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Reducing excessive boundary-layer mixing helps ocean models recover internal lee waves
Reducing excessive boundary-layer mixing helps ocean models recover internal lee waves
Google Patches Pixel Modem Flaw Amid Signs of Limited Targeted Exploitation
Google patches CVE-2026-58704, a Pixel modem privilege escalation flaw that may be under limited, targeted exploitation.
VCU BOV votes to combine several Master of Science programs
The Virginia Commonwealth University Board of Visitors voted to consolidate six Master of Science programs into one in a Sept. 11 meeting.
When is ‘Toy Story 5’ streaming? Here’s how to watch at home.
See your favorite toys take on technology from home.
New Small Business Alliances Signal Competitive Positioning by 40+ IT and Consulting Leaders Across FedCiv, FedHealth, and DoD
In the GovCon IT and consulting market, some companies react to opportunities. Others shape the board well before the game begins. Mentor-protégé agreements fall squarely into the latter category. These partnerships are not administrative check-the-box exercises. They require sustained commitment, alignment at the leadership level, and a clear view of where the market is heading. […]
A machine learning system that identifies cancer cells based on how they scatter light
Cytology tests are widely used for cancer screening, but diagnosis can be challenging when tumor and non-tumor cells look very similar. Researchers from Japan developed a machine learning system that identifies tumor cells based on their white-light scattering spectra. The approach achieved high diagnostic accuracy for mesothelioma and showed potential for distinguishing several other tumor types, offering a promising approach for enhancing cytological diagnosis.
Banco Patagonia buys Banco Industrial’s retail banking business
Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle (Argentina) has helped Banco Patagonia acquire a part of Banco Industrial’s retail banking business for a reported amount of US$60 million.
Scientists discover how to decode weather on faraway, deep-space worlds
Scientists from Trinity College Dublin have developed a powerful way to unravel the changing weather patterns on distant worlds. Using this approach, they discovered that the weather on a well-studied brown dwarf, “SIMP 0136”, previously linked with Northern Lights-like phenomena, is largely shaped by just two dominant processes: changes in temperature and the vertical structure of its clouds.
Rice materials science brings hidden history into view at Menil Collection
Pages from a once-classified U.S. government document appear and fade from view on glass walls at renowned museum, the Menil Collection, as part of artist Jitish Kallat’s installation, “Wall Drawing/Redux A119.” Researchers from Rice University collaborated on this dynamic display, helping to bring the installation to life.
Fairfax-based ITC Federal to acquire govcon business tied to ICE
ITC Federal announced Tuesday it has signed a definitive agreement to buy McLean-based Capgemini Government Solutions.
Venture Capital Investments in Maternal Health Startups
A new study by LDI Fellows identified 172 VC-backed maternal health startups, but fewer than half accepted insurance and only 34% took Medicaid.
Hy-Vee launching new monthly event to support senior health and wellness
Hy-Vee launches Senior Wellness Day for local seniors starting Sept 16.
UC Global Health Institute to move headquarters from UC San Francisco at UC Irvine
After more than 17 years at UCSF, the UC Global Health Institute is moving its headquarters locally to UC Irvine‘s Joe C. Wen School of Population & Public Health.
Greening in China and India reshapes climate both locally and far away
A new study published in Advances in Atmospheric Sciences shows that greening in China generally cools the local climate with more rainfall over southern and northeastern China, while greening in India tends to produce warming and less rainfall. The Co-occurring greening in China and India yields uniform climate feedbacks across over half global lands, producing cooler and wetter southern China, cooler western Eurasia, and warmer northern North America.
Robots and AI find a hidden reaction inside 135-year-old chemistry
Chemical reactions are often written as simple equations: starting materials go in, and a product comes out. In reality, the samesubstrates can follow many different pathways depending on their concentrations, temperature, catalysts, and other conditions. Exploring all of these possibilities by hand is practically impossible. Now, advances in laboratory automation and chemical artificial intelligence are allowing researchers to systematically map this vast “reaction hyperspace”—and uncover chemistry that may have remained hidden even in reactions studied for more than a century. To address this question, scientists led by Prof. Bartosz A. GRZYBOWSKI, Director of the Center for Algorithmic and Robotized Synthesis within the Institute for Basic Science (IBS) used an automated robotic platform to explore 960 different sets of conditions for the Biginelli reaction, a classic multicomponent reaction first reported in 1891.
Soccer, high school football, UConn volleyball headline live sports on WWAX, WFSB+ this week
Here are the games scheduled to be broadcast and streamed on WWAX and WFSB+ the week of Sept. 14, 2026.
Mariska Hargitay's Emmys opening monologue gets interrupted by Nicole Kidman
"Zip it, movie lady!"
Alex Bores Wants Democrats to Make AI Safety a 2028 Election Issue
Alex Bores, who lost a congressional primary contest that revolved around A.I. regulation, is trying to position himself at the center of the conversation for the next presidential election.
U.S. Has Deployed Weapons in Space, Air Force Secretary Says
Troy E. Meink’s comments were the first public acknowledgment of American weapons in orbit. The Pentagon has been preparing for potential conflict in space with Russia or China.
Ricoh invests in mental health technology company Intellect through the RICOH Innovation Fund Ⅱ | Global
Ricoh Company, Ltd. today announced that it has invested in Intellect Company Pte. Ltd., a Singapore-based company providing a mental health platform for organizations, through its corporate venture capital (CVC) fund, the RICOH Innovation Fund Ⅱ.
As Federal Law Kicks In, Oregon Health Plan Will Soon Be Harder for Thousands to Get
In the coming weeks, more than 600,000 Oregonians on the Oregon Health Plan are set to get letters notifying them that they may soon be subject to new work or activity rules if they want to keep the health coverage.
Latina business owner creates a literacy hub for diverse voices
Spanish Teacher expands mobile book store to brick and mortar in Bellmore.
K-Air purification technology heads to India’s railway market to tackle extremely high fine-dust levels
A research team at the Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials (KIMM) – including Principal Researchers Dr. Sang Bok Kim and Dr. Inyong Park and Senior Researcher Dr. Younghun Kim of the Department of Urban Environment Research, Eco-friendly Energy & Environment Research Division – has begun developing a compact electrostatic precipitator-based air purification module for use in Indian trains. The project is a collaborative effort with THN Co., Ltd., a KIMM Family Company (partner firm), as part of KIMM’s flagship air purification brand, Air Five.
Inside California Politics
Rep. Kevin Kiley joined Inside California Politics this week to discuss his race against Dr. Richard Pan for California's 6th Congressional seat.
Five Families Ensemble to perform at MVCC
Mohawk Valley Community College will host the Five Families Ensemble for a concert at Schafer Theater on its Utica campus, with tickets available online.
This St. George business owner is offering VHS rentals for nostalgic experience
Store owners at Legacy Media Digital in St. George have made their VHS collection (and VCRs) available for the public to rent for a unique experience that may be new to members of younger generations.
How a Bay Area healthcare system is navigating AI by balancing tech upgrades and patient trust
Sutter Health’s inaugural Chief AI Officer, Ashley Beecy, spoke with this news organization about some of the ways Sutter Health is using artificial intelligence to support physicians, improve patient care and transform the healthcare…
Anthropic selects Nasdaq for IPO, Business Insider reports
U.S. tech startup Anthropic has selected Nasdaq for its potential initial public offering, Business Insider reported on Sunday, citing a person familiar with the company's plans.
Magic of science
Students take a fun science class in Wenling, East China’s Zhejiang Province, on September 13, 2026. Through intuitive and interesting experiments, abstract physical principles were turned into visible phenomena, allowing students to explore the mysteries of low-temperature science up close. Photo: VCG
Today’s famous birthdays list for September 13, 2026 includes celebrities Tyler Perry, Lili Reinhart
Tyler Perry and Lili Reinhart share a birthday today. Check out our list of celebrities and other famous people with birthdays on September 13, 2026, see photos and find out a fun fact about each person.
Deputies respond to trespasser reported at ex-Vice President Kamala Harris’ Malibu home
A trespasser was reported at former Vice President Kamala Harris' Malibu, California, home.
'Trash Mountain' review: Caleb Hearon is ready for his next act
Zooey Deschanel, Jacki Weaver, and Jaboukie Young-White co-star in this marvelous queer comedy.
Virginia Tech scientists turn hard-to-recycle PVC into high-performance synthetic oil
There may also be an economic incentive to pursue the technology.
How scientists achieve simulated outer space conditions on earth: The tower in Germany where gravity takes a break
Conducting experiments in space is costly, but on Earth there are facilities where they can be done more economically. The most outstanding is in Bremen.
Ilika, Genflow Biosciences, EnergyPathways, Ariana Resources, Tertiary Minerals, Light Science Technologies - Small Cap Week in Review
CDFW News | Commercial and Recreational Take Restrictions in Place for Northern Anchovy in Monterey Bay Due to Public Health Hazard
State health agencies have recommended restricting the take of northern anchovy to bait use only for both the commercial and recreational fisheries in Monterey Bay after determining anchovies contain elevated levels of domoic acid.
World Business Chicago defends Johnson videos but leaves key questions unanswered
State Rep. Curtis Tarver isn’t satisfied, plans to file legislation.
World Business Chicago defends Johnson videos but leaves key questions unanswered
State Rep. Curtis Tarver isn’t satisfied, plans to file legislation.
Benjamin List, Nobel laureate: ‘Chemists have always been seen as a dark force’
The discoverer of asymmetric organocatalysis defends the discipline’s potential to solve humanity’s greatest problems
CVC in final talks for EQT's Ginko China business, sources say
CVC Capital Partners has entered final talks to buy the EQT-owned mainland China business of contact lens maker Ginko International, four people with knowledge of the matter said.
CVC in final talks for EQT’s Ginko China business, sources say
By Kane Wu and Yantoultra Ngui HONG KONG, Sept 11 (Reuters) - CVC Capital Partners has entered final talks to buy the EQT-owned mainland China business of contact lens maker Ginko International, four people with knowledge of the matter said. • A deal...
4 takeaways from the GOP midterm convention
Trump got his big show. Vance took the baton. ‘Common sense’ was the term. No bad vibes allowed.
HAPPI Health becomes federally qualified health center after $102 million award
HAPPI Health is now officially a federally qualified health center after receiving a New Access Points award, a designation aimed at expanding access to health care in Huntsville.
USA TODAY Sports/AVCA Super 10 girls regional volleyball rankings, Mid-September
See who sits atop each region in the 2026 USA TODAY Sports/AVCA Super 10 girls volleyball regional rankings.
Blue light boosts key medicinal compounds in Astragalus, study finds: Multi-omics and genetic tools uncover light-driven isoflavonoid biosynthesis
Astragalus mongholicus, a cornerstone of traditional Chinese medicine, produces isoflavonoids—bioactive compounds with anti-inflammatory, immune-boosting, and antiviral properties.
Remembering Roger Simon, a political journalist with toughness and wit
Dan Balz pays tribute to “a craftsman of the first order,” who wrote for Chicago newspapers before joining Politico as a columnist. He died Thursday at 78.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang dismisses "hysterical" AI fears
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang dismissed fears of out-of-control AI creating outright havoc, but he's at risk of losing control of the narrative.
Antarctic ozone recovery alters austral summer Southern Hemisphere circulation patterns
Antarctic ozone recovery alters austral summer Southern Hemisphere circulation patterns
‘Marshals’ star Luke Grimes talks ‘slowly and cautiously’ introducing romance for Kayce in season 2 (exclusive)
Luke Grimes previews season 2 of ‘Marshals,’ including potential romance for Kayce: ‘How we do that in the way that the audience allows it and doesn’t get upset by it?’
Anomaly Insights, Inova Health partner on AI-powered RCM
Artificial intelligence-powered payer intelligence startup Anomaly Insights announced Thursday a collaboration with Inova Health to improve payment outcomes and support revenue management operation | Through the partnership, Anomaly will provide Inova with additional data and analytics to evaluate payer behavior and payment outcomes.
St. John's parent company sues Medi-Cal plan for over $30M left unpaid
Gold Coast Health Plan is being sued by a hospital system that alleges it is owed more than $30 million in unpaid claims.
Lilly’s GLP-1 Windfall to Fund Investments in Women’s Health
The pharmaceutical giant has been assembling experts and hunting for new medicines across conditions including bone health and endometriosis, sources told Bloomberg.
Scientists want to 3D print houses on Mars with the help of yeast
Mars is a terrible place to build a house. It’s bitterly cold, blasted by radiation, and a near vacuum. Not to mention that the building materials, even for a modest shelter, could spend months hurtling through space before construction begins. But they don’t have to. In a study publishing September 10 in the journal Chem Circularity, researchers developed a recipe that could one day be used to 3D print houses on Mars. The recipe combines Martian rocks with Earthly ingredients: gelatin and yeast. Once dried and hardened, this living building material is as strong as low-grade concrete and can be broken down, recycled, and brewed again for new construction.
Ali Ruwaih Named VP & GM of TSL Business at Lockheed Martin
Ali Ruwaih has spent more than two decades at Lockheed Martin, working in aviation, radar and international naval programs.
Prep sports recap for Sept. 9, 2026
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD/WYZZ) — Dunlap senior Nolan Eccles shot a 67 to lead the Eagles to the title at the IVC Golf Invitational at Arrowhead Country Club on Wednesday. The defending state champ finished two shots ahead of Morton’s Carson Price, who’s 69 was good enough to be runner-up. Richwoods finished second while Notre Dame […]
Williamson County moves forward with plans to sell health system to Ascension St. Thomas
The Williamson County Commission voted to approve a non-binding letter of intent to sell Williamson Health to Ascension St. Thomas Wednesday night.
How one org taps into neighborhood power to address climate change and health equity in Memphis
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Q&A with Center for Transforming Communities For the Center for Transforming Communities, climate change and health equity are not abstract concepts. They show up in the soil, in the quality of drinking water, in neighborhood walkability and in access to food. The organization works closely with residents and institutions to minimize negative impacts of … Continue reading
Spiraea genome reveals how Rosaceae evolved a key defense hormone
A chromosome-level genome of Chinese spiraea reveals how the rose family conserved and remodeled a major route for producing salicylic acid, a hormone central to plant immunity and environmental stress responses.
BhSUN coordinates calcium signaling, microtubule organization, and hormone metabolism to drive directional fruit growth in wax gourd
Fruit shape determines market value in wax gourd (Benincasa hispida), but the genetic programs that make some fruits long and cylindrical while others turn out short and round have remained largely mysterious.
A new strategy enables precise fabrication of nanoporous carbon structures
Nanoporous carbon materials have attracted significant interest for applications in lightweight structural materials, microdevices, and bio-integrated systems due to their low density, chemical stability, electrical conductivity, and tunable mechanical properties. However, existing fabrication approaches often struggle to simultaneously achieve precise patterning, controllable porosity, and desirable mechanical performance. A research team led by Professor Min Qiu at Westlake University has developed a new fabrication strategy, termed Mix-ice lithography (Mix-IL), that enables direct construction of nanoporous carbon structures with tunable pore architectures and complex geometries. The study has been published in Science Bulletin.
Brendan Schaub Trashes UFC 332 Main Event
Former UFC heavyweight fighter Brendan Schaub trashed the upcoming UFC 332 main event between Natalia Silva and Wang Cong.With Valentina Shevchenko out for one year due to injury, she was forced to vacate the UFC women’s flyweight title, so Silva and Wang will now fight for the undisputed strap in the UFC 332 headliner.It’s a […] The post Brendan Schaub Trashes UFC 332 Main Event appeared first on HEAVY.
Madison council rejects funding tied to police oversight and business recovery after deadly shooting
The Madison Common Council is deciding Tuesday night on two money requests tied to the deadly police shooting on Williamson Street this summer and its aftermath.
Much-needed mental health resources to open soon in Anchorage
A pair of crisis stabilization centers are under construction in the University-Medical District and an intensive case management facility is planned for downtown
Drone debris falls on business grounds in Russia's Novorossiysk, mayor says
Drone debris fell on the premises of a number of businesses and close to an inhabited building in the Russian Black Sea port of Novorossiysk late on Tuesday, Mayor Andrei Kravchenko said on the Telegram messaging app.
New Mobile Crisis vehicle expands behavioral health response in Broome County
The expanded program took effect April 1 and includes increased staffing and response capacity for community-based behavioral health crisis services throughout Broome County.
Berman campaign: “We’re going fishing” – ER nurse and Democrat Mitchell Berman launches first ad of general election in Wisconsin’s First District Congressional race
Spot features Berman fishing and focuses on ending corruption in Washington, contrasting Berman’s working class background and Republican Bryan Steil’s corporate special interests RAYMOND, Wis. — Today, Mitchell Berman, ER nurse and Democratic candidate for Wisconsin’s First Congressional District, launched...
Study finds social, financial, and healthcare factors shape resilience in adults with sickle cell disease
A new study explores how individual and community health experiences of adults with Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) shape resilience — the capacity to adapt to adversity.
Mississippi teen overcomes health challenges to harvest 12-foot alligator
Teen credits hunting for keeping her active through rare illnesses
Chinese giants Xiaomi, Huawei race to get ahead of Apple’s rumored foldable iPhone
Xiaomi and Huawei launched new foldables ahead of Apple’s event, where the company is rumored to unveil its first foldable iPhone.
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Seven of Ukraine’s top 10 military contractors won new business despite open criminal investigations for fraud, failures to deliver on earlier deals or the arrest of chief executives for corruption,...
Huawei heads to trial in US over its business dealings in Iran
Eight years after U.S. prosecutors secretly charged China's Huawei Technologies with defrauding HSBC and other banks over its business with Iran, the case is finally heading for trial.
Why VCs are questioning AI companies' big revenue claims
Investor skepticism is growing around the revenue claims powering the AI boom.
Healthwatch: Survey reveals how social media influences men’s health
A new Cleveland Clinic survey finds that while a majority of men never trust health information shared by influencers, they are still being influenced.
AI firm reportedly lays off staff ahead of plans to launch US teleradiology business
Harrison.ai has purportedly let go an unspecified number of staffers in its home country, the Australian Broadcasting Corp. reported Sept. 7.
Ukraine war briefing: New political turmoil in Kyiv as prosecutor general resigns
Anti-corruption agencies raid offices and arrest a deputy of Ruslan Kravchenko in case linked to alleged laundering of phone scam proceeds. What we know on day 1,658
Ukraine's chief prosecutor resigns over call centre corruption scandal
In his resignation letter, Ruslan Kravchenko denied the allegations against him, saying he did not want his office "to be used as a tool in political confrontation".
Fake IT Calls Target Executives in Microsoft 365 Data Theft and Extortion Attacks
PREY-0058 uses help desk vishing and AitM token theft to steal data from Microsoft 365 and other SaaS services for extortion.
Do black holes have hidden hair? Scientists find a new way to check
A team led by researchers from Nagoya University in Japan has found a way to check for black hole hair using changes in ringdown waves. They found that hidden matter does not affect these waves uniformly; the frequency and fade-out speed of the waves respond differently. This difference may show us if hidden matter is present, and how its pressure is arranged around a black hole. For spinning black holes, hidden matter affects ringdown differently, depending on whether the waves move with or against the black hole’s spin. Published in the Journal of Cosmology and Astroparticle Physics, the study tells us what pattern in the gravitational wave signal would be a clue that hidden hair is present and may help future observations tell a hairy black hole apart from an ordinary one.
Researchers create polar wurtzite nitride semiconductor NbAlN
Polar wurtzite nitride semiconductors such as aluminum nitride and gallium nitride underpin high-power and high-frequency electronics. Researchers have now achieved the first epitaxial growth of niobium aluminum nitride (NbAlN) on GaN while preserving its polar crystal structure. Used as a barrier layer, NbAlN increased the interfacial two-dimensional electron gas density from 5.1 × 1012 to 1.7 × 1013 cm−2, opening new possibilities for polarization-based materials design in future GaN electronic devices.
A fluorinated imine additive helps graphite anodes endure 1,000 cycles
A newly developed electrolyte additive could help lithium-ion batteries keep graphite anodes stable over prolonged cycling. Researchers synthesized pentafluorophenyl thiophene imine (FPTI), which forms a protective, LiF-rich solid electrolyte interphase on graphite. At 4 mg/mL, FPTI enabled 95.6% capacity retention after 1,000 cycles in graphite/Li half-cells and improved lithium-ion transport. NMC811/graphite full cells using FPTI-conditioned anodes reached an energy density of approximately 233 Wh/kg, highlighting its potential for longer-lasting battery systems.
Report: Fetterman apologized for dismissal of CHOP leaders, calling a leaked text message a ‘dumb joke’
In his statement to CNN, John Fetterman called a recent report from The Wall Street Journal a “hit piece from disgruntled staffers."
Close to science
Visitors view a scale model of the escapement mechanism for a Northern Song Dynasty (960-1127) hydro?mechanical astronomical and time?keeping device at an exhibition at the China Science and Technology Museum in Beijing on September 6, 2026. Since 2025, September has been designated as China’s annual National Science Popularization Month. Photo: VCG
KAIST identifies cause of artifacts in battery nanoscale analysis, paving the way for more reliable measurements
- A research team led by Professors Seungbum Hong and Jong Min Yuk from the Department of Materials Science and Engineering and Professor Nam-Soon Choi from the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering has identified the cause of a measurement artifact in nanoscale battery analysis that can make surface topography appear to represent ion movement. - The team has developed a method to reduce these artificial signals by smoothing rough battery-material surfaces, potentially improving the accuracy of analyses for next-generation batteries, including conventional lithium-ion batteries and emerging technologies such as sodium-ion and solid-state batteries.
California made Gavin Newsom famous. Will it drag down his 2028 presidential ambitions?
Gavin Newsom’s secret is no secret here in South Carolina
California made Gavin Newsom famous. Will it drag down his 2028 presidential ambitions?
Gavin Newsom’s secret is no secret here in South Carolina
California made Gavin Newsom famous. Will it drag down his 2028 presidential ambitions?
Gavin Newsom’s secret is no secret here in South Carolina
Ross Fire survivors reopen canoe rental business under family’s historic tree
Rochelle’s Canoe Rental has reopened from a donated RV under its original historic tree less than two weeks after being destroyed by the Ross Fire.
Watch: Donny Osmond sings his ‘Mulan’ hit ... on a kitchen countertop
Even after 6 decades in the entertainment industry, Donny Osmond is still finding new places to perform his greatest hits
20 under-the-radar home and kitchen Labor Day sales 2026
Skip the generic mega sales. I found 20 secret home and kitchen Labor Day sales and secret bundle hacks at QVC, Le Creuset, Quince, and more.
Firefighters respond to business fire in north Jefferson County
Louis Allis is a manufacturer of electric motors and related industrial equipment.
Firefighters respond to business fire in Blount County
Louis Allis is a manufacturer of electric motors and related industrial equipment.
Time Magazine just revealed America’s 500 best private companies, and three of them are right here in Oregon....
These Oregon companies scored high marks for employee satisfaction and societal impact.
Weak hydrogen bonds dethrone copper as the most stable metal binder, opening a new path for metal selection
- KAIST researchers reversed a decades-old metal-complex stability trend by tuning weak hydrogen bonds around the complexes without altering the metals’ direct coordination environments - The discovery could provide new design strategies for selective metal separation and recognition, catalysis, and biomimetic systems
The best time to buy an iPhone may be right this minute
Whatever your favorite smartphone, it’s going to cost more. Blame inflation driven by the AI boom.
Logan handles business on the road taking down Sparta
Sparta hosted Logan in an MVC showdown that saw the Rangers dominate from start to finish.
LIVE coverage of Week 2 in high school football
Week 2 in high school football includes 17 games featuring local teams on Friday night. Follow all the action LIVE!
Rocket Boys induct Freida Riley into West Virginia Hall of Fame at Pipestem
Hickam and Cooke shared stories about Riley, their science teacher at Big Creek High School who inspired Hickam and his friends to pursue rocket science.