Here at Physics World we have had some luck with predicting who is going to win a Nobel Prize in Physics. One successful strategy is to identify top physicists and just keep predicting that they will win – and eventually they do!
For example, we picked Anton Zeilinger for the 2009, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2019 prizes – and he won in 2022. Clearly, it was a mistake to give up on him in 2020.
New Orleans Saints' Weakness Identified in Postgame AnalysisDespite Tyler Shough’s explosive offensive display, New Orleans faltered as Las Vegas exploited a glaring defensive vulnerability, struggling to contain rookie tight end Brock Bowers in crucial mismatches.2:08Now PlayingPausedAd Playing
Red Deer’s Mason Martin Homes promotion efforts were given a boost by city council this week.
Council voted to approve a site exception for the long-time local business, which clears the way for Mason Martin Homes to apply to keep a dynamic fascia sign on its offices in one of Red Deer’s oldest remaining manufacturing buildings. Built in 1910 and known as the Gaetz Manufacturing Building, it also served as a provincial courthouse from 1916 to 1930.
Toronto, ON. September 30, 2026 — Nine in ten (91%) senior marketers surveyed across the U. S and Canda agree that concentrating investment behind fewer priorities drives stronger business returns, according to a new Ipsos survey for Bensimon Byrne. Additionally, 95% agree that their current marketing plan reflects that belief. However, only 21% report that 80% or more of their marketing budget went to initiatives aligned with business priorities, while only 19% report that more than three quarters of their marketing team's initiatives over the last 12 months were directed toward advancing those priorities. Too Many Priorities and Not Enough Focus? Nearly eight in ten marketers surveyed (79%) report actively prioritizing all or most of their defined business objectives. Almost two-thirds (64%) say that greater focus on fewer priorities would have improved results. Growth Strategies Start with ReachWhen asked what is most likely to happen first when their marketing team needs to accelerate growth, marketers most frequently ranked increasing media spend/reach first (32%), followed by expanding into new audiences or segments (17%).
Microchip Technology (MCHP) moved on the back of fresh product news, after it expanded its 10BASE-T1S Ethernet portfolio with new PMD transceivers and integrated endpoint devices targeting automotive, industrial and robotics connectivity. For context, Microchip Technology shares trade at US$78.78, with recent product launches tied to Ethernet and power monitoring arriving against a mixed backdrop. The 30-day share price return of 8.02% and year-to-date gain of 21.14% contrast with a 90-day decline of 11.17%, while the 1-year total shareholder return of 25.89% points to momentum that has cooled in the short term but remains constructive over a longer horizon. Scan how Microchip Technology’s Ethernet and power-monitoring themes play out across other listed players with our curated 89 AI infrastructure stocks for data and connectivity hardware leveraged to AI workloads. Microchip Technology appears to be a solid embedded control and connectivity business, and the latest Ethernet move underlines that. The key question for investors is whether the current US$78.78 price fairly reflects that strength.
Fourth Annual Global Study Finds 47% of Workers Now Using AI Agents, as Leadership Confidence Emerges as the Top Driver of Employee Wellbeing
PALO ALTO, Calif., September 30, 2026 – Today, HP Inc. (NYSE: HPQ) released the fourth annual HP Work Relationship Index, a global study of more than 19,000 desk-based workers across 15 countries. This year’s study finds that workers with the healthiest relationship with work are becoming more confident in how they navigate uncertainty.
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NewsFrom New York to London, these are the world’s best airport loungesThe annual awards from Skytrax highlight the airport lounges worth arriving early forSharePhotograph: Alexanderstock23 / Shutterstock | People sitting in an airport lounge at the Vienna International AirportDelayed flights aren’t the worst when you’re pitched up in an airport lounge. Rather than drinking lukewarm coffee and desperately scrambling for the last working plug, you get to sit back, relax and get stuck into all-you-can-eat snacks and drinks.
Skytrax has just revealed the results of its 2026 World Airline Awards – aka the ‘Oscars of the aviation industry’ – and one category highlighted the world’s very best independent airport lounges.
The McLean Centre for Collaborative Discovery is the new home for two Faculty of Health Sciences programs focused on health entrepreneurship.
The McLean Centre on McMaster University’s main campus began occupancy last month, and will house the Biomedical Discovery and Commercialization (BDC) program and the Department of Surgery’s Innovation through Design, Evidence & Acceleration (IDEA) program. The building, primarily occupied by the DeGroote School of Business, offers faculty and students a path to advance innovation and solve complex problems.
Chinese HVAC manufacturer Midea Building Technologies has thrown down the gauntlet in the AI data center cooling market—long dominated by U. S., European, Japanese, and South Korean players—by unveiling what it claims is a "world-first" integrated power and cooling architecture. As AI semiconductor performance has surged dramatically, pushing per-rack heat output to megawatt levels, cooling technology has emerged as a critical competitive differentiator for data centers. With the entry of a Chinese player, global technology competition is expected to intensify further.
At Data Centre World Asia (DCWA) 2026, which opened in Singapore on the 29th of last month, Midea introduced its power-cooling hyperconverged architecture, claiming it to be an industry first. The technology integrates power supply, energy storage devices, magnetic bearing chillers, and liquid cooling CDU (coolant distribution unit) systems into a single stack. The company explained that by managing power, storage, and cooling in an integrated manner, it provides a technological roadmap for developing high-density, high-efficiency, low-carbon AI data centers.
The search for a man and his two kids, missing for more than a month, has escalated as police now believe the children were abducted on purpose.
On Wednesday, the Edmonton Police Service announced a Canada-wide warrant was issued on Sept. 23 for Scot MacDermid, 42, in relation to two counts of abduction in contravention of a custody order. That charge is considered when investigators believe a parent or guardian has taken a child under the age of 14, in violation of a valid court order, with the intent of depriving another guardian of possession of the child. MacDermid and his children, nine-year-old Lesley and six-year-old George, disappeared from north Edmonton on Friday, Aug. 28. Their last known whereabouts within the city was at the Manning Town Centre shopping complex in northeast Edmonton, near 155 Avenue and 37 Street. Story continues below advertisement
A comprehensive taxation review may be coming to Brighton, if Brian Ostrander is re-elected. Ostrander, seeking a third consecutive term as mayor, recognizes that municipal taxes are at a point where people have had enough with increases and relief may be needed. This review will ask residents what services they are willing to keep and what services could be scaled back or scrapped. “Really what I’m hearing is that taxation levels are just about at the point where people are kind of done. I get that,” Ostrander explained. “Are we delivering the services that you need? Is there anything we can cut back on? Are we meeting your needs and or if you don’t want to pay as much as you’re paying today, what are you willing to give up?”
Tax fairness is a concept being proposed by Ostrander to review whether rural residents are getting appropriate services for the price paid.
September 30, 2026At London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC), the Visiting Elders program is helping First Nations, Inuit, Métis, and Urban Indigenous patients access cultural and spiritual support as part of their care journeys. Through the program, patients, families, staff, and care teams can meet with Elders from local First Nations communities, who provide teachings, ceremony, Traditional medicines, counselling, and cultural support.
Elders are respected Knowledge Keepers, cultural advisors, and spiritual guides from local First Nations communities. Many have spent decades practicing Traditional healing and ceremonies, and carry languages, knowledge, and teachings passed down through generations. They help patients reconnect with culture, find comfort during difficult moments, and navigate challenges that extend beyond physical illness. For Chantel Antone, LHSC’s Director of Indigenous Health, the Visiting Elders program is an essential step in ensuring Indigenous patients and families can access care that reflects their needs, traditions, and values.
Edmonton·ExclusiveRed Deer-South MLA Jason Stephan says he has voted in favour of Alberta’s government proceeding with a legally binding referendum on separation, but adds he hopes to see Canada united if Alberta is “treated fairly” as a result. Jason Stephan says he cast mail-in ballot and voted for Option 2 on independence questionLina Elsaadi · CBC News · Posted: Sep 30, 2026 8:35 PM EDT | Last Updated: October 1Listen to this articleEstimated 5 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. UCP MLA Jason Stephan hosted a town hall in Red Deer, Alta., on Sept. 29, 2026 to talk about Alberta's upcoming referendum. (Lina Elsaadi/CBC)A sitting MLA with Alberta’s governing United Conservative Party says he has voted in favour of proceeding with a legally binding referendum on whether the province should leave Canada. Red Deer-South MLA Jason Stephan confirmed how he voted in this fall’s referendum to CBC News at a town hall he hosted Tuesday night at the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame in Red Deer.
Alessandra Dowling always wanted a big family. As one of four siblings, she hoped for three little ones of her own. When she found out she was pregnant in December 2022, after months of struggling with fertility, she was thrilled—she pictured sharing the news with family, meeting her baby and bringing her newborn home. Then, in January 2023, she miscarried. “I was devastated,” Dowling, now age 33, recalls. “I told myself it was probably just bad luck because miscarriages are unfortunately common.” Indeed, around one in five pregnancies end in miscarriage. She still wanted a big family. After a second miscarriage, “everything changed,” Dowling says. She stopped trusting her body. Every subsequent pregnancy test became associated with fear, not excitement. “I wasn’t just worried about getting pregnant anymore. I was terrified of losing another pregnancy,” she says. On supporting science journalismIf you're enjoying this article, consider supporting our award-winning journalism by subscribing. By purchasing a subscription you are helping to ensure the future of impactful stories about the discoveries and ideas shaping our world today.
“I’m invested in this group,” said Wild forward Nick Foligno last season after Minnesota lost to Colorado in five games in the Second Round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. On the eve of the season opener in Nashville, Foligno is true to his word and is gearing up for what could be his 20th and final season.
“I’ve been around a long time. I have seen a lot of great teams, I have seen a lot of bad teams—I think this team is on the verge of understanding what it takes to win,” he said in his exit interview last year.
World Water Day is an international celebration of water. It is coordinated by the United Nations and focuses on accelerating SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation for all by 2030.
The theme of this year’s World Water Day was Water and Gender and focused on highlighting the disproportionate impact of the water crisis on women and girls, due to insufficient infrastructure and lack of representation.
