🐦 Bird flu hits Australia; local spots sick tern

Jean Turner was surprised when H5 bird flu arrived in South Australia, despite earlier hopes it wouldn't reach the region. She lives on Kangaroo Island, South Australia, and reported a sick greater crested tern near Robe on the Limestone Coast. The confirmed case was reported as the outbreak began, with over 80 dead or sick birds seen at Baudin Rocks last week. Birders are now part of a network helping the SA government track and report potentially infected birds. Authorities are urging the public to report any sick wildlife instead of touching it. 🐦

🛠️ Marvel Tokon Souls gets a PC performance fix

Marvel Tokon Fighting Souls' PC version was facing major performance issues right after launch. Arc System Works is rolling out the first performance patch to address fan complaints across the board. This update specifically targets reducing CPU usage and fixes a background audio bug causing frame drops. Additionally, it adjusts auto-detected graphics settings and adds a shader compile option for smoother gameplay. More performance updates are expected in the coming weeks to improve the player experience.

📈 Stock Check: Wipro to leave Nifty 50, BEL bags big order

Bharat Electronics secured additional orders worth ₹541 crore since its last disclosure on July 31, 2026. This news comes as Wipro Limited is set to exit the Nifty 50 index effective September 30. Vodafone Idea reported a net loss of ₹3,754 crore in Q1 FY27, contrasting with a ₹51,970 crore profit in Q4 FY26. Lumax Auto Technologies saw its consolidated net profit more than double to ₹86.6 crore in the June quarter. Investors are also watching Q1 earnings from AMD Industries and Ashiana Housing on Tuesday. 📈

🌋 Earth's core gold might be leaking into the mantle

Scientists found evidence that core material is leaking into the Earth's mantle, challenging old geological assumptions. Researchers at the University of Göttingen detected ruthenium traces in volcanic rocks from Hawaii. This isotopic evidence was published in Nature in 2025, confirming material exchange across the core-mantle boundary. The finding shows core material moves via deep mantle processes, though not in economically useful quantities. Future research will explore if this leakage has been constant or varies over Earth's history. 🌎

🔬 AI invents phages to kill superbugs

Researchers have developed a new AI tool capable of designing novel bacteriophages. This technology was created by scientists at the lab, focusing on tackling antibiotic-resistant E. coli. The tool successfully designed phages capable of targeting these tough bacteria across various strains. This advancement offers a promising new avenue in the fight against superbugs that resist current antibiotics. Further testing is planned to see how effective these AI-designed phages will be in real-world scenarios.🔬

💥 Ukraine's drone war shakes up Central Asia's fuel market

Ukrainian drone attacks against Russian energy infrastructure are causing a big shake-up in Central Asia's energy market. This is forcing Central Asian states, like Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan, to find alternative fuel sources instead of relying on Russia. In late July, Russia only agreed to deliver about half of what Kyrgyzstan needed for the year. These nations are now making supply deals with countries like Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, and China to avoid a winter energy crisis. The long-term effect suggests Russia's market share for fuel in the region will significantly decrease.

📰 Journalist booked for hospital filming amid Jharkhand protests

Journalist Aman Chopra stated that an FIR was filed against him after he filmed a hunger-striking student at a hospital. The incident occurred in Ranchi, Jharkhand, where he filmed at Sadar Hospital's High Dependency Unit on Saturday. The complaint alleged he entered the sensitive area without authorization and violated safety protocols. Chopra claimed the government is suppressing the truth, and the Committee to Protect Journalists is monitoring the case. 🏥

🏔️ Rhododendrons and wellness talks on Khangchendzonga

A trek through the rhododendron forest on Khangchendzonga showed a bizarre bloom, sparking conversation between travelers. The group discussed how yoga has become a huge wellness trend, shifting from ashrams to social media. One traveler shared how challenging life was before, lacking modern gear and info. He recounted nearly joining an expedition with Chris Bonington but settled down instead. His father later insisted it was time for him to grow up and get married. 🏔️

🏡 Rishabh Pant's family starts home reconstruction

Rishabh Pant's family has initiated the reconstruction of their ancestral house. This development is occurring in Uttarakhand, following an appeal made to the Chief Minister of the state. The reconstruction efforts began after the recent events, with no specific dates mentioned for the commencement. This move signals a step toward rebuilding the family's property after the incident. Further details on the renovation timeline are yet to be disclosed.

🚜 Vijayendra clarifies stance on Bidadi farmer support

BJP Karnataka president B.Y. Vijayendra addressed a viral video concerning the Bidadi Township Project on Monday. He stated there is no ambiguity within the party about protecting farmers' interests in Bidadi. The comments followed a video where he called BJP's support 'symbolic' for the Bidadi farmers. Vijayendra mentioned discussing a joint padayatra with JD(S) leader H.D. Kumaraswamy. The party ultimately decided to extend symbolic support since JD(S) had already announced the date. 🚜

🔭 Webb finds star cluster in Carina Nebula

The James Webb Space Telescope captured a stunning image of a cometary globule called the Treasure Chest in the Carina Nebula. This celestial structure is located approximately 7,500 light-years away in the constellation of Carina. The cluster contains about 70 young stars, including a rare O-type star nearly 19 times the Sun's mass, and is estimated to be about 1.3 million years old. This star-forming region helps scientists understand how massive stars influence their surroundings in the Milky Way. Eventually, the young stars' light will blow away the surrounding dust, revealing the entire cluster. 🔭