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Border toy screening finds 12% exceed toxic-metal limits

Nearly four out of five children

Phys.org 2 Sep 2026 5:50 am

Single amino acid swap expands nanoparticle vaccine approach to influenza viruses

Influenza viruses constantly shapeshift to evade recognition by the immune system. This shapeshifting occurs in critical proteins like hemagglutinin (HA), which controls how the virus attaches to human cells before entering them. Influenza viruses can evade immunity in two major ways: through the gradual accumulation of mutations that make HA harder for the immune system to recognize or through reassortment events that can introduce substantially different viral proteins and potentially lead to flu pandemics. To address this challenge, seasonal flu vaccines remain the primary approach because they can be developed to target the flu viruses circulating most predominantly in a given season.

Phys.org 2 Sep 2026 4:50 am

Firelight may have sparked human storytelling by extending social hours

New research from the University of St Andrews has developed a novel hypothesis of how firelight was critical to the evolution of sophisticated storytelling.

Phys.org 2 Sep 2026 4:40 am

Muddying the waters makes stickleback fish more coordinated, study finds

Stickleback fish can change their social behavior to help them find food in cloudy water, according to a new University of Bristol study published in Proceedings of the Royal Society B.

Phys.org 2 Sep 2026 4:40 am

JioHotstar debuts in UK, Canada, Singapore with a new slate

JioHotstar launches internationally in the UK, Canada, and Singapore, aiming to engage the South Asian diaspora and a global audience with a catalogue of new content. The platform offers a variety of shows, including live voting for Bigg Boss and access to multiple South Asian channels.

Livemint 2 Sep 2026 4:31 am

JioHotstar enters UK, Canada and Singapore as it expands global footprint

Streaming platform offers over 160,000 hours of content in more than 12 languages as it targets the South Asian diaspora and broader audiences in three markets

Business Standard 2 Sep 2026 4:30 am

JioHotstar expands into UK, Canada and Singapore

JioHotstar has over 500 million users in India The international launch of JioHotstar will connect with the South Asian diaspora and also expand its global reach JioHotstar, the leading OTT in the country has announced its entry into three international markets - UK, Canada and Singapore as it l

Your Story 2 Sep 2026 4:30 am

LEDs let archaeologists see the past in a new light

An archaeological excavation is a little like eating a layered cake: Once you have removed a layer, you cannot put it back. The problem becomes even trickier if two layers look almost exactly the same. Researchers from Aarhus University and Moesgaard Museum in Denmark have now developed a relatively inexpensive multispectral imaging system that gives archaeologists more ways of looking at the soil before they dig into it.

Phys.org 2 Sep 2026 4:10 am

To promote climate action, emotion may matter more than information

Every year, public authorities and nongovernmental organizations spend millions on communication campaigns designed to encourage people to take action on climate change. But which strategies work best? Should campaigns rely on fear or positive messages, prioritize facts or appeal to emotions, and focus on words or visuals?

Phys.org 2 Sep 2026 4:10 am

Giant impact could have formed an intact moon within five hours, simulations suggest

New Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) modeling, conducted in collaboration with scientists at the University of Arizona, shows fundamental differences in how the moon may have formed from the giant impact that created the Earth

Phys.org 2 Sep 2026 3:50 am

Elementary school teachers report increased student hunger and anxiety after universal free school meals ended

A recent study published in the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior explored elementary school teachers

Phys.org 2 Sep 2026 3:50 am

Salt of the Earth: How Egypt

Have you ever walked across a salt flat so expansive it feels like another planet? That

Phys.org 2 Sep 2026 3:30 am

Saturn encounter may have set distant centaur on path to becoming a comet

More than 3 billion miles (4.8 billion kilometers) from Earth, an ancient icy object is slowly awakening. As it drifts inward through the solar system, the frozen body known as Centaur 450P/LONEOS has begun releasing gas and dust

Phys.org 2 Sep 2026 3:30 am

Stop Memes, Stop Shade!: Mark Carney Draws Red Lines For Trump After U.S.-Canada Tariff Talks Fail

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has laid out conditions for restarting trade talks with the United States as his confrontation with President Donald Trump over tariffs intensifies.Carney signalled that Canada remains open to negotiations but made clear that Ottawa expects a different approach from Washington before the two sides return to the table. His message comes amid an increasingly personal U.S.-Canada feud, with tariffs, political jabs and provocative social-media posts adding fuel to an already bitter trade dispute.

The Times of India 2 Sep 2026 2:25 am

Larger catalyst batches could make carbon recycling cheaper and easier to scale

Turning carbon dioxide into industrial chemicals used in everything from synthetic fuels to plastics and pharmaceuticals is costly. But new research shows it does not have to be.

Phys.org 2 Sep 2026 2:10 am

Watching nanoparticles form in real time uncovers

Advanced materials power everything from batteries and electronics to clean energy technologies. For years, engineers have known that microwave-assisted synthesis can dramatically accelerate the chemical reactions used to manufacture these materials. Now, researchers at Carnegie Mellon University have provided new evidence challenging a long-held assumption about why, suggesting that microwaves speed chemical reactions in a fundamentally different way than many scientists believed.

Phys.org 2 Sep 2026 1:50 am

Where people go shapes urban mixing more than where they live, research finds

For millennia, people have been drawn to cities for opportunities, jobs and the possibility of sharing a sidewalk with diverse and interesting groups of people.

Phys.org 2 Sep 2026 1:30 am

Cannabis ads may shape viewers

Alcohol advertisers have long faced industrywide guidelines discouraging them from linking drinking with sexual success. Cannabis marketers have no comparable industrywide guidelines and may promote cannabis in connection with sex and intimacy. A new Washington State University study suggests such messages may influence young adults

Phys.org 2 Sep 2026 1:30 am

The Diamond Moon and Other Astronomical Events To See in September 2026

September is full of opportunities to expand your knowledge of the night sky. Mark your calendars.

Wired 2 Sep 2026 1:30 am

In tune with nature: Human speech follows a rhythm that is also found in the animal kingdom

The temporal structure of speech rhythms resembles that of the communication signals of numerous animal species. This is shown by a study conducted by a research team from the Leibniz Center for General Linguistics (ZAS) in Berlin, Humboldt Universit

Phys.org 2 Sep 2026 1:10 am

The two balance sheets behind every e-waste decision

The economics of e-waste demand decisions beyond immediate cost savings

The Hindu 2 Sep 2026 12:57 am

E-waste collection faces gaps as government sets sights on recycling for precious metals

Even as the Union government has introduced schemes to increase recycling of rare earth elements and precious metals in electronics, experts cite steep hurdles in formalisation and implementation

The Hindu 2 Sep 2026 12:53 am

Hidden protein recycling hubs discovered inside human sperm cells

Researchers at VIB, VUB and the Medical Research Council Laboratory of Molecular Biology (UK) have discovered a hidden feature of human sperm cells. Using advanced imaging technologies, they discovered specialized compartments within the sperm nucleus packed with proteasomes, which are responsible for breaking down and recycling proteins.

Phys.org 2 Sep 2026 12:50 am

Canadas Perfect Revenge: Trump Faces Revolt Over Lake Ontario Saga; Jeffries Blasts Tariff War

House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries tore into Donald Trump over his escalating confrontation with Canada, blasting the presidents tariff policies as tensions between Washington and Ottawa spill into an increasingly bitter political and economic fight.Jeffries argued that Trumps trade war is hurting Americans rather than strengthening the United States, as Canada pushes back against Washington and the two longtime allies trade increasingly hostile rhetoric.#DonaldTrump #HakeemJeffries #Canada #LakeOntario #LakeAmerica #DougFord #TrumpTariffs #Tariffs #USCanada #CanadaUS #Trump #Jeffries #TradeWar #Ontario #USPolitics #BreakingNews

The Times of India 2 Sep 2026 12:46 am

Switching gravity on and off leaves particles behind, mathematical model finds

Hawking radiation causes black holes to eventually evaporate. This is because particle pairs are spontaneously created near the event horizon (the position of the last ray of light that can escape the black hole

Phys.org 2 Sep 2026 12:30 am

Exposure to forever chemicals through sea spray may be overblown

Coastal residents may be worried about exposure to forever chemicals from sea spray during hot summer months, but York University researchers found little evidence of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination from marine aerosols, a finding that surprised them. The study, published in Environmental Science: Processes

Phys.org 2 Sep 2026 12:30 am

Canada Pension Plan Investments commits 2,070 Crore to NIIF Infrastructure Fund II

CPP Investments has committed around 2,070 crore ($215 million) to NIIF Infrastructure Fund II, strengthening its partnership with NIIF. The fund will invest in Indias infrastructure sector, focusing on long-term growth themes including urbanisation, digitalisation and the energy transition.

The Economic Times 2 Sep 2026 12:24 am

First measurement of low-energy solar neutrinos scattering off electrons

Every second, tens of billions of neutrinos produced by nuclear fusion in the sun pass through every square centimeter of Earth

Phys.org 2 Sep 2026 12:10 am

MeerKAT directly detects faint hydrogen signal from the distant universe

Astronomers from the University of Manchester and the University of the Western Cape have directly detected an extremely faint radio signal from hydrogen gas billions of light-years away, opening a powerful new way to map the large-scale structure of the universe. Using South Africa

Phys.org 1 Sep 2026 11:50 pm

Remote work offers flexibility, but at the cost of learning opportunities for young workers

Six years after the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the shift to remote work, hybrid and remote arrangements have become an established part of the labor market. About one in five Canadians now works remotely some or all of the time.

Phys.org 1 Sep 2026 11:50 pm

Diatom sequencing project finds striking genetic differences among microscopic algae

An international team of more than 100 scientists has taken a major step toward unlocking the secrets of some of Earth

Phys.org 1 Sep 2026 11:30 pm

Environmental, social and governance investor pressure sometimes causes firms to shift pollution to suppliers

Investors who evaluate companies using environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria are increasingly expected to act as private regulators, using their influence as stakeholders to pressure firms to act more sustainably. New research published in Strategic Management Journal finds that companies under strong ESG investor pressure generate lower direct emissions. However, they sometimes shift pollution to suppliers, which does not change their combined emissions. The study also found evidence that this outsourcing can be reduced when investors help firms adopt eco-friendly technologies and directly oversee supplier practices.

Phys.org 1 Sep 2026 11:10 pm

New AI model maps the ion binding sites that control how proteins work

Researchers at Constructor University and Constructor Labs have developed BiteNetI, a deep-learning model that locates the binding sites of 14 biologically important ion types directly in three-dimensional protein structures. The model needs only several seconds per structure and reaches two- to threefold higher accuracy than most existing predictors, including Google DeepMind

Phys.org 1 Sep 2026 11:10 pm

Next-gen sensors: Catching water pollution in real time

Extreme weather events, such as floods, droughts and torrential rains, affect water quality in lakes, rivers and coastal areas. This creates significant challenges for ecosystems and water supplies because pesticides bound in soil can quickly leach into water sources. Now, researchers want to monitor this in a new way.

Phys.org 1 Sep 2026 10:50 pm

Forest floor to treetops, cameras reveal Congo Basin

The Democratic Republic of Congo

Phys.org 1 Sep 2026 10:50 pm

Non-police safety practitioners reduce crime

Non-police community guardians can effectively reduce crime by building relationships in urban disorder hotspots, according to a study.

Phys.org 1 Sep 2026 10:10 pm

An eye-catching hat and Canada

The Guardian 1 Sep 2026 6:03 pm

Canada's Liberals sweep three seats in boost for Carney after trade tensions with US

One seat was taken from the Conservatives, indicating public support for the PM after a confrontation with Donald Trump.

BBC 1 Sep 2026 4:35 pm

Eruption of Sinabung volcano on Indonesia

Mount Sinabung on Indonesia erupted Monday, spewing a column of black ash and smoke 3,500 meters (11,482 feet) from the top of the mountain into the sky over Sumatra island.

Phys.org 1 Sep 2026 2:10 pm

Canada Liberals sweep bypolls as Carney gains backing in Trump trade row

Canada Liberals sweep bypolls as Carney gains backing in Trump trade row

India Today 1 Sep 2026 11:30 am

Canada Slaps Up To 50% Tariffs On Hundreds Of US Goods. See The Full List

The measures, which are to take effect September 8, apply to products that represented C$27.6 billion ($19.9 billion) worth of imports from the US, based on 2024 data

NDTV 1 Sep 2026 9:40 am

Sony, Warner Music sue Anthropic over songs used in AI training

The labels are seeking damages of up to $150,000 for each infringed copyright and a court order barring Anthropic from using their works

The Hindu 1 Sep 2026 9:40 am

National survey measures full financial burden of community sport in Australia

The cost of playing community sports in Australia is far higher than previously understood, with a new national study led by Federation University finding families spend an average of $4,567 per child each year to keep their children playing sports.

Phys.org 1 Sep 2026 7:50 am

Canada returnee finds sweet taste of success with fruit-cream cart in Ludhiana

When Garry Singh returned to Punjab after spending five years in Canada, entrepreneurship was The post Canada returnee finds sweet taste of success with fruit-cream cart in Ludhiana appeared first on Khalsa Vox .

Khalsa Vox 1 Sep 2026 6:01 am

EUROPE'S PUTIN PLOT? Russia's SHOCK ULTIMATUM To US & Allies Over Moscow Poll Interference

Russias Foreign Intelligence Service, the SVR, accused the European Union and Western governments of plotting to disrupt and discredit Russias upcoming elections. The agency alleged that European countries were pushing Ukraine to intensify strikes inside Russia, discussing cyberattacks on election infrastructure and working with opposition groups abroad. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov backed the warning, saying Moscow had extensive experience dealing with alleged foreign interference.

The Times of India 1 Sep 2026 5:46 am

Handscomb given Australia A call-up with eye on India series

McSweeney and Konstas part of four-day and one-day squads, while Richardson and Doggett included for red-ball portion

Espn CricInfo 1 Sep 2026 5:22 am

New super flu vaccine rollout begins as NHS regroups from 'busiest summer'

This year's jab has a few tweaks, including changes to better combat the Super-K strain.

BBC 1 Sep 2026 5:16 am

Trump's Army Secretary steps down after months of friction with Pete Hegseth

Trump's Army Secretary steps down after months of friction with Pete Hegseth

India Today 1 Sep 2026 5:11 am

Important role of plastid ion channels in plant stress response identified

When plants are attacked by herbivores or pathogens, they must respond rapidly while also preparing for potential future attacks. Calcium, a cellular second messenger, and the plant hormone jasmonic acid play important roles in this response. Within seconds of an injury, the plant generates calcium waves that relay information about the attack. At the same time, the synthesis of jasmonic acid is initiated in the chloroplast, triggering, through several intermediate steps, the expression of defense genes in the cell nucleus.

Phys.org 1 Sep 2026 5:10 am

Even small amounts of ocean plastic can affect petrel chicks

Ocean plastic pollution is accidentally on the menu for southern giant petrel chicks. Even small nibbles of it may affect their physiology during development, according to a study from the University of California, Davis, and Argentina

Phys.org 1 Sep 2026 4:50 am

Woman Shot By Police After Stabbing Two At New York's Times Square: Report

A knife-wielding woman stabbed two people in New York's Times Square on Monday before she was shot by police, according to authorities and US media.

NDTV 1 Sep 2026 4:43 am

The Bentley Supersports: A stripped-out engineer's indulgence

It's the lightest Bentley in 85 years.

Ars Technica 1 Sep 2026 4:31 am

Even ancient bacteria possessed intercellular communication structures like humans today, study finds

Communication between cells in plants, animals and humans takes place via specialized connecting structures. An international team led by biologists from Heinrich Heine University D

Phys.org 1 Sep 2026 4:30 am

Who has made Troy's Premier League team of the week?

After every round of Premier League matches this season, Troy Deeney gives us his team of the week. Do you agree with his choices?

BBC 1 Sep 2026 4:30 am

Keep my wife's name hell out of your mouth: JD Vance blasts Democrat's jibe at Usha

Keep my wifes name hell out of your mouth JD Vance blasts Democrats jibe at Usha

India Today 1 Sep 2026 4:23 am

AI chatbot use for emotional support tied to loneliness in students

Young people leaning on AI chatbots for emotional support or personal advice are significantly more likely to struggle with serious emotional problems, feel isolated and doubt that they truly matter to others, a new uOttawa study warns.

Phys.org 1 Sep 2026 4:20 am

Role of ethics education in accounting fraud prevention

Two SUNY Polytechnic Institute (SUNY Poly) College of Business faculty members are exploring how integrating ethics and values throughout accounting and business education can better prepare students to recognize and prevent fraud in the workplace.

Phys.org 1 Sep 2026 4:10 am

'I felt the love' - how did Alcaraz look on winning singles return?

After a 139-day wait, Carlos Alcaraz makes a winning return to the singles court as he beats Roman Safuillin in the US Open first round.

BBC 1 Sep 2026 3:58 am

Faint far-infrared radiation drives a correlated insulator-to-metal transition in magic-angle graphene

One of the central ideas in modern physics is the phase transition

Phys.org 1 Sep 2026 3:50 am

A single fix reverses the case for rolling back vehicle emissions standards

Two administrations, the Biden administration and the second Trump administration, reached opposite conclusions about whether vehicle emissions standards should be rolled back. These conclusions came from different assumptions, including whether avoiding air pollution has value to society and the degree to which car buyers value future fuel savings from getting a more efficient vehicle. Both assumptions matter, and disagreement over either accounts for hundreds of billions of dollars in the government

Phys.org 1 Sep 2026 3:40 am

Femtosecond nano-imaging reveals ultrafast optical control of phonon polaritons

A collaborative research team has successfully visualized in real space the ultrafast optical modulation of hyperbolic phonon polaritons (HPhPs) in a van der Waals heterostructure composed of hBN and WS2. The research is published in the journal Nano Letters, and was led by Kazuki Kamada of the Institute for Molecular Science (IMS) and Osaka Metropolitan University, along with Dr. Jun Nishida, assistant professor at IMS, and Takashi Kumagai, associate professor at IMS.

Phys.org 1 Sep 2026 3:30 am

Managing chronic conditions together may be key to longer lifespan, canine study finds

As dogs age, many develop more than one chronic health condition. New research from Texas A

Phys.org 1 Sep 2026 3:20 am

Organic crystal reveals how Joule heating stabilizes resistive switching

Metal-insulator transitions (MITs), in which a material changes from a metallic state with low resistivity to an insulating state because of a change in an external parameter, such as temperature, pressure or an electric field, are a central topic in fundamental physics research.

Phys.org 1 Sep 2026 3:10 am

Saka's strike gives Arsenal narrow win over Aston Villa

Bukayo Saka's second-half goal secured a 1-0 victory for Arsenal against Aston Villa, marking their second consecutive win in the Premier League season. The win places Arsenal alongside Manchester City, Hull City, and Chelsea with six points, while Aston Villa remains without points or a goal.

Rediff 1 Sep 2026 3:09 am

Antarctica is home to microbes found nowhere else on Earth

Scientists have often wondered about species that are unique to Antarctica. But the focus has mainly been on animals, like feathery penguins. CIRES researchers wanted to dig deeper

Phys.org 1 Sep 2026 3:00 am

Keeping cool saves thousands of lives yearly, but at a cost of worsening global warming, experts say

Cooling from air conditioning saves lives

Phys.org 1 Sep 2026 2:50 am

Trump Asks Apple To Change Lake Ontario Name To 'Lake America' On Its Maps

US President Donald Trump has asked Apple to change the name of Lake Ontario to Lake America on its maps app, his administration's interior chief said Monday.

NDTV 1 Sep 2026 2:40 am

A Permian fossil may reveal the oldest known flowering-plant structure

Despite the importance and dominance of angiosperms (

Phys.org 1 Sep 2026 2:30 am

Man City agree deal for Everton's Ndiaye

Manchester City have agreed to sign Senegal winger Iliman Ndiaye from Everton in a deal worth

The Daily Star 1 Sep 2026 2:24 am

Farm-based nanopore sequencing study reports reliable genetic testing results

Fast, on-farm genetic testing for cattle is practical and achievable for northern producers, according to University of Queensland research. In partnership with Meat

Phys.org 1 Sep 2026 2:10 am

New method swaps single atom in a molecule to speed drug discovery

Swapping out one letter in a word can entirely change its meaning. Similarly, swapping one atom in a molecule can completely change its identity. A group of chemists at the University of Chicago has demonstrated a new way to make a single-atom edit to a molecule without changing any of its other components. The innovative method can be used to make a family of molecules known as pyrroles, including many widely used medicines, and is significantly simpler, faster and more cost-effective than previous processes.

Phys.org 1 Sep 2026 2:10 am

'Super grateful for all the joy Messi gave us'

Lionel Messi, who captained Argentina to World Cup glory in 2022, has announced his retirement from the national team, a decision he described as 'a decision that hurts the soul.'

Rediff 1 Sep 2026 2:09 am

How much air conditioning usage actually prevents heat deaths?

How protective is air conditioning in preventing deaths amid soaring temperatures and record heat levels? Yale researchers found that AC use cut the number of annual heat-related deaths by half in the U.S., saving more than 5,000 lives a year. However, while AC is a highly effective heat adaptation tool, its protective effects level off once use passes a certain point. On days of extreme heat, risk levels tick up even with use.

Phys.org 1 Sep 2026 2:00 am

Singareni Invited To Tap Critical Minerals In Australia

A Monash delegation met SCCL chairman and managing director Dr Buddaprakash Jyoti at Singareni Bhavan on Monday evening and briefed him on opportunities in exploration, extraction, processing and refining of critical minerals.

Deccan Chronicle 1 Sep 2026 1:51 am

No smartphone, no problem: Plants have their own built-in

You may check your phone before deciding what to wear tomorrow. Plants do something similar: they carry an internal gadget called a

Phys.org 1 Sep 2026 1:50 am

How to get people on board with green neighborhoods

As Europe burns, many cities are trying to cut emissions, upgrade buildings and rethink how energy is produced and used. However, there is a recurring challenge: getting people to participate in and accept the solutions needed to bring about the transformation. From this perspective, community engagement is often described as the weakest link in sustainable urban development.

Phys.org 1 Sep 2026 1:50 am

Hansleep 20x26'' Bed Wedge Pillow Set (4-Pieces) $29.99

Hansleep 20x26'' Bed Wedge Pillow Set (4-Pieces) $29.99

Tech Bargains 1 Sep 2026 1:50 am