NASA spacecraft discovers a huge new crater on the moon
Scientists have discovered a crater on the moon that
Veteran Sriram Balaji reflects on Davis Cup motivation after breaking into world top 50
Fresh off breaking into the ATP World Top 50 doubles rankings on September 14, 2026, Indian tennis star Sriram Balaji is keeping his focus firmly on national duty. As Team India prepares to square off against host country South Korea in the Round 2 tie of the 2026 Davis Cup, Balaji stands as a core pillar of the squad, as he aims to secure India a historic spot in the tournament's Final 8.
Macworld Podcast: Our 1000th episode!
Macworld This is episode 1,000 of the Macworld Podcast!Weretaking this opportunity totake a lookat some historic Apple releases andhow they were coveredway backthen. This is episode 1,000 with Michael Simon , Jason Cross , and Roman Loyola . Watch episode 1000 on YouTube Listen to episode 1000 on Apple Podcasts Tune in to episode 1000 on Spotify Get info Click on the links below for more information on what was discussed on the show. Apple unveils the iPhone: Episode 64 Cyrus Faviar, the founder of the Macworld Podcast Apple announces MacBook Air: Episode 103 Dan Moren, former Macworld staffer First impressions of Siri: Episode 266 TheMacalope Apple drops headphone jack from iPhone:Episode 524 iPhoneX first impressions: Episode 581 Chris Breen, formerMacworldPodcast host Original Apple Watch announcement Comment Corner Will my Apple Watch 11 be slower on watchOS 27 if my phonedoesnthave Apple Intelligence support? Daymon D. via email I do have a question about audio intelligence. If the watch is only buffering the last 15 seconds, and doesnt record anything, how is the summary feature invoked? To create the summary it has to record what the watch hears. Presumably the recording is happening on the iPhone, right? William L. via email Subscribe to the Macworld Podcast You can subscribe to the Macworld Podcastor leave us a review! right here in the Podcasts app . The Macworld Podcast is also available on Spotify and on the Macworld Podcast YouTube channel . Or you can point your favorite podcast-savvy RSS reader at: https://feeds.megaphone.fm/macworld To find previous episodes, visit Macworlds podcast page or our home on MegaPhone . Apple
MEA Fact Check flags misleading posts claiming world leaders fell ill after BRICS Summit
New Delhi The MEA Fact Check on Thursday warned against several misleading and malicious posts circulating on social media platforms The post MEA Fact Check flags misleading posts claiming world leaders fell ill after BRICS Summit appeared first on Bilkul Online .
Why Is World Order Breaking Down?
Shifting global power, disillusionment with globalization and a retreating US are converging to unravel the international orderand raise the risk of wider war.
Bains Manny Maceda On Indias Ambitions Of Being The Worlds Factory In a Multi-Local Era
Does AI make us smarter or more dependent?
Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming part of how people learn, solve problems and construct knowledge. Yet whether AI strengthens human intelligence or encourages excessive dependence remains an open question.
'Misleading': MEA rejects reports of world leaders falling sick after BRICS Summit in Delhi
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Thursday rejected reports claiming that multiple world leaders had fallen sick after attending the BRICS Summit in New Delhi, calling the reports 'fake'and 'misleading'. The MEA fact-check unit...
China's car glut has long flooded the world. Now comes the cleanup
China's auto industry faces a major reset as production exceeds domestic demand significantly. Toyota's planned joint venture consolidation with Chinese partners is an early indicator. Excess production is pushing Chinese automakers to export aggressively, causing global trade responses. Analysts predict a broad industry restructuring over the next two to three years. This consolidation aims to improve efficiency and address the challenges of overcapacity.
Netflix Announces Worldwide Release Date for Star-Studded Blockbuster
NSE SME Vinod Texworld struggles to weave gains on debut
Vinod Texworld traded at Rs 89.30 on the NSE, a 5% discount to the issue price of Rs 94.
Worlds richest man Elon Musk has a new home, he is sleeping in a trailer near xAI
Elon Musk is reportedly staying in an Airstream trailer near xAI's Memphis facility. This decision allows him to remain close to the expanding Colossus supercomputer project. Musk has a history of sleeping at workplaces during intense project phases. He previously stayed in offices while building Zip2 and preparing for PayPal. This practice continued during Tesla's Model 3 production and after acquiring Twitter.
India tops world in people exposed to climate-linked risky heat
New Delhi: India had the largest number of people (about 117 million) exposed across the world to at least 30 days of risky heat added by climate change between June and August, according to a new analysis. It defined risky heat days as days hotter than 90 per cent of temperatures observed in a local Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
TIFF 2026: Richie Mehtas Phoolan gets standing ovation at world premiere
Richie Mehtas Phoolan, starring Sneha Kumari as Phoolan Devi, received a standing ovation at its TIFF world premiere. The action drama explores a turbulent 48-hour period in her life, based on her autobiography
Fake Alert: MEA Rejects Claims Of World Leaders Falling Sick After BRICS Summit
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has rejected social media reports claiming that several world leaders fell ill after attending the BRICS Summit in New Delhi, describing the claims as fake. In a post on X on Thursday, the MEAs fact-checking unit cautioned people against what it called malicious posts circulating on social media platforms. [] The post Fake Alert: MEA Rejects Claims Of World Leaders Falling Sick After BRICS Summit appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
World Patient Safety Day is observed every year on September 17 to raise awareness about preventing avoidable harm in healthcare and making care safer for patients. The 2026 theme, Safe care for noncommunicable diseases, focuses on the safety needs of people
2025 was among driest years on record for world
Climate change made deadly Nepal glacier and rock collapse more likely, according to analysis
BENGALURU, India, September 17, 2026 (AP) Human-caused global warming thinned glaciers and thawed mountain permafrost, likely helping to destabilize the Himalayan slope that collapsed last month and unleashed catastrophic flooding across Nepal, according to a report released Thursday. The report by the World Weather Attribution cautioned that climate change was not the sole cause of the Aug. 26 disaster. A large 2015 Nepal earthquake may have weakened the rock years before the collapse, their analysis found. This disaster was not an extreme weather event, but the fingerprints of climate change are still clear to see in long-term changes, said
Medal-winning boxers to earn spot at World Championships
Boxers who reach the quota bout round but fail to win a quota place at the World Championships will receive direct entry to the Asian Qualifiers.
What the Bayeux tapestry reveals about medieval buildings on both sides of the Channel
For many, the Bayeux Tapestry conjures images of clinker-built ships, prancing horses, the Normans feasting on chicken on the eve of the Battle of Hastings, and the arrow in King Harold
Ajay Banga Makes Nuclear Energy Financing A World Bank Priority
The World Bank is reshaping its development priorities, with nuclear energy emerging as a key area of focus as the institution seeks to direct more resources toward poorer countries and expand access to reliable electricity.
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 17 (IANS) Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan on Thursday extended birthday greetings to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and praised his leadership for improving India's global standing and driving development across various sectors of society. PM Modi was born on September 17, 1950, in Gujarat's Vadnagar. He has served as the Prime Minister since May 26, 2014 -- currently in his third term. He is the longest-serving continuously elected Prime Minister of the country. PM Modi is the Member of Parliament from Varanasi. He was the Chief Minister of Gujarat from 2001 to 2014. This year also marks his 25 years in public life. Taking to X, the Vice President said, Heartiest birthday greetings to Hon'ble Prime Minister Shriman Narendra Modi Ji. Under your steadfast and visionary leadership, Bharat is shining as a bright spot in the world and among the fastest-growing major economies. Over 25 crore Indians have come out of extreme poverty. A transformative digital revolution has empowered millions, and every sector-from space, technology, and healthcare to infrastructure and manufacturing has witnessed remarkable growth, he added. VP Radhakrishnan further praised the Prime Minister for referencing backward districts as 'Aspirational Districts', border villages as 'Vibrant and First Villages', and North-East as 'Ashtalakshmi', and said that this reflects a forward-looking approach that has transformed geographical marginalisation into empowerment, enabling active participation of people of various quarters in our journey towards Viksit Bharat. Over the past year, the Vice President mentioned that he travelled across the country and witnessed firsthand how these transformative changes are reaching even the remotest parts of our country. The spirit of progress, aspiration, and renewed enthusiasm visible across our nation reflects the confidence of our collective developmental journey. I pray for your good health, happiness, and continued strength as you lead the Motherland towards the realisation of Viksit Bharat @ 2047, he added. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla also took to social media and wished PM Modi on his birthday. Heartfelt birthday greetings and best wishes to the Honourable Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi. Under your leadership, India is forging a new identity on the global stage with confidence today. The nation is continuously scaling new heights in the realms of development, self-reliance, innovation, digital progress, infrastructure expansion, and public welfare, Birla said in a post on X. He also lauded PM Modi's 25 years in public life and said that this time has been proven immensely fruitful in upholding democratic values and uplifting the vulnerable and underprivileged sections of society. Your dedicated and active life, devoted to the nation's progress, inspires millions of citizens to work ceaselessly towards the goal of a developed India. I pray to the Almighty to grant you excellent health, a long life, and the continued strength to serve the nation, the Lok Sabha Speaker added.
Tracking visits to public points of interest can inform community health measures
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Sharks on the move expose the need for international conservation efforts
Understanding the migration pathways of sharks and rays is key to conserving some of the world
A new report by the International Bar Association (IBA) has found a significant gap between the importance legal professionals attach to fundamental rule of law principles and their assessment of how effectively those principles are implemented in practice.
A study in Pollino National Park shows that large trees, complex canopies and deadwood diversity play a major role in shaping vascular plant communities, highlighting the ecological value of one of Italy
Long-term oyster reef restoration shows clear success in murky waters
Large-scale oyster reef restoration in the Chesapeake Bay is successfully creating three-dimensional habitats that support larger, more diverse fish communities, according to new research from scientists at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC), the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The study, published in Ecosphere, provides compelling evidence that restoration efforts are shifting underwater ecosystems from communities dominated by small, transient schooling fish to those supporting larger, resident species.
Hot electrons reveal electronic collisions may raise resistance in twisted graphene
When a material heats up, its electrical resistance often rises. The harder question is what, exactly, is getting in the way. The electrons carrying the current may be scattered by vibrations of the material
ChatGPT at university: Study maps why students stick with AI for learning
What factors influence students
Thinking outside the binding site: Drug molecule makes a square peg fit a round hole
A square peg doesn
Volatile organic compounds may be underestimated in the carbon cycle
Rainwater connects the biogeochemical cycles of land and the atmosphere. It
Insect remains reveal Indigenous burial practices in the Canary Islands
Archaeologists have analyzed insect remains preserved in the 7th to 9th centuries AD funerary cave of Cruz de la Esquina, Gran Canaria, and found that it was used by the island
Global database reveals hidden diversity and potential of deep-sea microbes
The ocean
Brazilian sedge reproduces sexually but without DNA reshuffling, producing genetic clones
Sexual reproduction usually reshuffles genetic information, creating offspring that differ from their parents. But one small plant takes an unexpected route. In a new study published in Nature, an international team led by Andr
A rare Australian sea lion (Neophoca cinerea) on Kangaroo Island has been confirmed to have died from highly pathogenic H5N1 bird flu. The sea lion had recently been attacked by a shark, weakening it. Testing revealed that the virus caused its death. Another dead sea lion is being tested.
Tiny oyster larvae rely on gravity to feed
Eastern oyster larvae are only 100
Simple messaging can help restore trust in US elections
Election officials can build public trust in procedures and results
Compact optical screen could pave the way for cheaper infrared cameras
New research led by the ARC Center of Excellence for Transformative Meta-Optical Systems (TMOS) at the University of Melbourne demonstrates a new way to make invisible infrared light visible without relying on the expensive detector technology used in today
A sharper picture of a pandemic: Uncovering the complex history of the plague after the Black Death
The Black Death is often remembered as a single catastrophic event that swept across Europe between 1347 and 1353, killing millions. Yet the disease did not disappear after that first devastating outbreak. For more than four centuries, plague continued to return in recurring waves, reshaping communities, economies and societies across Europe and beyond. A new study led by researchers at the University of Tartu sheds fresh light on this long and complex history by analyzing the DNA of the plague bacterium preserved in archaeological human remains. The study is published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
New method reveals how virus particles can build themselves, molecule by molecule
Oxford University researchers have captured the step-by-step assembly of individual virus-like particles, revealing how simple molecular interactions can reliably build these complex biological structures. The results were published today (September 16) in Nature.
In recent years, numerous attempts have been made to use artificial intelligence to decipher the communication of bats, whales, birds and other animals. However, a new study led by a team of researchers from Tel Aviv University points to a fundamental problem with this approach: AI models focus on the physical properties of a sound, but this does not mean they understand the meaning attributed to it by the animal receiving it.
Time of day may be key in speech therapy for youth
For young people with childhood apraxia of speech (CAS), a disorder that affects the brain
Iron, sulfur and purple light unlock greener carbon-carbon bond formation
Much of organic chemistry, including the type used to create and alter medicinal drugs, relies on modifying carbon bonds. Rice University
AI can be more comforting than a person
Some of us now use generative artificial intelligence (gen AI) to talk through difficult feelings. We may ask a chatbot to write an email or plan a vacation, but we also tell it that we have had a rotten day or feel anxious about a presentation.
Ultrathin membranes unlock nano-infrared views of biomolecules in water
Very small biological samples and even individual biomolecules can now be examined under near-physiological conditions with high confidence at the BESSY II infrared beamline using a newly validated and improved technique: nanoscale infrared (IR) spectroscopy (s-SNOM) with ultrathin silicon-based membranes.
Roll waves emerge as uniform water flow destabilizes on steep slopes, equations show
When it rains, traveling waves appear on steep asphalt pavement, slowly making their way down the slope. Because these so-called
Tendon cells can rebound from stiffness when returned to softer tissue-like surroundings
Researchers at Queen Mary University of London are closer to understanding tendinopathy, a common condition that can cause persistent pain and impaired movement in people and many animals.
How online platforms are misaligned with late-career workers
The wonders of internet technology and the advent of the gig economy have given hope to many highly skilled workers that their reputations, built up over many years, can help them transition from a traditional office-based job (with all the associated pressures) to freelance work in which they provide clients with similar services but gain more control over their lives.
Fungi neutralize spruce defense mechanisms with sugar
A research team at the Max Planck Institute for Chemical Ecology discovered a previously unknown strategy by which certain fungi neutralize spruce defense compounds. These fungi are introduced into trees by bark beetles, and their success makes it easier for bark beetles to invade the trees.
Snow, monsoons and oceans shift Earth
Seasonal changes redistribute enough water around Earth to shift the planet
Lockdown or active shooter drill? The distinction matters for children
School shooting preparedness drills have been a routine, though uncomfortable, part of the back-to-school experience. Since the 1999 mass shooting at Columbine High School in Jefferson County, Colorado, various kinds of preparedness drills have been mandatory in most schools.
The development of cooking was a major milestone in the evolution of human civilization because it made food easier to digest and more energy-efficient. Heating food can also kill harmful pathogens and make certain foods taste better. Overcooking, on the other hand, can have adverse effects, particularly on proteins.
Muon rings enable precise calibration of telescopes at the Cherenkov Telescope Array Observatory
Research initiated as part of a bachelor
Inter-college competition marks World Ozone Day
New towns risk repeating past mistakes unless transport comes first, experts warn
New towns will fail to deliver thriving, sustainable communities unless high-quality public transportation is included from the outset, according to a new report from the University of Hertfordshire.
Engineers solve puzzle of Arctic sea ice movement
Arctic sea ice moves and spreads in ways that wind alone cannot explain. A new UC Riverside-led study finds that collisions between individual pieces of ice provide a surprisingly simple explanation for these movements, potentially offering scientists a better way to predict where sea ice will travel as the Arctic warms.
Without bacteria or chemicals: How methanol and formaldehyde form abiotically in nature
The biopolymer lignin
Hog in the limelight: On Assams pygmy hog programme
The survival of the pygmy hog depends on a thriving ecosystem
Loneliness and local news: How
As local news organizations continue to disappear across the United States, George Washington University researchers are linking shrinking access to community-based journalism to stronger feelings of isolation and loneliness.
Delhi Airport ranks No 28 in world's most-connected international airports list
Delhi airport secured a strong position at 28th globally. This marks the highest ranking for an Indian airport in the report. Mumbai airport also showed significant connectivity in its category. IndiGo played a major role in flights at both airports. These airports serve as India's primary international gateways.
Dog-guided cameras uncover weasels across Georgia, including regions unseen for 30 years
University of Georgia researchers recently located the mammal equivalent of a needle in a haystack: weasels. Weasels are extremely difficult to find, so not much is known about their preferred habitats and overall population health in the Southeast.
Why do some chimpanzee mothers carry their dead infants for months?
Chimpanzee and bonobo mothers sometimes continue to carry their infants after they have died, a behavior known as infant corpse carrying (ICC). It is widely documented, and many explanations have been proposed, but few have been quantitatively tested.
Iron Age seeds reveal the origins of Iberian wine
Spain and Portugal are two of the world
Sliding droplets point to charging mechanism beyond mobile ions
Whether on a windowpane at home or during the industrial cleaning of computer chips: droplets sliding over solid surfaces become electrically charged. Yet the physical mechanism behind this charging remains a subject of debate. This charging is usually attributed to the exchange of charged particles (ions) at the interface between the droplet and the surface.
It must be tough being a judge for the world
Dogs show human-like brain activity when they restrain themselves
When we tell a dog
Aqueduct deposits suggest Plague of Cyprian may have emptied N
Researchers at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (JGU) have gleaned new insights into ancient water management in the French region around N
Incarceration may escalate criminal behavior in South Africa
Allowing petty offenders in South Africa to remain in the community may reduce their risk of committing serious crimes compared with imprisonment, according to a study published in PLOS One by Farai Nyabadza of the University of Johannesburg, South Africa.
Most Americans reject political violence, but support can vary sharply by party
Republicans and conservatives are more likely than Democrats or liberals to justify political violence in 17 surveyed situations, according to a study published in PLOS One by Garen J. Wintemute of the University of California, Davis, and colleagues.
Tyrannosaurus rex teeth reveal a body temperature close to the human average
When picturing a scaled, toothy Tyrannosaurus rex stomping across North America, building nests and eating other dinosaurs, it
Deep ocean, familiar trash: Plastic waste found alongside possible new species
It
Conserving just 35% of the nation
By evaluating the health of waterways across the U.S., researchers have identified a network encompassing about one-third of rivers and streams that, if conserved and restored, could sustain the nation
AI reveals novel nighttime feeding behaviors in right whales
Right whales forage near the water
We may soon be able to read long-lost ancient scrolls damaged by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius
X-ray technology and artificial intelligence
Storytelling for the corporate world
The book is riding the current boom on publications that teach us boring corporate types the benefits of telling a story
Toilet pellets may help us flush less and save water
A pellet that dissolves in the toilet, turning the water blue and masking odor after urinating, could help us all save water, according to a first-of-its-kind study from the University of Surrey.
Prime assembly can correct multiple mutations at once, pointing toward universal gene therapies
Genomic editing holds great potential yet continues to have limitations. Current methods either rely on untargeted gene delivery or short DNA edits that need to be individualized for each patient. A new paper published today in Nature describes a novel genome engineering method called prime assembly that allows long DNA fragments to be stitched into precise, programmable target positions within living cells. This approach may allow for the development of universal gene therapies that can be used for many patients.
Gaming the market: Research provides insights for board game industry
Anyone who has ever damaged a friendship over a supposedly friendly game of Monopoly knows the allure of board games.
Predominantly online friendships linked to greater support for white nationalism
From social media to the streets of Washington, D.C., the organized white nationalist movement has become more visible in the United States over the past few decades. But the extent of this extremist movement
Land use and management intensity affect the suitability of habitats for wildlife in Europe
Common, wide-ranging vertebrate species, such as foxes, may be finding more suitable habitat in towns and cities than in the wider landscape, while rarer species
Ice Age carvers used mammoth tusk patterns to create unique art, study finds
Intricate designs engraved across the surface of 18,000-year-old female figurines carved from mammoth ivory were inspired by the distinctive growth patterns visible in the tusks, a new study published in the journal npj Heritage Science has revealed.
Spring-like porous crystals could enable chemically responsive microscale materials
Crystals are usually imagined as rigid objects with flat faces and straight edges. A research team led by the University of Osaka has recently created a porous crystal that grows into a spring-like helix. The team also found that the crystal can change shape as solvent molecules move in and out of its internal spaces. Their findings are published in Angewandte Chemie International Edition.
A 6-nanometer vapor barrier insulates ice during rapid heating
Put a drop of water into a very hot pan, and it can skitter across the surface on a cushion of vapor. This is known as the Leidenfrost effect. Now, scientists have observed a related phenomenon involving ice and an extremely hot surface
The science behind greener, healthier lawns
A healthy, green lawn can be the envy of any neighborhood, but how does someone cultivate a yard like that? Assistant Professor of Ecosystem Science Amber Churchill has been getting her hands dirty and digging into the science behind it.
3D scans reveal how lichen fungi grip algae across cell walls
Lichens colonize trees and rocks all over the world. They are symbiotic communities between fungi and photosynthetically active green algae or cyanobacteria, in which both partners benefit from each other: The fungal partner relies on the algae for a supply of carbohydrates and, in return, it protects the algae from UV radiation and other environmental influences. The contact zone where the fungal cells and algal cells touch is crucial for transferring nutrients between the two symbiotic partners. Detailed investigations, particularly a three-dimensional understanding of this area between the cells, have been lacking until now.
Heat-related lost labor emerges as a major cost of carbon emissions
As the climate warms, people are more exposed to heat stress, which depresses productivity and the global economy. A study from the University of California, Davis, quantifies the cost of heat stress on global labor.
