Current

The term "Current" (or "Currents" and "The Current") is a versatile word that serves as a disambiguation page, covering a vast range of meanings in science, media, and culture. In science, it primarily denotes the flow of a substance, such as electric current (the flow of electric charge), ocean currents, air currents, and dangerous rip currents, as well as convection currents driven by temperature differences. In arts and entertainment, it includes notable music like Tame Impala's acclaimed 2015 album Currents and the American metal band Currents, alongside media outlets such as the defunct Current TV and CBC Radio's program The Current. The name is also used for various publications, including student newspapers at several universities, and Google's two distinct apps: a news app (2011–2013) and an enterprise social app (2019–2023). Other significant uses include the Kansas City Current soccer team in the National Women's Soccer League, the financial services company Current, and a soft fiber sculpture by Janet Echelman. Overall, the page highlights how the word "current" is broadly applied to flows, media, and organizations, with related terms like "current affairs" and "current density" linking to further concepts.