Florida student Aaisha Asif named 2026 3M Young Scientist Challenge finalist with eco-friendly adhesive inspired by mussels Most people walk past mussels without giving it a second thought. However, these tiny shellfish possess an extraordinary ability that has fascinated scientists for decades – they can stick to rocks even when buffeted by powerful waves, thanks…
Naboshree Santra develops biodegradable soil shade balls that reduce evaporation and help soil retain more water, providing a simple solution for drought-affected agriculture An 11-year-old female student from Oviedo, Florida, has created a simple tool to help farmers conserve water during dry weather. Naboshree Santra, a sixth-grader at Jackson Heights Middle School, makes special soil…
Lionel Messi, FIFA World Cup Trophy, and Lamine Yamal (AP Photos) When Argentina and Spain take the field for the FIFA World Cup final on Sunday, history, immortality and football’s most coveted trophy will all be at stake. But next to the glory comes a massive financial reward.The winners of the 2026 FIFA World Cup…
England and France seek redemption in the World Cup bronze medal final The 2026 FIFA World Cup still has a trophy to be awarded, but before Spain and Argentina meet in Sunday’s final, England and France will return to the field for the final time to contest the tournament’s third-place playoff, now officially branded by…
Yellapragada Subbarow: The forgotten Indian scientist behind cancer drugs, antibiotics and life-saving medicines Every year, millions of people around the world take drugs that help fight cancer, treat autoimmune diseases, prevent birth defects or treat bacterial infections. Few of them know that many of these breakthroughs can be traced to the work of an Indian…
Britain’s Arthur Ferry (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth) British wildcard Arthur Ferry is extraordinary Wimbledon The journey came to an end in the men’s singles semifinals on Friday after a 7-6 (7-0), 6-2, 6-4 loss to French Open champion Alexander Zverev. While the 23-year-old did not reach the final, his breakthrough at the All England Club proved…
Emmys 2026 nominations (Image Credits IMDb) The nominees for the 78th Emmy Awards are complete, offering the perfect mix of favorites, deserving artists who have stood out in their careers, and returning veterans. Announced on Wednesday morning by Emmy winners Liza Colón-Zayas (‘The Bear’) and Jeff Hiller (‘Someone Somewhere’), the selection has already caused a…
D Gukesh and Hans Niemann The Chennai Grand Masters 2026 returns from July 16 to July 22 at the Westin Chennai Velachery. It will bring together some of the world’s best chess players for the fourth edition of India’s strongest classical chess tournament. With World Chess Champion Gukesh Dommaraju leading the field, the event has…
There are few careers in football that will divide opinion quite like Neymar‘s.He leaves the Brazil national team as its greatest goalscorer ever. He retires having broken a record many believed would never fall, surpassing Pelé’s tally of international goals after more than six decades. His international journey ends with 80 goals, 59 assists and…