BP, a major player in the oil industry, has made a significant decision to sell a large portion of its motor oil brand, Castrol. The buyer is a US investment company called Stonepeak, which is paying a huge sum of $6 billion for a 65% stake in Castrol. This deal values Castrol at $10. 1 billion, and
Scientists have uncovered some fascinating differences in how blood vessels work in various types of lab mice. The C57BL/6 mice, which are super popular in research, come in two types: C57BL/6J and C57BL/6N. People often mix them up, but they're not exactly the same. First off, the C57BL/6N mice se
Peter Schiff, a well-known economist, recently shared his thoughts on Bitcoin's future. He believes the cryptocurrency's rally is over. Why? Because Bitcoin didn't rise with tech stocks or gold. Schiff's argument is simple. If Bitcoin can't go up with tech stocks or gold, it won't go up at all. He
Hubble has done it again, capturing a colossal cosmic disk that looks like a sandwich. This isn't just any space snack; it's the biggest protoplanetary disk ever seen. Nicknamed Dracula's Chivito, it's about 1, 000 light-years away and stretches roughly 400 billion miles. That's about 40 times wider
Pets do not have hands, but they are experts at getting their way. They have a unique ability to influence our decisions and habits. For example, many people allow their pets to sleep in their beds, often ending up with less comfortable spots. When it comes to social outings, pets often dictate the
Vince Gilligan, the mastermind behind Pluribus, has given fans a glimpse into the future of the Apple TV+ series. He shared his excitement and nerves about the upcoming season, admitting that he doesn't have all the answers yet. This is not unusual for Gilligan, as he has a history of embracing unce
Pigs face different health challenges when infected with various pathogens. A recent study looked at how hard-to-digest protein in their food affects their well-being when they get sick. The focus was on two common pig illnesses: E. coli and Salmonella. Thirty-two young pigs were split into two gro
Newtown's finance board had a busy night. They checked the town's money situation and made some big decisions. The town's savings, called the General Fund balance, grew a bit. It's now about $13. 46 million. That's good news because it means the town has a bit more money set aside for unexpected thi
Abu Dhabi Finance Week 2025 saw Vanar, an AI-driven blockchain company, team up with Worldpay to explore the future of digital finance. Their joint keynote at the Tokenized Capital Summit focused on how stablecoins and tokenized assets can integrate with real-world payment systems. The session, tit
Pelthos Therapeutics has just added a seasoned finance pro to its board. Andrew J. Einhorn, a veteran with over 40 years in the field, is now on the team. He's stepping into big roles too - Audit Committee and Compensation Committee. With his background in investment banking and leading finance team
