What exactly happens when you blow on a soap film to make a bubble? Behind this simple question about a favorite childhood activity is some real science, researchers at New York University have found. In a series of experiments replicating bubble blowing, NYU’s Applied Math Lab has discovered two ways in which bubbles can be … Read more
A new study led by researchers at the American Museum of Natural History looks at the genes behind an incredible, luminous seasonal mating display produced by swarms of bioluminescent marine Bermuda fireworms. The new research, published today in the journal PLOS ONE, confirms that the enzymes responsible for the fireworms’ glow are unique among bioluminescent … Read more
Jammu and Kashmir police has concluded that there is tangible evidence to establish that the conspiracy to kill journalist Shujaat Bukhari was hatched by Lashker-e-Taiba in Pakistan. The conspiracy was hatched in Pakistan and execution was done by the three accused. Police believe that three cadres of the banned outfit including Naveed Jatt had executed … Read more
Messi made an unhappy start to the World Cup on Saturday, missing what would have been a winning penalty as Argentina were held to a 1-1 draw by minnows Iceland. It was a result that has renewed doubts about Argentina’s ability to mount a sustained challenge at this World Cup, four years after they reached … Read more
The US has accused North Korea of launching a slew of malicious cyber activity in recent years. But this warning comes just as the Trump administration is trying to start denuclearization talks with Pyongyang. The latest warning about malware, called Joanap and Brambul, was issued as North Korea leader Kim Jong Un dispatched one of his … Read more
In an interview to an english daily , dawn , in Pakistan Nawaz Sharief was candid enough to admit that the horrific attacks were conspired and planned in Pakistan. To a question on his ouster from office, Nawaz Sharief said “Militant organisations are active. Call them non-state actors, should we allow them to cross the … Read more
Policy changes being rolled out come as online ad ‘duopoly’ Google and Facebook strive to avoid being used to spread misleading or divisive ads aimed at voters. “Our work on elections goes far beyond improving policies for advertising,” Google senior vice president Kent Walker said in a blog post. “We’re investing heavily in keeping our … Read more
