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Researchers have discovered that under certain exotic conditions, heat can mimic the properties of sound, echoing back and forth in a manner referred to as “second sound.” This intriguing behavior has been captured in images for the first time by scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), showcasing how heat propagates like sound waves within a superfluid—a unique state …

This Sunday, Las Vegas will host its inaugural Super Bowl, featuring a highly anticipated match-up between the San Francisco 49ers and the Kansas City Chiefs. The city is buzzing with excitement as it prepares to showcase the NFL’s premier event for the first time, elevating the hype to unprecedented levels. Adding to the spectacle is the publicized relationship between Taylor …

Qatar successfully defended their Asian Cup title with a 3-1 victory over Jordan on Saturday, thanks to a remarkable hat-trick of penalties by Akram Afif, making him the star of the match. This victory marked the climax of a thrilling football month that started with 24 teams and featured numerous memorable matches. It also served as redemption for Qatar following …

Swifties and Kansas City Chiefs fans can rejoice as Taylor Swift has confirmed her attendance at Super Bowl LVIII, following the Chiefs’ victory over the Baltimore Ravens on January 28. Speculation had been rife among her fanbase about whether Swift would be able to attend the game due to her Eras Tour performance in Tokyo. Gracie Hunt, the daughter of …

Israeli attacks in Lebanon on Saturday resulted in the deaths of two civilians and one Hezbollah member, according to official reports. Meanwhile, a high-ranking Hamas official narrowly escaped an assassination attempt in the coastal town of Jadra, situated roughly 40 kilometers from Israel. This event marks one of the deadliest incidents away from the Israel-Lebanon border in the last four …

Qatar has expressed its vehement opposition to Israel’s proposed ground offensive in Rafah, appealing to the United Nations Security Council to intervene and halt what it terms as “genocide.” The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Qatar highlighted the severe humanitarian crisis looming over Rafah, a city that has become a sanctuary for numerous displaced individuals within the besieged Gaza Strip. …

In a forthcoming interview with Jonathan Karl of ABC News, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed plans for an imminent military operation in Rafah. He assured that measures would be taken to ensure civilians could safely evacuate, though he provided limited specifics on how this would be achieved. Netanyahu emphasized the strategic importance of targeting Hamas factions in Rafah, considered …

On Saturday, Saudi Arabia’s foreign ministry issued a stern warning about the potential grave consequences of any aggressive actions towards Rafah, located in the southern Gaza Strip. The statement underscored the kingdom’s absolute disapproval and condemnation of the forced removal of residents, advocating strongly for an immediate halt to hostilities. This announcement comes in the context of Israeli Prime Minister …