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New Link Found Between Ferroelectric Domain Walls and Superconductivity in 2D Materials

Scientists have discovered a unique link between ferroelectric domain walls and superconductivity in two-dimensional van der Waals materials. This breakthrough, credited to research by...

Science

New Cartilage Type Found: Lipocartilage Resembles Fat, Boosts Elasticity

A newly identified form of cartilage, distinct from the three commonly recognised types, has been described by scientists. This tissue, termed “lipocartilage,” stands out...

Sports

College Football Playoff 2024-25: Championship first look

Jan 10, 2025, 11:13 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The first 12-team College Football Playoff is down to the final two contenders: Notre Dame...

Technology

Why Meta had to ‘bend the knee to Trump’ ahead of his inauguration

Jakub Porzycki | Nurphoto | Getty Images Mark Zuckerberg’s announcement this week that Meta would pivot its moderation policies to allow more “free expression”...

World

LA fires: Data and videos reveal scale of ‘most destructive’ blazes in modern US history

The fires that have been raging in Los Angeles County this week may be the “most destructive” in modern US history. In just three...

World

They are hurting but managing to find hope in ‘tomorrow’ – the residents who have lost everything in the LA fires

They are the displaced and there are tens of thousands of them, 600 in an evacuation centre we visited. From elderly people who fled...

World

The chancellor’s gamble with China: What price is Rachel Reeves willing to pay for closer trading ties?

Given gilt yields are rising, the pound is falling and, all things considered, markets look pretty hairy back in the UK, it’s quite likely...

World

Donald Trump says he’s ‘totally innocent’ and thanks judge moments before no-penalty sentence in hush money case

Donald Trump has been handed a no-penalty sentence following his conviction in the Stormy Daniels hush money case. The incoming US president has received...

They are hurting but managing to find hope in ‘tomorrow’ – the residents who have lost everything in the LA fires

They are the displaced and there are tens of thousands of them, 600 in an evacuation centre we visited. From elderly people who fled...

LA fires: Data and videos reveal scale of ‘most destructive’ blazes in modern US history

The fires that have been raging in Los Angeles County this week may be the “most destructive” in modern US history. In just three...

Sam Moore, who sang Soul Man in the duo Sam & Dave, dies

Sam Moore, who sang Soul Man and other 1960s hits in the legendary Sam & Dave duo, has died aged 89. Moore, who influenced...

Sports

LSU’s Lacy facing charges related to fatal crash

Mark Schlabach, ESPN Senior WriterJan 10, 2025, 03:16 PM ET Close Senior college football writer Author of seven books on college football Graduate of...

Sports

Capitals’ Lindgren exits with upper-body injury

Field Level Media Jan 10, 2025, 10:07 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Goalie 1 Related Lindgren lay on the ice for a few seconds...

Sports

MLB bans fans who grabbed Betts in World Series

ESPN News Services Jan 10, 2025, 05:01 PM ET Open Extended Reactions NEW YORK — Major League Baseball has banned two fans who interfered...

Sports

Jays add All-Star RHP Hoffman for 3 years, $33M

Associated Press Jan 10, 2025, 09:27 PM ET Open Extended Reactions TORONTO — All-Star reliever Jeff Hoffman and the Toronto Blue Jays have agreed...

Jays add All-Star RHP Hoffman for 3 years, M

Sports

Ex-Georgia QB Carson Beck commits to Miami

Pete Thamel Close Pete Thamel Senior College Sports Insider College Football Senior Writer for ESPN. Insider for College Gameday. Max Olson Close Max Olson...

Sports

Texas’ Ewers expects to enter NFL draft after CFP

Pete Thamel, Senior College Sports InsiderJan 10, 2025, 06:45 PM ET Close College Football Senior Writer for ESPN. Insider for College Gameday. Open Extended...

Politics

Rachel Reeves lands in China amid pressure to cancel trip over market turmoil

Making Britain better off will be “at the forefront of the chancellor’s mind” during her visit to China, the Treasury has said amid controversy...

Business

Rachel Reeves lands in China amid pressure to cancel trip over market turmoil

Making Britain better off will be “at the forefront of the chancellor’s mind” during her visit to China, the Treasury has said amid controversy...

Sports

Rule changes let Castroneves enter Daytona 500

ESPN News Services Jan 10, 2025, 05:07 PM ET Open Extended Reactions CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Four-time Indianapolis 500 winner Helio Castroneves claimed a spot...