A Mathematical Tribute to the Soccer Ball
As the World Cup final approaches, take a moment to appreciate the beautiful symmetries of humanity’s favorite truncated icosahedron.
Five Free Movies to Stream Now
This month’s picks include epics from Werner Herzog and Akira Kurosawa, along with one of the most quintessential New York movies.
Malir river bridge to close for two days for expressway construction
Karachi Traffic Police urges citizens to use designated alternative routes during their journeys Traffic police officers questioning to a bike rider in Karachi. PHOTO: EXPRESS KARACHI: Traffic on both carriageways of the Malir River Bridge on the National Highway will remain temporarily closed from 7am to 7pm on July 18 and 19 due to development and construction … Read more
Venezuela Earthquakes Force a Grim Homecoming for Migrants
Mass migration, which defines modern Venezuela, has heavily marked the earthquake, too, saving many who had left, but also making their grief harder.
Shipping in the Persian Gulf Nears a Halt and Oil Prices Rise
[Shipping traffic was at its lowest level in more than a month and oil prices moved higher as the Iran war continued to disrupt the supply of energy.
India launches first hydrogen-powered train in clean energy push
Joins a small group of nations testing technology as part of efforts to decarbonise rail transport Hydrogen trains use fuel cells to generate electricity by combining hydrogen and oxygen, emitting only water and steam. Photo: AFP India launched its first hydrogen-powered train on Friday, joining a small group of nations testing the technology as part … Read more
PSX up 2,838 points on renewed risk appetite
[ KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Thursday surged almost 2,840 points as renewed risk appetite drove investor interest in making fresh bets. Building on the previous session’s rebound, the investors aggressively bought blue-chip stocks amid media reports suggesting a possible resumption of dialogue between the US and Iran, which helped ease geopolitical concerns. On … Read more
Rare Pair of Improbably Light ‘Super-Puff’ Planets Is Discovered
They’re less dense than cotton candy, and they will help astrophysicists better understand the most unusual ways giant planets can form.
My 5 Favorite Places for Art in Venice
Our critic Jason Farago shares what you shouldn’t miss in a city full of secrets and surprises.
Dubai Migrant Worker Layoffs Reveal Costs of Middle East War
The Persian Gulf city attracted migrant workers with the promise of opportunity. Many now say the war has brought job losses and salary cuts.