Industry News (opens original source in a new tab)ScienceDailyScientists crushed diamond beyond Neptune-like pressures—and solved a 20-year mysteryExtreme experiments have revealed how diamond behaves at crushing pressures beyond those inside Neptune and Uranus, resolving a decades-old conflict between theory and observation. The results could help scientists boost fusion energy output while revealing more about the exotic diamond rain hidden inside ice giant planets. (opens original source in a new tab)20 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)Fintech News SingaporeFlipkart Co-Founder Sachin Bansal’s Navi Raises US$100 Million From ProsusIndian fintech Navi has secured a US$100 million investment from Prosus in its first institutional capital raise. The transaction remains subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals, including clearance from the Competition Commission of India. Bengaluru-based Navi provides digital payments, loans, insurance and mutual funds directly and through partners. Sachin Bansal, Founder and Executive [...] The post Flipkart Co-Founder Sachin Bansal’s Navi Raises US$100 Million From P (opens original source in a new tab)Fintech News Singapore·20 August 2026
Robotics & Automation (opens original source in a new tab)Robotics & Automation NewsBest Managed Detection and Response Services for Enterprises With Industrial OperationsShort answer: The strongest general-purpose MDR services are well documented. Forrester’s Q1 2025 Wave evaluated the ten most significant vendors across 21 criteria and named CrowdStrike, Expel and Red Canary as Leaders, with eSentire and Binary Defense as Strong Performers. None of that evaluation tells you which service can monitor a programmable logic controller without […] (opens original source in a new tab)David Edwards·20 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)South China Morning PostJapan faces a tough inflation-growth trade-off – and it’s not aloneGlobal bond markets are throwing a tantrum. On August 17, the yield on 30-year US Treasury bonds hit 5.3 per cent, its highest level since 2007 and up from 4.8 per cent as recently as June 29. The average yield on long-term debt across the Group of 7 advanced economies is the highest since 2008. Several factors are at play. One of them is the surge in longer-dated debt issued by leading technology companies as they ramp up capital spending on artificial intelligence (AI), especially data... (opens original source in a new tab)Nicholas Spiro·20 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)STAT NewsOpinion: Capricor’s Duchenne muscular dystrophy drug and the countless tiny decisions that can make or break a study“Regulatory flexibility can be exercised in rare disease without sacrificing rigor,” writes Mindy Leffler, whose son has Duchenne muscular dystrophy. (opens original source in a new tab)Mindy Leffler·20 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)STAT NewsSTAT+: How health systems are embracing chatbots to query and summarize patient recordsSeveral large health systems are rolling out AI chatbots to query patient records, because they can save time and increase diagnostic accuracy. (opens original source in a new tab)Katie Palmer·20 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)STAT NewsReduce protein to increase longevity? Nutrition experts say that’s a bad ideaReducing protein intake could increase human longevity, researchers recently suggested. That's a bad idea, for several reasons, experts say. (opens original source in a new tab)Lauren Chan·20 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)STAT NewsCan reclassifying muscle dysmorphia unlock better care for boys and men?Males make up about a third of the population struggling with eating disorders in the United States. While these conditions often start during the teen years, by some estimates, as… (opens original source in a new tab)Ashleigh N. DeLuca·20 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)YourStoryFrom Rs 9 workshops to 5 Million learners skilled for six-figure jobs: Inside Be10x’s growth playbookFounded by IIT Kharagpur alumni, Be10x is expanding beyond low-cost workshops into certifications, AI workflow tools, and career programs as demand for practical AI skills grows. As artificial intelligence moves from experimentation to everyday work, one question is becoming increasingly importa (opens original source in a new tab)20 August 2026
Robotics & Automation (opens original source in a new tab)Robotics & Automation NewsThe 5 Best AI Avatar Generators for Enterprise Teams in 2026What are the best AI avatar generators? The honest answer for an enterprise buyer is that the best platform is rarely the one with the most convincing face. It is the one that can pass a security review, produce a defensible record of consent for every likeness it generates, and tell you who inside your […] (opens original source in a new tab)David Edwards·20 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)Fintech News Singapore2025 Had 8,200 AI-Linked Job Cuts. 7 Months Into 2026, It’s 70,000AI-linked layoffs across fintech and financial services were relatively modest in 2025, with seven announcements affecting around 8,200 roles over the entire year. Quite a number, but not that eye-opening. Now, roughly seven months into 2026, the tally has made the figure seem a little dwarfed. Between January and July, our Fintech News Network AI [...] The post 2025 Had 8,200 AI-Linked Job Cuts. 7 Months Into 2026, It’s 70,000 appeared first on Fintech Singapore. (opens original source in a new tab)Izzat Najmi Abdullah·20 August 2026
