Girona Register First Win Of La Liga Season vs Valencia, Move Off Bottom Spot

Struggling Girona picked up a much-needed win after holding on to beat Valencia 2-1 to move off the bottom of La Liga on Saturday.

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RBI Rate Decision, Rupee Plunge, Trump's Gaza Peace Plan, And More

From India's monetary policy announcement to Trump's push for "peace" in Gaza, here's a look at the key news events of this week.

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Molecular coating cleans up noisy quantum light

Quantum technologies demand perfection: one photon at a time, every time, all with the same energy. Even tiny deviations in the number or energy of photons can derail devices, threatening the performance of quantum computers that someday could make up a quantum internet.

source https://phys.org/news/2025-10-molecular-coating-noisy-quantum.html

Money can buy cooperation, but deep-seated biases remain stubbornly unchanged

In business, marketing and social work, financial incentives are often used to increase people's motivation, guide their behavior and achieve lasting success. However, the latter is not always the case, as a recent study in Royal Society Open Science by the University Hospital of Würzburg (UKW) shows. Prof. Dr. Grit Hein and her team at the Center for Translational Social Neuroscience at the Center for Mental Health (ZEP) investigated whether people from a particular group would approach a foreign group if they received money for doing so.

source https://phys.org/news/2025-10-money-buy-cooperation-deep-seated.html

Sunlight worsens wildfire smoke pollution, study finds

Wildfire smoke causes more air pollution than current atmospheric models can predict. A new study by researchers at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) and the Chinese Academy of Sciences explains why by revealing that, under sunlight, wildfire smoke particles act like tiny chemical factories, producing harmful oxidants such as peroxides, a group of highly reactive pollutants contributing to smog and haze.

source https://phys.org/news/2025-10-sunlight-worsens-wildfire-pollution.html

Global biodiversity decline demands urgent, society-wide changes, experts warn

Human-caused biodiversity loss has accelerated over the past 50 years. An opinion article published in the open-access journal PLOS Biology by a team of international authors, including Anne Larigauderie, former Executive Secretary of the Intergovernmental Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES), concludes that stopping biodiversity loss is contingent on transformative social and cultural changes across multiple scales.

source https://phys.org/news/2025-09-global-biodiversity-decline-demands-urgent.html

Scientists discover 63 new young asteroid families—more than doubling the previous number

Young asteroids—which formed much later than those that were created during the formation of our solar system—are typically created when larger asteroids, planetesimals, or comets collide and break up into smaller pieces. These smaller pieces form "asteroid families" that share certain properties, like their semimajor axis, eccentricity, and inclination—all of which describe their orbital paths.

source https://phys.org/news/2025-09-scientists-young-asteroid-families-previous.html

Maharashtra Rains: Shinde Reviews Situation; Asks Emergency Systems In Konkan To Be Fully Alert

DCM Eknath Shinde held a meeting through video conference with Konkan Divisional Commissioner Vijay Suryavanshi along with collectors of Thane, Raigad and Palghar

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AFSPA Extended In Three Assam Districts For 6 More Months

The Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act or AFSPA was extended in three districts of Assam for six more months from October 1, according to a notification issued on Saturday.

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LPG Tanker With 24 Pakistanis Onboard Attacked By Israeli Drone, Detained By Houthis: Minister

The tanker was targeted on September 17 while it was docked at the Ras Issa port in Yemen, the Pakistani minister said.

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ByteDance To Get 50% Profit From US TikTok Under Trump Deal

TikTok's Chinese parent company will likely get about half of the profit from the platform's US operation even after it sells majority ownership to American investors as part of a deal orchestrated by...

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A 3000-year-old copper smelting site could be key to understanding the origins of iron

Research from Cranfield University sheds new light onto the transition from the Bronze Age to the Iron Age, showing how experimentation with iron-rich rocks by copper smelters may have sparked the invention of iron.

source https://phys.org/news/2025-09-year-copper-smelting-site-key.html

Bridge recombinases, optimized for human cells, enable massive programmable DNA rearrangements

For decades, gene-editing science has been limited to making small, precise edits to human DNA, akin to correcting typos in the genetic code. Arc Institute researchers are changing that paradigm with a universal gene editing system that allows for cutting and pasting of entire genomic paragraphs, rearranging whole chapters, and even restructuring entire passages of the genomic manuscript.

source https://phys.org/news/2025-09-bridge-recombinases-optimized-human-cells.html

How researchers are making precision agriculture more affordable

Farmers are under pressure. Fertilizer costs have soared in recent years. Tariffs are increasing equipment costs and cutting Canadian farmers off from key foreign markets. And climate change is bringing its own set of challenges.

source https://phys.org/news/2025-09-precision-agriculture.html

Your age shouldn't put you off learning a new language: What the research says

If you've always wanted to learn a new language, don't let age put you off. People aged over 60 can be independent and flexible in how they learn a language—and successful, too.

source https://phys.org/news/2025-09-age-shouldnt-language.html

Economic sanctions need a rethink: Evidence shows they raise food prices and hurt the poor most

Economic sanctions are widely viewed by academics and policymakers as a better alternative to military interventions to pressure governments to change objectionable policies. The idea is simple: instead of using weapons, squeeze the ruling elite economically until they change their behavior.

source https://phys.org/news/2025-09-economic-sanctions-rethink-evidence-food.html

GST Rate Cuts Explained In Charts - What Gets Cheaper, What Gets Costlier From September 22

The new structure is expected to ease costs on several household essentials while raising levies on discretionary and luxury products.

source https://www.ndtvprofit.com/economy-finance/gst-rate-cuts-explained-in-charts-what-gets-cheaper-what-gets-costlier-from-september-22

'Labour must step up to help JLR supply chain'

Unite the Union has called on the government to implement a furlough scheme for supply chain workers.

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Flipkart Amazon 2025 sale: Best TWS you can buy under ₹5,000 right now ft. OnePlus Buds 4, Realme Air 7 Pro and more

As Diwali sales on Amazon and Flipkart near, consumers can find great deals on TWS earphones under ₹5,000. Among the top deals include OnePlus Buds 4, Realme Buds Air 7 Pro, and more.

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Mooney Guides Australia To ODI Series Win vs India Despite Mandhana Heroics

Smriti Mandhana's heroics couldn't trump Beth Mooney's masterclass as Australia reinforced their dominance over India with a 43-run victory in the third women's ODI.

source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/beth-mooney-guides-australia-to-odi-series-victory-over-india-despite-smriti-mandhana-heroics-9314314

Intertwined In Death: Woman, Sons' Bodies Found Under Landslide Debris

As rescue operations in Uttarakhand's disaster-hit Chamoli district continued, a heart-rending visual emerged from the debris when a woman was found with her twin sons clinging to her body - all three...

source https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/intertwined-in-death-mother-sons-bodies-found-under-uttarakhand-chamoli-landslide-debris-9314465

Consumer Services Sees Highest FPI Outflows In First Half Of September; Automobile Leads Inflows

The total FPI outflow stood at $766 million, even as the benchmark Nifty 50 rose 1.8% during the period.

source https://www.ndtvprofit.com/markets/consumer-services-sees-highest-fpi-outflows-in-first-half-of-september-automobile-leads-inflows

How a plant hormone helps roots bend and grow downward toward gravity

Scientists have uncovered how the plant hormone auxin helps roots bend and downwards towards gravity—a process called gravitropism—even after encountering obstacles in soil.

source https://phys.org/news/2025-09-hormone-roots-downward-gravity.html

Does hurrying kill niceness? Not for everyone

People in a hurry are less likely to help a stranger in need. But does being in a hurry also reduce niceness? It turns out that this is not always the case, and the key to avoid it is mindfulness.

source https://phys.org/news/2025-09-niceness.html

Using only genomics and a one-time tree count, a new model can accurately predict a forest's future

One of the great challenges of ecology is to understand the factors that maintain, or undermine, diversity in ecosystems, researchers write in a new report in the journal Science. The researchers detail their development of a new model that—using a tree census and genomic data collected from multiple species in a forest—can predict future fluctuations in the relative abundance of those species.

source https://phys.org/news/2025-09-genomics-tree-accurately-forest-future.html

In the wild, chimpanzees likely ingest the equivalent of several alcoholic drinks every day

The first-ever measurements of the ethanol content of fruits available to chimpanzees in their native African habitat show that the animals could easily consume the equivalent of more than two standard alcoholic drinks each day, according to researchers at the University of California, Berkeley.

source https://phys.org/news/2025-09-wild-chimpanzees-ingest-equivalent-alcoholic.html

Shared genetic mechanisms underpin social life in bees and humans, study suggests

Several genetic variants associated with social behavior in honey bees are located within genes that have previously been linked to social behavior in humans, Ian Traniello at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, U.S., and colleagues report in the open-access journal PLOS Biology. The results hint at ancient roots of social behavior that have been conserved across species.

source https://phys.org/news/2025-09-genetic-mechanisms-underpin-social-life.html

Ultrafast infrared light pulses trigger rapid 'breathing' in thin film

Cornell Engineering researchers have demonstrated that, by zapping a synthetic thin film with ultrafast pulses of low-frequency infrared light, they can cause its lattice to atomically expand and contract billions of times per second—strain-driven "breathing" that could potentially be harnessed to quickly switch a material's electronic, magnetic or optical properties on and off.

source https://phys.org/news/2025-09-ultrafast-infrared-pulses-trigger-rapid.html

England vs South Africa T20I Series Ends 1-1 As Rain Washes Out 3rd T20I

Persistent rain in Nottingham didn't allow the coin to be spun for the toss at Trent Bridge.

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Arsenal Spoil Ange Postecoglu Return, Woltemade Earns Newcastle United Win

A Martin Zubimendi double took Arsenal top of the Premier League as Ange Postecoglou's first game in charge of Nottingham Forest ended in a 3-0 defeat.

source https://sports.ndtv.com/football/arsenal-spoil-ange-postecoglu-return-nick-woltemade-earns-newcastle-united-win-9272204

How to create 3D figurines of yourself with Nano Banana with help from ChatGPT and Qwen? Check our step by step guide

Gemini 2.5, or Nano Banana, has gained popularity for transforming images into 3D models. While it excels at creating and editing visuals, it may lower resolution over time. Users can enhance output using AI chatbots like ChatGPT and Qwen for better quality and watermark removal.

source https://www.livemint.com/technology/tech-news/how-to-create-3d-figurines-of-yourself-with-nano-banana-with-help-from-chatgpt-and-qwen-check-our-step-by-step-guide-11757693594023.html

Measuring the quantum W state: Seeing a trio of entangled photons in one go

The concept of quantum entanglement is emblematic of the gap between classical and quantum physics. Referring to a situation in which it is impossible to describe the physics of each photon separately, this key characteristic of quantum mechanics defies the classical expectation that each particle should have a reality of its own, which gravely concerned Einstein.

source https://phys.org/news/2025-09-quantum-state-trio-entangled-photons.html

Pinning down protons in water—a basic science success story

The movement of protons through electrically charged water is one of the most fundamental processes in chemistry. It is evident in everything from eyesight to energy storage to rocket fuel—and scientists have known about it for more than 200 years.

source https://phys.org/news/2025-09-pinning-protons-basic-science-success.html

Young people want social cohesion too. This means tackling the causes of inequality

Young people are under intense scrutiny. They are subject to community, media and policy concerns about everything from technology use to public safety.

source https://phys.org/news/2025-09-young-people-social-cohesion-tackling.html

Fossil skull provides first direct evidence that bears fought in Roman amphitheaters

For citizens of the ancient Roman Empire, a trip to the amphitheater meant a thrilling day of entertainment. However, for many of the gladiators and animals involved, it was a fight for survival. A new study published in Antiquity provides the first direct evidence that brown bears were used in the gladiatorial arena, giving us a grim look at the brutal treatment they endured.

source https://phys.org/news/2025-09-fossil-skull-evidence-fought-roman.html

27 RSS Activists Charged For Laying Floral Carpet In Kerala Temple

A case was registered against 27 RSS activists for laying a floral carpet at a temple in this district as part of Onam festivities, police said on Saturday.

source https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/27-rss-activists-charged-for-laying-floral-carpet-in-kerala-temple-9233892

Politicians now talk of climate 'pragmatism' to delay action—new study

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has described her plan to "maximize extraction" of the UK's oil and gas from the North Sea as a "common sense" energy policy.

source https://phys.org/news/2025-09-politicians-climate-pragmatism-delay-action.html

Oppo F31 5G series confirmed to launch in India on 15 September: Expected price, specs and all you need to know

Oppo F31 series 5G will launch in India on 15 September. The company could introduce three phones in this lineup which could include the Oppo F31, Oppo F31 Pro and Oppo F31 Pro+.

source https://www.livemint.com/technology/gadgets/oppo-f31-5g-series-confirmed-to-launch-in-india-on-15-september-expected-price-specs-and-all-you-need-to-know-11757259018499.html

AIIMS Raipur Becomes First Govt Hospital In Central India To Get Robotic Surgery Facility

This is the first robotic surgical system to be installed in any government health institution in central India.

source https://www.ndtvprofit.com/nation/aiims-raipur-becomes-first-govt-hospital-in-central-india-to-get-robotic-surgery-facility

Sharjeel Imam Moves SC Over Denied Bail In 2020 Delhi Riots Case

A bench of Justices Navin Chawla and Shalinder Kaur had dismissed the bail pleas of Imam, Umar Khalid, Mohd Saleem Khan, Shifa Ur Rehman, Athar Khan, Meeran Haider, Abdul Khalid Saifi and Gulfisha...

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'Atoms, ja, atoms': Physics pioneer key to microscopy 'revolution in resolution'

Seventy years ago, in Osmond Laboratory on Penn State's University Park campus, Erwin W. Müller, Evan Pugh Research Professor of Physics, became the first person to "see" an atom. In doing so, Müller cemented his legacy, not only at Penn State, but also as a pioneer in the world of physics and beyond.

source https://phys.org/news/2025-09-atoms-ja-physics-key-microscopy.html

A twist in spintronics: Chiral magnetic nanohelices control spins at room temperature

Spintronics, or spin-electronics, is a revolutionary approach to information processing that utilizes the intrinsic angular momentum (spin) of electrons, rather than solely relying on electric charge flow. This technology promises faster, more energy-efficient data storage and logic devices. A central challenge in fully realizing spintronics has been the development of materials that can precisely control electron spin direction.

source https://phys.org/news/2025-09-spintronics-chiral-magnetic-nanohelices-room.html

Climate change is making rollercoaster harvests the new normal

A new global study led by the University of British Columbia shows that hotter and drier conditions are making food production more volatile, with crop yields swinging more sharply from year to year. For some, it may mean pricier burgers; for others, it can bring financial strain and hunger.

source https://phys.org/news/2025-09-climate-rollercoaster-harvests.html

Self-assembling magnetic microparticles mimic biological error correction

Everybody makes mistakes. Biology is no different. However, living organisms have certain error-correction mechanisms that enable their biomolecules to assemble and function despite the defective slough that is a natural byproduct of the process.

source https://phys.org/news/2025-09-magnetic-microparticles-mimic-biological-error.html

Tories pledge to get all oil and gas out of North Sea

The government warns Kemi Badenoch's plans would "only accelerate the worsening climate crisis".

source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp890n51684o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

AI stethoscope is here and it can diagnose deadly heart diseases in just 15 seconds

Researchers have developed an AI-powered stethoscope that can diagnose heart failure, atrial fibrillation, and valvular heart disease within 15 seconds. 

source https://www.livemint.com/technology/tech-news/ai-stethoscope-is-here-and-it-can-diagnose-deadly-heart-diseases-in-just-15-seconds-11756734558273.html

Tire wear particles in the Rhine river: How microplastics are changing river ecology

The tiny particles of various sizes from new and old car and truck tires did not turn out to be neutral surfaces on which bacteria colonize. Rather, they altered the composition of the biofilms—the bacterial layers that cover river stones, sediments and even artificial materials. These findings are published in the journal Environmental Pollution.

source https://phys.org/news/2025-09-particles-rhine-river-microplastics-ecology.html

Thane Woman Dies By Suicide During Video Call With Boyfriend: Police

A 23-year-old woman allegedly died by suicide during a video call with her boyfriend in Maharashtra's Thane district, prompting his detention after accusations of harassment and blackmail, a police...

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Whale feeding zone discovery triggers call for protection

Satellite tracking of New Zealand southern right whales, or tohorā, has revealed a key feeding location about 500kms south of Australia that needs to be protected, University of Auckland scientists say.

source https://phys.org/news/2025-08-whale-zone-discovery-triggers.html

Garnacho Leaves Manchester United To Join Chelsea For Reported $54M

Alejandro Garnacho will compete with Pedro Neto, Jamie Gittens and Estevao for a place in a team that won the Club World Cup over the summer and will play in the Champions League this season.

source https://sports.ndtv.com/football/alejandro-garnacho-leaves-manchester-united-to-join-chelsea-for-reported-54m-9188690