Henri Kagan, Kenso Soai win chemistry Nobel for ‘mirror image’ breakthrough
Scientists honoured for solving mystery of asymmetric molecules that has helped in manufacture of pharmaceuticals.

Google invests in existing nuclear plants, a move that benefits independent power producers and supports the energy sector.
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Jim Furyk aims to end the Americans' 34-year drought in Europe with a fresh approach.
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The Primetime Emmy Awards will stream live for free worldwide on Amazon Prime Video starting in 2027, marking a shift away from traditional broadcast networks.
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A rare celestial alignment took place on Tuesday morning, temporarily blocking Jupiter's view and won't be repeated for 11 years
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By David Cooper, Editor · October 8, 2026Scientists honoured for solving mystery of asymmetric molecules that has helped in manufacture of pharmaceuticals.
Disney is betting big on streaming as the company gets set to air Super Bowl LXI next year in Los Angeles. The NFL’s championship game will air on Disney+, the media conglomerate’s flagship digital subscription platform, as its…
The majority of Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) officials believed another rate hike was on the horizon this year, according to minutes from the panel’s last meeting the central bank released Wednesday. “With regard to the…
After spending more than 300 days at sea, service members aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln will finally return home this week.
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Almost 15,000km away from Argentina, Messi's magical presence on the field left a lasting mark on fans across India.
The Nobel Prize in literature will be announced Thursday.

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Her lawyers said on Wednesday that she has pneumonia, is unable to move either arm and has not been able to eat because she can’t swallow.
Young entrepreneurs are tapping AI to launch a range of businesses, from analyzing your skin to helping wine growers analyze crop yields.
Four people and a dog may have been exposed to rabies from the animal, Los Angeles public health officials say Los Angeles county recently documented its first rabid raccoon in more than 50 years, and health officials are urging…
Kaur's magical innings instilled belief in the Indian women's cricket team before she led them to a first world title.
Talks will focus on the €1bn daily deficit and rare earth export restrictions.
In Greece, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Western nations must embrace an earlier ethos of exploration and conquest as part of their civilization, to remain ‘at the head of the world.’
South Africa has recorded record tourist arrivals over the past two months, with more than one million visitors arriving by air each month. But behind these encouraging figures, a concern is emerging: African tourists may…
The tech giant is also expected to get a boost from its latest folding devices that were launched in August.
Recent options activity points to bullish positioning for long-term bonds and utilities.
An American Airlines flight was diverted to New York on Tuesday because of an “inadequate number of operational lavatories” — two, on a plane that normally has eight.
British people need more incentives to invest in big firms listed in the UK, Dame Julia Hoggett, boss of the London Stock Exchange, says.
The startup pays people to record everyday tasks.
Teenage Engineering founder and CEO Jesper Kouthoofd told Highsnobiety that it plans to stop making synths. And yes, that includes the iconic OP-1, which put the company on the map. TE isn't just a music gear maker; it's also a…
Get ready for more AI in your Windows and more AI on the desktop.
Does AI use help or hurt feedback at work? Here’s what one survey found.
Arbitrum has joined Paxos’ Global Dollar Network, and a new DAO proposal asks the community to back USDG as a strategic stablecoin for the ecosystem. The plan includes adding 100 million ARB to the DRIP incentive budget to…
Navra, the latest company led by SoFi and Figure co-founder Mike Cagney, has raised $19 million in Series A funding. The startup is building an interface intended to make on-chain lending, yield products and securities markets…
Orca and Loopscale unite as Formation, targeting financing for AI, energy, robotics and defense.
Singapore's regulatory question is less about where Hyperliquid Labs is registered and more about whether it falls under MAS oversight.
Rankings from the Connecticut High School Field Hockey Coaches Poll for Oct. 7: Darien remains No. 1.
The White Sox stacked up missed opportunities in Game 3 and allowed Cleveland to force a Game 4 on Thursday
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Oct. 7—North Central is in its first year classified as a 2A school in all sports. Declining enrollment put the school in a difficult situation in its ability to compete athletically against larger Greater Spokane League schools.…
The most stylish shoe season of the year is here, and luckily, having a high-fashion footwear fall does not need to break the bank, thanks to Steve Madden's Friends & Family sale. Now through...
“I turned 27 this year, so I’m kinda thinking like, wait, can she have both?” Langley wonders aloud during her SiriusXM Small Stage concert in Denver.
More than 30 years into his career, Questlove is still open to change. The Roots frontman and multi-hyphenate has performed in Jimmy Fallon’s in-house band for over a decade, was a producer on the “Hamilton” cast album, is an…
Amazon October Prime Day is a great time to invest in high-ticket items, whether that's the latest robot vacuum or some new tech. Thousands of laptops, streaming devices, and other gadgets will be...
The AstroTwins talk about what's happening in the stars this week on their astrology podcast.
Flashing star in October? Discover 3 bright stars that shimmer in red, green and other colors, and find out why they put on this dazzling show. The post Flashing star in autumn? Here are 3 candidates first appeared on EarthSky .
The solar system’s most bizarre moons reveal active, complex worlds that continue to surprise scientists. Are any of them harboring life? The post Solar system’s most bizarre moons! Take the tour first appeared on EarthSky .
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