Scientists recently studied how water behaves when hydrophobic particles, which repel water, are added to it. They used a special kind of graphite called highly oriented pyrolytic graphite (HOPG) and a type of hydrophobic particle called (GA)15 fibrils. They found that within just a few hours, when
In the cold and power-rich region of Siberia, a surprising secret has been uncovered. A power company was recently caught leasing state land to an illegal crypto mining operation. The land was meant for public utilities, but it ended up hosting a hidden crypto mine. The power provider was fined over
Manchester United legend Gary Neville has highlighted a small group of players who he thinks have been doing okay since Ruben Amorim took over as manager. Speaking during a recent match against Newcastle United, Neville singled out Amad Diallo, Diogo Dalot, and Noussair Mazraoui as the only three pl
Everton striker Neal Maupay has stirred up controversy after posting a cheeky tweet about Everton's loss. The Toffees lost 2-0 to Nottingham Forest on Sunday, a result that's got them just three points above the relegation zone. Though it was their first loss in a while, Maupay, who's on loan at Mar
In the world of sports, history was made on November 22, 2020. Becky Hammon, an assistant coach for the San Antonio Spurs, stepped into the limelight when she became the first female to coach an NBA game. This remarkable event happened after the Spurs' head coach, Gregg Popovich, was ejected during
2024 was a monumental year for women in sports. The WNBA saw massive growth, with record-breaking viewership and ticket sales. Stars like Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese drew huge crowds, and the league signed a historic media rights deal worth $200 million. Meanwhile, Simone Biles' triumphant return
A federal appeals court has backed a jury's decision from 2023, upholding a $5 million award for defamation and sexual abuse against former President Donald Trump. The case involves allegations from E. Jean Carroll, a longtime magazine columnist, who claimed Trump attacked her in a department store
So, here's a twist. Donald Trump, the guy who promised to protect American jobs, just sided with tech billionaires like Elon Musk on immigration. Yep, you heard it right. He's now all for those H-1B visas that let foreign workers stay in the US. This after his supporters, the MAGA crowd, were up in
If you've ever wondered how Hollywood transforms book material into blockbusters, look no further than Ben Affleck's crime thriller, "The Town. " Set in Boston, this film tells the story of a bank robber named Doug MacRay who falls for a bank teller after a heist. But did you know the second robbery
Scientists have found a clever way to turn a natural compound into a tool for fighting cancer. This compound, called Oridonin, can help in the design of new drugs called PROTACs. PROTACs are like tiny agents that can hunt and destroy specific proteins in cancer cells. So, what makes Oridonin specia
