Creating new gel materials is not just about mixing stuff together. It's about smartly combining ingredients to get the best results. Here, scientists looked at soy protein, chitosan, and dietary fiber. They wanted to see how these three could work together to make better gels. First, they knew tha
In a bold move, the foreign leaders of Australia, Canada, and the European Union have spoken out against the Iranian government's harsh treatment of its own people. They praised the courage of Iranians who are demanding their basic rights, such as the freedom to protest peacefully. The leaders stron
Dolly Parton is about to turn 80, but she won't be at her birthday party at the Grand Ole Opry. She shared this news on Instagram, saying she'll miss the celebration on January 17th in Nashville. Instead, fans will see other artists like Lainey Wilson, Vince Gill, and Rhonda Vincent performing her s
CES 2026 showcased Intel's Panther Lake, a game-changer for laptop graphics. This new tech promises to outperform its competitors, especially in gaming. The Arc B390 GPU, part of the Xe3 (Celestial) architecture, is the star. It boasts 12 Xe cores and claims up to 77% better performance than its pre
Venezuela is facing a complex political situation. The U. S. is trying to influence the country, but it's not straightforward. The new president, Delcy Rodríguez, is trying to navigate American demands. However, she's not the only one with power. Behind the scenes, two influential figures, Vladimir
Ohio has a big problem with unpaid campaign fines. The state is owed around $100 million from people and groups who broke campaign finance rules. Now, the Secretary of State, Frank LaRose, is serious about collecting this money. LaRose recently made this issue a top priority. He spoke about it at t
Celtic Football Club is on the brink of signing Jocelin Ta Bi, a young and talented winger from Ivory Coast. The transfer fee is set at £2 million, coming from Maccabi Netanya, an Israeli club. Ta Bi's impressive performances while on loan to Hapoel Petah Tikva caught Celtic's eye. However, this de
The Actor Awards nominations are out, and "One Battle After Another" is making waves with a record-breaking seven nods. This is a big deal because, in the past 31 years, no movie has ever gotten more than five nominations at these awards. The film's cast, including big names like Leonardo DiCaprio a
The village of Bloomingdale is transforming the old Stratford Square Mall into a vibrant mixed-use district called The Grove. This $78 million project aims to bring back the community spirit that the mall once had. The Grove will feature restaurants, entertainment options, and housing, all centered
The Supreme Court has decided to step into a heated legal battle involving Cisco, a major tech company, and members of the Falun Gong spiritual group. The court will soon hear arguments about whether Cisco can be held responsible for allegedly helping the Chinese government target Falun Gong practit
