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«The Times of India» (indiatimes.com) 

Toll hike from September 1 to push up travel costs in Tamil Nadu

Starting September 1, tolls in Tamil Nadu will increase, affecting travel from Chennai to Bengaluru as well as southern and western districts. Despite pleas from state officials, the National Highways Authority of India implemented the hike amidst public concern over incomplete road projects and insufficient maintenance. Tolls will rise by Rs 30 to Rs 115 at over 25 plazas, raising concerns among activists and residents over incomplete road projects and lack of infrastructure. This hike is predicted to elevate transportation costs... Читать дальше...

BigNewsNetwork.com (sports) 

Ben Shelton earns sweep, closes Dominic Thiem's U.S. Open career

(Photo credit: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports) No. 13 seed Ben Shelton of the United States ended Austrian Dominic Thiem's U.S. Open career on Monday, beating the wild card 6-4, 6-2, 6-2 in a first-round match in New York. Thiem, who won the U.S. Open in 2020, plans to retire this year. He received a standing ovation from fans following his loss to Shelton, which dropped him to 23-9 all-time at the fourth and final majo

Kotaku.com 

Here Come The Gokus In Black Myth: Wukong

Black Myth: Wukong is taking over on PC at the moment, propelling Steam to new heights as players flock to the old-school feeling action game. The fan mods are already flooding in as a result, and it was only a matter of time before Dragon Ball Z’s Goku became a playable hero in the spiritually-linked fantasy tale.

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Nasa.gov 

NASA Develops Pod to Help Autonomous Aircraft Operators 

For self-flying aircraft to take to the skies, they need to learn about their environments to avoid hazards. NASA aeronautics researchers recently developed a camera pod with sensors to help with this challenge by advancing computer vision for autonomous aviation.   This pod is called the Airborne Instrumentation for Real-world Video of Urban Environments (AIRVUE). It […]

Phys.org 

Study reveals bioactive power of a natural spearmint compound against weeds

A recent study reveals the natural compound (-)-carvone in spearmint as a potent and sustainable alternative to chemical herbicides. This research demonstrates how (-)-carvone targets and degrades microtubules in weeds, inducing cell death and inhibiting growth without harming the environment. The findings suggest a future where allelopathic plants offer eco-friendly solutions to weed management, supporting biodiversity and reducing the reliance on harmful chemicals in agriculture.