French, Japanese scientists share Nobel Prize in Chemistry
Henri B. Kagan and Kenso Soai won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry on Wednesday for their discovery of non-linear effects and autocatalysis in asymmetric organic synthesis.
Read moreBlastness accelerates international expansion with launch of BlastnessPay
Oct 7, 2026
Blastness, a leading Italian provider of technology and digital services for the hospitality sector, has launched BlastnessPay, an integrated payment solution designed to automate the entire payment cycle, from booking to reconciliation, across both direct and indirect channels. Founded in Italy, where it works with more than 2,000 hotels, Blastness provides technology spanning direct booking and distribution, revenue intelligence, digital marketing and business intelligence. As the company grows internationally, the launch of BlastnessPay extends that ecosystem into payments and introduces a new capability to hotels across European markets.
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Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2026 goes to Henri B Kagan and Kenso Soai; check their discovery
Henri B Kagan and Kenso Soai received the 2026 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for their groundbreaking discoveries in asymmetric organic synthesis.
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Researchers probe Prairie wetlands for signs of 'epidermal epidemic' in Manitoba frogs, salamanders
There's a deadly disease that threatens to infect Manitoba frogs and salamanders — and it could wreak havoc if left unchecked. That's why Brandon University researchers are sampling amphibians to confirm what they fear is true: The fungal infection is already here.
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China's Arctic expedition brings back data for climate models
China's Arctic expedition brings back data for climate models
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Trump announces $6.6 billion submarine shipyard in Maryland
Trump announces $6.6 billion submarine shipyard in Maryland
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Tech expert reveals the Amazon Prime Day discounts that aren't as good as they seem - and the 'best ever' deals he'd snap up right now
We've scoured Amazon's historical prices to find you the deals that are really worth grabbing now, and the ones worth waiting until Black Friday for.
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WHO advises against obesity drugs for children under 10, cites lack of long-term evidence
Conditioning children “from the very beginning” to rely on medication rather than shifting their dietary and exercise habits could result in substantially higher healthcare costs over their lifetimes, WHO's head of nutrition said.
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Why My Conversations with OpenAI’s ‘ChatGPT for Teens’ Made Me Very Worried
A new mode includes a study tool, but it still does a user’s homework. And a children’s safety nonprofit says the chatbot flunked its tests.
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The Start-Up That Wants to Build ‘Microrobots’ With A.I.
Atomic Machines is training artificial intelligence on materials and designs — and then using it to build tiny physical devices.
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Vervotech Recognized as an Elite Technology Partner by Expedia Group
Vervotech has been declared as an Elite Partner by Expedia Group, which is a major milestone in the partnership between the two companies. The recognition places Vervotech among Expedia Group’s top-tier technology partners, a category that supports complex, high-volume integrations and is assessed across areas including evaluated for different aspects of integration such as integration competencies, mapping quality, connected partners, and overall service delivery.
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Dry eye is not just about screens: Lesser-known factors that can affect eye health
With World Sight Day on 8 October, eye care experts tell LiveMint that dry eye can have several causes beyond prolonged screen use. They urge people to recognize broader risk factors and seek appropriate eye treatment, rather than attributing persistent symptoms solely to screen time.
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US risks ceding AI governance leadership to China and the EU
Standing alongside prominent technology executives, US President Donald Trump announced a voluntary agreement under which major artificial intelligence (AI) companies will use internal controls and monitoring, outside audits and board oversight to manage risks. The White House calls the commitments “morally binding”, but the accord does not create a comparable system of legal enforcement. The administration’s logic is understandable. AI is becoming a source of economic and military power, and...
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