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Nana Patekar: Outspoken Indian actor Nana Patekar suddenly dies at 75
Nana Patekar, a veteran Indian actor known for intense performances and three National Film Awards, has died at 75 in Goa after being found unconscious at his home.
US and Lebanon protecting wanted Syrian general, BBC finds
A BBC investigation reveals the US and Lebanese authorities are protecting and bankrolling a former Syrian general wanted for crimes against humanity in exchange for information about an abducted American journalist.
Netflix expands TV game lineup with Conjuring spinoff
Netflix launches The Conjuring: Unspoken, a horror game playable with a smartphone controller, arriving October 13 exclusively on the streaming platform.
Alexa can’t control the aux input on Amazon Echo speakers anymore
Amazon has disabled voice commands for controlling audio playback through the 3.5mm aux input on select older Echo devices, though the physical connection remains functional.
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Starwatch: Autumnal equinox in northern hemisphere, spring in the south
The autumnal equinox occurs this week in the northern hemisphere, marking the astronomical beginning of autumn. Despite its name meaning “equal night,” the equinox is not when day and night are precisely equal in length.
Baby girls’ greater interest in faces offers clue to nature v nurture debate
A study of newborns found that baby girls spent proportionally more time watching faces than boys did, suggesting some behavioral differences may be present at birth rather than learned through experience.
What kills Schrödinger’s cat? Gravity may not be the answer
A new experiment has ruled out a prominent gravity-based explanation for quantum decoherence, the phenomenon where quantum behavior fades at larger scales, narrowing the search for theories connecting gravity and quantum mechanics.
Researchers hope powerful new microscope will reveal ‘root cause’ of incurable bowel disease
Researchers at the Rosalind Franklin Institute are using an advanced microscope to study inflammatory bowel disease mechanisms and develop targeted treatments for the growing number of young people affected worldwide.
New hope for breast cancer patients as life-extending drug now on NHS in England
Enhertu, a breast cancer drug offering patients nearly seven additional months of life on average, is now available on the NHS in England after two years of campaigning.
Why reshaping memories may hold the key to raising self-esteem
Psychologist Marisa Franco discusses how revisiting difficult memories through a technique called memory reconsolidation may help boost self-esteem and self-worth.
‘A really scary place for children’: English hospitals have chronic lack of health play staff
English hospitals employ only 955 full-time equivalent health play professionals to support 21 million child admissions annually, falling far below recommended staffing levels, according to a charity analysis.
Why is trust in science important?
Public trust in science and health institutions has declined due to disinformation and institutional misconduct. A news organization has hired a dedicated reporter to investigate the causes of scientific distrust and potential solutions.
Sock sensors and smart mattresses – is this the future of dementia care?
An NHS trial involving over 250 families tests sensor technology and smart devices to help dementia patients safely remain at home while monitoring their health and daily activities.
Young people are not snowflakes, head of mental health review says
A mental health review head says young people face real challenges with anxiety and depression, dismissing claims they are a “snowflake generation” struggling with economic uncertainty and social media pressures.
Addiction clinics see rising cases of kratom and 7-OH withdrawal
Addiction clinics across the U.S. are reporting a sharp increase in patients seeking treatment for dependence on kratom products and their derivatives, particularly concentrated forms of 7-hydroxymitragynine.
Trump reportedly to form health funding board that could veto ‘woke’ initiatives
The Trump administration is reportedly establishing a board to oversee NIH grant funding that could veto research initiatives deemed misaligned with the president’s agenda, drawing legal challenges from researchers.