ACHT2 deactivates carbon assimilation during light-dark transition
In chloroplasts, photosynthetic efficiency relies on a delicate balance between reductive and oxidative thiol-based signaling networks.
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Protein architectures of the bacterial spore envelope - common principles of assembly
Bacterial spores are among the most durable of cell forms, protected by robust envelopes of layered protein assemblies. Remarkably, these envelopes often share similar architectures across distantly…
Opposing Roles for the Spectraplakin Short Stop in Stable and Dynamic Dendrites Reveal Divergent DLK Signaling and a Role in Dendrite Regeneration
Dendrites are vital to neuronal function, and dendrite injury occurs after neurological traumas such as stroke, traumatic brain injury, or neurodegenerative diseases.
Anthropic AI ‘formalizes’ proof of Fermat’s last theorem in just 11 days
Nature, Published online: 07 September 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02822-9 Claude produced a 13-million-line, computer-checked proof of the famed conjecture — a major milestone in mathematics.
REM sleep prefrontal high-frequency oscillation chains mediate distinct cortical – hippocampal reactivation patterns compared to NREM sleep
REM (rapid eye movement) and non-REM (NREM) sleep stages contribute to systems memory consolidation in hippocampal–cortical circuits.
Stage-specific threats reveal the inadequacy of adult-centered conservation
In an era of severe global biodiversity threats, understanding the link between species’ traits and their endangerment helps uncover causes of risk and infer threats to understudied species.
Trpv4 links environmental temperature to testicular differentiation in hermaphroditic ricefield eel
The ricefield eel ( Monopterus albus ), an economically important aquaculture species in China, is a freshwater teleost fish that exhibits protogynous hermaphroditism.
Police investigate fire at factory at Sei Mangkei SEZ killing three workers
Owned by Turkish personal care and hygiene items manufacturer Evyap, the Indonesian factory produces fatty acids, glycerine and esters.
Kirk Herbstreit’s Dog Gets His Own Line of Merchandise
Peter Fan Club says it has notched thousands of orders.
Lee's approval rating hits new low of 37.4 pct: poll
SEOUL, Sept. 7 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung's approval rating has slipped...
The Tetris Company confirms it had nothing to do with the White House's racist rip-off: 'we believe in the power of connection and bringing people together, not dividing them'
Also, "We take copyright infringement very seriously."
China injects $54 billion stimulus for financial sector amid fears over sluggish growth
China's Finance Ministry will inject billions into its largest banks and insurers, as Beijing moves to shore up balance sheets and sustain growth in a slowing economy, Bloomberg reported on Sunday.
ML-1 Karachi-Rohri section upgradation: ADB mulling up to USD1.1bn financing
ISLAMABAD: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is considering up to USD 1.1 billion in financing for upgrading Pakistan Railways’ Main Line-1 (ML-1) Karachi-Rohri section.
Digital P2G payments gain momentum
KARACHI: Person-to-Government (P2G) payments through digital channels are gaining momentum, with 1LINK alone processing around Rs13.5 trillion in tax and other government payments during 2025.
FBR sets timelines to clear deferred ST refund claims
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has prescribed stage-wise timelines for processing and disposal of sales tax refund claims deferred through its “FASTER” system, directing field…
MLB Sends Warning to Controversial Umpire
Major League Baseball reportedly warned an umpire one day after he chastised a Cardinals rookie, prompting him to apologize.
At least 5 killed in Amazon Prime Air cargo plane crash in Miami
CHICAGO, Sept 6 (Reuters) - At least five people died when an Amazon Prime Air cargo flight overran a runway and crashed while landing at Miami International Airport on Sunday, local officials said.
‘Mayday’ film review: Kenneth Branagh plays ‘a good Russian’ for a change as a former KGB officer who loves Top Gun and fights like Liam Neeson
A film about a downed U.S. Navy pilot and a former KGB officer who become friends while trying to escape the Soviet Union in 1987 is now streaming on Apple TV.
Belt and Road summit 'to let SMEs tap new markets'
Commissioner for Belt and Road Nicholas Ho has said that an upcoming summit on the country's global infrastucture and economic development initiative aims to be more relevant to small and medium-sized…
Young tractor drivers follow in grandathers' tracks to keep event alive
The machinery may be old, but a new generation is finding its place behind the wheel, keeping a traditional tractor pull event alive.
OPEC+ agrees to keep oil output policy unchanged for October
The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies (OPEC+) agreed on Sunday to keep its oil output policy unchanged for October, as the group needs to agree on new quotas before deciding its next output steps.
Jaguar Land Rover eyes mass job cuts
Britain's business minister, Jonathan Reynolds, said he would meet Jaguar Land Rover's CEO this week to discuss job cuts at the country's biggest carmaker, amid reports it is looking to shed 4,000…
THE TRUE TEST OF LEADERSHIP
A leader’s greatest legacy may not be what happens while he is present, but what remains possible after he is gone, argues LINUS OKORIE There is a question every leader
- Leaders often create enduring frameworks after leaving, asserts LINUS OKORIE
- Singapore's success post-Lee Kuan Yew's resignation demonstrates the principle
- Great leaders build institutions, not just their own presence
Former Mets, Cardinals, Tigers GM Joe McDonald Dies
A baseball lifer who enjoyed separate stints as general manager of the Mets, Tigers and Cardinals died at 97.
Explainer: Hong Kong’s national security crackdown – month 74
In August, two high-profile activists were found guilty in a national security case along with the organisation they once led – the now-dissolved Hong Kong Alliance in Support of Patriotic Democratic…
Congress created this park in 1897 for the ‘pleasure of the people.’ Trump wants to remake its golf course into an upscale venue for major tournaments
A lawsuit challenging the golf course renovation argues that the Trump administration’s redevelopment would violate the congressional act that created the park.
What Democratic Socialists really want
Michigan's mid-term election ballot is littered with socialists. Candidates who in the past would be relegated to the fringes of the ballot under labels such as Workers of the World Party, Working…
- Democratic Socialists secure major party office banners in Michigan mid-term elections.
- DSA attracts candidates to run under Democratic banner due to party's perceived shortcomings.
- Notable DSA nominees include Tlaib, McKinney, Lawrence, El-Sayed, and Savit.
Oil extends gains as US and Iran target ships in tit-for-tat attacks
Iran says a new restricted zone outside of Hormuz will be declared in the coming days
British man gets 9 years, compatriot faces 8 for Bali drug charges
The Denpasar District Court handed down a nine-year prison term to Baath Jarnail Singh for possessing over 1.4 kilograms of cocaine and heard a sentence demand of eight years for Darren Granville…
Former Uber CEO Travis Kalanick is returning to the robotaxi race
Travis Kalanick, the disgraced founder of Uber Technologies Co. Ltd., is reportedly trying to become a key figure in the ride-hailing market again by developing robotaxi technology at his new startup…
Tiafoe and Michelsen win at the US Open as American men make a run at ending a Grand Slam drought
- Frances Tiafoe and Alex Michelsen reach US Open quarterfinals
- American men close to ending Grand Slam drought since 2003
- Tiafoe defeats Medvedev 7-6, 6-4, 7-6 (6)
Where a Massive Solar Storm Could Take Down the US Power Grid for Millions
A new study published Friday in AGU Advances "depicts the most advanced picture yet of how a rare but massive solar storm could affect some US industries and electric systems more than others,"…
Korean heritage delegation visits Taxila
TAXILA: A Korean heritage delegation walked through the timeless ruins of Taxila and Sirkap, retracing the glorious footsteps of the Gandhara civilisation and witnessing a cultural legacy that once…
Legendary Red Sox Manager Joe Morgan Dies
Joe Morgan, who led the Boston Red Sox to a pair of division titles in the 1980s, passed away at the age of 95 on Saturday.
Doing Kegel exercises? Here’s how to tell if you’re doing them correctly
Kegels can strengthen your pelvic floor and prevent urine leaks, but they’re not for every woman. Here’s how to do them safely – and when to avoid them.
S. Korea launches 'K-Book Week' in Paris to mark 140 years of ties with France
SEOUL, Sept. 7 (Yonhap) -- South Korea is holding a "K-Book Week" in Paris this ...
ByteDance Lands $29.6 Billion Loan to Fuel AI Advances
China’s ByteDance has reportedly secured a $29.6 billion loan from nearly 30 banks. That’s according to a report Friday (Sept.
ASEAN unity at stake
Rather than mirroring the geo-economic fragmentation besetting the world, member states need to come together and negotiate favorable trade terms for the region as a whole.
Almost 75% of A&E staff in UK face violence or aggression daily or weekly
Survey finds long waiting times and overcrowding have made abuse ‘routine’ part of working on hospital frontline Nearly three-quarters of A&E staff experience violence or aggression daily or weekly…
Healey launches £150m northern scale-up fund
Chancellor John Healey is to pile £150m into start-ups in the North of England as part of the government’s bid to use devolution to drive economic growth.
Spinning mill blueprint could provide path to manufacturing revival
Companies can use a blueprint created by the country's chief science agency about how to re-establish spinning mills, a vital link missing in Australia's clothing supply, but the fashion industry says…
‘Made by Malaysia’ Belanjawan 2027: Pengajaran daripada kebangkitan kuasa besar China
Kita mempunyai ilmu, tetapi mekanisme yang menghubungkan ilmu dengan tindakan belum cukup tangkas.
Nvidia's Jensen Huang says 'AGI has arrived' and congratulates OpenAI
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang made the comment on Sunday, days after OpenAI released Astra, its newest and most powerful AI model.
- Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang declares AGI has arrived
- OpenAI's Astra model credited as milestone
- Astra set to launch this week
92% of Health Providers Want Patients to Prepay
Americans are being asked to pay for costly medical procedures up front. Roughly 92% of U.S. health providers this year are either encouraging prepayment, requiring it, or collecting a payment method…
Uber Co-Founder Eyes Return to Ride-Hailing With Atoms Startup
Uber’s co-founder is reportedly considering returning to the ride-hailing space with his new venture Atoms. That’s according to a report Sunday (Sept.
Laughter therapy can help people with COPD breathe more easily
A clinical trial for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) shows that laughter therapy can reduce breathing difficulties and is as effective as more traditional breathing…
Study outlines the five-stage pipeline Clavicular used to spread “diagnostic masculinity” and looksmaxxing
How do extreme internet subcultures go viral? Recent research breaks down the spread of "looksmaxxing," showing how influencers use short-form clips, controversy, and "diagnostic masculinity" to turn young men's insecurities into mainstream attention and profit.
BBC News presenter Maryam Moshiri reveals she has blood cancer
Maryam Moshiri tells the BBC she wanted to reveal her diagnosis to raise awareness about the cancer.
Japan researchers testing paper-and-plastic wine bottle as greener alternative to glass
KOFU -- The Institute of Enology and Viticulture at the University of Yamanashi and its partners are testing a paper-and-plastic wine bottle as an env
- Researchers at University of Yamanashi test paper-and-plastic wine bottle.
- efbottle is 30% lighter than traditional glass bottles, reducing carbon emissions.
- Bottle's surface can be printed on, enabling new design possibilities.
Get 20TB of lifetime cloud storage for $350
Get 20TB of Scramble lifetime cloud storage for $349.95 (reg. $1,440), with end-to-end encryption, unlimited sharing and WebDAV integration.
Commentary: Altman's Opaque AI Is creating a new security dilemma
Despite loud pledges to prioritise safety, the OpenAI CEO has fired the starting gun on a dangerous AI arms race, says Parmy Olson Bloomberg Opinion.
BUSINESS REFLECTION: Crossed Wires: Degrees of doubt — how generative AI is fracturing higher education
Generative AI is shattering university testing standards, leaving institutions struggling to assess learning, and threatening to reduce formal degrees to simple certificates of attendance.
Phil Schiller’s App Store exit reportedly driven by wariness over future plans
Schiller reportedly had reservations about new CEO John Ternus' goal of bringing in more recurring revenue from the App Store.
Backyard astronomer contributes to world-first Saturn discovery
An amateur astronomer helps discover a mysterious decagon on Saturn's south pole, which he tracked from his homemade backyard observatory.
Advanced optical imaging reveals hidden activity in blood immune cells
A routine blood sample contains a diverse collection of immune cells that can reveal important clues about health and disease.
Huawei unveils WATCH GT 7 series and flagship products
Tribune News NetworkDohaHuawei 3hosted the Chase the Wild global product launch event today in Munich, Germany. A sweeping portfolio of new smart wearables, tablets, smartphones, a...
The Breville Barista Express Impress drops to its lowest price since Prime Day — save $150 on one of the best espresso machines we've ever used
The Breville Barista Express Impress is one of the best coffee makers we've reviewed at TechRadar, and this 4.5-star espresso machine is now $150 off for Labor Day — making it the cheapest it's been…