🔬 NASA creates fifth state of matter in space

NASA successfully created Bose-Einstein condensates of rubidium atoms aboard the International Space Station. This experiment was conducted by researchers at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in the ISS's US Destiny laboratory module. The milestone was achieved in 2018, marking the first BEC formation outside Earth's atmosphere. This fifth state of matter forms when atoms are cooled to near absolute zero, behaving as a single wave. Future goals include using these ultracold atoms for precise atomic clocks and spacecraft navigation.

🌳 6yo girl vanishes in woods, found safe after hours

A 6-year-old girl went missing after following her family dogs into the woods in Michigan. The incident occurred on a Wednesday evening near County Road 456 in Little Lake, Marquette County. The multi-agency search began around 8:25 p.m. on the day of the incident. A relative's trail camera spotted her half a mile away, leading rescuers to find her calm beside a dog. The coordinated effort successfully reunited the girl with her family after a tense overnight search.

✨ Quincy Jones' Bel Air Estate Hits Market Again

Quincy Jones transformed a 2.3-acre Bel Air lot into a custom estate designed around his life and music. He purchased the vacant land for $200,000 back in 1972 in Los Angeles. The expansive residence, completed in 2002, now boasts 25,000 square feet of space. After an initial listing near $60 million, the property is now asking $34.85 million. This unique home reflects his decades-long career in music and entertainment. 🏡

🚨 Riyadh Airport Smoke After Air Raid Alert

Smoke was spotted at Riyadh airport after the Saudi capital issued its first air raid alert. This incident occurred in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia. The alert was issued amidst renewed fighting in Yemen. The escalation signals heightened tensions in the region. Authorities are monitoring the situation closely for further developments. 🇸🇦

🔬 Armenia study checks medicinal plant oils for bacteria 🌿

Researchers conducted chemical characterization and initial antibacterial screening on essential oils from five medicinal plants in Armenia. These oils, sourced from Thymus vulgaris, Ocimum basilicum, Syzygium aromaticum, Boswellia sacra, and Cinnamomum verum, yielded between 1.85 and 6.10% extracts. The study tested these against nine bacterial strains, including resistant isolates of Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Boswellia sacra and Cinnamomum verum oils showed the strongest antibacterial action, inhibiting bacterial growth significantly. These results suggest these two oils are promising for future antimicrobial research.

🔬 Spotting PMOS: 5 Signs to Watch Out For

Several seemingly minor changes like acne, hair thinning, and irregular periods could signal Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS). Dr Rashmi Talwar explained that these symptoms might be connected to an underlying hormonal imbalance in women. Patients should monitor patterns in skin, hair, weight, and periods, especially if changes are occurring simultaneously. If symptoms are consistent, she advises speaking to a doctor promptly instead of waiting for them to worsen. Doctors may recommend hormone profiles, blood glucose, or metabolic tests for diagnosis.

⚖️ SC strikes down Maharashtra's methanol rules

The Supreme Court struck down Maharashtra's rules mandating methanol denaturing before sale to non-drug manufacturers. This decision was made by a bench of Justice J.B. Pardiwala and Justice K. Vinod Chandran on September 18, 2026. The rules, which stemmed from the Maharashtra Poisons Rules, 1972, faced challenges from methanol product manufacturers. The Court found these regulations disproportionate and lacking a sufficient connection to preventing liquor misuse. Consequently, the SC ruled the impugned provisions violated Articles 14 and 19(1)(g) of the Constitution. 🚫

⚖️ Manju Warrier sues filmmaker over Facebook remarks

Actress Manju Warrier has filed a defamation suit against filmmaker Sanal Kumar Sasidharan, Meta, and journalist Shajan Scaria in a Kerala court. The case was initiated after Sasidharan allegedly made false and defamatory statements about Warrier on Facebook. Warrier claims Sasidharan fabricated a story about their personal and romantic relationship to tarnish her reputation. She also sought directions to remove the content from social media and prevent future circulation. The matter is scheduled for its next hearing on November 5th. ⚖️

😠 Congress slams IIM Jammu over attendance fine

The Congress criticized IIM Jammu for issuing a fine notice to students absent from the PM's birthday event. Syed Naseer Hussain raised concerns about mandatory attendance at the lamp-lighting ceremony held on Thursday, September 17, 2026. IIM Jammu fined absent students ₹500 if no reply was submitted by Sunday, September 19, 2026. Hussain questioned whether PM Modi's publicity should be a compulsory exercise in an IIM setting. He asserted that educational institutions should foster independent thinking, not enforce political celebrations.

🏆 Yash Dabas addresses rigging claims after DUSU win

ABVP's Yash Dabas has been elected President of the Delhi University Students’ Union (DUSU) for the 2026-27 term. He defeated NSUI's Vijay Shankar Meena in the presidential race at Delhi University. Dabas secured 24,576 votes, while Meena polled 22,523 votes in the contest. The newly elected DUSU president responded to political allegations surrounding the election process. These claims included questions raised by NSUI and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi.

😥 Mother brutally beaten to death in Karnataka

A woman named Sneha was brutally murdered in the Raichur district of Karnataka, allegedly beaten to death with a stone. The crime occurred in the Sindhanur sub-district, where her one-and-a-half-year-old daughter was found clutching her body. Police have taken her husband, Amit, and her lover, Shubham, into custody following the incident. Sneha, 25, had been married to Amit for four years and allegedly had an affair with Shubham for four months. Her body is now at Sindhanur Taluk Hospital for a post-mortem examination. 😥