Researchers at the University of Cambridge and the University of California—Berkeley have developed a system that uses nature-inspired technology to remove CO2 from the air and convert it into sustainable fuels. The device, which resembles an “artificial leaf,” uses microscopic copper nanoflowers to create cleaner hydrocarbons. The team, led by Cambridge chemist Virgil Andrei, built … Read more
South Korean actress Kim Sae-ron, known for her roles in Bloodhounds and Leverage, has died at the age of 24. Her body was found at her home in Seoul after a friend missed their scheduled meeting. The cause of death has not been confirmed, but police said there were no immediate signs of foul play. … Read more
When a president issues an executive order, they are subject to judicial review by the courts. Judges have the power to block or overturn such orders if they deem them unconstitutional or unlawful. In recent years, US President Donald Trump has faced several court challenges to his executive actions. Despite these hurdles, Trump has continued … Read more
Comedian Adam Sandler Has a Song About Working at Saturday Night Live (SNL) Comedian Adam Sandler has spent years making big-budget comedies, but in recent years, he’s turned his attention to writing songs about the impact of comedy on the world. His latest song, for SNL50, is a poignant tribute to the challenges and opportunities … Read more
US President Joe Biden’s administration has made significant progress in expanding America’s electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure. A key milestone was achieved when he signed a bipartisan infrastructure law, setting aside $5 billion for 500,000 new charging stations across the country by 2030. With this funding, EV owners can expect to find charging stations as … Read more
Japan’s economy expanded by 0.7% in the fourth quarter, beating economists’ expectations of a 0.3% rise. On an annualized basis, GDP grew 2.8%, exceeding forecasts of a 1% increase. The growth was driven by a surge in exports, which helped boost the economy despite weak domestic demand. Full-year GDP growth slowed to 0.1%, a significant … Read more
Presidents’ Day furniture sales are here, offering a wide range of deals and discounts on stylish pieces for your home. With many retailers participating in this annual tradition, you’ll have plenty of options to choose from. Here’s a list of top brands and stores with their Presidents’ Day sales: * abc carpet & home: Up … Read more
A surge in traffic has caused a popular website to crash, resulting in an error message of “429 Too Many Requests.” This phenomenon occurs when a large number of users attempt to access the site simultaneously, exceeding its capacity. The issue is typically caused by a sudden spike in visitors, often due to word-of-mouth recommendations … Read more
The annual meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science in Boston has highlighted the growing concerns among scientists about funding cuts and federal layoffs under the Trump administration. Scientists gathered at the conference to commiserate and strategize on how to counter the impact of reduced funding, which is expected to affect their … Read more
The US president recently announced plans to eliminate the penny, citing rising production costs as the reason. However, this move has sparked controversy and raised questions about its legality. While eliminating the penny might seem like a practical solution at first glance, it’s not that simple. The process of changing currency requires Congressional approval, which … Read more