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Harnessing a principle known as triboelectrification, researchers have worked out the optimal way to generate an electrical charge in a relatively simple way. The breakthrough could provide a ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

How do you even know when you are an adult? Many cultural practices determine adulthood with a ceremony to mark the shift from the child who is cared for to the adult who is responsible.

Doja Cat brought plenty of sparkle to the 2025 Oscars, wearing millions of microbeads, Swarovski crystals, and sequins. Doja added yellow pear-shaped drop earrings from Messika and a matching ...

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What if everyday movement powered your devices? Researchers have discovered that tiny beads, when chosen carefully, can generate electricity through friction. This could lead to self-powered wearables ...

Throwing and catching gold, green, and purple beads is a cherished Mardi Gras tradition, but as it turns out, these petroleum-based plastic beads have a heavy impact on the New Orleans environment ...

A lesser-known attribute of macrophages is their ability to fuse with each other to form multinucleated giant cells. Based on their morphology and functional characteristics, there are in general ...