[ad_1] However, the construction industry accounts for a great part of the global CO₂ footprint due to massive emissions of carbon dioxide while producing cement and concrete. Although some success has been achieved by architects and engineers in the creation of alternatives, there is still no such type of sustainable building material that would not…
[ad_1] A nesting olive ridley sea turtle on Playa Pejeperro in Costa Rica with a common remora attached to its shell (Credit: Megan Bullock) A mother sea turtle crawled onto a Costa Rican beach to lay her eggs, carrying an unexpected passenger that refused to let go even after leaving the ocean.Gripping tightly to the…
[ad_1] FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks during a news conference at the stadium in Mexico City, Wednesday, June 10, 2026, a day before the opening FIFA World Cup match between Mexico and South Africa. (AP Photo/Eduardo Verdugo) FIFA’s proposal to sell a minority stake in a new commercial subsidiary has triggered mounting opposition from football’s…
[ad_1] FIFA charges Argentina stars over World Cup final brawl FIFA has initiated disciplinary proceedings against several Argentina players, coaching staff and the Argentine Football Association (AFA) following incidents during and after the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The charges stem from the heated aftermath of Argentina’s 1-0 extra-time defeat to Spain in the World Cup…
[ad_1] Italy’s new coach Roberto Mancini pose during a news conference on July 29, 2026, in Rome. (AP Photo) Roberto Mancini has apologised for the way he left Italy three years ago after officially returning as head coach of the crisis-hit national team, admitting his departure was “completely my fault” and promising to restore the…
[ad_1] Marc Cucurella immortalises Spain’s World Cup triumph with a tattoo tribute to coach Luis de la Fuente/ Image: Instagram Spain defender Marc Cucurella has honoured one of the most unusual promises made during the 2026 FIFA World Cup by unveiling a tattoo of head coach Luis de la Fuente after helping La Roja lift…
[ad_1] Brazil’s all-time leading scorer Neymar has officially confirmed his retirement from international football, bringing the curtain down on a glittering international career that spanned more than 16 years with the five-time FIFA World Cup champions.The 34-year-old announced his decision after helping Santos secure a 4-2 victory over Venezuela’s Universidad Central in the Copa Sudamericana,…
[ad_1] Medical staff rushed into the ring within seconds to attend to the injured boxer Refiloe Thai. (Video grab) A terrifying knockout at the 2026 Commonwealth Games left spectators stunned after Wales’ Orlando Holley-Sotomi blasted Lesotho’s Refiloe Thai through the ropes during their men’s 70kg boxing quarterfinal, prompting an immediate medical response inside the ring.The…
[ad_1] Argentina’s Lionel Messi (10), center, reacts after the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Argentina and Cape Verde in Miami Gardens, Fla., Friday, July 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell) Lionel Messi left one of his World Cup opponents pleasantly surprised after greeting him in English before Argentina’s knockout match against Cape Verde,…
[ad_1] For many people, Lewis Howard Latimer is remembered for his later work on electric lighting and his association with Thomas Edison. Yet years before he became involved in the electrical industry, he helped solve a far more ordinary problem that affected railway passengers every day. Travelling by train in the nineteenth century was becoming…
