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In 1934, a chemist pulled a sticky polymer into a thread, and nylon moved toward everyday lifeIn a twist of fate, a humble lab experiment by chemist Julian Hill in the 1930s turned a sticky substance into a global phenomenon. What st...- 8 new movies and shows to watch on Netflix this weekend: Maa Behen to Office RomanceWith true crime, comedy, romance, sports-inspired drama and international thrillers all arriving within the same week, Netflix's latest lin...
- How Donald Trump's Ukraine aid cuts undermine justice for Russian war crimesUS funding cuts are impacting Ukraine's pursuit of justice for war crimes. Organizations documenting atrocities face reduced capacity. This...
- Dear IPL, we didn't mean to fall in loveOlder cricket fans, Baby Boomers and Gen X-ers, are drawn to the IPL's excitement. They watch with a mix of nostalgia and analytical observ...
- In 1953, a chemist spilled an experimental polymer on a shoe and found that one patch refused to get dirty: This led to the foundation of ScotchgardFor many adults, revisiting beloved shows serves as a soothing balm during turbulent times. This practice isn't simply a means to escape bo...
- In 1902, Willis Carrier was trying to stop paper from warping in a Brooklyn print shop: This led to the foundation of the modern air-conditionerThe year was 1902 when Willis Carrier revolutionized our comfort with the invention of air conditioning, a solution aimed at managing humid...
- US announces charges against former Cuban leader Raul Castro in 1996 aircraft shootdownUS prosecutors have charged former Cuban President Raul Castro. The charges relate to the 1996 downing of civilian planes. Four Americans d...
- Presidential Records Act ruling: Can Donald Trump ignore the Presidential Records Act? Judge says the White House must follow the lawA federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to comply with the Presidential Records Act, rejecting a Justice Department opinion th...
- 'Knelt before America, surrendered India': Nishikant Dubey alleges Congress 'handed over' Sir Creek, Siachen to Pakistan on US ordersBJP MP Nishikant Dubey has accused the previous Congress government of compromising India's sovereignty. He alleges that under the guise of...
- A construction site buried by Mount Vesuvius may have finally explained why Roman concrete lasted for thousands of yearsAncient Roman concrete's remarkable durability, long attributed to luck, is now understood as a result of a sophisticated "hot mixing" proc...
- Gen ex gets the gadgets, even if it means sometimes getting things tangled upBeneath the comedy of keeping up with the iJoneses lies the determination with which a generation is trying to keep up and stay tech-releva...
- The famous city of Troy was not just one ancient ruin: archaeologists found an entire stack of different citiesContrary to popular belief, Troy was not a single city destroyed in one war. Archaeological discoveries at Hisarlık reveal nearly 4,000 yea...
- In 1955, Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat on the bus and sparked a national movementRosa Parks' defiance on a Montgomery bus in 1955 ignited a 381-day boycott. This organized protest by the Black community challenged segreg...
- In 1932, Carl Anderson Saw a Particle Curve the Wrong Way, And Discovered the PositronIn 1932, Arthur Compton's experiments with cosmic rays revealed an unexpected particle. This particle, observed via a cloud chamber, posses...
- In 1948, Richard and Maurice McDonald Watched Cars Pile Up Outside Their Restaurant: That Frustrating Delay Established the Foundation for McDonald’sIn the late 1940s, McDonald brothers tackled operational bottlenecks at their drive-in. They radically simplified their menu, halved prices...
- This Shark Was Already Swimming in the Oceans Before the United States Was Founded, Scientists Say Some Greenland Sharks May Live Up to 500 YearsScientists have discovered Greenland sharks live for centuries. A 2016 study used radiocarbon dating of eye lenses to determine their age. ...
- 'Signature that shook the British Raj': Tatya Tope’s rare 169-year-old letter reveals the secret network behind 1857 Sepoy MutinyA signed letter written by freedom fighter Tatya Tope in 1857 has been discovered in Madhya Pradesh’s state archives. The letter, found dur...
- In 1947, a Bedouin Shepherd Boy Searched for a Lost Goat in a Desert Cave: A Shattering Sound Revealed the Dead Sea ScrollsA chance discovery by a Bedouin shepherd in 1947 led to the unearthing of the Dead Sea Scrolls, a collection of ancient manuscripts found i...
- In 1976, Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak Noticed Hobbyists Struggling to Use Bare Circuit Boards: That “Let’s Ship a Ready-to-Use Computer” Decision Established the Foundation for AppleBefore the mid-1970s, computers were complex kits for hobbyists. Jobs and Wozniak revolutionized this by addressing usability. A Byte Shop ...
- In 1938, Ruth Wakefield Added Chocolate Chunks to Cookie Dough, Expecting Them to Melt: Ended Up Establishing the Foundation for Chocolate Chip CookiesRuth Wakefield of the Toll House Inn intentionally created the "Toll House Chocolate Crunch Cookie" in the late 1930s. Unlike previous choc...
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