Science & Technology (Commonwealth Union) – South Korean Scientists have made a key finding that could possibly unlock the spin code of light. A new approach has emerged for controlling the direction in which light rotates by simply manipulating the collective alignment of molecules, eliminating the need to design and manufacture complicated new materials. Circularly polarized light is a unique form of light that twists and propagates either clockwise or...

Scientists have found a natural gut compound that can boost the immune system of chickens. It helps them fight off many types of harmful bacteria. The research was led by the University of Bristol. It was published in The Journal of Immunology. Experts say this could be an important step for sustainable farming. The battle against drug-resistant infections may also benefit from it. Farmers have long struggled to protect chickens...

The brown tree snake is one of the most notorious invasive species that biologists study today. This snake is originally from Australia and nearby Pacific islands. It somehow reached Guam after World War II, likely hiding in cargo planes. Since then, it has wiped out most of the island's native forest birds. It also causes hundreds of power outages every year by climbing onto electrical poles. In some parts...

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Friday, 14 August '26, that the AUKUS defence pact remained full steam ahead after an overnight call with U.S. President Donald Trump. Albanese added that he had urged Trump to fully exempt Australia from all tariffs. PM Albanese also said that both leaders agreed that AUKUS, a defense pact between Australia, the U.S., and the UK, may deliver nuclear-powered submarines to Australia. It...

At least 31 African countries are expected to require external assistance for food due to the current food insecurity that has been present in Africa. This situation clearly highlights the ongoing pressure on food systems that has spread throughout the continent. The figure comes from the report 'Crop Prospects and Food Situation,' which was published in July 2026 by the Food and Agriculture Organization’s (FAO). The report ended up...

COLOMBO, August 17, 2026 — In a property arena where trust has as much value as land, Pitch Capital Properties of Sri Lanka has made a remarkable clean sweep, winning three awards at the Global Laurel Excellence Awards 2026. The firm has been adjudged the Most Trusted Land Developer Award 2026, the Outstanding Real Estate Investment Solutions Award 2026, and Sri Lanka’s Best Tourism Land Selling Company Award 2026—an incredible...