Scientists buried microplastics in a New Zealand harbour to study storm effects
Titanium boosts thermoelectric performance of thin films by 250-fold
Every electronic device, factory and vehicle generates heat that often goes to waste. What if that energy could be recovered to generate electricity using thin films manufactured without high-temperature processing? Researchers at Tohoku University have taken a step toward making this possible, developing a thermoelectric material that delivers a 250-fold increase in power factor by adding a small amount of titanium to chromium nitride.
AI often passes for human, but asking follow-up questions can trip it up
Reading a conversation and deciding whether a chatbot wrote it can be surprisingly difficult. In a study involving more than 72,000 judgments of human and AI responses, participants frequently mistook machine-generated captions, word associations and conversational replies for human work. However, in a smaller experiment, direct questioning proved more successful at exposing a chatbot, though even that comes with caveats.
13-year-old Florida boy restores marine life with clams, mangroves and oyster gardens
41,000 DHS names leaked in major hack, collective says
A nonprofit news leak group said Wednesday it has published data on more than 41,000 employees of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, including those working on President Donald Trump
NCC Group names Guy Ellis as CEO amid improved cyber profitability
Ellis will focus on expanding recurring revenues and scaling the firms cyber capabilities as it enters its next phase of growth
Security leaders brace for an overhaul of public key infrastructure as quantum risks rise
The scale of the work ahead is becoming clearer across cryptographic discovery, automation, architecture, governance and investment
Tech industry reacts to Autumn Budget 2026
Investment in AI security and sovereignty capabilities have been hailed by industry stakeholders
GTA 6 May Need A Massive Amount Of Storage, Latest Leak Suggests
GTA 6 is, without a doubt, the biggest game launch of the year and it may also take up a huge chunk of your console
AI agents are gaining employee-level access. How partners can stop over-privileged automation
How partners can rein in over-privileged agents before access becomes a risk
The hidden cost of AI is now governance
There's a growing burden of policies, approvals, auditing, data controls, and human oversight required to deploy enterprise AI safely and effectively
Garena Free Fire MAX Redeem Codes For October 29: Get Free Rewards Today
Garena Free Fire MAX players can try out a fresh set of redeem codes on October 29, 2026, to claim free in-game rewards. Depending on their validity and availability, these codes may unlock items such as weapon skins, outfits, character items
Researchers cast a 163-kg ancient warship weapon after 1,500 years
End of COVID-era SNAP emergency food assistance linked to increased child maltreatment rates
A new study has found that in U.S. counties that ended COVID-19 pandemic-era Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Emergency Allotments, child maltreatment rates went up. The findings from the study in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine suggest that changes to food assistance programs have consequences that extend beyond food security and also affect child and family well-being.
Hundreds of wildflowers planted in Norfolk to support bees and butterflies
The phantom lighthouse: New research explains one of Australia
There are two lighthouses on Lady Elliot Island, at the southernmost tip of Australia
Diver searching the bottom of Englands River Wear has pulled a huge three legged iron cauldron
Ultrathin metal layer boosts spin-related signals, opening a door to ultralow-power electronics
Researchers at Kyushu University have found that an ultrathin layer of iridium manganese (IrMn) can improve two spin-related signals in a structure made of a magnetic insulator and a platinum film. By examining how spin currents are generated and absorbed, the team gained insights into how the intermediate layer improves spin transfer. The findings could inform the development of ultralow-power devices for computing and energy harvesting.
Atomic magnetism reveals why iron, but not chromium, can produce ammonia using sunlight
Two nearly identical materials have completely different chemical behavior. Research teams at the University of Vienna and TU Wien studied catalysts that use the energy of sunlight to produce ammonia. Surprisingly, when the three iron atoms that form tiny triangles in these catalysts are replaced by chromium atoms, the chemical reaction no longer takes place.
ULA's Vulcan rocket is set to return to flight on Friday the 13th
This Vulcan launch will be the first to utilize a full complement of six solid rocket boosters.
Molecular architecture determines tomato plant resistance to its main pest
An international study investigating why wild tomatoes are more resistant to the tomato leafminer (Phthorimaea absoluta) than cultivated varieties revealed that the secret lies in the spatial structure of a plant defense molecule. The researchers mapped the biochemical origin of this difference and demonstrated that altering four amino acids in a single enzyme is sufficient to alter the structure of the substance and increase its toxicity against the pest. This finding paves the way for creating resistant tomatoes through gene editing.
Explaining the difference between brittle and ductile behavior in polymer glasses
Glasses are (mostly) brittle, metals can be ductile (plastic), and liquids flow easily. Polymers are interesting because they exhibit all three types of behavior, depending on their chemical nature, temperature, and deformation rate. If polymers are not able to crystallize, their low-temperature state is glassy, and they are hard and transparent. One example is poly(methylmethacrylate) [PMMA], which has been used as an artificial glass since the early 20th century.
Chornobyl dog population shows genetic signatures of directional selection
The latest research on the wild population of dogs in Chornobyl reveals that the genetic differences between these dogs and other similarly isolated dog populations are likely evidence of directional selection, not mutation. The work suggests a potential association between genetic selection and environmental variables and could advance understanding of local adaptation and genomic resilience in contaminated environments. The study appears in Genes.
Could next-gen artificial intelligence help map out future space outposts?
Planning a successful trip can be challenging, especially when your destination is in outer space. Even before liftoff, space missions require extraordinary amounts of scientific preparation and data analysis to succeed, which can take years to complete. However, as space agencies race to establish a permanent presence on the moon, using artificial intelligence to combine such information into a single system could make mission planning much more efficient.
Same radical, different paths: X-ray snapshots reveal how neighboring molecules shape its movement
Chemical reactions have their own
Trumps Legs Under Scrutiny: Strange Bulge Fuels Speculation Over Possible Hidden Medical Device
President Donald Trumps health is back under scrutiny after photographs sparked speculation about a possible mechanical compression sock or hidden leg support device. Political commentator David Pakman highlighted the US Presidents stiff walking, repeated leg tapping and unusual trouser outline, raising questions about a possible medical device. The White House previously disclosed Trumps chronic venous insufficiency, a condition linked to leg swelling. However, no evidence confirms he is wearing a brace or mechanical sock, and his physician has described him as being in excellent health.
Medieval ghost stories featured rotten flesh, the walking dead and spoon
Stories of wandering spirits and the restless dead were common in the Middle Ages. These ghostly encounters were recorded in a wide variety of medieval literature.
Self-adjusting drone controls could make for smoother formation flying
A new method for controlling groups of drones, technically known as unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), could make formation flying smoother and reduce energy consumption and mechanical wear, according to research in the International Journal of Systems, Control and Communications. The work combines fuzzy logic processing with a self-adjusting control system, known as a self-coupling proportional-integral-derivative (PID) controller.
Welcoming the move, M. Radhakrishnan of Arappor Iyakkam, in a statement, demanded a thorough and transparent investigation into the complaint and legal action against those involved in the fraud
Rock that sank over 90 kilometres into Earth reveals a sharp shift in thermal gradient
Cyclone Arnab Batters Srikakulam, Floods Villages
The Srikakulam RTC bus stand was completely submerged, causing severe inconvenience to passengers and disrupting bus services.
Pay dues, regularise us: Mgnrega staff
Rehab centre ex-employee to be chargesheeted in obscene video circulation case
Education Leaders To Discuss AI, Future Curricula At Mumbai Conference
India's premier education leadership conference, EGN ConnectX India 2026, will be held in Mumbai from November 3. The event will bring together school and university leaders, policymakers, and edtech innovators to discuss the integration of AI in classrooms, future-ready curricula, and skilling initiatives. The conference aims to provide actionable solutions for implementing AI in education, addressing challenges faced by educators.
107-year-old Dorothy Creighton has shared her simple formula for a long and happy life, and it includes bacon and eggs every morning, a good family and one more thing. The great-grandmother from England, who recently celebrated her birthday surrounded by loved ones, also enjoys jelly babies and staying sociable. From her childhood in Bristol to meeting her future husband during World War II, her life has spanned more than a century.
How Vodafone Idea Shares Sparked Sulaiman Merchant's Investment Journey
Speaking at the NDTV Profit IGNITE 2026, Merchant said that his foray into stock market began while discussing investment opportunities with his brother-in-law, when they came across Vodafone Idea ahead of a Supreme Court hearing.
Budget 2026 calculator: find out if you are better or worse off
Hawaii turns abandoned fishing nets into electricity for over 300 homes
New Cyclonic Circulation Forms in South Andaman Sea; Low-Pressure System Likely Within 24 Hours
Even as Severe Cyclonic Storm Arnab completes its landfall process over the Andhra Pradesh and Yanam coasts and begins to weaken while moving inland, a fresh weather system has emerged far to the east. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has confirmed the formation of a new upper-air cyclonic circulation over the South Andaman Sea and [] The post New Cyclonic Circulation Forms in South Andaman Sea; Low-Pressure System Likely Within 24 Hours appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Ranjay Gulati said that when business leaders plan for scenarios and map out a strategy for dealing with uncertainty, they often make decisions based on assumptions and beliefs about the world.
When simulations fall short, this spectrometer learns for itself
An NMR spectrometer can reveal molecular structure down to the atomic level, but weak signals limit what it can see. Now, Aarhus University researchers have used AI to let the spectrometer learn the best pulse sequence directly from the sample.
The hydrogen atom: The raw material of the universe barely exists on Earth
What do you see when you look up at the night sky? While everyone may have a different answer, the truth is that almost everything out there is hydrogen. The first element in the periodic table is by far the most abundant substance in the cosmos. It
MEA highlights stronger linkages between Japan and northeast India
After the leaders of Japan and Bangladesh agree to enhance regional connectivity, the MEA says it will also boost to the Japan-India economic partnership in India as well
Ex-Bengal Minister Indranil Sen Arrested Over Irregularities In Durga Puja Pass Sales
Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari said Indranil Sen's arrest followed an investigation by the ED and Kolkata Police.
Semiconductors could sidestep a key solar-energy trade-off through a newly identified mechanism
A study led by the University of Oxford has identified a novel semiconductor that overcomes a key limitation of light-harvesting materials. The results, published today (Oct. 28) in Nature, could enable more efficient solar panels with higher outputs.
Slow-motion electron camera reveals light-driven quantum jumps in graphene
Using a new slow-motion electron camera, physicists from Regensburg, Marburg and J
Karwa Chauth gains popularity among women in Bihar
NASA systems engineering team details Habitable Worlds Observatory mission architecture
Finding an Earth-like world beyond the solar system is the holy grail of exoplanet research, and the field has seen remarkable technological advances in detecting and studying exoplanets since the first confirmed exoplanet around a sun-like star was discovered in 1995. These advances include ground- and space-based telescopes, notably the James Webb Space Telescope. Although astronomers have already directly imaged some exoplanets, directly imaging Earth-like planets around sun-like stars remains a major technological challenge, primarily because these planets are extremely faint compared with their host stars and appear very close to them in the sky.
2024 solar storm triggered ultrarelativistic electrons inside Earth
The Earth is surrounded by an invisible barrier that was thought to prevent highly energetic electrons from reaching closer to our planet. But in 2024, Japan
A team of University of Toronto Engineering researchers has developed a flexible foot pad for the
Haryana power regulator stays landmark parallel distribution license order
HERC has halted the parallel distribution licence granted to Eleven Power for Gurugram and Nuh following state government directions, raising concerns over power sector reforms.
CISA urges federal agencies to patch after PHP exploits observed
The PHP vulnerabilities sent the web into a frenzy last week as organizations rushed to apply patches
India On Japans Missile Map: Why Tokyo Wants to Test Its 1,000-Km Missiles On Indian Ranges
India could become Japans new training ground for long-range weapons. Japanese officials have reportedly travelled to India to examine missile ranges and defence facilities. The focus is on the Type 25 anti-ship missile, which has an estimated range of around 1,000 kilometres, along with small attack drones. Japan has previously conducted missile drills with the United States and Australia. India could become the next major partner. The logic is practical. Japan needs space, maritime safety zones and controlled airspace to train effectively. India has all three in greater abundance. The arrangement is not final. But the strategic implications are already visible. A Japanese missile tested in India would mark a new phase in Indo-Pacific defence cooperation.
Rajnath Singh holds bilateral talks with US and Japan defence chiefs in Philippines
Discussions cover engine production, maritime security, defence industry ties and joint development of naval technologies
Can gravitational fields break and reconnect? Einstein
More than a century after Einstein first devised the equations that describe gravity, physicists are still finding new ways of interpreting them. Luca Comisso, an associate research scientist in Columbia University
Urban street trees lose much of their capacity to cool during droughts
The combination of heat waves and drought markedly reduces the capacity of street trees to cool the air in Mediterranean cities. The lack of soil moisture severely restricts plant transpiration, reducing the thermal relief provided by these trees during extreme heat events.
Pharmacies of 1mg, Zepto, Instamart violating regulations: TG SAFE
Hyderabad:Telanganas food and drugs regulator TG SAFE on Wednesday, October 28, inspected 106 medical shops linked to online pharmacies in the Core Urban Region (CURE) and issued show-cause notices to 32 of them for alleged violations of drug regulations. The Drugs Wing of the Telangana Standards Authority for Food and Essential Drugs (TG SAFE) carried 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 .
Brazil's Flavio Bolsonaro lands in US after poll loss, setting up Trump-Lula clash
Brazil's Flavio Bolsonaro lands in US after poll loss, setting up Trump-Lula clash
Launch of global seed platform to tackle native seed bottleneck holding back nature restoration
On Oct. 13, the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (RBG Kew) launched the Seed Portal for Online Data (SeedPOD), a new open-access platform designed to tackle bottlenecks affecting global ecological restoration, by making native seed collections and the knowledge needed to grow them easier to discover.
Research-based technology opens path to unicorns in Indonesia: Gov't
Against all expectations, researchers control the magnetic core of a single atom
Researchers at Delft University of Technology (the Netherlands) have succeeded in controlling the magnetism in the nucleus of a single atom with radio waves. This came as a surprise: until now, physicists believed that this nuclear spin could not be manipulated directly. The discovery could open up new possibilities for storing and reading quantum information. The research is published in the journal Nature Communications.
Nature-inspired additive could help protect living cells during freezing and thawing
In Australia, around 2,000 people are on the waiting list to receive an organ transplant, but thanks to new research being undertaken at the University of New England (UNE), this number could someday be significantly reduced.
State govt. will roll out 750 new ambulances by Dec., says Minister
This is meant to strengthen emergency healthcare, particularly in rural areas, according to U.T. Khader
A 60-year search is over: Chemists isolate long-elusive molecules with boron-oxygen triple bonds
In a new publication in the journal Nature Chemistry, chemists in professor Holger Braunschweig
Earwax is both slippery and sticky
What has the consistency of both toothpaste and dough, can absorb twice its weight in water and still remain sticky, was used by medieval artists as a binder in paint and has been hypothesized by physicians to repel insects? It
In the early 1990s, Louisiana black bears were on the brink of extinction due to habitat loss caused by human development. Thanks to dedicated conservation efforts, their numbers have rebounded from a mere 150 to approximately 750. Strategies like establishing interconnected forests and relocating bears have been vital to enhancing genetic diversity.
Fintech can be asset for Indonesian banks' Asia expansion: Danantara
Momentum of the 41st Trade Expo Indonesia Drives Exports and Enhances Product Competitiveness
Contigo SnapSeal 20oz Stainless-Steel Vacuum-Insulated Water Bottle $16.78
Contigo SnapSeal 20oz Stainless-Steel Vacuum-Insulated Water Bottle $16.78
National parenting support strategy could strengthen Australia
Australia has no shortage of policies relating to children. In fact, these policies are often in the headlines. Billions of dollars are invested each year trying to improve outcomes for children and young people.
High on the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau, the ground stays frozen, with only the top few meters melting each summer. Although the region is warming about twice as fast as the global average, a new study finds that more than a third of its permafrost, mainly in the central plateau, has gained ice since 2000. Stronger westerly winds bring more rain and snow, which seeps into the ground in summer and freezes again in winter.
Indonesia urges calm, joint effort after Singapore internet claim
RTFV 2.4GHz 4K HDMI Wireless Retro Console with 9 Classic Emulators $28.47
RTFV 2.4GHz 4K HDMI Wireless Retro Console with 9 Classic Emulators $28.47
This year, the U.S. saw its highest annual count of confirmed Cyclospora cases, roughly 20,000, according to the CDC. New research published in Risk Analysis examines outbreaks from 2018 to 2022 and finds that the retail losses associated with these events vary with how much public attention the outbreak draws.
Ants prioritize brain energy during starvation, echoing pattern seen in humans
The human brain accounts for roughly 2% of total body weight but uses approximately 20% of our body
New feed supplement addresses honey bee declines after blueberry pollination
Washington produces more blueberries than any other U.S. state, but farmers sometimes struggle to obtain honey bees to pollinate the plants and produce fruit. That
Compare MTF interest rates, margin requirements and holding costs across brokers to make smarter, more informed trading decisions.
UP: New regulatory frameworks for boats, to get unique registration numbers
Digital Desk | Lucknow, Oct 28 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh government is set to introduce a new regulatory framework for boats and watercraft by allotting each of them unique registration numbers. The move is aimed at making river-based transport safer and more organised, while simultaneously boosting related economic activities. The new framework, being introduced under the proposed 'Inland Vessels Rules-2026,' will see both motorised and non-motorised vessels being assigned unique registration numbers. Provisions have also been made to establish dedicated funds for development and welfare initiatives related to water transport, enhancing transparency in the operation of river ghats, and setting safety standards for passengers. This initiative is expected to make passenger transport, river tourism, traditional boat operations, and cargo transport safer and more systematic across major rivers such as the Ganga, Yamuna, Ghaghara, Gomti, Gandak, and Betwa, said an official statement. According to the UP Transport Department, the proposed rules include the creation of a 'State Development Fund' for motorised vessels, financed through fees and penalties collected from water transport operations. Separately, a 'District Welfare Fund' will be established at the district level to support activities concerning non-motorised vessels. To ensure passenger safety in river transport, river ghats (piers/landings) will have to mandatorily equip themselves with permanent lighting, signboards, life buoys, and the presence of divers. Responsibilities concerning the leasing, maintenance, operation, and safety of these ghats will be assigned to local bodies, development authorities, and district committees. A district-level committee, chaired by the District Magistrate, will be established to prevent boat accidents. Providing safety-related information to passengers before every journey will be mandatory. Furthermore, boats must be equipped with a number of life jackets exceeding the passenger capacity by 10 per cent, along with a 10-meter-long rope and a first-aid kit. Additionally, there is a plan to maintain emergency response vessels (rescue boats) at a ratio of 1:10, ensuring that rescue operations can be carried out swiftly when needed. Notably, the wide network of rivers in Uttar Pradesh offers significant potential for passenger transport, tourism, traditional boat operations, and freight movement. A clear registration system, defined safety standards, improved management of ghats, and provisions for the welfare of boatmen can help bring structure to this sector. Effective implementation of these regulations is expected to build passenger confidence, reduce the risk of accidents, and promote river-based economic activities.
A tiny smartphone gadget can detect some of the nastiest chemicals in your water
Researchers in Japan have developed a compact smartphone-connected sensor that detects extremely low concentrations of toxic forever chemicals in water, potentially making contamination testing faster, cheaper, and more accessible.
Hyderabad: Man booked for circulating AI-generated leopard pic
Hyderabad: A painting contractor was booked by Nagole Police for allegedly circulating an AI-generated image of a leopard and sparking panic among locals. The accused has been identified as Sachin, a native of Hubballi in Karnataka. On Saturday, October 24, he sent a photo of a leopard to his landlord, which he had allegedly created 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 .
A Cambridge-led study suggests comets rarely delivered useful quantities of lifes molecular ingredients to early Earth because impacts destroyed them and surviving material wouldnt have stayed concentrated at the surface for long.
Japan opens new job opportunities for Bangladeshi workers under 10-year labour agreement
Guwahati: Japan and Bangladesh have agreed to strengthen labour cooperation through a framework aimed at facilitating the recruitment of skilled Bangladeshi workers to address workforce shortages in Japan. The Memorandum of Cooperation on Employment Skills Development was exchanged during a bilateral summit between Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and Bangladeshi Prime Minister Tarique Rahman in [] The post Japan opens new job opportunities for Bangladeshi workers under 10-year labour agreement appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Sound-levitated particles reveal how static charge builds up
When two objects touch and then separate, they can swap tiny amounts of electric charge, even if they are made from exactly the same material. This
US IT leaders hit out at Microsoft licensing practices
Technology leaders across the US say they're choosing Azure mainly to avoid fees, and are calling for regulators to step in
Insect-inspired flying robot bounces back after collisions
Flying insects, such as fruit flies, bees, dragonflies and mosquitoes, can dart through narrow spaces and survive collisions with various objects. In contrast, many flying robots fall, suffer damage or even break down when they hit nearby surfaces or objects.
CM Omar Congratulates Jammu Kashmir Teams for Winning Wushu, Taekwondo Trophies
SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir secured the Overall Team Trophy in both Wushu and Taekwondo at the 70th National School Games, winning 22 medals across the two disciplines, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said on Wednesday. Congratulating the young athletes, Omar said their performance demonstrated the regions growing sporting potential and reflected their dedication and hard work. []
The Japanese food that stretches into sticky threads and has a pungent smell
Government Formally Rejects Regularization Claims on Legal Grounds
