Researchers at the University of California, San Diego have discovered that liquid water can exist in two phases with different densities under extreme conditions – high pressure and low temperature. The discovery confirms a theory proposed in 1992 but was not tested until now. Under pressure of 1,250 atmospheres and a temperature of -75°C, water … Read more
Employers are being criticized for enforcing excessive office days on their staff, with a pioneer of flexible working practices calling it “command-and-control thinking”. Mark Mullen, chief executive of Atom Bank, claims that only 70-75 out of 550 employees attend the office daily, suggesting an attendance rate of just 15%. Mullen, who has a background in … Read more
The US budget deficit for the first five months of fiscal 2025 reached a record $1.147 trillion, according to the Treasury Department. This represents a 4% increase from the same period last year and breaks the previous record set in October 2020 to February 2021. February’s deficit was particularly significant, reaching $307 billion and swamping … Read more
Rapper 6ix9ine is doing well despite his declining music chart rankings, thanks to the high prices his platinum and gold commemorative plaques have sold for. According to reports, many of his memorabilia items went for more than expected, with some selling for nearly triple the predicted price. The rapper’s “GOOBA” plaque sold for $10,250, while … Read more
Scientists have made the smallest galaxy ever seen, Andromeda XXXV, a major discovery that challenges our understanding of cosmic evolution. This tiny galaxy is about 1 millionth the size of the Milky Way and is located roughly 3 million light-years away from Earth. The galaxy’s existence is surprising because dwarf galaxies like it should have … Read more
The prospect of reduced US naval support for Europe has raised concerns about the continent’s ability to deter or defeat Russia. European NATO must now weigh its options, considering whether it can rely solely on its own naval capabilities. Historically, Russia’s geography has made it vulnerable to sea-based action. During the Crimean War, British and … Read more
Former Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers will be released by the New York Jets after being designated as a post-June 1 cut. The move saves the Jets $7 million but leaves them with a significant $49 million overall dead money charge, including a $35 million dead cap hit in 2026. Despite this, there are … Read more
A new study has warned parents to be cautious about sugar-free slushie drinks that contain glycerol, an additive linked to toxic effects in young children. The research reviewed 21 cases of children under four who fell ill after consuming a slushie, with nearly all experiencing drowsiness, low blood sugar, and metabolic imbalances. Glycerol, used as … Read more
Niantic, the publisher of Pokémon GO, has sold its most successful game to a new company, Saudi-owned Scopely, in a deal worth $3.5 billion. The acquisition also includes Pikmin Bloom and Monster Hunter Now. Scopely is another gaming company behind Monopoly GO, which became the fastest mobile title to reach $3 billion in revenue worldwide. … Read more
Robert Pattinson has opened up about struggling with a scene in his new movie “The Drama”. The actor, 39, admitted to going “crazy” over one scene and even called his co-star Zendaya for help. According to Pattinson, he was desperately trying to understand the meaning behind the scene, writing pages of analysis. Zendaya eventually helped … Read more