Tomatoes get flavor boost from green bin compost
Commercially farmed tomatoes taste sweeter when food and garden waste compost is added to their soil, a University of Queensland study has found. Researchers in the School of Agriculture and Food Sustainability grew tomatoes in southeast Queensland with and without the compost and put the resulting crops through chemical and sensory analysis.
Geomimicry offers a new framework for engineering sustainable materials
When engineers look to nature for inspiration, they often turn to living systems. The flight of birds has influenced aircraft design, gecko feet inspired new adhesives and lotus leaves led to the development of self-cleaning surfaces.
A researcher from the University of North Carolina Asheville has published the first comprehensive checklist of the native terrestrial reptiles of the Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI), drawing on 20 years of collaborative fieldwork to create a single illustrated reference for scientists, conservationists and nature enthusiasts.
Species discoveries reveal emerging biodiversity hotspots worldwide
We share our planet with millions of plants and animals. This variety of life is known as biodiversity, a term encompassing everything from microscopic genes to entire ecosystems, such as deserts and vibrant coral reefs.
Major polluters are worsening the Western US water crisis: A new way to measure who
Climate change was once something scientists warned us about, and now it
The deadly rabies virus was once common across Europe. A bite from an infected dog, wolf or fox could be fatal.
Going beyond simple models of neural networks: Extended mean-field theory offers a better approach
Physics is most readily applied to relatively simple systems: a pendulum, two electrons colliding or the structure of the solar system. But when systems become complicated
Six things OpenAI learned about AI from the Hugging Face incident
OpenAI's report into AI going rogue reveals efforts at cheating and communicating but also some well-behaved bots
55-million-year-old penguin fossils reveal chemical clues about Antarctica before freezing
Everything we know about the Boston Scientific cyber attack so far
Details remain limited, but Boston Scientific says it's lost access to some systems and is having problems processing orders
Climate change leaves its mark on America
From high in the hills around Las Vegas, tourist Choune Osterero gazes down at the line of chalky mineral deposits left on the rocks around Lake Mead as the level of America
Glean expands enterprise AI ecosystem with new partner program
The Glean Partner Network gives partners more ways to build, sell, and support the vendors enterprise AI technology
Now, compute is revenue: Jensen Huang hails golden age of AI in wake of seismic revenue gains
Data center revenue gains surged 117% year-over-year at Nvidia, but supply chain issues are still a lingering concern
Fleeting sugar pairs may help curb abnormal cell-growth signals
Acting as armor, a scaffold and a communication platform in one, our cells
What does a clean room smell like? Many people say citrus, pine, or flowers because these fragrances are common in cleaning products. A research team led by Brandon Boor found that scent compounds in cleaning products
Heat makes emergency rooms busier. Study shows which illness and injuries rise during hot spells
When the temperature heats up, so do emergency rooms, according to a massive study of Chicago hospital and urgent care records, which found increased accidental gunshot wounds, kidney complaints, skin problems, varicose veins and even mental health issues related to marijuana use.
Light particles reveal critical scaling in a two-dimensional photon gas
A team of researchers from the University of Bonn, Heidelberg University and the National Autonomous University of Mexico has studied the critical behavior of light particles (photons) close to a phase transition. This critical scaling behavior, which sees thermodynamic quantities grow extremely large or diverge shortly prior to Bose-Einstein condensation, had never before been seen in photon gases until the researchers successfully secured precisely this proof.
Montana landowner bought 2 mute swans, decades later flock of 120 threatened Yellowstone
Shadow AI is opening a door for the channel. Are we ready to walk through it?
Businesses are facing a big challenge in tackling shadow AI use. Its up to the channel to step in and help
Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls Review: A Spectacular Fighter That Thrives on Chaos
I have always enjoyed fighting games, but I wouldn't call myself someone who lives and breathes them. I have spent plenty of time with Tekken, Street Fighter, and Mortal Kombat over the years, but these days, I mostly fire up a
Microsoft Will Launch Disc-to-Digital Feature for Xbox Games Next Week
Microsoft has announced a new disc-to-digital feature for Xbox games that will allow players to digitise their physical game collection. The feature will roll out to insiders on August 31 and will support thousands of Xbox games. The feature will grant players a digital entitlement that will bring all the benefits of digital titles.
Garena Free Fire MAX Redeem Codes for August 27 2026: Claim Exclusive Skins And Rewards For Free
Free Fire MAX players in India can claim free in-game rewards on August 27, 2026. The developers have released a new set of active redeem codes for the gaming community. These special codes provide a great way to acquire premium cosmetics
Sea turtles are famous for being prodigious wanderers. Guided by Earth
Scientists found that DNA once dismissed as junk helps chromosomes find their partners
We finally have some encouraging news on Great Barrier Reef water quality
Imagine a plume of brown sediment washed off the land into Queensland rivers and carried out to sea. Here, it can settle on seagrass and inshore corals, potentially smothering them. River water often also carries nitrogen from fertilizer residue, which can fuel algal growth and damage coral health.
Scientists found evolutionary highways in animal genomes dating back 600 million years
The crisis in cosmology continues: Critical problems in a recent defense of cosmic acceleration
Doubts about the standard model of cosmology are deepening after a new study identified fundamental problems in a recent analysis that defended the conventional view that the universe is currently undergoing accelerated expansion driven by dark energy.
At least one dead after car crashes into crowd in northern France
One suspect was arrested after the incident in Caen, police said, following a reported fight at a nearby bar.
Virtual reality reveals glassfish synchronize through split-second copying of single neighbors
For centuries, scientists have been fascinated by the remarkable coordinated movements of flocking birds, swarming insects and schooling fish. Researchers have studied these natural phenomena to understand the rules of interactions between individuals that can produce complex group-level behavior. A collaboration of physicists and neurobiologists at the University of California San Diego has been studying schools of micro glassfish (Danionella cerebrum) to understand how the interactive mental processes of individual fish produce group-level decisions.
Reworked tRNAs enable protein design with up to 34 amino acids
Scientists have been hard at work for more than 20 years to instruct biological systems, such as E. coli cells, to produce proteins they don
Innovative etching method for silicon: Higher precision through interlayer
In micro- and nanotechnology, highly precise components with tall, narrow structures (high aspect ratios) made from semiconductor materials like silicon are important. A promising fabrication method is gas-phase metal-assisted chemical etching (MacEtch). In this plasma-free process, a thin metal layer defines the pattern on the silicon substrate. The etching step takes place in a chemical environment, where the reaction occurs only at the interface between the metal and silicon. The metal catalyst gradually sinks into the silicon, directing the etching deeper.
In this red state, cattle ranchers are fuming. They blame Trump.
Australia's recording association bans AI-made music from charts
Songs using gen-AI as a support tool will still be allowed, so long as they're substantially human made.
How plants use scoop-shaped pores to distribute their pollen efficiently
Bees are the most important pollinators of flowering plants, and approximately 10% of flowering plants are functionally specialized for buzz pollination. Buzz pollination is a mechanism in which pollen can be extracted from flowers only through the application of mechanical vibrations. Many important crops, such as tomatoes, eggplants and blueberries, are buzz-pollinated because they conceal their pollen in so-called poricidal anthers
Son falls into open drain, distraught father searches in garbage
Son falls into open drain distraught father searches in garbage
Zohran Mamdani opposes the RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat's rally
Zohran Mamdani opposes the RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwats rally
Electrically charged raindrops could be corroding metal with protective coatings
Electrically charged raindrops, a naturally occurring phenomenon, can break down surfaces treated with protective coatings, according to new research published in Nature. This previously overlooked corrosion mechanism highlights the need for a new method of preserving metal objects like cars, ships, buildings and cultural heritage sites.
Is DK Shivakumar the Amit Shah of the Congress?
Is DK Shivakumar the Amit Shah of the Congress
The Papers: 'Britons lost in Nepal flood' and 'Regal had landed'
The devastating flash flood and mudslides along the Nepal and Tibet border dominates Thursday's papers.
A look at major lawsuits against Meta and other social media companies over harms to kids
A settlement announced Wednesday between Meta and dozens of states resolves one of its biggest legal fights, but the social media giant is still facing litigation elsewhere over its products effects on young peoples mental health
Ramped fields create more robust entanglement between trapped-ion qubits
While quantum computing could be the future, it is currently plagued by finicky hardware. To make the technology practical, researchers must demonstrate that it consistently and continuously works and performs at scale. In a new study, published in Physical Review Letters, researchers at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) and the Ion Storage Group at the National Institute of Standards and Technology in Boulder, Colorado, created a robust process for entangling trapped-ion qubits. The result means better building blocks for ion-based quantum computers.
Ocean antacid trials test plankton response in 8,000-liter seawater enclosures
All the forests in the world pale in comparison to the ocean when it comes to absorbing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. The ocean is the world
We discovered rare dinosaur tracks from the Coniacian age near Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia
Imagine the Western Plains of North America, from Texas to Alaska, submerged under a broad, shallow seaway. To the west lay the ancestral Rocky Mountains. To the east were low-lying plains traversed by large, sluggish rivers.
European city climate plans underuse green spaces despite adaptation benefits, finds study
Green spaces could play a key role in helping cities cope with the effects of climate change, yet they still play only a minor role in climate strategies. These were the findings of researchers at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg (MLU) and Justus Liebig University Giessen (JLU), who analyzed the climate strategies of 25 major European cities.
Patrick Clancys Money Mystery: $1M GoFundMe, Lawsuit And A Shocking Online Theory
Did Patrick Clancy financially benefit from the deaths of his three children? A bizarre theory spreading online has put Patricks finances under the microscope during the Lindsay Clancy trial. With a $1 million-plus GoFundMe, a wrongful-death lawsuit seeking more than $1 million and viral claims about Patricks alleged wealth, speculation has exploded. But what is actually verified? We break down the Patrick Clancy money claims, Lindsay Clancy trial, online theories and what the defense says about them.
Dolly Partons Music TAKES OVER Buckingham Palace in Emotional Tribute From The Royals
Dolly Parton received an unforgettable royal tribute after her death at 80, as the Coldstream Guards performed her iconic hit '9 to 5' during Changing the Guard outside Buckingham Palace. The Royal Family also honored the country legend, praising her music, generosity and 'Imagination Library' legacy. Fans flooded social media with emotional reactions, while another heartbreaking detail emerged about Dollys final wishes. Her nephew Bryan Seaver revealed the promise she made him years before her death.
Upholding the Constitution: Dharmshila Gupta Responds to Owaisis Comments on Hijab Ruling
Patna, August 27: BJP MP Dharmshila Gupta has responded to Asaduddin Owaisis objections regarding the Allahabad High Courts hijab ruling. She also addressed Dimple Yadavs promise of providing 40,000 annually to women in Uttar Pradesh, flood preparedness in Bihar, and the appointment of Nisha Singh as the state president of the BJP Mahila Morcha. Gupta ... Read more Upholding the Constitution: Dharmshila Gupta Responds to Owaisis Comments on Hijab Ruling
OpenAI details the failures that led to Hugging Face breach in official report
Transparency from the company is good, but real trust in its people would be better.
Anaya Bangar Prepares for Return to Womens Cricket in Australia by March 2027
Mumbai, August 27: Anaya Bangar has received approval to play cricket in Australia. The announcement came after Cricket Australia granted her official permission to participate in womens community and elite competitions. This marks her return to competitive cricket, and she has also discussed the potential of playing in the Womens Big Bash League (WBBL) in ... Read more Anaya Bangar Prepares for Return to Womens Cricket in Australia by March 2027
Reference genome of the Saimaa ringed seal released
Researchers at the University of Eastern Finland and the University of Oulu have produced the first chromosome-level reference genome for the Saimaa ringed seal. The sequence of every chromosome in the seal
How plants evolved a molecular switch to cope with heat
As climate change drives more frequent and intense heat waves, plants face growing challenges to survive and remain productive. Researchers at VIB, Ghent University, KU Leuven and their international collaborators have uncovered an evolutionary innovation that helps plants cope with high temperatures.
De'Longhi Magnifica Plus Fully Automatic Espresso Machine with Automatic Milk Frother, Grinder $434.99
How the Meta settlement may change social media forever
Burnham calls summit of Welsh, Scottish and Northern Irish first ministers
The announcement comes as Burnham holds his first official visit to Wales since becoming prime minster.
Woman who died in fire with niece, 7, was 'beautiful soul', mother tells BBC
Two men have been arrested on suspicion of murder over the fire in Middlesborough, police say.
Hidden switch in cell division may point to new cancer treatments
When a cell gets ready to divide, it shuts down its gene-reading machinery almost entirely. For decades, the mechanism behind that shutdown was only partially understood. A new study co-led by Alarc
Political divide traced to differing views on who is vulnerable
Everyone shares a similar moral compass about right and wrong, but where liberals and conservatives disagree is over who counts as a victim, according to new research from the University at Buffalo School of Management.
Luke Evans, Selma Blair, Carol Burnett mourn the demise of Tim Curry
Los Angeles, Aug 27 (IANS) Hollywood icon, Tim Curry, who essayed the role of Pennywise the Clown in the horror miniseries IT, passed away at age of 80 on Wednesday, and the entire Hollywood turned up to offer their condolences to the late actor. Actress Selma Blair took to the comments section of Tims last []
Costliest road in the world: Tejasvi Surya attacks Bengaluru tunnel plan
Costliest road in the world Tejasvi Surya attacks Bengaluru tunnel plan
Unexpected source of genetic diversity found in human sperm
Scientists have identified an unexpected source of genetic variation in human sperm that occurs earlier in sperm development than previously thought. Published in Nature, researchers at the Wellcome Sanger Institute, the University of Cambridge and their collaborators found that one type of genetic recombination involving chromosomes, called non-crossover gene conversion, happens before the cell divisions that produce sperm.
Democrats Just Might Win the Senate
Strategists in both parties have long thought that everything would need to go right for Democrats to take over Congress this fall. Their map, though, is becoming more forgiving.
The Meta Settlement Will Put Limits on Instagram for Teens. They
Child safety groups and former Meta employees welcome proposed changes to how the company
Prithviraj Chavan Critiques Government on Paper Leaks and Other Issues
Mumbai, August 27: Senior Congress leader and former Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Prithviraj Chavan, has raised serious concerns regarding the governments handling of various issues, including paper leaks in competitive exams, statements from former CDS Anil Chauhan about Operation Sindoor, and the proposed expenses for the Nashik Kumbh. He described the paper leak situation as ... Read more Prithviraj Chavan Critiques Government on Paper Leaks and Other Issues
Machine learning methods move self-driving labs closer to materials discovery at scale
Machine learning doesn
Basalt weathering may remove far less CO
Spreading finely crushed basalt across farmland has been promoted as a relatively simple way to remove large quantities of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. But a new study led by Cornell researchers suggests the real-world potential of this method, known as enhanced weathering, may be far smaller than widely cited estimates.
Thermal anomaly discovered below Mars
Researchers have discovered a thermal asymmetry deep beneath the surface across Mars
Disappearing lakes, old photos and AI are helping scientists map Arctic permafrost thaw in near
Florida gets a lot of attention for its sinkholes, especially when they swallow cars and entire houses. But its sinkhole risk has nothing on Alaska
Waffle House Teleporter Gregg Phillips Is Still on the Trump Administration
In June, a FEMA official infamous for claiming to have teleported to a Waffle House was reportedly ousted. He
Why is the Mac mini M5 Pro more expensive than the M6?
When it comes to Apple Silicon, a higher number doesn't necessarily mean a better chip.
Vanguard is acquiring Altruist, the AI custody platform it backed six years ago
Vanguard has agreed to acquire Altruist, an AI-driven custody and software platform for independent financial advisers that it first invested in during 2020, on undisclosed terms. Britain and the EU are addressing the same shortage of advice through rule changes rather than acquisitions. Vanguard is buying the platform it helped fund. It has agreed to [] This story continues at The Next Web
In Chennai, the beach finds its way into love and heartbreak
Patradevi offers the most successful lesson in national cohesion: Rajnath
Pernem: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday said the martyrs memorial at Patradevi is not merely a monument of stone, but a living symbol of Indias collective national consciousness and an eternal testament to the fact that India is a living, breathing nation whose soul cannot be divided. Speaking after inaugurating the Hutatma Smruti Smarak, []
Water stored in dams and reservoirs for humans to use often evaporates, especially in hot regions like southern Africa. Rising temperatures speed up evaporation, leaving less water for people, farming and industry. Daniel Kwasi Kpeglo has just completed a Ph.D. in physics. He explains his laboratory research into a new design
How to watch Grand Theft Auto VI: An Extended Look
Netflix is the exclusive home of the GTA VI trailer for six hours on Thursday.
The colorful JBL Pulse 6 speaker will be available next month
JBL's new speaker/light hybrid will cost $330.
Test cricket: How India turn the screw against Sri Lanka
Sooriyabandara was compact against the quicks and deadly against the spinners. He swept with great effect, while Indian spinners were guilty of not bowling the right length often enough to create chances. The sweep is an effective shot when played well, but on a fourthday pitch it is not without risk. To Indias irritation, the few times when the top edge was found, the ball fell in no mans land. But this wasnt just down to luck. Sooriyabandara had worked the ball around so well that Shubman Gill was tentative with his field placings.
Permafrost thaws worldwide as active layers deepen from 2000 to 2024
An international study led by researchers at the George Washington University indicates clear global evidence that permafrost is thawing across much of the planet. Using more than two decades of field observations from 156 monitoring sites across the Arctic, Antarctic and high-mountain regions, the study found increases in the thickness of the active layer, the uppermost layer above permafrost that thaws and refreezes each year. The findings confirm that permafrost degradation accelerated globally between 2000 and 2024.
Why banks in Ghana make little use of AI for climate action decisions
Artificial intelligence could help evaluate climate protection projects more effectively and channel funding more precisely to where it is needed. Nevertheless, banks and insurance companies in Ghana have so far made very little use of the technology. A new study conducted at the Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg (BTU) in collaboration with the Durban University of Technology in South Africa investigated the reasons behind this. The study is published in Discover Sustainability.
Eight South Koreans Missing in Nepal Floods; Ten Others Stranded
Seoul, August 27: Eight South Korean citizens are missing following severe floods in Nepal, while ten others are stranded in the affected area. This information was confirmed by South Koreas Foreign Ministry on Wednesday. According to the ministry, the missing individuals are employees of Korea Southeast Power Company and Doosan Enervit. They were engaged in ... Read more Eight South Koreans Missing in Nepal Floods; Ten Others Stranded
The August 27 Blood Moon brings emotional closure and personal growth. This lunar eclipse encourages releasing past attachments and old expectations. Four zodiac signs, Pisces, Cancer, Scorpio, and Virgo, will feel this turning point. Recognizing internal change allows for a focus on future possibilities. This celestial event helps individuals put down what they were never meant to carry.
Quote of the Day by Isaac Asimov teaches a simple but important lesson: knowledge may create difficult problems, but ignorance cannot solve them. His words highlight the value of science, critical thinking and responsible decisions. In a world filled with complex challenges, understanding the facts is often the first step toward finding practical solutions.
Dry seeds preserve fully formed mitochondria, unlocking rapid energy at germination
The majority of plant seeds have the special ability to almost completely dry out and yet remain viable. While most living cells die with a 90% loss of water, cells in seeds enter a biological state of dormancy. With a moisture content of less than 10%
The smartest team in the room needs a tougher classroom
India's consistent success in the Asia Cup raises questions about its developmental strategy. The team's dominance highlights a gap between India and other Asian cricket nations. Former captain Anjum Chopra suggests focusing on player skill over age for team selection. Upcoming ICC tournaments necessitate a strong and experienced Indian squad. This tournament offers a chance to prepare for future global challenges.
Fossil-fuel carbon fingerprint reaches the deep North Atlantic
The use of fossil fuels alters both the concentration and the carbon isotope composition of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. Since surface water exchanges carbon dioxide with the atmosphere, this also alters the isotopic composition of the carbon dissolved in the ocean. In a new study, a team from MARUM
