Border toy screening finds 12% exceed toxic-metal limits
Nearly four out of five children
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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?
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
A recent study published in the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior explored elementary school teachers
Have you ever walked across a salt flat so expansive it feels like another planet? That
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
Ocean heat waves linked with poorer health among children in coastal communities
Marine heat waves
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.
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.
Warmer waters, pest species and habitat loss major threats to small, rare freshwater fish
One of Australia
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.
Unbelievable: how a tiny island in Canada appeared, vanished, and reappeared miles away
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.
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
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.
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
The two balance sheets behind every e-waste decision
The economics of e-waste demand decisions beyond immediate cost savings
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
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.
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
Forest floor to treetops, cameras reveal Congo Basin
The Democratic Republic of Congo
9/11 responders passed effects of trauma to their children, study finds
Although it
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.
An eye-catching hat and Canada
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.
US Secretary of War appears to mock Canadian military woman amid US-Canada tensions
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.
Canada Liberals sweep bypolls as Carney gains backing in Trump trade row
Canada Liberals sweep bypolls as Carney gains backing in Trump trade row
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
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
New policy brief outlines how EU policies can better support sponge restoration
Europe
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.
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 .
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
The Bentley Supersports: A stripped-out engineer's indulgence
It's the lightest Bentley in 85 years.
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
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?
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
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.
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.
'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.
One of the central ideas in modern physics is the phase transition
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
'Golden age of America': Trump celebrates as SC clears $400M White House ballroom
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.
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
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.
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.
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
Keeping cool saves thousands of lives yearly, but at a cost of worsening global warming, experts say
Cooling from air conditioning saves lives
Trump's approval rating stuck at record low for third week in a row
'Run, Run, Run': Grand Canyon flood survivor recounts race to safety
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.
A Permian fossil may reveal the oldest known flowering-plant structure
Despite the importance and dominance of angiosperms (
Flash flooding causes major damage to the Grand Canyon's critical water pipeline
Man City agree deal for Everton's Ndiaye
Manchester City have agreed to sign Senegal winger Iliman Ndiaye from Everton in a deal worth
It's time to move from endless war to end of war: PM to Putin
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
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.
'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.'
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.
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.
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
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.
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