Microscopic defects make batteries better

Credit: Mesoscale Materials Modeling Group/Rice University Department of Energy Office of Basic Energy Science, National Science Foundation, University of Wisconsin-Madison WEI Seed Grant, Vilas Research Travel Awards  High-performance...

Patrice Evra leaves Marseille after receiving European football ban

The club confirmed that the former French international (pictured, center) would leave "by mutual consent" in a statement on Friday, minutes after European football's governing body UEFA announced the ban...

News German authorities target illegal file-sharing site in large-scale operation

German investigators have shut down an illegal file-sharing site as part of a police sting across the country. Authorities say the site's activities caused several million in damages to copyright owners. German...

Bitcoin value falls dramatically in 48 hours

Has Bitcoin finally hit the ceiling many have predicted it would? Although its price fluctuations are notoriously volatile, a slide in value of $1000 (€859) in less than 48 hours has raised a few eyebrows. Bitcoin,...

HSBC Accounts Used for Transactions Linked to Suspected South Africa Kickbacks

Transfers detailed in documents shine light on the role of global banks in a scandal that has consumed South African business and politics Brothers...