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MOFs (Metal-Organic Frameworks) - The 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry

MOFs (Metal-Organic Frameworks) - The 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry

The 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry honors the creators of Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs). These porous structures act as molecular sponges; MOF-303 can harvest drinkable water from desert air, while others like NU-1501 store large amounts of hydrogen in small, safe containers for clean-fuel vehicles
Strong earthquake hits northern Japan, tsunami warning issued

Strong earthquake hits northern Japan, tsunami warning issued

The Japan Meteorological Agency says the magnitude 7.6 quake occurred off Aomori Prefecture, and had an intensity of upper 6 on the Japanese scale of 0 to 7 in the hardest-hit areas.A tsunami warning for Aomori, Iwate and Hokkaido prefectures and a tsunami advisory for Miyagi and Fukushima prefectures.
Earthquake Information (Japan) | NHK WORLD-JAPAN News

Earthquake Information (Japan) | NHK WORLD-JAPAN News

All seismic activity of 3 or higher on the Japanese scale in the past 30 days, with maps and detailed information.
Quantum Computer, Majorana 1 Explained - The Path to a Million Qubits

Quantum Computer, Majorana 1 Explained - The Path to a Million Qubits

Hear from the Microsoft team behind the recent breakthrough in physics and quantum computing demonstrated by the new Majorana 1 chip, engineered from an entirely new material that has the potential to scale to millions of qubits on a single chip. Curious to find out what is possible..
Hong Kong Free Press Transparency Report: See our income, spending for 2023

Hong Kong Free Press Transparency Report: See our income, spending for 2023

As Hong Kong’s most transparent news outlet, HKFP is externally audited annually, sharing all of our accounts online. With have no shareholders, we do not answer to any business tycoon, mainland conglomerate or media mogul. HKFP newsroom is run by journalists and is a non-profit, answerable only to ourselves and our readers.
CHAMPIONS: Argentina defeat France to win third World Cup

CHAMPIONS: Argentina defeat France to win third World Cup

Argentina are the champions of the world! The Albiceleste (white-and-blue) are the champions of the world! 4-2 in a Penalty shoot-out win after thrilling 3-3 draw with France secures Argentina third World Cup! in Qatar FIFA World Cup final 2022
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What's next for Sri Lanka as angry protesters occupy their leaders' luxury houses?

Protesters stormed the official residences of Sri Lanka's President and Prime Minister have succeeded in forcing their leaders' resignations. Protests are escalating in Sri Lanka since March, when public anger erupted over rising food costs, fuel shortages, electricity cuts as the country lurches further into crisis.
Aboriginal flag to replace NSW flag on Sydney Harbour Bridge as $25m plan scrapped

Aboriginal flag to replace NSW flag on Sydney Harbour Bridge as $25m plan scrapped

The NSW government is scrapping a $25 million plan to install an extra flagpole on the Sydney Harbour Bridge to permanently fly the Aboriginal flag. Instead the Aboriginal flag will replace the NSW flag atop the Sydney Harbour Bridge; and the earmarked $25 million funding will be reallocated to Close the Gap initiatives.
Social media outrage over US investigation statement of Shireen Abu Akleh killing

Social media outrage over US investigation statement of Shireen Abu Akleh killing

After summarizing both Israeli and Palestinian Authority investigations, the US Department of State concluded that gunfire from Israeli positions was likely responsible for Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh's death, but dismissed the incident as an unintentional “result of tragic circumstances.”

Business News

Why Warren Buffett is falling on the world’s richest list

Why Warren Buffett is falling on the world’s richest list

The Berkshire Hathaway CEO was recently booted out of the top 5. The changes underline the extent to which technology fortunes now dominate the upper echelons of the world’s richest people.
U.S. oil plunges below $0 a barrel: What does a negative futures price mean?

U.S. oil plunges below $0 a barrel: What does a negative futures price mean?

The price of a barrel of benchmark U.S. oil plunged below $0 a barrel for the first time in history, a troubling sign of an unprecedented global energy glut as the coronavirus pandemic halts travel and curbs economic activity. So when it's minus a dollar, they'll pay you a dollar to get it out of there.
3D-printer companies build face shields, masks, more to fight coronavirus

3D-printer companies build face shields, masks, more to fight coronavirus

The 3D-printing industry is accelerating its efforts to help fight the new coronavirus and the disease it causes, COVID-19. HP, Carbon, Prusa Research and Formlabs are among those involved. Making face shields is simple. Making masks is tough.

Science News

MOFs (Metal-Organic Frameworks) - The 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry

MOFs (Metal-Organic Frameworks) - The 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry

The 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry honors the creators of Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs). These porous structures act as molecular sponges; MOF-303 can harvest drinkable water from desert air, while others like NU-1501 store large amounts of hydrogen in small, safe containers for clean-fuel vehicles
Quantum Computer, Majorana 1 Explained - The Path to a Million Qubits

Quantum Computer, Majorana 1 Explained - The Path to a Million Qubits

Hear from the Microsoft team behind the recent breakthrough in physics and quantum computing demonstrated by the new Majorana 1 chip, engineered from an entirely new material that has the potential to scale to millions of qubits on a single chip. Curious to find out what is possible..
Can The World

Can The World's Whitest White Paint Help Reduce Global Warming?

White was one of the first colors used in art in the 15th century. Now to improve its whiteness. A team of researchers led by Xiulin Ruan, a professor of mechanical engineering at Indiana's Purdue University, recently revealed an ultra-white paint that they believe could even help combat climate change.

Tech News

Quantum Computer, Majorana 1 Explained - The Path to a Million Qubits

Quantum Computer, Majorana 1 Explained - The Path to a Million Qubits

Hear from the Microsoft team behind the recent breakthrough in physics and quantum computing demonstrated by the new Majorana 1 chip, engineered from an entirely new material that has the potential to scale to millions of qubits on a single chip. Curious to find out what is possible..
How 3D Printing Is Helping Medical Professionals Fight COVID-19

How 3D Printing Is Helping Medical Professionals Fight COVID-19

3D-printing communities worldwide are doing their best to help fight the effects and spread of the coronavirus.Increasing COVID-19 cases is underscoring a shortage of medical supplies. Medical facilities are in desperate need of N95 masks, face shields, Ventilator parts and other Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Huawei announces 5G smartphone based on own technology

Huawei announces 5G smartphone based on own technology

The leading supplier of network switching gear for phone companies, Huawei Technologies Ltd. is spending heavily to develop its own chips, an area where the US dominates. It is maneuvering to gain a competitive edge and sidestep U.S. complaints it is a security risk.

Environmental News

Sailboat to Collect and Process Ocean Plastics Gets Design Approval

Sailboat to Collect and Process Ocean Plastics Gets Design Approval

SeaCleaners, an NGO dedicated to fighting for pollution free oceans hopes to launch its sailboat, the Manta. As part of its mission of raising awareness to clean up the oceans, promoting prevention, while also sharing scientific knowledge, developing innovative solutions for waste collection and repurposing.
Can The World

Can The World's Whitest White Paint Help Reduce Global Warming?

White was one of the first colors used in art in the 15th century. Now to improve its whiteness. A team of researchers led by Xiulin Ruan, a professor of mechanical engineering at Indiana's Purdue University, recently revealed an ultra-white paint that they believe could even help combat climate change.
Global Warming sets Record of Hottest April & Climbs to 2020 Warmest Year Milestone

Global Warming sets Record of Hottest April & Climbs to 2020 Warmest Year Milestone

Thanks in large part to climate change, April 2020 tied as the warmest such month on record. This increases confidence that 2020 will set a new annual heat record. Temperatures were also well above average for the month across northern and coastal central Greenland, parts of Antarctica, areas of Alaska and the Arctic Ocean.

Sports News

CHAMPIONS: Argentina defeat France to win third World Cup

CHAMPIONS: Argentina defeat France to win third World Cup

Argentina are the champions of the world! The Albiceleste (white-and-blue) are the champions of the world! 4-2 in a Penalty shoot-out win after thrilling 3-3 draw with France secures Argentina third World Cup! in Qatar FIFA World Cup final 2022
MotoGP Austria pile-up: Rossi - Everybody should say a prayer. Motorsport Magazine

MotoGP Austria pile-up: Rossi - Everybody should say a prayer. Motorsport Magazine

Who to blame for Sunday’s horror accident: the riders, the circuit or ourselves? 2020 MotoGP Austrian GP Insight. The fact that Morbidelli’s flying Yamaha and Zarco’s disintegrating Ducati didn’t hurt anyone was pure luck. Valentino Rossi and Maverick Viñales were just centimetres away from being struck down.
Coronavirus: What sporting events are affected by the pandemic?

Coronavirus: What sporting events are affected by the pandemic?

As the virus spreads across the globe, sports bodies are cancelling or postponing events. Major sporting events have been cancelled or postponed. The most significant one that was due to take place in Japan this summer was the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. The event is postponed to July 23 to August 8, 2021.