New York NY (SPX) Feb 08, 2019
A team of scientists has discovered the first robust example of a new type of magnet - one that holds promise for enhancing the performance of data storage technologies.
This "singlet-based" magnet differs from conventional magnets, in which small magnetic constituents align with one another to create a strong magnetic field. By contrast, the newly uncovered singlet-based magnet has fields
Atlanta GA (SPX) Feb 08, 2019
There's a lot to like about perovskite-based solar cells. They are simple and cheap to produce, offer flexibility that could unlock a wide new range of installation methods and places, and in recent years have reached energy efficiencies approaching those of traditional silicon-based cells.
But figuring out how to produce perovskite-based energy devices that last longer than a couple of mo
Liverpool UK (SPX) Feb 08, 2019
Scientists at the University of Liverpool have discovered a new process to make polymers out of sulfur which could provide a way of making plastic that is less harmful to the environment.
Sulfur is an abundant chemical element and can be found as a mineral deposit across the world. It is also a waste product from the refining of crude oil and gas in the petrochemicals industry, which gener
Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Feb 08, 2019
A research group from RIKEN and Kyushu University has developed a new type of material, based on ethylene, which exhibits a number of useful properties such as self-healing and shape memory. Remarkably, some of the materials can spontaneously self-heal even in water or acidic and alkali solutions. The new material is based on ethylene, a compound that is the source of much of the plastic in use
Providence RI (SPX) Feb 08, 2019
Brown University researchers have made a discovery about the way things stick together at tiny scales that could be helpful in engineering micro- and nanoscale devices.
In a series of papers, the latest of which is published in Scientific Reports, the researchers show that miniscule differences in the roughness of a surface can cause surprising changes in the way two surfaces adhere to eac
Lumentum Holdings Inc. said Friday that Wajid Ali will join the optical equipment maker as chief financial officer, replacing interim CFO Christopher Coldren, effective Feb. 11. Ali was previously CFO at Synaptics Inc. , which announced he was leaving late Thursday. Coldren has served as interim CFO, after previous CFO Aaron Tachibana resigned from the position last June. Lumentum's stock fall 1.7% in premarket trade, while Synaptics shares dropped 6.3%, after the company reported fiscal second-quarter results late Thursday. Читать дальше...
Paris (ESA) Feb 08, 2019
For some, the concept of 'science' may seem difficult or even boring, particularly if it was taught poorly at school. However, with all of us facing the consequences of a rapidly changing world, science is fundamental to implementing adaptation and mitigation strategies. Thanks to satellites delivering critical science, we are better placed than ever before to cope with the challenges ahead.
It's Round 3 of the Allianz Football League this weekend with another 16 games down for decision and here we preview all of them.
Like all his fellow Cheltenham hopefuls, champion trainer Nicky Henderson is wary of time running short ahead of the Festival after an outbreak of Equine Influenza at the stable of Donald McCain.
Like all his fellow Cheltenham hopefuls, champion trainer Nicky Henderson is wary of time running short ahead of the Festival after an outbreak of Equine Influenza at the stable of Donald McCain.
Polen führt wegen der in Warschau stattfindenden Nahost-Konferenz vom 13. bis 14. Februar befristet Grenzkontrollen durch. Nach Angaben des Innenministeriums wird von diesem Sonntag an bis zum 16. Februar stichprobenartig kontrolliert. Das soll die Sicherheit und den störungsfreien Ablauf vor und während der Konferenz gewährleisten. Polen gehört zum Schengen-Raum des freien Personenverkehrs.
Arsenal will be hoping to put their dismal away form behind them as they travel to struggling Huddersfield Town on Saturday.
OKLAHOMA COUNTY, Okla. – For the first time in nearly 130 years, the Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Office will meet with citizens to form an advisory board. Officials say the board will advise the sheriff’s office on community-police relations and best practices in all aspects of the agency. The sheriff’s office says it has worked closely with newly elected Oklahoma County Commissioner Carrie Blumert, whose office has been instrumental in beginning to get the process started for a citizens advisory board. Читать дальше...
Der Begründer und Namensgeber der legendären Gitarrenzubehör-Firma Dunlop Manufacturing, Jim Dunlop, ist laut US-Medienberichten am Mittwoch im Alter von 82 Jahren gestorben. Zum Begriff wurde der gebürtige Schotte vor allem durch die von ihm entwickelten Plektren-Designs. Eng verbunden ist sein Name auch mit den markanten "Cry Baby" Wah-Wah-Pedalen.
PROPERTY is often the most expensive thing a person will ever buy, however that’s not to say that it’s impossible to find houses with eye-catching low price tags. Recently, a house which is for sale in Doncaster was listed on Rightmove for a very surprising amount of money.
As so often, giving a star rating to this opera is not easy: it's a five-star performance of a four-star production of a three-star opera, which averages out neatly at four.
Bei dem Einsturz eines hohen Wohnhauses in Istanbul sind mindestens 14 Menschen ums Leben gekommen. Das berichtete der türkische Innenminister Süleyman Soylu am Freitagnachmittag, zwei Tage nach dem Kollaps des Hauses, das unterschiedlichen Angaben zufolge sieben oder acht Etagen hatte. Acht weitere Menschen würden weiterhin vermisst, sagte Soylu. 14 Bewohner seien bisher lebendig geborgen worden.
The median salary offered to the batch is Rs 21 lakhs per annum (LPA).
Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone is looking forward to a reunion with Real Madrid head coach Santiago Solari this weekend. The Madrid giants face off at the Wanda Metropolitano with both sides trying to chase down LaLiga leaders Barcelona. Solari played under Simeone at San Lorenzo and will reunite with his old boss for the first time in Saturday's clash. "I've known him for a long time," Simeone told a media conference. "I was his coach at the end of his career, he gave us a lot of class and hierarchy at that time. Читать дальше...
Santiago Solari played under Diego Simeone during his playing career, with the Atletico Madrid head coach ready for their reunion.
India’s first married gay couple wants to settle in France
Woman arrested for "misgendering" someone on Twitter.
For most investors, SIPs have been at the forefront of their investment portfolio. Investors who are averse to risk, and looking to accrue high returns depend on SIPs and their power of compounding the rupee.However, off late, investors' hopes have been dimming due to the bleak returns that SIPs have garnered from the market. According to a report by NJ Wealth, SIP investors have been seen losing in 78 of 137 equity mutual fund schemes. Moreover, their average loss for 2 years has been calculated... Читать дальше...
Orange paint and dark Rays wheels make for a limited-edition Miata you won't want to miss.