbivores that roamed the Cretaceous landscape, another kind of dinosaur was evolving that started to eat something else: the plants that began to flower and produce fruit. The discovery by paleontologists from Stony Brook University, Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) and the North Dakota Geological Survey reveals that a new species, Infernogallus jamesi
Young Canadians focus on mental health at key climate trial
At a landmark Canadian trial focused on the government
An AI Agent Injected Drugs Into a Live Mouse
A biotech startup let an agent choose a gene therapy and successfully inject the treatment, offering a startling glimpse of the future of research labs.
Are Memories Transferable? Meet the Scientists Replicating an Infamous Study to Find Out
In the 1960
Assam: Golden Langur travels 32.5 km across four locations in Nalbari, study finds
Doomdooma: A solitary male Golden Langur travelled at least 32.5 km across four locations in Assams Nalbari district over six months, moving through villages, agricultural fields and urban areas using scattered trees and bamboo clumps for shelter and movement, according to a scientific study published on October 26. The study, published in the Journal of [] The post Assam: Golden Langur travels 32.5 km across four locations in Nalbari, study finds appeared first on NorthEast Now .
AI giants promise publishers new way to block some scraping
Publishers currently have to implement multiple blocking commands for every bot that crawls the web to collect data
Assam: New study documents Moran community
Doomdooma: A new scientific study has documented Assams Moran communitys traditional knowledge of how insects and birds behave before changes in weather. The findings show how local communities observe their environment and use this knowledge to understand weather patterns. Published on October 29, 2026, in Archives of Current Research International, the study, titled Indigenous Technical [] The post Assam: New study documents Moran communitys traditional insect and bird weather indicators appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Figuring out where cosmic neutrinos come from is tricky
Neutrinos are funny little particles that weigh almost nothing, making them one of the universe
Livestock guardian dogs enlisted in efforts to conserve Texas
In the Texas Panhandle, two livestock guardian dogs patrol a herd of cattle grazing the Rita Blanca National Grasslands. Although their singular focus is protecting the herd from would-be predators, their presence may make them wildlife conservation allies.
For many, striped bass fishing is a way of life. But the iconic species could face collapse
Striped bass fishing has been Bill Jakob
Social media doesn
Hidden erosion: Study reveals soft mountain rock erodes three times faster than hard rock
A University of Massachusetts Amherst-led research team has discovered that weaker rock in mountain landscapes erodes three times faster than harder rock
Tiny photonic chip links telescopes together to view the universe in
A tiny glass chip developed by researchers at Heriot-Watt University has linked two telescopes together to enable them to act as a single powerful instrument, marking an important step toward a new generation of astronomical technology.
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Nasdaq 100 cracks 5%, faces $2 trillion wipeout in October as AI spending fears deepen
Investor concerns about the high expenditures on artificial intelligence have intensified amidst rising borrowing costs. Major technology companies like Meta, Alphabet, and Microsoft are increasing their capital outlays to strengthen AI infrastructure. The Nasdaq 100 index has already seen a significant decline of more than 5.8% in October. Analysts predict that global AI infrastructure spending could reach unprecedented levels by 2030.
Why it could be a bad idea to get AI to flirt for you
You finally started an online conversation with a stranger you find attractive, yet you don
Haryana BJP MLA questions partys merit-based jobs policy, warns of anti-incumbency
The BJP has consistently projected its policy of providing jobs without political recommendations or bribes as one of its biggest achievements in Haryana
Adil Kalyanpur & Soha Sadiq Emerge Champions in National Mixed Doubles Tennis
In the final, the winners dominated Maharashtras Pooja Ingale & Prasad Ingale to win in straight games at 6-3, 6-1.
Hauntology examines how what happened in the past
The spooky is a hugely popular phenomenon in British culture, demonstrated in what now seems like a month-long Halloween celebration, a rich tradition of horror cinema and a growing interest in the uncanny. But there are other manifestations of haunting.
How a 1974 release helped peregrine falcons reclaim their place in North America
Novel chemical reaction expands options for building DNA-encoded libraries
Finding new drugs requires screening vast numbers of compounds to identify those that interact with a biological target. DNA-encoded libraries (DELs) help researchers explore these large collections by attaching a short DNA sequence to each molecule, acting as a molecular barcode that allows compounds with promising properties to be identified.
Survey reveals what students think about AI
College students say they use AI mostly for learning and don
Washington set to cut wire connecting Chinese companies to US phone numbers
The US Federal Communications Commission intends to vote on banning Chinese telecom firms from accessing US phone numbers. Concerns around national security have led to this potential decision against companies like China Mobile and China Telecom. The measure aims to prevent illegal robocalls and protect US telecommunications. China has opposed this likely ban, asserting it undermines legitimate business practices.
United Spirits is facing subdued demand in its mass-market liquor portfolio as inflation squeezes lower-income consumers, while regulatory changes in Maharashtra and Karnataka further weigh on sales. The Diageo-controlled company is relying on premium brands for growth, even as higher input costs linked to the West Asia conflict and weaker monsoons add pressure.
Federal appeals court again denies Trump admin request to block 20,000 California ballots
An open voting machine is seen at Arroyo Seco regional branch library on Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026 in Los Angeles, CA. (Ronaldo Bolanos/Los Angeles Times) A federal appeals court for the second time Friday denied a Trump administration request to block 20,000 ballots from California voters the administration alleges may be noncitizens ruling that the administration had failed to show that such extraordinary relief, during an ongoing election, is clearly required by law. The three-judge panel of the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals composed of two appointees of President Trump and one of President Biden ruled 2-1 that the U.S. Constitution gives the state and Congress the power to decide how elections are run, and that allowing the Trump administration to misuse federal statutes to prescribe how California must process ballots would override the plain and manifest dictates of the Constitution itself. Because Congress has not exercised the specific power granted to it under the Elections Clause to override Californias established laws for challenging ballots or removing ineligible voters, the State Legislatures statutory scheme remains the only method to do so, the judges found. The panels majority comprised of Trump appointee Mark J. Bennett and Biden appointee Gabriel P. Sanchez wrote that if the United States believes different procedures are necessary for vote-by-mail ballots, we believe it should take that suggestion to Congress, not the courts. They also wrote that separate federal law prescribes sweeping changes to voter lists 90 days prior to an election, especially given questions about the reliability of the Trump administrations list of purported noncitizens. The suspect reliability of these lists found by the district court reflects the concern Congress sought to mitigate with the 90-day quiet period, they wrote. Judge Patrick J. Bumatay, the other Trump appointee on the panel, dissented arguing that his colleagues erred in denying a basic request by the Trump administration to ensure only citizens are voting. The federal government proposes a modest remedy stopping California from mixing the ballots of citizens and suspected noncitizens, Bumatay wrote. This solution would not cancel any vote but would allow time to verify the eligibility of suspected noncitizens. The district court, and now our court, denies this reasonable request. This article will be updated. Read more: California, feds continue election war after courts rebuke challenge to 20,000 ballots Read more: Your last-minute guide to in-person voting for California's general election Get the L.A. Times California Politics newsletter. Deeply reported insights into legislation, politics and policy from Sacramento, Washington and beyond, in your inbox twice per week. This story originally appeared in Los Angeles Times . This article originally appeared on LA Times at https://www.yahoo.com/news/politics/articles/9th-circuit-again-denies-trump-191628973.html
FCNR bounty in Q2 masks bank issues in growing deposits
An analysis of 10 banks shows that reported deposit growth averaged 21.1% year-on-year during July-September. However, excluding the special foreign currency inflows, domestic deposit growth was estimated at just 12.2%-a massive gap of nearly nine percentage points.
Indias bowling coach highlights early wickets and extra runs as key factors in their defeat against New Zealand in the fourth T20. Indias Loss to New Zealand Attributed to Early Wickets and Extra Runs, Says Bowling Coach Sai Raj Bhatule
King Charles reflects at spot where slaves were publicly executed after uprising
The King stood in Independence Park in Georgetown, Guyana today, where enslaved Africans were publicly executed after an uprising, to acknowlege the c... King Charles reflects at spot where slaves were publicly executed after uprising
Indian exporters get MAS support route to Russia through FIEO for MosBuild 2027
New Delhi [India], October 30: Indian manufacturers and exporters in the building materials and interiors sector can access Market Access Support (MAS) through the Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) to participate in MosBuild 2027 in Moscow, opening new opportunities to connect with Russian buyers and explore the wider Eurasian market.
The approach, commonly known as a pay-to-quit or voluntary exit scheme, allows eligible employees to accept financial compensation in exchange for leaving their jobs
Tasmac revises liquor prices from November 1, links refund to bottle returns
Environment cess to be added to the existing maximum retail price of Indian Made Foreign Liquor, beer, wine, liquor from other States and imported liquor; those who return the bottles will get a refund of 10
Hold Local Body Polls Assuming 27% OBC Quota: Wadettiwar
Congress Will Support If Govt Decides
A decade of carbon dioxide data from space gets an upgrade
Every day, two NASA space instruments known as the Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2 and -3 (OCO-2 and OCO-3) capture more than a million observations of sunlight reflecting off Earth
Using less politically charged language can
Replacing commonly used diversity, equity and inclusion-related terminology such as
Decoding Maharashtra MLC results: Why the BJP lost on its home turf of Nagpur, the RSS HQ
The election results to five Legislative Council seats in Maharashtra have given hope to the opposition alliance of Maha Vikas Aghadi, and have jolted the BJP-led Mahayuti. The MVA won three seats, while the ruling alliance led by the BJP won two. The Congress hit the BJP where it hurt the most by winning the most prestigious Nagpur seat, the only seat it could win across all the States which went to polls. In this episode of Pulse Maharashtra with Vinaya Deshpande, we analyse the election, the reasons behind the performance of each party in each region, and its implementation for the State politics.
Maharashtra will require 50,000 e-buses in next 3 years: CM Fadnavis
Barzulla-Rangreth road widening project still on paper as commuters face traffic jams
Srinagar, Oct 30:Despite persistent traffic congestion, the proposed project for widening of the Barzulla-Rawalpora-Sanat Nagar-Rangreth road has been facing inordinate delay causing inconvenience to thousands of commuters travelling daily on the route. The Roads and Buildings (R&B) Department claims it is actively pursuing approvals for the long-awaited project. However, while officials speak of progress at the departmental level, the widening work is yet to begin on the ground, leaving thousands of commuters to grapple with daily traffic jams along one of Srinagar's busiest corridors. The Barzulla-Sanat Nagar-Rawalpora-Rangreth stretch serves as a vital link connecting several densely populated residential localities, commercial establishments, educational institutions, the Rangreth Industrial Estate and various government and security installations. Over the years, rapid urban expansion has significantly increased traffic on the corridor, while the road width has remained largely unchanged. Residents said traffic congestion has become a daily ordeal, particularly around Rawalpora and adjoining stretches, where long queues of vehicles are witnessed during morning and evening rush hours. Every year new residential colonies come up and the number of vehicles keeps increasing, but the road remains the same. What was once sufficient for traffic several decades ago can no longer handle the present volume, said Bilal Ahmad, a resident of Rawalpora. Commuters said travelling through the corridor has become increasingly time-consuming, especially during office and school hours when private vehicles, buses, public transport and commercial traffic converge on the narrow stretch. Sometimes a journey that should take 10 minutes ends up taking more than half an hour. The congestion has become part of our daily routine, said Asif Hussain, who frequently travels between Barzulla and Rangreth. Parents also expressed concern over the impact of traffic on school-going children. School buses remain stuck in long traffic queues almost every morning. During emergencies too, moving through this road becomes extremely difficult, said Bilquees Jan, a commuter. Speaking to Greater Kashmir, Executive Engineer, R&B, Khalid Mehmood, said the department is actively working to take the project forward and several procedural steps have already been completed. The department is seriously pursuing the proposal. Multiple DPRs have been prepared and submitted. A comprehensive DPR covering the broader corridor from Barzulla to Rangreth has also been submitted. We have completed substantial groundwork and necessary formalities from our side, Mehmood said. He said the proposal broadly covers two stretches, one from Barzulla to the Sanat Nagar bypass junction and the second onwards towards Rangreth, considering the growing traffic requirements across the entire corridor. We are continuously pursuing the matter at higher levels. We are hopeful that the required approvals will be received soon, after which the remaining formalities can be taken forward, he said. Mehmood said the department remains optimistic that commuters will not have to wait indefinitely for the project. Our objective is to ensure that the project reaches its logical conclusion so that people get relief from the persistent traffic congestion. We are making every effort from our side to move it forward, he said. Residents, however, said they would like to see visible progress on the ground rather than assurances alone. We have been hearing about proposals for years. It is encouraging that officials say the project is being pursued, but people will feel confident only when actual work begins, said Mushtaq Ahmad, a resident of Sanat Nagar. The demand for widening the corridor is not new. The proposal for upgrading the road has existed for decades as authorities anticipated rising traffic movement with the expansion of Srinagar towards the southern outskirts. However, issues related to land acquisition, rehabilitation of structures and financial implications have delayed the project over the years. Meanwhile, the corridor continues to witness increasing traffic due to the expansion of residential colonies, commercial activity and industrial establishments in Rangreth, placing additional pressure on infrastructure that was built to serve a much smaller population. With the department now stating that the proposal is being actively pursued and DPRs have already been submitted, residents say they hope the long-pending project finally moves beyond paperwork and translates into visible work on the ground, bringing long-awaited relief to thousands of daily commuters.
Rediscovered 1935 recordings reveal earliest known spoken audio of endangered Louisiana Creole
The earliest spoken-word recordings of Louisiana Creole, a uniquely American language at risk of extinction, have been uncovered and analyzed for the first time, shedding light on a tongue that defined the docks and saloons of New Orleans for well over a century.
Motor racing-Norris says he never blames equipment if a teammate beats him
Formula One champion Lando Norris has a
Lured by quick profits, Bengaluru man loses Rs 1.1 crore to stock-trading scammers
Workers KYC used to route Rs 24cr via crypto, hawala; kingpin held
US judge orders ethics investigation into DOJ lawyers in golf course dispute
US District Judge Ana Reyes on Friday ordered an
Powered by fuel earnings, Reliance Industries tops Sep quarter estimates
First to report over Rs 50K cr half-year profit
Jio Platforms Q2 Results: Net Profit Rises 8% To Rs 8,389 Crore; Margin Expands
Jio Platforms reports an 8% sequential rise in Q2 net profit to Rs 8,389 crore, while revenue grows 3.3% and EBITDA climbs 5.3%, lifting the operating margin to 51.6%.
More than 107,000 species are used and traded worldwide, more than double previous estimates, according to new research that suggests the true scale may be far greater due to major gaps in trade and wildlife collection data.
BJP netas object to BMC circular for 225-sq-ft homes for project-affected persons
Denied cash for liquor by wife, man murders six-year-old son by throwing him into well in TN
Tell People You Love How Important They Are: WWE Stars Pay Tribute To PAC
Kevin Owens, Bayley and Sami Zayn are among those paying tribute to PAC, who died on September 27 at the age of 40, a day after wrestling at All Out.
Prasidh Krishna Ruled Out of New Zealand ODIs, Auqib Nabi Named in Squad for Final Two Matches
SRINAGAR: India have named Jammu and Kashmir pacer Auqib Nabi in the squad for the fourth and fifth One-Day Internationals (ODIs) against New Zealand, while Prasidh Krishna has been ruled out of the five-match series due to a hamstring injury. According to the squad update issued on October 30, Prasidh, who was awaiting fitness clearance, []
17th-century sleuths in the dock for witchcraft and wizardry
Magical versions of today
Ancient copper mine hints that Iberia played an important role in Bronze Age trade networks
Copper is essential for making bronze, which shaped tools, weapons and ornaments across Bronze Age Europe. While many Bronze Age mines have been identified throughout Europe, researchers are still trying to pin down which of them were most active at different times and how far their copper traveled. New research, published in the journal Antiquity, suggests that a series of mines in modern-day Spain and Portugal may have been an important source of copper in the Late Bronze Age, with some of that copper ending up as far away as Scandinavia.
Reliance Retail Q2 results: Net profit falls 24% to 2,611 crore; revenue rises 6%
Company highlights macroeconomic trends hurting demand like rising inflation, weak rupee and monsoon deficit
Central Papua to train 300 farmers to boost coffee quality
Lieutenant Governor Chairs High-Level Review Meeting of Security
Srinagar, October 30,2026: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha today chaired a high-level meeting with Deputy Commissioners, SSPs and senior officials to review the security scenario in Kashmir Division. The meeting was attended by Chief Secretary, Shri Atal Dulloo; Chief Secretary Designate, Dr. Sajjan Singh Yadav; DGP, Shri Nalin Prabhat; Additional Chief Secretary Home Department, Shri [] The post Lieutenant Governor Chairs High-Level Review Meeting of Security & Administrative Apparatus of Kashmir Division appeared first on Kashmir Media Watch .
Gehlot seeks CBI, ED probe into Shikhar Agrawal case, questions CMs role
In 2016, a binary star system emitting unusually strong gamma rays was discovered in our galactic neighborhood. Now, astronomers have found the smoking gun, or rather, a smoking trail of cool molecular gas that suggests jets emanating from a microquasar
The bonus that makes employees more committed
Offer your employees money to quit and the ones who say no will work harder as a result. Researchers at the University of Waterloo, Wilfrid Laurier University and McMaster University set out to test whether pay-to-quit programs work as intended. Their results confirmed they do and revealed a benefit that nobody anticipated.
Om Prakash Rajbhar Critiques Akhilesh Yadavs Stance on Womens Rights and Education Reforms
Om Prakash Rajbhar challenges Akhilesh Yadav on womens reservation and education reforms, highlighting contradictions in his partys stance. Om Prakash Rajbhar Critiques Akhilesh Yadavs Stance on Womens Rights and Education Reforms
Hormuz Turns Into Tanker Minefield, Third Vessel Explodes After Leaving Authorised Route | WATCH
Another supertanker has exploded and caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz, with Irans IRGC Navy saying the vessel struck a naval mine while carrying more than two million barrels of oil. According to the Iranian account, the tanker was travelling through an unauthorised route when it hit the mine. The IRGC says it is the third tanker to explode and catch fire in a single day after vessels allegedly travelled outside designated maritime corridors. The claims have not been independently established in the supplied material. The latest incident raises the stakes around one of the worlds most important energy chokepoints. A supertanker carrying more than two million barrels represents an enormous concentration of crude in an increasingly dangerous waterway. Tehrans message to commercial shipping is increasingly explicit: follow the routes Iran has designated through Hormuz or face the dangers of navigating outside them.
Two held over death of cheetah; firearm as yet untraced
Officials suspect that the weapon used in the shooting is a country-made bharmargun, a traditional single-shot, muzzle-loading smoothbore firearm that is popular is the rural and forest parts of the region.
Cyberabad plans a three-day drive to ease traffic and improve public transport.
108th Sharqat Day held at MLIRC
Quantum computing can transform complex problem-solving, says Gyan Yalla
French billionaire Xavier Niel gets CCI approval to acquire 16.2% stake in Vodafone
Xavier Niel's investment vehicle, Vega SAS, has obtained approval from the Competition Commission of India to purchase a 16.2 percent stake in Vodafone Group for approximately 4.4 billion pounds. Post-acquisition, Vega SAS will become Vodafone's primary shareholder, a pivotal step as Vodafone continues to concentrate on its core markets following earlier restructuring efforts. This decision also complies with India's fair competition regulations, promoting healthy market dynamics.
Nasdaq hits near three-month low as Amazon, Intel rattle AI trade
The Nasdaq fell 2.48% as Amazon's rising AI spending and Intel's cash-burn warning triggered a tech selloff, with the two companies facing nearly $200 billion in combined market value losses.
Different transcription systems shape chromatin behavior in distinct nuclear regions
Inside the cell nucleus, DNA is wrapped around histone proteins to form nucleosomes, which are further organized into chromatin. Chromatin has traditionally been divided into transcriptionally active euchromatin and relatively inactive heterochromatin. However, chromatin is not a fixed structure. Nucleosomes continuously move within the nucleus, and this motion is closely related to the physical organization and function of the genome.
Reliance posts record profit, revenue in Q2 as O2C, Jio lead growth
The results underscore resilience across Reliances integrated energy and digital services despite volatile markets
Sun Pharma Q2 profit falls 36% as litigation costs hit earnings
Sun Pharma reported a 36% decline in Q2FY27 net profit to Rs 1,989 crore due to exceptional litigation and acquisition-related costs. Revenue grew 11.8%, supported by strong domestic and emerging market sales, while US formulations weakened.
India Unveils 28-Member Squad for SAFF Championship 2026
India announces its 28-member squad for the SAFF Championship 2026, set to take place in Dhaka from November 5 to 17. India Unveils 28-Member Squad for SAFF Championship 2026
New membrane technology delivering faster and more precise molecule separation could improve the efficiency and sustainability of energy-intensive industrial processes
JioStar Q2 results PAT falls 13.2% to 1,147 crore; revenue rises 9.8%
JioStar's Q2FY27 profit fell 13.2% to 1,147 crore despite higher subscription and digital advertising revenue, while JioHotstar's monthly active users grew 10% to 440 million.
Syrma SGS reports best-ever quarter; Q2 revenue up 73% to Rs 1,999.5 crore
Syrma SGS Technology reported an 87.2% increase in consolidated net profit for the quarter ending September 2026. Consolidated revenue increased by 73.2%, reaching a record high of Rs 1,999.5 crore. The companys exports grew by 91% year-on-year, showcasing strong international demand. Investments are planned in collaboration with Kaga Electronics to enhance the domestic supply ecosystem.
