Imagine trying to create a crystal out of water. Sounds impossible, right? Well, scientists have just done something pretty close. They've made something called a "fluidic moiré superlattice" using swirling vortices in fluids. This is like a special kind of crystal made from water! Here's how they
Avio, a key player in the European space industry, has signed a big deal with the European Space Agency (ESA). The contract, worth around €350 million, is for upgrading the Vega rocket and its launch facilities. This means more launches and better rockets in the future! The plan includes converting
Ever wondered how doctors quickly check for liver and heart diseases? Scientists have been busy creating a special tool called a biosensor. This sensor measures the amount of a key protein called aspartate aminotransferase (AST) in your blood. AST is like a signal that something's wrong in your hear
Tottenham Hotspur is looking at Leeds United defender Pascal Struijk as a potential solution to their center-back woes. The club has been struggling with depth in this position and has had to use players like Archie Gray, who joined from Leeds in the summer, out of their usual positions. Struijk has
Got a coach who's swapped the NFL for college football? That's Bill Belichick, the new head coach at the University of North Carolina (UNC). He's signed a five-year deal worth a whopping $50 million! But let's not get too excited just yet. Belichick has some serious work to do before he can make UNC
Health preferences vary a lot across Europe. These differences can make it tricky for the European Union (EU) to share health policies. Past studies have grouped EU countries based on where they are located or certain research findings, but not on how they value health. The EQ-5D-5L tool measures he
Kraken, a big US-based crypto exchange, decided to shut down its NFT marketplace after a couple of years. The announcement was made in late November, and users have until early next year to move their NFTs to a crypto wallet. Kraken said they're doing this to focus on new products and services. Sta
Ever heard of a college basketball team turning from scraps into champs in a single season? Well, Kentucky is making a strong case for it. This year, the Wildcats have a totally new roster, thanks to nine transfer players stepping up. None of last season’s players under John Calipari returned, so co
Ever wondered what makes grapes so special? It's all about the proanthocyanidins, a type of antioxidant that gives grapes and wine their unique flavor and quality. These tiny compounds are made in the cell's endoplasmic reticulum and stored in vacuoles. But how do they get there? Enter VvGSTU60, a p
Manchester United's latest coach, Ruben Amorim, is shaking things up. He's introduced some new rules to boost the team's spirit and performance. Injured players now have to arrive at matches an hour early, dressed in tracksuits. Plus, the whole team has to stay in a hotel the night before each game,
