TiO2 nanoparticles are like tiny superheroes in the world of environmental science. They help clean up pollutants, but they need a boost to work better under visible light. Scientists have found a way to make them more powerful by adding tiny amounts of aluminum and sulfur. When these elements are added, they change the structure of TiO2. Pure TiO2 is mostly in the ...
Apple had big plans for the iPhone 17 Air. They initially thought of creating a super-slim model with a massive 6. 9-inch screen. This would have made it as large as the Pro Max version. However, they scrapped this idea. Why? Because they were worried about a repeat of the "Bendgate" fiasco from 2014. Back then, the iPhone 6 Plus would sometimes bend if put in a tigh...
In a recent event, Judd Apatow, a filmmaker and TV producer, made some surprising comments about President Donald Trump, Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk during his opening monologue at a big awards show. He joked about the country's political changes and Hollywood's focus on diversity and boundary-pushing issues that are now under fire from President Donald Trump and his ri...
The 77th Directors Guild of America Awards, held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel, honoured the best directors in film and television, chosen by over 19, 500 guild members. Early winners included Frederick E. O. Toye for Shōgun and Steven Zaillian for Ripley – a surprising upset against The Penguin. This marked Zaillian’s second DGA win, following his 2017 triumph for The...
Scientists are always looking for ways to make solar cells better, especially for buildings. Current ultra-narrow bandgap solar cells have issues like high energy levels and poor performance. One team has come up with a new idea: use benzothiazole-fused cyanoindone (BTC) as a key part of the solar cell. BTC has strong powers to pull electrons, making it great for thi...
In a dramatic turn of events, Edgar Bronfman Jr. pulled out of the race to acquire Paramount Global, causing the media giant's shares to plummet. The sudden exit of Bronfman, an heir to the Seagram's liquor fortune and former Warner Music Group CEO, left institutional investors such as Fortress Investment Group and BC Partners Credit in his wake. The bidding war re...