Sequence-dependent conformational and mechanical landscapes of double-stranded nucleic acids
The sequence-dependent mechanical landscapes of double-stranded nucleic acid (dsNA) remain largely unexplored beyond canonical dsDNA.
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The cellular and genetic basis of inflorescence divergence between maize and teosinte
The domestication of maize from teosinte involved dramatic remodeling of the ear, yet the cellular and genetic bases of this transformation remain unclear.
Unraveling emotional signatures: comparing physiological methods and algorithm-based recognition of spontaneous emotional facial expressions
Recognizing others emotions is central to social interaction. Traditional biological psychology infers emotional responding via laboratory measures, whereas contemporary computer vision algorithms…
Where are you ticklish? Researchers map the sensation across cultures
Nature, Published online: 10 August 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02493-6 People from Chinese, Dutch and Greek cultural backgrounds have the same ‘tickle hotspots’ on the body.
Turning the tide: restoring Mozambican mangroves — in photos
Nature, Published online: 10 August 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02199-9 As urban expansion in Maputo threatens to destroy mangrove forests, marine biologist Célia Macamo is studying how to save them.
How and when to use artificial intelligence in your science job application
Nature, Published online: 10 August 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02435-2 A webinar offers advice to hiring managers and jobseekers.
A unifying model of T-cell signaling protein condensates in reconstitution experiments
The formation of condensates by the Linker for the Activation of T-cells (LAT) is a key signal gating and amplification step in the T-cell receptor signaling pathway.
Translational reading frame predicts the pathogenicity of C-terminal frameshift deletions in MeCP2
Mutations in the MECP2 gene cause the severe neurological disorder Rett syndrome. A cluster of frameshift-causing C-terminal deletions (CTDs) removes ~100 amino acids and accounts for approximately…
DatVietVAC Advances Vietnam IPO as It Looks to Korea Playbook
DatVietVAC Group Holdings., producer of some of Vietnam’s highest-rated television programs, is pursuing an initial public offering as it seeks to replicate the success of South Korea’s entertainment…
Jacob Misiorowski Makes MLB History With 200 Strikeouts
Milwaukee Brewers star Jacob Misiorowski is the second-fastest pitcher in MLB history to reach 200 strikeouts in a single season.
- Jacob Misiorowski reaches 200 MLB strikeouts in 129 1/3 innings.
- 24-year-old right-hander becomes second-fastest pitcher to achieve milestone.
- Misiorowski leads league with 204 strikeouts, posted career-best 1.76 ERA.
Fisher information measures under lattice combined Paul trap
Scientific Reports, Published online: 10 August 2026; doi:10.1038/s41598-026-54236-2 Fisher information measures under lattice combined Paul trap
- Fisher-Shannon complexity remains constant under effective frequency control
- Non-Gaussian wavefunction features emerge with quartic lattice correction
Integrated design of an efficient multi spectral imaging and federated learning framework for precision crop disease diagnosis in low-resource farming communities
Scientific Reports, Published online: 10 August 2026; doi:10.1038/s41598-026-53339-0 Integrated design of an efficient multi spectral imaging and federated learning framework for precision crop…
- Integrated multi-spectral imaging framework enhances crop disease diagnosis in low-resource areas
- 3D Spectral-Spatial Convolutional Neural Network achieves 95% accuracy in 0.3 seconds per sample
- Federated learning improves regional model accuracy to 92% and reduces training time by 40%
570 killed in 596 security incidents in July – Report
A new report reveals 570 people were killed in 596 security incidents across Nigeria in July 2026, with a focus on rural banditry and ISWAP attacks.
2027: SERAP demands Tinubu, Atiku, Obi declare assets
SERAP urges 2027 presidential candidates, including Tinubu, Atiku, and Obi, to publicly declare assets and reject vote-buying for transparency and accounta Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-serap-demands-tinubu-atiku-obi-declare-assets/
NAF airstrike kills nine ISWAP fighters, commander in Borno
A Nigerian Air Force airstrike in Borno’s Sambisa Forest killed nine ISWAP fighters, including a key commander. This NAF airstrike disrupts terrorist opera Read More: https://punchng.com/naf-airstrike-kills-nine-iswap-fighters-commander-in-borno/
Arrests over posts on Prabowo’s Iran remark raise free speech alarm
The two men were arrested over online comments about the President's controversial remark on Iran’s nuclear capability, which the police allege breach certain provisions on provocation and incitement…
Cairns community light candles for crash victim Savannah Spence Paige
Dozens of people gather to pay mourn crash victim Savannah Spence Paige at a gathering in Far North Queensland.
Farmers' Almanac September weather forecast 2026: Heat, rain and storms expected across US; details
September 2026 brings a changing weather pattern, with heat, storms, rain and windy conditions expected across different parts of America.
Chase Brown Makes Bold Claim About Bengals Defense Before Season
Bengals running back Chase Brown made a bold statement regarding his team's improved defense ahead of their NFL season.
- Chase Brown predicts Bengals defense as top 10, top five unit.
- Brown praises experience of Dexter Lawrence, Boye Mafe, Bryan Cook.
- Offseason improvements suggest significant defense upgrade.
Colson Montgomery hits 3-run homer and White Sox top Guardians 5-3 to increase AL Central lead
- Colson Montgomery hits three-run homer in White Sox's 5-3 win
- White Sox extend AL Central lead to 3.5 games over Detroit
- Montgomery's 26th home run caps four-run third inning
Tai Po fire interim report details circumstances of firefighter death; finds cigarette butt likely cause
A final investigation report into the cause of the Tai Po blaze last year has concluded that the fatal fire was likely caused by a cigarette butt that ignited combustible materials at the worksite.
Nancy Guthrie update: Expert flags ‘a lot of things wrong’ with ransom note, points to new ‘burglary’ theory
More than six months after Nancy Guthrie went missing, a forensic psychologist says he doesn't believe the alleged ransom notes are real.
Hezly Rivera Comes From Behind To Win Second U.S. Gymnastics Title
Hezly Rivera defended her all-around title at the 2026 U.S. Championships on Sunday in Phoenix, coming from behind to defeat teammate Claire Pease.
Bombers look to rally vs. Redblacks
- Winnipeg Blue Bombers face Ottawa Redblacks.
- Head coach Mike O Shea criticizes recent performance.
- Starting QB Zach Collaros and Dru Brown return.
Shein finds there’s no place like China after Vietnam warehouse experiment disappoints
The company is pursuing a Hong Kong IPO while deepening its commitment to manufacturing in southern China.
Luka Doncic Pays Tribute to Don Nelson
Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic paid tribute to the late Hall of Fame coach Don Nelson after his passing on Sunday.
- Luka Doncic mourns Don Nelson's death at 86.
- Doncic praises Nelson's international talent nurturing.
- Doncic's father Donnie helped draft Luka in 2018.
Earnings call transcript: Imricor posts tiny Q2 2026 revenue as U.S. launch begins
- Imricor Medical Systems reported $61,000 revenue, a 6% decline from Q2 2025
- Company posted AUD 7.0 million adjusted net loss, up from AUD 5.1 million
- U.S. launch of MR-guided cardiac intervention platform marks significant progress
PD to seek ECC nod on Foreign Supplier Import Policy
ISLAMABAD: The Petroleum Division (PD) is set to seek approval of long-awaited Policy Guidelines on “Import on Foreign Supplier’s Account through Customs Bonded Storage Facilities” from the Economic…
SuperWize, ABHI partner to bring AI to fintech sector
KARACHI: SuperWize, Pakistan’s sovereign AI company, and ABHI (Private) Limited has announced a partnership on Thursday, which ABHI will use SuperWize’s sovereign AI models and the two companies will…
ATIR dismisses appeal against taxpayer
ISLAMABAD: Appellate Tribunal Inland Revenue (ATIR), Lahore Bench, has dismissed an appeal filed by the Commissioner against a taxpayer, while sharply criticising the tax department for pursuing…
Quoting Claude Opus 5 system prompt
Claude Fable 5 and Claude Mythos 5 were first released on June 9, 2026. On June 12, 2026, Anthropic suspended access to both models to comply with U.S.
Gold Holds Gain After Soft US Jobs Data Eases Rate-Hike Concerns
Gold steadied after its biggest weekly gain since January, with traders assessing a surprise contraction in the US jobs market that allayed concerns around an interest-rate hike.
Spotify’s new ‘skip’ button could end the podcast business as we know it
The Swedish streaming giant cast the move as streamlining a feature that already exists, the Spotify app’s 15-second skip button.
Eyes on education bill as free meals may seek funding lifeline
The revision to the education system law could pave the way for the multitrillion-rupiah free nutritious meal program to once again be financed through the education budget, teachers groups have…
Warner Bros. Stirs Controversy After Posting 'Embarrassing' AI Dog Podcast for The End of Oak Street
Warner Bros. is under fire after it collaborated with an AI dog podcast to promote Ewan McGregor and Anne Hathaway's new movie, The End of Oak Street.
'The Odyssey' debuts atop weekend box office
SEOUL, Aug. 10 (Yonhap) -- Christopher Nolan's epic "The Odyssey" debuted atop t...
Treasury Wine Shares Soar After Moves to Tackle Excess US Supply
Australian vintner Treasury Wine Estates Ltd. saw its shares jump to an eight-month high after announcing a A$558.4 million ($395 million) post-tax writedown to tackle supply chain problems in its US…
STAT+: A shortage of two Sanofi medicines for Pompe disease rattles patients
Sanofi is experiencing shortages of two medicines for Pompe disease, alarming patient groups.
Flock Accused of Reactivating Its Cameras Without Notifying a Town
A Massachusetts newspaper reports that officials from the town of Littleton (population: 10,141) "claim that five of Littletonâ(TM)s Flock Safety cameras were switched back on by the company without…
- Five Flock Safety cameras reactivated in Littleton, Massachusetts.
- Town officials canceled contract with Flock Safety after discovery.
- Flock Safety considered installing dashcams in Uber, Lyft drivers' vehicles.
Westpac reports 20% drop in mortgage applications after Australia scraps tax breaks
CEO says housing undersupply and population growth to partly offset rate, policy headwinds
Experts find AI agents can be tricked into 'remembering' fake facts for months — so how do we stop it?
Hidden text on a webpage can become a fact your AI assistant "remembers" and acts on weeks later.
I took my Insta360 Go 3S Retro on-the-move with me for a month — here's how it's changed the way I take photos
I tried Insta360's newest thumb-sized camera, the Go 3S Retro, for a month. Here's how I fared.
Cut £175 from energy bills for low-income homes, says thinktank
Resolution Foundation proposes £2bn emergency scheme to help people facing higher costs this winter Labour should draw up an emergency plan to cut energy prices for low-income families by up to £175…
Government to inject millions into electric vehicle firms despite mandate backlash
The government will invest £65m into firms producing zero-emission vehicles, despite backlash from the automotive industry over its controversial electric vehicle mandate. The funding includes £50m for car firms and research partners to help produce electric vehicles at a larger scale.
Burnham facing calls to cut employment red tape as job seekers grow for 41 months
The government is facing calls to strip red tape around employment after the pool of people looking for jobs in the UK grew for a 41st consecutive month. The number of people on the hunt for work has now grown for nearly three and a half years while the number of available jobs has declined [...]
A volunteer arrived in Haiti after the earthquake. Now, she runs a Haitian 911.
Stacy Librandi went to Haiti as a volunteer new to disaster relief in 2010. Sixteen years later, she runs the largest and foremost emergency medical ambulance and medevac service in Haiti.
Human biology is ill-equipped for ultraprocessed foods, former FDA head says
There are Americans who are "obscenely obese and at the same time malnourished," Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says. He blames ultraprocessed food.
UMK study finds buffalo leech saliva protein delays blood clotting, shows anticoagulant potential
BACHOK, Aug 10 — A three-year study by Universiti Malaysia Kelantan (UMK) researchers has found that protein extra...
HPE, EigenQ push practical path to post-quantum security
As quantum computing advances and regulatory timelines tighten, organizations are under growing pressure to prepare their infrastructure for post-quantum cryptography.
She spent decades alone with a rare genetic condition – now she's building a community for others like her
It took decades for Yessika Sutawijaya to meet another person with neurofibromatosis. The experience inspired the 45-year-old to co-found a support group so others with the rare condition can find the…
GitHub Models is now retired
GitHub Models is now retired I missed this news until today, when the GitHub Actions run for my simonw/research repository failed with this error message: GitHub Models is temporarily unavailable as…
- GitHub Models, model playground tool, retired
- Announced via GitHub Actions failure message
- Speculated cost of free tokens led to shutdown
The world's first diamond-powered portable quantum computer works at room temperature and can even be plugged into a regular wall outlet
Saxon Q built a room-temperature diamond quantum computer using sulfur-stabilized qubits, though scaling and independent verification remain unresolved.
São Paulo Confirms Second Wild Bird Flu Case of 2026
São Paulo confirmed its second avian influenza case of 2026 in a wild irerê duck at Ibirapuera park, but officials say it's isolated, with no export embargo or change to Brazil's sanitary status.
- Second wild bird flu case confirmed in São Paulo on 7 August 2026.
- Avian influenza subtype H5N1 detected in Ibirapuera Park duck.
- State agriculture secretariat assures minimal risk to human health.
New Kyoto shrine dedicated to stuffed toys brings comfort to owners
NANTAN, Kyoto -- A shrine unlike any other in the world opened in June at the foot of the mountains in this western Japan city, dedicated to expressin
- Nuigurumi Jinja shrine opens in Kyoto for stuffed toys
- 25,000 plushies admitted since June dedication
- Owner seeks memorial guidance for terminal illness' toys
Rio Helicopter Crash Kills Four, Three Colombians
A Rio helicopter crash near Vista Chinesa killed four people – the pilot and three Colombian tourists from the same family on a quinceañera trip. Investigators haven't yet determined the cause.
Intel Arc G3 Extreme Tested: Intel has finally arrived in handheld gaming
Intel's Arc G3 Extreme delivers class-leading handheld gaming performance, strong efficiency, and a major leap over the company's previous-generation mobile graphics.
Samsung wants to bring a floating data center to Texas — huge waterborne facility could offer 50MW of capacity and even cool itself
Samsung and Mousterian advanced Texas floating data center plans while regulatory scrutiny over ERCOT grid connections continues to increase statewide.