Oil prices dipped by 1% as traders balanced hopes of supply relief with tensions in the Middle East, while Brent crude hovered above $100 per barrel. Saudi Arabia aims to restore its pipeline capacity soon, amid disrupted global oil flows and geopolitical risks, including potential U.S. military action against Iran.

Dtcpay, a Singapore-based payments firm, secured $25 million in Series A funding led by SBI Group to enhance its stablecoin payment services and expand its merchant network. Already licensed in Luxembourg, the company operates in multiple international markets, focusing on cross-border payment transformations.

St Andrews University tops The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2027, overtaking Oxford and Cambridge, which drop out of the top three for only the second time in 33 years. Imperial College London is named UK University of the Year, reflecting a shift toward career-ready education amid financial challenges for universities and students.

Salk Institute researchers are exploring deep-rooted soybeans to enhance drought resilience, carbon storage, and yield. Initial field results are due this fall, with rapid adoption hinging on farmer and seed company engagement to address climate change challenges.

The LZ detector in South Dakota has detected a potential dark matter signal, suggesting interactions with higher-than-expected energy levels. This finding, still needing confirmation from other experiments, could point to non-standard WIMPs or complex dark matter physics, with global efforts underway to authenticate the signal.

Researchers at the University of Georgia have identified 19 viruses in sea turtles, including a novel virus family, through genetic sequencing. This discovery provides a vital baseline to monitor potential threats to endangered species and highlights the importance of viral surveillance in conservation efforts.

Researchers have discovered AvaS, a PLP-dependent enzyme, as the first to create the tRNA modification ava2C in bacteria, potentially impacting drug resistance strategies. Detailed in Nature Chemical Biology, the study reveals AvaS's role in bacterial stress adaptation and opens avenues for new antimicrobial developments.

Microsoft’s September 2026 Power Platform update introduces AI-powered developments, enhanced learning resources, and UI improvements to boost productivity. Key updates include AI-assisted app creation, UI refreshes in model-driven apps, and new learning labs, emphasizing Microsoft's commitment to AI integration.

Microsoft has issued a sweeping patch for vulnerabilities across its services, including Azure and Microsoft 365, addressing critical security flaws. Despite the high severity, no active exploitation has been reported, and no user action is required.

A new Cochrane Review update highlights that exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation significantly reduces the risk of heart attacks and hospital admissions in patients with coronary heart disease. The study shows a 28% decrease in heart attacks and a 35% reduction in hospital admissions, underscoring the need for broader access to both traditional and digital rehab formats.