Taken from the April 2021 issue of Physics World, where it first appeared under the headline “Living in a materials world”. Members of the Institute of Physics can enjoy the full issue via the Physics World app. Materials scientist Arnab Basu, head of radiation-detection technology developer Kromek, talks to Tushna Commissariat about founding a spin-off,
New York exhibitors had their hopes dashed Monday as Gov. Andrew Cuomo made no move at a press conferences to boost capacity at movie theaters in the five boroughs from 25% to a hoped-for 50%. The Godzilla vs. Kong weekend box office stampede ($285 million globally) shows that movie fans want back in theaters but
As former U.S. lawmaker Bill Nelson awaits Senate confirmation of his nomination to lead NASA, it is perhaps time to recall a policy he voted for some 30 years ago. As chairman of a House space subcommittee, Nelson presided over consideration of the Space Settlement Act of 1988, which was added as a provision to
OnePlus Watch may soon be getting the always-on display (AOD) feature through an over-the-air (OTA) update. OnePlus Watch made its debut two weeks ago, on March 23. The smartwatch is currently listed at an introductory price of Rs. 14,999 on the OnePlus India website. OnePlus has revealed in a blog that although AOD is a
Representative Matt Gaetz, (R-FL), speaks during a hearing in the Rayburn House office Building on Capitol Hill, in Washington, U.S., July 29, 2020. Graeme Jennings | Reuters One of Rep. Matt Gaetz’s former staffers said Monday that FBI agents contacted him last week, shortly after news broke that the Florida Republican was embroiled in a
News YG’s My Krazy Life Disappears From Streaming Platforms Following “Meet the Flockers” Backlash The song faced renewed criticism and calls for removal due to its lyrics about targeting “Chinese neighborhoods” during burglary attempts By Matthew Strauss April 5, 2021 Facebook Twitter YG, June 2019 (Andrew Toth/Getty Images for Def Jam) Facebook Twitter YG’s 2014
Testimony from Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo was “another nail in the coffin” for former Minnesota police officer Derek Chauvin’s defense, Civil Rights lawyer David Henderson said Monday. “The fact that he is a key witness is an understatement. … The window for the defense to mount an effective presentation for this jury is quickly
It’s never a good sign when a network purposefully allows a reality show to run into the next scripted hour in an attempt to jumpstart ratings. That said, Debris Season 1 Episode 6 started with a bang. So, did the ending live up to the beginning’s promise? It depends on how you look at it,
When I Grow Up I Want to Be a Genderlesss Mollusk If you enjoy reading Electric Literature, join our mailing list! We’ll send you the best of EL each week, and you’ll be the first to know about upcoming submissions periods and virtual events. Black Arion Daisy is a show pony and she always has
Investors may want to avoid playing favorites. Art Hogan of National Securities said Monday that owning equal amounts of growth and cyclical stocks will produce major advantages as stocks break out. “Nothing is going to be binary this year,” the firm’s chief market strategist told CNBC’s “Trading Nation.” “Having a balance between those two and
The $550 million renovation of Lincoln Center’s David Geffen Hall will be completed two years earlier than anticipated, with a re-opening now planned for Fall 2022. In a joint statement released today by Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts and the New York Philharmonic, the cultural organizations said the acceleration of the project will “boost
Numerica won a $750,000 Small Business Innovation Research award and later received an additional $2.25 million to mature the technology WASHINGTON — Numerica, a company that operates a network of ground-based telescopes to track objects in deep space, is deploying new sensors that can observe orbiting satellites in broad daylight. The telescopes were funded with
Mi Smart Band will help you see all your fitness details on your smartphone, when paired and connected properly. Xiaomi’s Mi Smart Band offers compatibility for both Android and iOS devices. Newer Mi Smart Band versions —Mi Smart Band 4, Mi Smart Band 5, and Mi Smart Band 6 — also feature an AMOLED touchscreen
Harvey Weinstein enters the courthouse on July 11, 2019 in New York City. Stephanie Keith | Getty Images Lawyers for film producer Harvey Weinstein on Monday filed an appeal of his conviction for rape and another sex crime. Weinstein, 69, was convicted in February 2020 after a trial in Manhattan Supreme Court. He is serving
DMX‘s family’s going to hold a prayer vigil at the New York hospital where he’s still clinging to life. The rapper’s family announced the gathering will take place Monday at 5 PM ET outside of the White Plains Hospital, where on Sunday night … staff members held a small vigil of their own. As we
President Joe Biden talks to reporters on the South Lawn of the White House, in Washington, U.S., March 14, 2021. Cheriss May | Reuters President Joe Biden said Monday that he is not worried that a plan to increase corporate America’s tax bill would dampen the U.S. economy as it emerges from the Covid-19 pandemic.
The cast of Bridgerton is growing! The streaming sensation has added new cast members in the wake of Regé-Jean Page’s stunning exit. Per Deadline, Shelley Conn (Liar) and Calam Lynch (Benediction) are the latest additions to the already stacked cast. The sophomore season is set to begin production very soon in the UK and will
If you enjoy reading Electric Literature, join our mailing list! We’ll send you the best of EL each week, and you’ll be the first to know about upcoming submissions periods and virtual events. When I Google-searched inspiration for a list of books about codependent relationships, I was sent immediately to the self-help area. There is