Nobel prizes 2026: ‘ghost’ particles, mirror molecules and light switches in the brain

Nobel prizes 2026: ‘ghost’ particles, mirror molecules and light switches in the brain

Read at Nature · 8 October 2026 at 12:24

Anne Carson wins Nobel prize in literature 2026

World’s most prestigious prize for literature goes to Canadian poet known for genre-crossing works including Autobiography of Red The Nobel prize in literature has been awarded to the Canadian poet an

Read at The Guardian · 8 October 2026 at 11:44

Life Is Asymmetric. The Scientists Who Figured Out Why Won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Chemistry

Henri Kagan and Kensō Soai designed chemical reactions producing only one of the two mirror-image forms of a molecule—an important finding for the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and other biological sub

Read at WIRED · 8 October 2026 at 10:30

CNBC's Financial Advisor 100: Best financial advisors, top firms for 2026 ranked

CNBC's Financial Advisor 100 ranks the best financial advisors and top firms for 2026. Here's how to pick the best financial planner for you and your family.

Read at CNBC · 8 October 2026 at 10:07

Best Reusable Water Bottles of 2026, Tested by WIRED

We dropped them, tossed them in bags, and cleaned their fiddly lids. Here are the ones we recommend.

Read at WIRED · 8 October 2026 at 10:05

Latest news bulletin | October 8th, 2026 – Midday

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this October 8th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Read at Euronews · 8 October 2026 at 10:00

Republican megadonors dominate 2026 midterm election as crypto and AI money surges, CNBC analysis finds

Fourteen of the 20 biggest donor groups CNBC analyzed are Republican-aligned as crypto, AI and betting money reshapes 2026 midterm spending.

Read at CNBC · 8 October 2026 at 10:00

Toss-ups, triage and targets: How to read the wide-open 2026 House map

Both parties are spending heavily in roughly 60 House districts — where Trump won by an average of nine points in 2024 — that could be key to deciding control of the chamber, an NPR analysis finds.

Read at NPR · 8 October 2026 at 09:00

7 Best Cheap Phones (2026), Tested and Reviewed

There’s little reason to pay top dollar for a smartphone. These iPhones and Android devices—ranging from $100 to $800—stood up to WIRED’s testing.

Read at WIRED · 8 October 2026 at 09:00

50 Best Last Minute Prime Day Deals You Can Still Shop Today (2026)

Prime Day might be over, but the discounts are still going. We’ve tracked down the best last minute Prime Day deals on all the gear our team recommends.

Read at WIRED · 8 October 2026 at 07:46

The Best Prime Day Apple Deals (2026) Are About to Expire

MacBooks, iPads, AirPods, and just about every Apple accessory imaginable are on sale for Prime Day—but only hours remain.

Read at WIRED · 8 October 2026 at 02:02