In a groundbreaking discovery, researchers have stumbled upon a super-black wood-based material that absorbs over 99% of the light that hits it. This new material, dubbed Nxylon, was originally discovered while scientists were working on water-repelling technologies for wood using high-energy plasma gas. The application of the gas led to the creation of super-black material
Noah Lyles, a promising young sprinter, recently made headlines with his exceptional performance at the Stade de France. His personal best time of 9.784 seconds in the 100-meter final not only secured him his first Olympic gold medal but also solidified his claim as the “world’s fastest man.” Lyles managed to edge past a world-class
Delta Air Lines faced significant backlash after rejecting onsite assistance from CrowdStrike during a massive outage that led to thousands of flight cancellations last month. The airline’s CEO, Ed Bastian, announced that the outage cost the company approximately $500 million, including customer compensation, and stated that they had no choice but to seek damages. This
As Asia-Pacific markets grapple with uncertainties surrounding key trade data from China and Taiwan, as well as impending central bank decisions from Australia and India, investors are on edge. The recent sell-off on Friday spilled over into Monday, with Japan’s Nikkei 225 and Topix leading the losses in the region, plummeting 7% amidst volatile trading.
The America PAC, backed by billionaire Elon Musk, is currently under investigation by the Michigan secretary of state’s office. This investigation comes as the committee has been collecting voter data, particularly from individuals living in battleground states like Michigan. It has been reported that the committee is acquiring detailed voter information after individuals submit their
The pilot study conducted in Philadelphia focused on the impact of intermittent calorie restriction on executive function and memory in older adults. This 8-week randomized clinical trial involved 40 overweight, cognitively normal participants with insulin resistance. The study compared the effects of a 5:2 intermittent fasting plan with a “healthy living” diet based on portion
In a recent report to investors, Walgreens revealed plans to shut down a significant number of its 8,600 stores in the United States. CEO Tim Wentworth stated that only 75% of the chain’s stores were currently profitable, leaving the remaining 25% at risk of closure by 2027. This move comes amidst a series of closures
Tadge Juechter, a long-time General Motors employee and the “godfather” of the modern Corvette, retired after a successful career that spanned nearly 47 years. His contributions to the Corvette brand have been significant, culminating in the introduction of the new 2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1. This retirement marks the end of an era for Juechter, who
There is anecdotal evidence to suggest that individuals with autism tend to have a strong affinity for board games. Recent research conducted by the University of Plymouth and Edge Hill University in the UK delves into the reasons behind this phenomenon. The studies conducted by the research team aimed to analyze the popularity of board
The government has recently announced that it will take extreme measures to ensure that individuals engaging in criminal activities during violent disorder across the UK are swiftly dealt with. This includes the possibility of courts sitting overnight to process those who have been arrested quickly. Minister for policing, Dame Diana Johnson, emphasized that the government