China’s dispute with Lithuania over its recognition of Taiwan attracted a variety of headlines in 2021, and it'll shock few that the repercussions are nonetheless rumbling on into the brand new yr. In retaliation for the opening of a “Taiwan consultant workplace” in Vilnius, China has not solely downgraded its ...

In an effort to make sense of recent COVID-19 variants, scientists have developed strategies to quantify how a lot roughly transmissible they're, which might have far-reaching implications for public well being when it comes to COVID-19 threat and the vaccination ranges required to acquire herd immunity.

Researchers designed a novel polymer to bind and strengthen silica sand for binder jet additive manufacturing, a 3D-printing methodology utilized by industries for prototyping and half manufacturing.

‘The Iranian Hulk’ has whetted appetites for his super-sized showdown with rival Martyn Ford, sharing footage of feats of energy and boxing coaching earlier than he's set to satisfy ‘the Scariest Man on the Planet’ within the boxing ring. ...

Newly-crowned US Open queen Emma Raducanu says she was instilled with ‘psychological power’ from an early age, citing the upbringing by her Romanian father and Chinese language mom – in addition to charming followers with a message in Mandarin. ...

Scientists use the adhesive capabilities of mussels as a mannequin for concurrently optimizing the energy, stretchiness and adhesion of GelMA hydrogels, a feat not obtained in earlier makes an attempt.

Russian Eurovision entrant Manizha's inimitable efficiency of her controversial track about Russian ladies had no less than one supporter on Saturday – determine skating legend Irina Slutskaya, who known as on the nation to again the star. ...

The ouster of Republican congresswoman Liz Cheney from social gathering management lays naked the GOP’s drawback: they lack workable insurance policies, and their solely power – unity – has now been shattered, too. ...

Researchers fabricated an artificial hydrogel that mimics the stretch and power of a lobster's underbelly. The fabric might present a blueprint for stretchy protecting materials and synthetic tissues.

Jose Mourinho has in contrast himself to a NASA scientist and insisted he's "some of the vital managers within the sport" – shunning criticism regardless of Tottenham's disastrous Europa League exit and English Premier League woes. ...