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The chemistry behind your LCD flat-screen devices: How a scientist changed the world

Phys.org 

In a laboratory at the University of Hull 50 years ago, a new chemical compound was created that would impact the world as much as any drug, fuel or material. The man responsible for this society-changing invention was George Gray—his new liquid crystal molecules (now known as 5CB) made liquid crystal displays (LCDs) viable and kickstarted the multibillion-dollar flat-screen industry.

UPDATE: Ukrainian Defense Ministry Claims Javelin Anti-Aircraft Missiles Neutralized a Column of Russian Vehicles and 15 Tanks

The Gateway Pundit 

A Russian tank smolders in Ukraine following the Russian invasion this morning. The Armed Forces of Ukraine released a statement following the Russian invasion inside the country last night. On February 24, according to the operational information of the United Forces Command, in the area of Glukhov, the military used the Javelin PTRK and damaged…

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EAEU prime ministers okay accelerated food railway delivery project

BelTA (en) 

Regular shipments will allow offering competitive rates in comparison with transportation by sea in addition to reducing the time needed to deliver goods (down to 10-14 days to China and 4-7 days to Uzbekistan). Apart from that, the entire necessary infrastructure for smooth logistics will be created.



Current Mortgage Rates Stabilize After Two Weeks of Big Jumps

«La Crosse Tribune» (lacrossetribune.com) 

The rate on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage is averaging 3.89% this week. That’s a slight decline of 0.03 percentage points compared to last week. The modest change follows multiple weeks when average mortgage rates — as measured by Freddie Mac…

Shaping the catalysts of the future

Phys.org 

From the pharmaceutical industry to pesticides and construction materials, man-made materials are indispensable in many areas of our lives. Their production requires long and time-consuming chemical transformations. A new, more environmentally friendly method from chemists of Diagnostics and Therapy Excellence Programme and Institute of Chemistry at Eötvös Loránd University speeds up some of these complex processes, according to a paper published in Nature Catalysis.

How Warriors plan to right skid out of All-Star break

MercuryNews.com 

PORTLAND — Steve Kerr saw his players Wednesday for the first time in a week as the Warriors regrouped for an evening practice before beginning the stretch run of the regular season Thursday against the Trail Blazers. With losses in four of their past five games, the Warriors hope the time off can act as […]

Genomic regulatory map of the zebrafish

Phys.org 

Zebrafish and humans look very different on the outside. Yet about 70 percent of their genes are similar to human genes—including many that can trigger diseases. That makes the animal a popular model organism. Many observations of biological processes such as embryonic development can be transferred to humans. The vast majority of genes that play a role in this process have been identified.

F1, with Russia on the calendar, 'closely watching' developments in Ukraine

Timesofindia.indiatimes.com (sports) 

Formula One officials are "closely watching" developments in Ukraine after Russia's invasion on Thursday but did not comment on whether the Russian Grand Prix would go ahead as planned in September. Russia has held the grand prix since 2014, with this year's event scheduled for Sept. 25.


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