In Tokyo's Toyosu fish market, a massive bluefin tuna became the star of the show. This wasn't just any tuna; it weighed a whopping 535 pounds and sold for a jaw-dropping 510 million yen, which is about $3. 2 million. That's a lot of sushi! The buyer was Kiyomura Corp. , owned by Kiyoshi Kimura, wh
In a surprising turn of events, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has taken action against Senator Mark Kelly. The move comes after Kelly, a former Navy captain, participated in a video encouraging military personnel to refuse unlawful orders. This has sparked a heated debate about free speech and mili
Samsung's CES 2026 event was a blend of innovative and previously seen tech. The spotlight was on AI-driven products, with new TVs, speakers, and projectors taking center stage. Among the highlights was a massive 130-inch Micro RGB TV, though it seemed more like a concept than a reality. The Micro
In Europe, there's a big problem. Not everyone gets the same help for heart issues. This is especially true in the south. Even though there are new tools to help hearts work better, not everyone can use them. These tools are called LVADs. They stand for left ventricular assist devices. They help he
Mercedes-Benz has been a pioneer in car tech, introducing adaptive cruise control way back in 1999. This tech has evolved over time, adding features like lane-keeping and GPS awareness. Now, Mercedes is taking a big step forward with Drive Assist Pro, designed to handle city driving more smoothly.
Venezuela's oil journey began with a bang, literally. In 1922, a massive oil geyser erupted in the Maracaibo Basin, marking the start of Venezuela's transformation into a major oil player. This event kicked off a century of wealth, crashes, and political turmoil. For decades, foreign oil companies
Piezoelectric materials are special because they can turn mechanical energy into electrical energy and vice versa. Now, scientists are making these materials clear, like glass, which opens up new possibilities. These clear materials can be used in things like medical devices, acoustic systems, and e
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has decided not to run for a third term. He said the decision came after a tough year for the state. Walz pointed to constant attacks from Republicans and President Donald Trump. These attacks focused on a fraud investigation into child care programs. Walz felt he couldn'
People often overlook how hard it is to go from sitting to standing. This simple move, called sit-to-stand (STS), can show a lot about someone's mobility. Researchers wanted to see if this movement could tell us about a condition called locomotive syndrome (LS). LS makes it tough to move around beca
Scientists have been working hard to improve materials that can store energy and help make hydrogen. They created something called PVMo11-BMI-PPy. This is a mix of special chemicals that work together to do two important jobs: storing energy and helping to produce hydrogen. First, let's talk about
