Composite layered 2D materials that are resistant to breaking and extremely stretchable. (Courtesy: Dong Li, Nanyang Technological University) Natural layered materials such as bone and mother-of-pearl have many functions. Alongside helping organisms protect and defend themselves, some, such as the shells of marine animals, can also sequester carbon by combining proteins and inorganic composites. Researchers
Chinese tech giant Baidu’s robotaxis have grabbed about 10% of the ride-hailing market in a Beijing suburb, the company said Tuesday Vcg | Visual China Group | Getty Images BEIJING — In less than two years, Chinese tech giant Baidu‘s robotaxis have grabbed about 10% of the ride-hailing market in a suburb of Beijing city,
Most of the 21 Broadway productions on the boards last week showed some signs of summer doldrums, with 17 shows reporting drops in box office over the previous week. Still, with The Music Man back on the roster after a week’s hiatus, the overall total box office take of $23,513,592 was up about 6%. Total
TAMPA, Fla. — Royal Caribbean Group said Aug. 30 it has become the first cruise liner to adopt SpaceX’s Starlink satellite broadband services. The company plans to install Starlink by the end of March on some 50 ships operated under its Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, and Silversea Cruises brands. Future vessels operated under these
Apple’s iPhone 14 series is expected to launch at its ‘Far out’ event scheduled for September 7. The rumoured smartphone series has been subject to several leaks and tips ahead of the upcoming event. Now, a well-known analyst has shared updates from a survey, which suggests that Apple had concluded the hardware test of satellite
U.S. President Joe Biden delivers remarks at the 29th AFL-CIO Quadrennial Constitutional Convention at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, U.S., June 14, 2022. Evelyn Hockstein | Reuters President Joe Biden had a message for lawmakers who defended the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol as he touted his Safer America Plan Tuesday.
Usher is shutting down any thoughts of him getting in a Verzuz battle … all because he says his discography is too massive to whittle it down to just 20 songs!!! The superstar singer was a recent guest on the “PEOPLE Every Day” podcast, where he basically said the best Verzuz matchup would feature him
NASA’s next-generation moon rocket, the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket with its Orion crew capsule perched on top, as it stands on launch pad 39B in preparation for the unmanned Artemis 1 mission at Cape Canaveral, Florida, August 27, 2022. Joe Skipper | Reuters NASA announced it will make another attempt to launch the Artemis
Given fashion’s ongoing waste problem, in recent years, sustainability has risen to the top of every smart shopper’s list. And with monumental steps being made every day to reduce the carbon footprint and environmental impact of clothes and bags (we’re looking at you, secondhand sites), a key component of our daily outfit has somehow been
It’s almost time to welcome Marg Helgenberger back into the CSI universe. CBS has dropped plot details and some photos for CSI: Vegas Season 2 Episode 1. “CSI: Vegas season two kicks off with the return of Catherine Willows (Marg Helgenberger) as she persuades Maxine Roby to let her rejoin the esteemed CSI team in
In 2021, Abdulrazak Gurnah, author of ten novels, including By the Sea, Paradise, and Desertion, was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature “for his uncompromising and compassionate penetration of the effects of colonialism and the fate of the refugee in the gulf between cultures and continents.” Gurnah’s newest novel, Afterlives, which captures the devastating effects
In this article RCL Royal Caribbean International’s Anthem of the Seas cruise ship calls at Greenock port on July 22, 2021 in Greenock, Scotland. Jeff J Mitchell | Getty Images Royal Caribbean Cruises will begin offering onboard internet via SpaceX’s Starlink satellite network, the cruise line company announced Tuesday. The partnership is an effort to
In this article BBBY BIDU FSLR BIG BBY TWTR Check out the companies making headlines before the bell: Best Buy (BBY) – Best Buy gained 2.6% in the premarket after the electronic retailer beat Street forecasts on the top and bottom lines for its latest quarter, while comparable store sales declined less than expected. Big
TITUSVILLE, Fla. — Astra Space announced Aug. 29 it won a contract from Airbus OneWeb Satellites to provide electric propulsion systems for the Arrow line of small satellites. Astra said that Airbus OneWeb Satellites will acquire an unspecified number of its Astra Spacecraft Engines, an electric propulsion system, for Arrow satellites. Astra did not disclose
Xiaomi Smart TV X Series was launched in India on Tuesday. The smart TVs are claimed to offer enhanced connectivity and seamless experience. The TVs come in three sizes, are powered by Vivid Picture Engine technology for an immersive viewing experience, and feature 30W speakers with Dolby Audio, DTS-HD, as well as DTS:Virtual X technology.
Former U.S. President Donald Trump leaves Trump Tower to meet with New York Attorney General Letitia James for a civil investigation on August 10, 2022 in New York City. James Devaney | GC Images | Getty Images The Department of Justice on Thursday filed a proposal in federal court detailing redactions the department wants an
News Arctic Monkeys Share Video for New Song “There’d Better Be a Mirrorball”: Watch The lead track from their forthcoming album The Car is their first new song in four years By Matthew Ismael Ruiz August 29, 2022 Facebook Twitter Facebook Twitter Arctic Monkeys have shared a video for their new song “There’d Better Be
The U.S. economy is going to fall into a recession next year, according to Steve Hanke, a professor of applied economics at Johns Hopkins University, and that’s not necessarily because of higher interest rates. “We will have a recession because we’ve had five months of zero M2 growth, money supply growth, and the Fed isn’t