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The AI promise was automation. The reality? Managing digital workers
When artificial intelligence agents first arrived, they came with a tantalising promise: autonomous “digital workers” that would finally free humans from corporate drudgery. As businesses across Asia are discovering, however, the reality is quite the opposite – more work, new friction and a whole new layer of management. When Xiao Mengjie, an AI product marketing manager at a Big Tech firm in… https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3371246/ai-promise-was-automation-reality-managing-digital-workers?utm_source=rss_feed
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- Japan's MMX mission aims to swipe soil samples from Mars's moon Phobos
A Japanese space mission is about to launch towards Mars. But it will not land on the planet itself. Instead, the Martian Moons Exploration (MMX) mission will focus on Phobos, the bigger of Mars's two small moons. https://phys.org/news/2026-10-japan-mmx-mission-aims-swipe.html
Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal ·
- Scientists discover a natural compound that could protect the brain from too much salt
Eating too much salt may do more than raise blood pressure. It could also harm memory and social behavior. In a new study, Japanese researchers discovered that a soy-derived compound called LPC70 helped protect mice from several damaging effects of a high-salt diet. Mice given the supplement had lower blood pressure, better memory, and improved social interactions compared with mice consuming… https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/10/261017230032.htm
Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal ·
- Physicists create a bizarre new quantum state called a fractional fermi sea
Physicists have discovered a strange new state of quantum matter in which ultracold atoms defy familiar organizational rules, forming a highly excited yet surprisingly orderly configuration called a "fractional Fermi sea." The discovery challenges established quantum theories and hints at exotic quasiparticles that scientists have dubbed potential "super-Fermions." https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/10/261018084644.htm
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- Eating blueberries every day may have a surprising effect on your mood
Eating blueberries every day could have surprising effects on mood, according to a small study that found greater reductions in depressive symptoms among older adults who consumed the fruit for three months. Researchers also detected changes in gut microbial enzymes, suggesting a possible gut-brain connection, although the mood benefits were not statistically significant compared with a placebo. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/10/261017230028.htm
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- Magic mushroom ingredient takes the fight out of aggressive fish
A psychedelic compound found in magic mushrooms appears to have an unexpected effect: calming highly aggressive fish. Researchers discovered that low doses of psilocybin significantly reduced aggressive attacks in mangrove rivulus fish without disrupting their normal social interactions. The findings suggest psilocybin may selectively calm escalating aggression rather than simply suppressing all… https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/10/261017230036.htm
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- Scientists discover a surprising twist in Japan's 7,300-year-old volcanic apocalypse
A catastrophic volcanic eruption 7,300 years ago devastated Japan, but new research reveals that its impact on prehistoric populations was far more complex than previously believed. While some communities disappeared or declined, others unexpectedly flourished as survivors migrated, adapted, and found new ways to thrive. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/10/261017230023.htm
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- Why have settler pogroms surged during olive harvest season in West Bank?
France and Belgium condemn settler attack on diplomats, but critics say EU needs to act beyond words of condemnation. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/18/why-have-settler-pogroms-surged-during-olive-harvest-season-in-west-bank?traffic_source=rss
World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational ·
- Why Plato-to-Nato Western myth is being resurrected
Standing before the Acropolis in Athens earlier this month, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio called the West’s story “the greatest story ever known to man”. But didn’t Hollywood tell us the greatest story ever told was that of Jesus of Nazareth? The decisions of the coming decade, Rubio said, “will determine whether the West maintains its place at the head of the world or resigns itself to a… https://www.scmp.com/opinion/world-opinion/article/3371113/why-plato-nato-western-myth-being-resurrected?utm_source=rss_feed
World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational ·
- Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal LIVE: Premier League
Follow updates from the Premier League clash, including build-up, analysis and live text commentary of the game. https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/liveblog/2026/10/18/nottingham-forest-vs-arsenal-live-premier-league?traffic_source=rss
World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational ·
- Scientists uncover 3 key brain pathways linked to lasting depression relief
Researchers have uncovered three brain pathways linked to lasting improvements in people receiving deep brain stimulation for severe, treatment-resistant depression. They also discovered that patients who failed to improve after two years shared a striking pattern: insufficient stimulation of a crucial brain connection. The findings suggest that millimeters in electrode placement could make a… https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/10/261017230021.htm
Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal ·
- Two monster black holes could collide in just 100 years
Astronomers have uncovered compelling evidence of two supermassive black holes spiraling toward a potentially spectacular collision at the center of galaxy Mrk 501. A previously unseen jet of particles revealed the likely presence of a second black hole, with observations suggesting the pair completes an orbit every 121 days. Depending on their masses, these cosmic giants could merge in as little… https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/10/261016070650.htm
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- Pope Leo pledges return to duties following lung cancer surgery
Pope Leo pledged on Sunday to slowly resume his usual activities as the leader of the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics as he greeted crowds in St. Peter’s Square during his first public event since undergoing surgery for lung cancer five days ago. The 71-year-old pontiff had an operation on Tuesday to remove the lower lobe of his right lung, fuelling speculation about how his illness might change… https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3371311/pope-leo-pledges-return-duties-following-lung-cancer-surgery?utm_source=rss_feed
World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational ·
- How a hospital ship helps buoy China’s strategic mission in Africa
By the time the Chinese navy hospital ship had docked in the Guinean capital Conakry earlier this month, patients were already queuing for free consultations. The queues in front of the Auspicious Ark were so long that some people were told to come back the next day, according to Guinean media reports. The ship, operated by the PLA Navy, offers a range of medical services wherever it stops,… https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3371295/how-hospital-ship-helps-buoy-chinas-strategic-mission-africa?utm_source=rss_feed
World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational ·
- Second-hand smartphone traders eye Hong Kong as springboard for global exports
A pavilion dedicated to second-hand smartphones has made its debut at a Hong Kong trade show now under way, drawing international recycling platforms, refurbishers and automated kiosk operators hoping to use the city as a springboard to export used devices to other markets. The inaugural Global Mobile Exchange Pavilion, co-hosted by the Hong Kong International Communications Electronic Chamber… https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3371309/second-hand-smartphone-traders-eye-hong-kong-springboard-global-exports?utm_source=rss_feed
World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational ·
- Japan to launch spacecraft on a mission to get samples from a Martian moon
Japan is set to launch a spacecraft on the world's first mission to bring back samples from Phobos, one of the two small, potato-shaped moons orbiting Mars. https://phys.org/news/2026-10-japan-spacecraft-mission-samples-martian.html
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- Iran urges US to accept proposal to reopen Strait of Hormuz
Iran’s conditions include, among other demands, the lifting of the US blockade on its ports, the lifting of US sanctions on its oil exports as well as ending hostilities on all regional fronts. https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/10/18/iran-urges-us-to-accept-proposal-to-reopen-strait-of-hormuz
Nepal & the world · DigiForeignNepal @digiforeignnepal ·
- Traders race to bring in Dashain goods as Tatopani border reopens
More than 45 containers carrying festival goods remain held up in China, with traders uncertain how long the crossing will stay open. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/10/18/traders-race-to-bring-in-dashain-goods-as-tatopani-border-reopens
Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal ·
- Scientists discover that male and female skin play by different rules
Scientists have uncovered a surprising difference in how male and female skin repairs and renews itself. By tracking individual skin stem cells in living mice for five months, researchers discovered that female cells work together in a highly coordinated way, while male cells operate more independently. This synchronization, driven by sex hormones, helps explain why wounds heal faster in female… https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/10/261017230020.htm
Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal ·
- Hong Kong excels at medical research. So what is holding it back?
In the first of a four-part Health Matters wellness series on frontier medicine in Hong Kong, Elizabeth Cheung looks into how the city can turn world-class research into real-world treatments and what it needs to become a global biomedical innovation hub. Raymond Tong Kai-yu spent a decade overcoming challenges in cost and production to develop a device that could change lives: a robotic hand… https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3371262/hong-kong-excels-medical-research-so-what-holding-it-back?utm_source=rss_feed
World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational ·
- Parisians wake up to protest damage and looted shops
Violence broke out across France on Saturday during the latest day of demonstrations against conditions in schools and the cost of living. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/cmn5vey19q3go?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational ·
- Burnt out cars and shattered glass on Paris streets after protests turn to riots and looting
Around 1,800 people were arrested after nationwide protests saw outbreaks of violence and vandalism. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c574pdzl0k4no?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational ·
- Scientists who discovered a third form of magnetism win major physics prize
Physicists have uncovered a hidden third form of magnetism that challenges more than 100 years of established physics. Called altermagnetism, the discovery could transform future computing and electronics while opening an entirely new frontier in quantum research. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/10/261017230035.htm
Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal ·
- Hong Kong’s primary residential market sees wave of launches, successful sales
Hong Kong homebuyers are poised to see new residential launches in the coming days and weeks following a sell-out weekend of more than 360 flats in two major projects in the city. Sun Hung Kai Properties (SHKP), one of Hong Kong’s major developers and landlords, was set to hold a second round of sales for Sierra Sea Phase 2C(2) in Shap Sze Heung, which is between Sai Kung and Ma On Shan, with 152… https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3371302/hong-kongs-primary-residential-market-sees-wave-launches-successful-sales?utm_source=rss_feed
World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational ·
- Why stealing pumpkins for newlyweds is a blessing in ancient Chinese tradition
In ancient China, welcoming autumn could involve stealing pumpkins, sitting on giant hanging scales and eating extra meat – rituals reflecting how people connected seasonal change with fertility, health and good fortune. Historical records show that during the Qing dynasty (1644–1912), groups of young people would gather on the night of the Mid-Autumn Festival to sneak into fields and take… https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3371301/why-stealing-pumpkins-newlyweds-blessing-ancient-chinese-tradition?utm_source=rss_feed
World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational ·
- Qian Jiang, former Johns Hopkins’ eye institute expert, joins hospital in China
Professor Qian Jiang, a senior eye expert at Johns Hopkins University in the United States, has moved back to China full time to pursue research on eye transplants. For more than two decades, Qian built and ran the genetic data hub at Johns Hopkins’ renowned Wilmer Eye Institute. He was welcomed at a ceremony on October 5 at Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital in Hangzhou, part of Zhejiang University, the… https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3370936/qian-jiang-former-johns-hopkins-eye-institute-expert-joins-hospital-china?utm_source=rss_feed
World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational ·
- Haaland’s record scoring spree helps Man City to seventh Premier League win
Manchester City continue their 100 percent start despite calls for sanctions after being found guilty of breaking rules. https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/10/18/haalands-record-scoring-spree-helps-man-city-to-seventh-premier-league-win?traffic_source=rss
World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational ·
- Chelsea’s injury-hit Emi Martinez will return to action ‘in a few weeks’
The goalkeeper was stretchered off after a collision during Chelsea's visit to Everton, and later underwent surgery. https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/10/18/chelseas-injury-hit-emi-martinez-will-return-to-action-in-a-few-weeks?traffic_source=rss
World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational ·
- ‘No Kings’ protests spread across the US ahead of midterm elections
Thousands rallied across the US against President Donald Trump in ‘No Kings’ demonstrations. https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/10/18/no-kings-protests-spread-across-the-us-ahead-of-midterm-elections?traffic_source=rss
World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational ·
- Andre Russell to play for Biratnagar Kings in Nepal Premier League
The two-time T20 World Cup winner has scored 9,933 runs and taken 539 wickets in 611 T20 matches, making him one of the most experienced players in the format. https://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2026/10/18/andre-russell-to-play-for-biratnagar-kings-in-nepal-premier-league
Sports · DigiSportsNepal @digisportsnepal ·