Frequent cannabis use is linked to higher morning cortisol levels
New research indicates that adults who frequently consume cannabis have higher baseline cortisol levels immediately upon waking.
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Nielsen's $2 billion DoubleVerify acquisition is a big play for CMOs
Nielsen is looking to broaden its advertiser-direct relationships and push further into helping CMOs plan and allocate their media budgets.
- Nielsen acquires DoubleVerify for $2.15 billion to enhance advertising data reliability.
- Acquisition consolidates audience measurement and ad verification under Nielsen.
- Critics warn of potential conflicts of interest and reduced market competition.
Long-sought Zhang-Rice singlet visualized directly in cuprate superconductor
Superconductors are materials that conduct electricity with zero electrical resistance below specific temperatures. Most of these materials become superconducting at very low temperatures, but some…
Meta and Nvidia plant 'very firm flag' in open-weight AI race led by Chinese Labs
With China way ahead in the market for open-weight models, Meta and Nvidia are both doing what they can to put the U.S. on the map.
‘The most combat-exposed in the world’: how Israel trains its paramedics
Magen David Adom’s new training center recreates missile strikes, battlefields, chemical spills and routine emergencies, using advanced simulations to prepare crews for high-pressure decisions and…
How Wet Hot American Summer Went from Box Office Bomb to Cult Classic
David Wain reflects on 25 years of Wet Hot American Summer: We talk with the Wet Hot director about the film's origins and if there could be another follow-up.
College football regression candidates: 5 teams, including Indiana, likely to take a step back in 2026
Life is hard in college football. It can be difficult to maintain success, especially high levels of success, from year-to-year.
Ariana Grande Scores A Clean Sweep As ‘Petal’ Conquers Every Chart
Ariana Grande debuts her new full-length 'Petal' at No. 1 on every U.K. chart, as the set becomes a bestseller and top-streamer in the nation.
Musification of the 2026 total solar eclipse
Video: 00:05:08 [English] Experience a musical simulation of the 12 August 2026 total solar eclipse as seen from the Observatorio Astrofísico de Javalambre (Spain).
This Coin-Sized Device Can Hack a Boeing 737
Security researchers found that in less than 60 seconds, they could open a hatch on a plane’s exterior, plug in a tiny device, and redirect the aircraft’s autopilot or sabotage its flight plan.
Lioness season 3 episode 2 has already revealed my biggest issue with how LGBT+ women are portrayed on TV is true — even using Taylor Sheridan's 'exceptional' female characters
It's widely known that Taylor Sheridan is adept at writing incredible female characters. But if Lioness season 3 episode 2 is anything to go by, its LGBT+ women are being let down in one key way.
The Risky Business of Experimental Peptides
Business owners and politicians are lobbying regulators for easier access to new injectable drugs against the recommendations of some medical experts. But customer demand isn’t waning.
The creative economy’s greatest competitive advantage
Today, most of the conversations about the future of the creative industries have focused on what technology will make possible. The more important question is what the future will require from the next generation of talent. Artificial intelligence is changing more than how creative work gets done.
Your most expensive tech projects: The ones nobody questions
Right now, somewhere in your company, a renewal notice is waiting to be signed for a system nobody has seriously questioned in years. It will go through. Meanwhile, a new project that is a fraction of its size is being put through a business case, a steering committee, and a procurement review, defended line by line.
Why AI can’t replace the creative struggle.
This spring, I sat at my desk to start my second novel. Instead, I got writer’s block. It’s a quaint affliction nowadays. Large-language models (LLMs) will generate five viable paths for a character in 10 seconds, making this torment feel almost elective.
Best car phone mounts and wireless chargers on Amazon.ae 2026: Secure charging for every drive
A good car phone mount should do two jobs well. It needs to keep your phone steady over speed bumps and rough roads, and if it includes wireless charging, it should keep up with navigation without adding unnecessary heat. The best models also make it easy to dock and remove your phone with one hand.
Takaful Emarat posts 46% surge in half-year profit as revenue and Takaful Service result climb
Dubai: Takaful Emarat Insurance (P.S.C.), one of the UAE's leading providers of health and life Takaful solutions, announced a strong set of financial results for the first half of 2026, reflecting…
Langkah P Pinang gantung ANPR wajar, kata aktivis
Aktivis jalan raya Hisham Shafie berkata penggantungan ANPR wajar bagi membolehkan sistem itu dinilai semula demi kebajikan pengguna.
Hybrids dominate South Africa’s growing new-energy vehicle market
Hybrid vehicles continue to dominate South Africa’s growing new-energy vehicle market, with sales significantly outpacing fully electric models during the first half of 2026.
SA juniors prove athletics’ future is in safe hands after impressive medal haul in Eugene
One gold, three silver and four bronze medals saw South Africa finish 10th overall in Eugene, with several youngsters underlining their potential on the global stage.
Commission hears allegations of corruption linked to police operation in Durban
IPID has told the Madlanga Commission that Hawks Colonel Deena Govender and his wife were linked to deposits and payments totalling about R2.7 million around the period of a Durban police operation that left five men dead. No link between the money and the killings has been established.
HELB to be scrapped under new Bill, replaced by Funding Authority
The Tertiary Education Placement and Funding Bill, 2026, proposes to give the new authority powers to mobilise funds for lending to students and trainees in tertiary institutions through the Tertiary…
Jonas Brothers to Headline NFL Halftime Show at Melbourne Game Between 49ers & Rams: ‘We Can’t Wait to Be Part of This Historic Moment’
Kick-off for the first-ever regular season NFL game in Australia is slated for Sept. 10 at 8:35 p.m. ET on Netflix.
As the world warms, butterflies are relocating at an astonishing scale
A sweeping new study of 1,758 butterfly species across 105 countries found many tropical species are expanding their ranges, while temperate ones are contracting—with climate change a major driver.
Saudis Report Million-Barrel Output Rebound in July to OPEC
Saudi Arabia reported to OPEC that it increased crude oil production by just over 1 million barrels a day last month, a reflection of the recovery among Persian Gulf producers during a brief ceasefire…
This Lion-Like Nebula Has Cosmic Dust for a Mane and a Dying Star for a Face
A portrait taken over 5,000 light-years The post This Lion-Like Nebula Has Cosmic Dust for a Mane and a Dying Star for a Face appeared first on Nautilus .
Streamflow From Generative AI
The trifecta of predicting, assimilating, and downscaling streamflow has arrived with generative diffusion AI models.
Introducing Research Letters in Paleoceanography and Paleoclimatology
Paleoceanography and Paleoclimatology now offers Research Letters, a new format for brief, timely, scientific communications, launched on the journal’s 40th anniversary.
Want to improve your sex life? Look to religion.
“Let him kiss me with the kisses of his mouth!” No, that isn’t the latest Heated Rivalry fanfiction — it’s the opening line of a 2,000-year-old erotic poem. Yes, in the middle of the Hebrew Bible, a text that has so often been weaponized to shame sexual desire, there is a collection of straight-up filth: […]
From compliance to competitive advantage: why transaction monitoring has become a boardroom issue for Nigerian banks
Today, transaction monitoring has become one of the most important indicators of an institution’s operational resilience, governance maturity and ability to protect its customers.
Putin’s Visit Brings Cheaper Petrol and Freshly Fixed Roads to Siberia
Putin’s visit to Siberia brought an unusual sight: petrol prices reportedly dropped as his motorcade passed through Novosibirsk.
MSCA-backed QuBriC brings Alice & Bob into Europe’s quantum error correction push
Today sees the expansion of QuBriC, Europe's first Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Doctoral Network dedicated to quantum error correction (QEC), with the addition of fault-tolerant quantum…
Singaporean fugitive, girlfriend rescued in Malaysia from kidnapping ring seeking US$62,500 ransom
The man had entered Malaysia illegally in May while his girlfriend had entered legally. This is the second case in a week in which Malaysian police have rescued Singaporean kidnap victims.
Solar Eclipse 2026 LIVE Updates: Will Surya Grahan be visible in India? Check visibility in other countries
Solar Eclipse 2026 LIVE Updates: A total solar eclipse, also known as Surya Grahan in India, is a major event. However, regions like India won't be able to witness the event as the path does not reach…
Israeli textbook watchdog commends Saudi education reforms
Riyadh has removed material viewed as intolerant and introduced lessons on coexistence and critical thinking over the past decade.
Capricorn Mutual deploys Duck Creek platform to automate core insurance processes
Financial protection provider Capricorn Mutual launched its core operational systems on the Duck Creek insurance platform on 12 August 2026 to improve member service and administrative automation
VC Jason Calacanis says having Starlink WiFi is more important than price, time, or route when he flies
Over 40 airlines have announced deals with Starlink and are racing to install the high-speed WiFi service that is becoming a must-have perk.
- Jason Calacanis prioritizes Starlink WiFi over price, time, or route when choosing flights.
- Zipair, a Japanese airline, has installed Starlink on all eight of its aircraft.
- Over 40 airlines have partnered with Starlink for in-flight connectivity.
Were dates forced on you or agreed upon? – Samson Anyenini asks lawyers amid legal vacation brouhaha (Listen)
Legal practitioner Samson Lardy Anyenini has questioned whether lawyers representing former National Signals Bureau (NSB) Director-General Kwabena Adu-Boahen and former NAFCO Chief Executive Officer…
Delays, biosecurity failures worsened flu outbreak at Nepal zoo, probe finds
KATHMANDU — Delayed reporting, poor communication and weak biosecurity allowed bird flu to spread through Nepal’s Central Zoo in June and July killing or prompting the culling of at least 65 birds and…
New Zealand Dollar slides as Middle East tensions give US Dollar the upper hand
NZD/USD extends its decline for a third consecutive day on Wednesday and trades around 0.5860 at the time of writing, down 0.28% on the day.
China tech giant Tencent’s Q2 profit down as AI push builds
Tencent’s net profit during the second quarter of 2026 was S$10.6 billion.
Grasim Industries swings to profit in Q1, revenue rises 21% YoY
Grasim Industries reported strong Q1 FY27 results, with standalone net profit reaching Rs 247 crore and revenue rising 28% YoY.
Dubai luxury property demand holds as buyers commit AED3.42bn
Dubai developers recorded 942 off-plan residential transactions above $1.36 million (AED5 million) during the past three months
Mr DIY in search of the next growth catalyst
Home improvement chain operator is facing stiff competition from Chinese online retailers even as its store network approaches saturation.
Apple authenticating iPhone photos is just the start
iOS 27 Beta 5 includes references to an upcoming new feature to allow Apple to authenticate iPhone photos. Not many iPhone users will need to use this for reasons we’ll get to in a moment, but the…
Indian physicist Deepak Dhar wins the 2026 Dirac Medal
Indian science has a new milestone to celebrate. Deepak Dhar Dirac Medal 2026 is the headline moment, as the renowned statistical physicist joins a select global cohort recognised for shaping how we…
Could AI Increase Fossil Fuel Emissions in APAC Oil and Gas?
AI is expanding across APAC oil and gas operations, but new research suggests productivity gains could undermine emissions reductions even as operators deploy technology to improve efficiency.
Why is the Japanese Yen stuck near 159.25 after the first joint US-Japan intervention since 2011?
The Japanese Yen (JPY) continues to navigate complex market dynamics, consolidating near the 159.25 level against the US Dollar (USD) following a sharp upward push.
Coding agents ignore open source contribution guidelines, researchers find.
Autonomous coding agents ignore contribution rules in open source communities, finds a new study from researchers at Peking University.
Gold climbs 1%, near 2-month peak in run-up to US CPI report
Gold prices rose more than 1% on Wednesday, supported by easing expectations for a Federal Reserve rate hike next month as market participants awaited pivotal U.S.
EUR/USD Price Forecast: Biding its time near 1.1550, awaiting US CPI numbers
The Euro (EUR) nurses marginal gains against the US Dollar (USD) on Wednesday, with the EUR/USD pair flattening just below the 1.1550 level during the European trading session.
'Like giving key to robber & not house's owner': Delhi HC asks Meta why scammers access Rights tool, not creators
Justice Anup Jairam Bhambhani directed Meta to place its policy and eligibility requirements for accessing Rights Manager on record.
Finance Ministry: Prices of non subsidised RON97, RON95, diesel cheaper by 20, 15 and 10 sen respectively from Aug 13 to 19
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 12 — The retail prices of non subsidised petroleum products for the period from August 13 to Aug...
Singapore bankers, China-linked clients gear up for Beijing’s scrutiny of offshore trusts
Singapore’s authorities said they have not seen signs of a significant impact on the local wealth management industry for now.
Leaker: All-Glass 2027 iPhone Still on Track Despite Cancellation Rumors
There's been more pushback against the recent analyst report that claimed Apple's all-glass 20th-anniversary iPhone next year has been canceled.
India plans insurance reforms to rein in healthcare costs, sources say
MUMBAI: India is weighing wide-ranging reforms of health insurance, from benchmarked treatment rates to a nationwide claims exchange, as it looks to boost transparency in a struggle to hold down some of the highest medical inflation in Asia, two sources said.
I spent two hours with the Honor Robot Phone, and this ridiculous, remarkable device made me feel like a kid again
TechRadar got hands-on with the Honor Robot Phone in China — here are our first impressions of this weird and wonderful device.
I ditched T-Mobile for Mint after 10 years, and saved $120/month - without any service issues
The main reason I switched to Mint was that the service uses the same 5G and LTE networks as T-Mobile. So why pay a lot more for basically the same service?
- Former T-Mobile customer switched to Mint for better savings.
- Mint offers same 5G/LTE networks as T-Mobile, no service issues.
- Author saved $120/month with no inconveniences in purchases or returns.
Honor Has Radically Reinvented the Phone for the Robot Age. I Played With It and It’s Wild
I attended the launch of Honor’s Robot Phone in China. I’m so glad this bold device is actually going on sale.
Bolt moves to shield driver families from Nigeria’s rising healthcare costs
Bolt is expanding its support for driver-partners in Nigeria by offering discounted health insurance plans that also cover their immediate read more Bolt moves to shield driver families from Nigeria’s…
Causes of tooth discoloration and safe ways to restore whiteness
Tooth discoloration is linked to age, enamel wear, and habits like smoking or coffee. A dentist stresses identifying the cause before cosmetic treatment.
Man bitten by shark on boat off Co Waterford coast
A man is recovering in hospital after being bitten by a shark off the coast of Co Waterford.