Scientists used children’s ‘silly sprinklers’ to solve a physics problem Richard Feynman could not; the reverse version spins 50 times slower

False-color particles reveal water flowing into a reverse sprinkler, making the invisible movement of fluid clearly visible.Photo credit: NYU’s Applied Mathematics Laboratory If you’ve ever watched a “silly sprinkler” in action (those bright, looping contraptions that twist and spray water in wild patterns) you’ve probably just seen them as summer fun. But a group of…

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‘They should pay us’: Trump threatens Canada PM with tariffs over ‘poisoned air’ affecting US cities

US President Donald Trump on Sunday said he had spoken with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney about wildfire smoke drifting into the United States, urging theto take stronger action to contain the fires and warning that tariffs could follow if the problem persists.Speaking to reporters, Trump said, “I told them. I mean, you got to…

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Arizona mass shooting: 10 injured after gunman opens fire in crowded downtown Tucson district

At least 10 people, including the suspected gunman, were wounded in a mass shooting in downtown Tucson, Arizona, early Sunday after a shooter opened fire in a crowded entertainment district, police said.According to the Tucson Police Department, officers on routine foot patrol heard gunfire around 2 am local time and rushed to the scene. They…

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Quote of the day by Democritus: ‘If your desires are not great, a little will seem much to you; for small appetite makes poverty equivalent to wealth’ and the forgotten philosophy that true wealth begins with controlling your desires

‘If your desires are not great, a little will seem much to you’ Imagine standing in front of a vending machine or browsing an online marketplace, surrounded by thousands of choices created to encourage instant buying. A person purchases a slightly improved phone, feels a short moment of happiness, and soon starts looking forward to…

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Quote of the day by Confucius: ‘If I am walking with two other men, each of them will serve as my teacher…’ and the lesson of finding wisdom in everyone around you

‘If I am walking with two other men, each of them will serve as my teacher’ Imagine three people walking along a dusty road in fifth-century BC China. One walks with good posture, taking calm, respectful steps. The second keeps stumbling, complaining loudly, and pushing past others in frustration. The third person, quietly watching both…

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The British Royal Navy brought nearly 27,000 Africans rescued from slave ships to a remote Atlantic island; their teeth are now revealing their lost childhood journeys

152 Africans were rescued from illegal slave ships and taken to Saint Helena nearly 200 years ago. (Representational photo) Nearly 200 years after thousands of Africans were rescued from illegal slave ships and taken to the remote island of Saint Helena by the British royal navy, scientists have uncovered new clues about where many of…

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Billionaire Larry Ellison once struggled to pay his electricity bills to keep his computer running. Now, the Oracle co-founder has written a $300 million cheque to buy a Hawaiian island three times the size of San Francisco

How did Larry Ellisonstart with nothing and end up the world’s second-richest man? Tech billionaire Larry Ellison once struggled so much to pay the utility bills that kept his workshop running that he had to ask energy companies for extra time. Decades later, the business tycoon had no trouble writing a $300 million cheque to…

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Earth: Earth has regulated its climate for 60 million years through a hidden ocean feedback; the key was sea level and one essential nutrient

Earth’s natural system keep its climate from being too hot or too cold. (Representational photo_ Earth has gone through many periods of warming and cooling over its long history. Despite these changes, the planet has remained capable of supporting life for hundreds of millions of years. Scientists have long believed that Earth has a natural…

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Fifa World Cup 2026: IShowSpeed performs ‘Champions’ at FIFA World Cup 2026 final closing ceremony

IShowSpeed reached another major milestone after performing his hit World Cup song, “Champions,” during the closing ceremony of the FIFA World Cup 2026 final. The YouTube star entertained more than 82,000 fans inside New York New Jersey Stadium before the final match between Spain and Argentina. His appearance made history as he became the first…

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Astronomers just spotted erythrulose, the tastiest sugar found in some berries here on Earth, and why this discovery could change how we search for life in space

Whenever the idea of searching for life beyond Earth comes into picture, two key elements that are always a priority are water and oxygen. Now, astronomers have added another intriguing ingredient to the list: sugar. The latest research highlights that now scientists have discovered erythrulose, a naturally occurring four-carbon sugar found in raspberries, kiwis and…

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