(opens original source in a new tab)AxiosU.S.-Canada trade talks collapse, massive tariffs to take effectTrade talks between the U.S. and Canada fell apart late Friday night, and both sides said steep new tariffs will go into effect.Why it matters: It's an unprecedented breakdown in relations with the second-largest U.S. trading partner.Catch up quick: Trump last month (opens original source in a new tab)Ben Berkowitz·22 August 2026
Industry News (opens original source in a new tab)ScienceDailyQueen bees have a disturbing way to survive pesticidesHoneybee queens exposed to pesticides can shift some of the contamination into their eggs, revealing a previously unknown survival strategy. The process may protect the queen while putting developing offspring, and potentially the entire colony, at risk. (opens original source in a new tab)22 August 2026
Industry News (opens original source in a new tab)ScienceDailyTooth count may predict survival after pancreatic cancer surgeryPancreatic cancer patients with at least 21 natural teeth survived nearly two years longer after surgery than those with fewer teeth in a study of 339 people. Researchers suspect tooth loss may reflect decades of inflammation, frailty, nutrition, and other factors tied to the body’s overall resilience. (opens original source in a new tab)22 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)South China Morning PostChinese durian lovers rejoice as new rail routes bring supply surge and lower pricesNot long ago, eating a whole durian was a splurge for many Chinese households, with the fruit’s demanding storage and transport requirements helping to keep prices high. This summer, the pungent spiky fruit has become cheap enough for “durian price plunge” to become a trending topic on Chinese social media. Retail prices for some durians have nearly halved, plunging to below 40 yuan (US$6) per kilogram, according to Chinese media reports. At Guangzhou’s Jiangnan wholesale fruit and vegetable... (opens original source in a new tab)Sylvia Ma·22 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)South China Morning PostOxford blues: Chinese executives log complaints over training programmeLan Shili, a former billionaire who founded one of China’s first private airlines, beamed in front of the camera: “With the Oxford gown, the Oxford badge, and this library card – once you’ve got this three-piece set and you’re sitting here, don’t you kind of look like an Oxford person?” “My Oxford life officially begins today,” he declared in a video he shared on the Weibo microblog service in September. Nearly a year on, the executive training programme that took him to the prestigious... (opens original source in a new tab)Mandy Zuo·22 August 2026
Industry News (opens original source in a new tab)ScienceDailyArchaeologists discover mysterious 400-year-old Indigenous pot in FloridaA tiny, fully intact Indigenous pot buried for roughly 400 years has left archaeologists wondering why such a usable object was deliberately abandoned. Found at a historic Potano-Timucua village in Florida, the mysterious vessel is helping reveal a complex world of Native traditions, Spanish influence, trade, and migration. (opens original source in a new tab)22 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)YourStoryStartup success is a Test match, not a T20 game: Accel India co-founder Subrata Mitra on why he backed Flipkart, Myntra, and othersIn this episode of the Prime Venture Partners Podcast, Amit Somani speaks with Accel India co-founder Subrata Mitra to discuss the ideas behind his book Down But Not Out, which brings stories of Indian 10 founders who experienced major setbacks but continued to build. (opens original source in a new tab)22 August 2026
Industry News (opens original source in a new tab)ScienceDailyThis gut microbe may help keep you strong as you ageScientists have linked a specific gut bacterium, Roseburia inulinivorans, to stronger muscles in both humans and mice. Older adults who carried it had 29% greater handgrip strength, while treated mice gained about 30% more grip strength and developed larger, more fast-twitch muscle fibers. The bacterium was also less common in older people. Researchers say it could eventually become a probiotic candidate for helping combat age-related muscle loss. (opens original source in a new tab)22 August 2026
Clean Energy (opens original source in a new tab)CleanTechnicaGenesis Ushers In A New Age of Fully Electric Luxury with the Flagship GV90 SUVAt a packed event in San Francisco, California, Genesis unveiled its new flagship electric SUV, the GV90. The GV90 is a full-sized three-row SUV that is also offered in a fully loaded GV90 Neolun spec aimed at people who want to be driven rather than to drive. Disclaimer: the author’s ... [continued] The post Genesis Ushers In A New Age of Fully Electric Luxury with the Flagship GV90 SUV appeared first on CleanTechnica. (opens original source in a new tab)Kyle Field·22 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)YourStoryHeritage and design: how this Mithila transformation initiative empowers artisansIn this photo essay, we showcase artisan highlights from a recent Sabha centre exhibition in Bengaluru. (opens original source in a new tab)22 August 2026
Clean Energy (opens original source in a new tab)CleanTechnicaENGWE Packs Extra Power Into The New M20 3.0 — CleanTechnica TestedENGWE has been one of the top e-bike builders globally for a few years now, and we’re excited to test out one of its more moped style “ebikes” here in the United States. Disclaimer: Engwe provided the M20 3.0 to the author for the purposes of this review. The ENGWE ... [continued] The post ENGWE Packs Extra Power Into The New M20 3.0 — CleanTechnica Tested appeared first on CleanTechnica. (opens original source in a new tab)Kyle Field·22 August 2026
