🔬 New study checks eye measurement tech accuracy

A study compared closed-field and open-field aberrometers against subjective refraction in 50 healthy adults. The research was conducted by researchers in Milan and Birmingham, published on September 1, 2026. Significant differences were mainly seen when comparing open-field aberrometers with subjective refraction across both age groups. The findings highlight accommodation control challenges in closed-field systems for non-presbyopic participants. Further investigation into pupil size is suggested to boost objective refraction accuracy. 🧐

🏛️ TMC rebels ask for 3 weeks to fight disqualification

Twenty TMC rebel MPs who joined NCPI sought three weeks to reply to disqualification notices from Speaker Om Birla. The Lok Sabha Secretariat issued notices on August 26, based on Abhishek Banerjee's petition dated June 18. The initial seven-day deadline was set following the Supreme Court's agreement on August 25. The MPs are consulting lawyers to build a detailed legal defense against the proceedings. This delay gives the rebel camp space amid the ongoing TMC vs. dissident camp clash. 🏛️

🏳️‍🌈 IAF Tribunal changes gay officer's dismissal to discharge

The Armed Forces Tribunal (AFT) principal bench converted the dismissal order of a gay non-commissioned IAF officer to a routine discharge. This decision involved the officer who served for about 10.5 years and applied for discharge in 2024. The IAF initiated an inquiry finding he breached discipline and risked national security by dating a foreigner. The AFT ruled that changing the status helps prevent lasting career stigma for his future civilian job search. This exception was made despite the IAF citing rule breaches. 🏳️‍🌈

🕌 Kolkata's Janmashtami event shifts to Hindu-only setup

A prominent Janmashtami celebration in Mominpore, Kolkata, is reportedly changing to an exclusive Hindu event this year. The organizers, formerly led by Muslims, are now being managed by Rakesh Singh, a BJP candidate. This 58th-year event is located in Ward 79 and has historically involved diverse patronage. Singh asserts that as a Hindu festival, Janmashtami must be performed only by Hindus to protect tradition. Locals confirm that Muslim involvement in the organizing committee has been removed this year. 🕌

🚀 Dell boosts yearly forecasts on AI hype

Dell has increased its annual financial forecasts, signaling strong business momentum. This positive revision comes from the company, operating globally, capitalizing on surging artificial intelligence demand. The company projects revenue growth, driven significantly by AI-related hardware sales over the coming fiscal year. This upward trend reflects the massive market shift towards AI infrastructure and computing power. Dell is set to continue leveraging its hardware capabilities to meet this accelerating tech need.

🇮🇳 India's big goals rely on small businesses, says SICCI

The Southern India Chamber of Commerce and Industry's president stated that India's 2047 ambition will be driven by small enterprises. This perspective was shared at the 116th Annual General Meeting in Chennai. The MSME sector is crucial for all priorities like manufacturing, agriculture, and global trade. Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh are aiming for trillion-dollar economies, depending on these small businesses. Moving forward, government and industry must collaborate district by district for success. 🤝

🚀 Nonprofit plans 80,000-year trip to Alpha Centauri

A nonprofit called Fermi Explorer Mission announced plans to launch a small probe towards Alpha Centauri by 2029. This mission will be led by the organization in collaboration with experts like Rob Meyerson and Matt Gialich. The journey to the star system, located 4.4 light-years away, is projected to take approximately 80,000 years. The project aims to make interstellar travel a reality and address the Fermi Paradox regarding alien life. The team anticipates the mission will cost under $15 million and will use electric propulsion. 🚀

🔭 Stargazing guide for September 2026 ✨

September 2026 brings several cool astronomical events for sky watchers. Venus will be near Spica on September 1 and 2, while the Moon will be near the Pleiades on September 3. A smaller meteor shower, the Epsilon Perseids, peaks on September 9 and 10. Later, Neptune will be in a good viewing position on September 26, and the Harvest Moon appears that same day. 🔭

⚛️ New physics paper on hypernuclear matter accepted

A research paper detailing the equation of state and correlation functions of hypernuclear matter was accepted for publication. The authors are M. Shahrbaf, H. R. Moshfegh, and M. Modarres. The paper is published in Physical Review C 100, 044314 in 2019. This work utilized the lowest order constrained variational method for its analysis. The final version of the record will include any supplemental materials provided by the authors.

⚛️ Short-lived particles hit target again in heavy-ion physics

Secondary hadron-nucleus collisions are being studied in ultra-relativistic heavy-ion interactions. This research focuses on short-lived hadrons produced when heavy nuclei hit a solid target. Using a 2.76 TeV-per-nucleon Pb beam on a solid Pb lattice, scientists determined which forward hadrons can survive a second interaction. This geometry makes certain short-lived species, like $\eta'$ mesons and $J/\psi$ resonances, observable. Higher beam energies could even let extremely short-lived hadrons participate, boosting future experiments. ⚛️

🙏 Ram Temple Trust to pick new CEO today

The Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust is set to finalize the new CEO today after a panel recommended three names. The selection process took place in Ayodhya, India, following reports of donation embezzlement in May. Over the past weeks, the panel scrutinized 5,585 applications to choose the best candidate. This appointment aims to rebuild public confidence in the temple trust. New rules are also likely to be added to the Trust's deed during the upcoming meetings.