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.
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
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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.
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
Summer 2026 expected to be declared UK's hottest on record
Met Office figures due on Tuesday are likely to show that the previous record, set in 2025, has been broken after an unprecedented summer of persistent heat.
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?
New Delhi, September 1: The partnership between India and Australia in education, research, innovation, and skill development is set to gain new momentum. The prestigious Western Sydney University has officially announced the establishment of its first campus in Uttar Pradesh. This campus will be located in Greater Noida and is named Jalsetu. Once operational, it ... Read more Western Sydney University to Establish Campus in Greater Noida, Enhancing India-Australia Educational Ties
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
Amazon is sued by the FTC and 22 states for 'secretly' overcharging advertisers since 2019
The company's deception continues to this day, the lawsuit says.
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 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.
Industrial-scale microbial foods
The question is no longer whether microbial foods can be made. The question now is who can be first to turn them into an industry. KAIST researchers have analyzed the conditions required for the microbial food industry to succeed across manufacturing, markets and regulation, and have proposed growth strategies for the next-generation protein industry.
A Permian fossil may reveal the oldest known flowering-plant structure
Despite the importance and dominance of angiosperms (
Quote of the Day by ancient Greek poet Homer: 'Even a fool learns something once it hits him.' Life often teaches us through experience, even when we initially resist the lesson. Homers quote highlights how consequences can make certain lessons impossible to ignore. Mistakes can show us what went wrong and what needs to change. True wisdom often comes from facing the consequences of our choices and learning from them.
Flash flooding causes major damage to the Grand Canyon's critical water pipeline
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.
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.
Precise giants: New research reveals how blue whales find food in a vast ocean
Despite protections, blue whales remain endangered, primarily because of the risk of collisions with ships. MBARI
Deadly span: On vulture safety in India, threat of electrocution
Indias power infrastructure is emerging as a big threat to vultures
Deadly span: On vulture safety in India, threat of electrocution
Indias power infrastructure is emerging as a big threat to vultures
Small-plane fuel raises lead levels up to sevenfold near Oregon airports, study suggests
Emissions from aircraft that use leaded aviation gasoline are a significant source of environmental pollution in neighborhoods near regional airports, according to a new study by researchers at Oregon State University and Portland State University. The findings were published in Communications Sustainability.
Why atmospheric nanoparticles grow at similar rates everywhere
Aerosols have a profound influence on air quality, human health, clouds and climate, but new particle formation in the atmosphere has remained a scientific conundrum. Large fractions of airborne fine particulate matter consist of secondary organic aerosols (SOA) formed by gas-to-particle conversion of organic precursor molecules in the atmosphere. The growth rates of these atmospheric nanoparticles, however, have remained enigmatic: They are often smaller and less dependent on condensable vapor concentration than expected.
An Indian woman living in Australia has sparked discussion after saying she noticed a major difference in how people socialise when she returned to Mumbai. Smidha said spending time with friends in Australia can involve parks, beaches and libraries without buying anything, while plans in Mumbai often centre on cafes, restaurants or malls. Users debated public spaces, weather and Indias socialising culture.SEO keywords
Why some AI ads fail while others succeed
Artificial intelligence can create realistic depictions of just about anything, but that does not mean advertisers should lean on the technology, according to a study led by University of Mississippi professors.
Man City agree 65m deal for Everton's Ndiaye
Manchester City agree a deal worth a minimum 60m to sign Iliman Ndiaye from Everton.
16-year-old girl 'strangled by father, wife alleges he is a drug addict
Loss of kelp forests reverberates down to the microbial level
As one moves north, Maine
Trumps Dream Foursome?: Trump Stunned With Fox Hosts Intimate Question; Not Melania? | Watch
Donald Trumps Fox News interview took an unexpected turn when the president was asked to name his dream foursome a standard golf term that immediately sent social media into overdrive.
Beyond flood maps: Puerto Rico residents seek climate tools built around local needs
Resources such as sea level rise viewers, heat maps and flood prediction services are crucial tools in a changing climate. NASA Earth Observations (NASA EO) datasets provide important information on these and other natural hazards, but many communities that may benefit from these tools face barriers to accessing them.
Two youths arrested for teen auto driver's murder after argument over exorbitant fare
DDA to speed up sample collection at Signature View Apartments
May Take 4-5 Months To Demolish Structure, Says Agency
Cops Raid 120 Spa Centres In Vizag, Four Women Rescued
Police said Miami Ayurvedic Thai Spa at Chinna Gantyada in Gajuwaka was found to be involved in suspicious activities indicating prostitution-related activity.
Bangladesh's bowlers showcase exceptional skills, help secure win by 71 runs
In an attempt to chase a target of 130 runs, Indonesia was bowled out for 58 runs in 17.3 overs. Bangladesh's Nahida Akter claimed three wickets. Marufa Akter also bagged two wickets. Sanjida Akter Meghla and Fahima Khatun picked up one wicket each
New research: 41% of surveyed Australian teens now get their news from AI
The way Australians consume news has been changing for the past 30 years, ever since internet use became widespread.
Wildfire losses have lasting economic consequences for homeowners
A new National Bureau of Economic Research working paper from the University of California San Diego shows that wildfire damage can have long-term economic consequences for households, resulting in income losses, resident relocation and slow rebuilding for several years after a fire.
Deadly virus stalks South Africa
The tide came in last week carrying thousands of dead sardines onto South Africa
Smoky off-flavors in cocoa aren
Fermented cocoa occasionally exhibits off-flavors that can compromise the quality of chocolate and other cocoa products. But what causes these undesirable flavors? Researchers at the Leibniz Institute for Food Systems Biology at the Technical University of Munich have now shown that overfermentation of cocoa beans can cause smoky, leathery and cheesy off-flavors. Smoky flavors, therefore, are not necessarily attributable to smoke contamination.
Plant hormones may offer a way to balance crop yield and disease resistance
Growth or immune response? Higher organisms must constantly balance these two priorities. As in humans, hormones regulate this balance in plants. Researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) have discovered a mechanism by which plant steroid hormones can inhibit immune responses and thereby make resources available for growth.
Communicating uncertainty in research is hard, so we worked on how best to do it
Earlier this summer, the four of us spent three days in a room with a dozen others whose jobs sound nothing like ours, or like each other
New storms threaten Grand Canyon flood search, 2 bodies recovered
Forecast storms in the Grand Canyon on Monday threatened efforts to find more than a dozen people missing after flash floods over the weekend, the National Park Service (NPS) said, with two bodies already recovered.
28-tonne benzene tanker leaks in Mumbai's Chembur; 500m area cordoned off, traffic diverted
An anomalous return of the Odden ice tongue suggests unusual Arctic conditions
Data from many sources, including NASA, have shown a significant decrease in Arctic sea ice since 1979. However, the processes driving the melting and freezing of sea ice are complex, and fluctuations occur throughout the year. Short-term variations in temperature, winds, ocean convection and water salinity within a certain region can also affect how much ice can reform or melt.
Dispelling six myths about back
August always feels like one long Sunday to me. It is also a time of year when parents across Canada begin the ritual of preparing their children for September.
Earlier volcano warnings could mean more false alarms
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Launched after Pahalgam attack, J&K CM's helpline now a lifeline for many
Srinagar, Aug 31: What began as an emergency response to a moment of fear and uncertainty has evolved into a critical support system for Jammu and Kashmir residents across the country and beyond. The dedicated toll-free helpline (1800-8900-166), launched by the Omar Abdullah-led government on April 25, 2025, has emerged as a round-the-clock bridge between the administration and people in need, handling everything from distress calls and emergency assistance to grievance redressal and coordination with authorities in other states. The helpline was set up in the immediate aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack, when reports of intimidation, harassment and assaults on students and residents of Jammu and Kashmir studying or working outside the Union Territory began to surface. Faced with growing anxiety among families, the Chief Minister's Office moved swiftly to establish a 24x7 control mechanism to provide immediate assistance, ensure coordination with state governments and law-enforcement agencies, and offer a direct channel for citizens seeking help. Officials said that the service has since grown far beyond its original mandate, transforming into a single-window support platform for Kashmiris facing difficulties across India and abroad. The helpline has been used to assist students, facilitate emergency travel, coordinate with local administrations, and address a range of public-service related issues. One of its most notable interventions came during the Iran-Israel conflict, when scores of students from Jammu and Kashmir found themselves stranded amid escalating tensions. The helpline played a key role in maintaining communication with affected students, coordinating with their families back home, and facilitating the flow of information between the administration and those caught in the crisis. The service also earned widespread appreciation in the aftermath of the Pahalgam attack, with students and families describing it as a dependable point of contact during a period of uncertainty and fear. Remarkably, the operation is being managed by a single officer posted at the Chief Minister's Secretariat, who monitors calls, coordinates responses and follows up with departments and authorities across jurisdictions. Despite its lean structure, officials say the helpline has responded to thousands of calls and messages, often serving as the first point of contact for people seeking urgent intervention. Government sources said the initiative reflects the administration's effort to remain accessible beyond traditional office channels and ensure that residents of Jammu and Kashmir, irrespective of where they are located, have a direct line to the government. As the helpline completes more than a year of operations, it has increasingly come to be viewed not merely as an emergency contact number, but as a reassurance mechanism for students, workers, professionals and families from Jammu and Kashmir navigating challenges far from home. For many, a call to 1800-8900-166 has become synonymous with the assurance that help is only a phone call away.
When a mountain falls: How ice and rock triggered Nepal
The catastrophic flood that killed hundreds of people in Nepal on Aug. 26, 2026, and left many more missing likely began with falling ice and rock crashing into the river below, but that wasn
Maphaka Ready To Lead South Africa Attack If Rabada Misses Tests Against Australia
Young South African: Young South African fast bowler Kwena Maphaka said he is ready to step up and lead the national pace bowling attack in the upcoming Test series against Australia if injured spearhead Kagiso Rabada fails to recover in time. Maphaka has played only two Tests and could take on a prominent role during a packed international schedule featuring eight Tests, 12 ODIs, and multiple Twenty20 matches. Rabada was ruled out of the ODI series against Australia after injuring his right hamstring in training. Cricket South Africa (CSA) confirmed that a decision on his Test availability will be made closer to the series opener on October 9. I've had a good start and I'm just looking to continue that momentum into the summer. I think I'll be able to do the job if I'm asked to do so. I really hope that KG (Rabada) is back in time. But if that doesn't happen, it's one of those things where somebody has to step up, and if that's me, I'm really confident in my abilities. I've led a bowling attack before with the Lions, with South Africa under-19 and I've been in the Proteas for a little bit now. So yeah, I'm really confident in my abilities, Maphaka was quoted as saying by Cricinfo. The youngster also spent the off-season working closely with national bowling coach Piet Botha and former South Africa fast bowler Allan Donald to refine his red-ball technique and build consistency, after spending IPL 2026 on the bench for Rajasthan Royals. After not playing in the IPL, I definitely just wanted to knuckle down, work on my game, leading into a massive summer. Coach Shuks (head coach Shukri Conrad) and I had a chat about skipping the leagues in the winter to have a bit of a rest and then do some work leading into a big summer. The biggest thing for me was really working on my consistency. I was decent in the T20 format, but there was a lot of work to do in the longer formats that would also help in T20s. We worked on a little bit of my run-up but the biggest thing was just consistency and making sure that I can hit an area as consistently as possible. I feel that I've done that so far, he added. After not playing in the IPL, I definitely just wanted to knuckle down, work on my game, leading into a massive summer. Coach Shuks (head coach Shukri Conrad) and I had a chat about skipping the leagues in the winter to have a bit of a rest and then do some work leading into a big summer. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories I've had the opportunity to play a home Under-19 World Cup, something that a lot of people haven't been able to do. That experience and being able to play in front of home crowds would be really special to do a second time round. Article Source: IANS
Solar orbiter detects ion sorting at the solar wind
A Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) study of data from the European Space Agency
Railways making arrangements to transport rescued victims of Nepal floods
Railway Board coordinating with railway zones, district and State authorities and the Ministry of External Affairs to facilitate the safe movement
Tiny mirror that controls light in 3D could make microscopes smaller and faster
Researchers use tightly focused laser beams to image biological samples, shape materials with microscopic precision and generate displays. But using those beams in three dimensions requires more than sweeping light from side to side, as the light must also rapidly refocus at different depths.
Public debate surrounding transgender and gender-diverse (trans) people often centers on one fundamental question: What makes someone trans?
Low-power lasers create durable nano-patterns into sulfur-derived polymers
A new way to imprint complex surfaces on low-cost, sustainable polymers could be used in a wide range of industries, including water-repellent coatings, optical devices and data storage disks. The complex nano- and microscale patterns on sulfur-derived polymers, unveiled this week in the ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces journal, build on a wide range of green chemistry solutions led by Flinders University.
Nepal floods: Avalanche raced down Himalayas at 167 kmph, triggering deadly deluge
A sudden ice-rock avalanche plummeted down the Himalayas, wreaking havoc in Nepal with catastrophic floods. This swift phenomenon covered extensive ground in mere moments, and scientists ruled out a glacial lake outburst flood as the cause. The disaster wreaked havoc on Nepal's hydropower facilities, prompting a call for further inquiries into the geological processes that led to this calamity.
220 T.N. pilgrims in Nepal safe, no details about 84 persons: Minister
Russia fires 800 jet-powered drones into Ukraine in four days
Atlantic herring travel in massive schools that can contain hundreds of millions
Nepal floods: At least 13 people from Karnataka yet to be traced, says CM
Fog of flood: Nepals disaster raises a Himalayan question for China
Punjab Sees Signs of Improvement in Groundwater Crisis, Extraction Rate Falls Over Four Years
Punjab reports falling groundwater extraction and rising canal water use, with more dark-zone blocks improving and recharge structures expanding across the state.
Tool helps U.S. Space Force predict dangerous wind events
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A snake-headed vessel hints at a mysterious Roman cult
The ancient Romans were a deeply religious and superstitious people, worshiping dozens of cults
Siang Dam in Arunachal: Can India Balance Water Security and Indigenous Concerns?
Written by: Pooja Gupta The Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP), proposed in Upper Siang district in Arunachal Pradesh, is set to be Indias largest hydropower dam a nearly 11,000 MW structure conceived to regulate the flow of the Siang River, which becomes the Brahmaputra downstream in Assam. It is also one of the most [] The post Siang Dam in Arunachal: Can India Balance Water Security and Indigenous Concerns? appeared first on NorthEast Now .
China rejects Tibet projects linked to Nepal flash floods
China on Monday dismissed claims linking its massive hydropower projects in Tibet to the August 26 flash flood disaster in Nepal, calling them malicious speculation.
Caught right-handed: Mystery of coiling snake embryos explained
An international team led by Canadian researchers has found evidence explaining why snake embryos form a curious spiral. This ability to coil as embryos enables snakes to hatch with the longest bodies of all vertebrates.
How the Tasmanian tiger outfoxed its prey
The Tasmanian tiger hunted more like a fox than its fearsome namesake, according to a new UniSC biomechanics study of predatory animals across the globe. The University of the Sunshine Coast-led research, published in BMC Ecology and Evolution, featured the thylacine in a comparison of 48 living and extinct predatory mammal species, from domestic dogs to African wildcats.
Rocky Mountain find reveals new funnel-web spider far from its Northwest relatives
Researchers at the University of Idaho have identified a new species of spider in the mountains of northern Idaho and given it a name that pays tribute to the university itself: Hexura vandal. The spider belongs to a small group of funnel-web spiders related to tarantulas. Until now, only two species in this genus were known, both living hundreds of miles away in the coastal forests and mountains of Oregon and Washington.
Mohammad Abbas speaks about team's performances after defeat to England
Following the loss against England, pacer Mohammad Abbas admitted that Pakistan's team has been struggling in delivering performances in all three departments of the game
JWST reveals likely Type II supernova from when universe was only 2 billion years old
Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope have identified one of the most distant exploding stars ever confirmed. The supernova, SN 2023aeaf, was found at a redshift of 3.195
Human-driven fires have shaped the Amazonian forest for over 10,000 years
New research is dismantling the longstanding myth of the
Nepal tragedy: Owners missing, dog refuses to leave flood-hit Trishuli home
A black-and-white dog remains at the site of four homes destroyed by a flood. He refuses to leave the muddy patch where his home once stood. Rescue workers and JCBs clear debris around the steadfast canine. Volunteers offer food and water, which he accepts quietly when alone. Displaced residents understand his loyalty to his former territory.
