The creation of super-black wood-based material known as Nxylon was discovered almost by accident. Researchers at the University of British Columbia (UBC) were initially working on water-repelling technologies for wood using high-energy plasma gas. It was during this process that they noticed the ends of wood cells turning completely black. Upon further examination, they realized
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The Asia-Pacific markets continued to experience a significant sell-off following a volatile trading day that saw Japan’s Nikkei 225 and Topix dropping by 7%. This decline was part of a larger trend after markets in the region experienced a sharp downturn on Friday, with the Nikkei 225 and Topix falling by more than 5% and
Recently, CrowdStrike disclosed that Delta Air Lines declined onsite assistance during a major outage that resulted in numerous flight cancellations. Delta CEO Ed Bastian revealed that the outage cost the company around $500 million in losses, including compensation for affected customers. In response to this crisis, Delta has made the decision to pursue legal action
Noah Lyles has been asserting himself as the “world’s fastest man” since last August, and on Sunday night at the Stade de France, he truly demonstrated why he deserves that title. With a personal-best time of 9.784 seconds, he managed to outshine an elite field of sprinters and claim his first Olympic gold medal in
Intermittent calorie restriction has been shown to improve executive function and memory in cognitively intact older adults, according to an exploratory pilot study. The study, which involved 40 overweight, cognitively normal older adults with insulin resistance, compared the effects of a 5:2 intermittent fasting plan with a “healthy living” diet based on portion control and
Elon Musk, the well-known billionaire and CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, is in the spotlight regarding the activities of a political action committee he supports. The Michigan secretary of state’s office has launched an investigation into the America PAC after reports of collecting voter data. The committee, backed by Musk, has been gathering detailed information
Walgreens, a well-known pharmacy chain, recently disclosed plans to shut down a significant number of its 8,600 stores in the U.S. The decision came as a result of only 75% of the stores being profitable, leaving the remaining one-quarter facing closure by 2027. This move reflects a broader trend of struggles within the retail pharmacy
Tadge Juechter, the man known as the “godfather” of the modern Corvette, recently retired from General Motors after an illustrious career spanning nearly five decades. His legacy includes overseeing the development of some of the most iconic vehicles in GM’s history, including the new 2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1. While Juechter’s retirement marks the end of
Individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have often been observed to have a strong affinity for board games compared to the general population. Recent studies conducted by researchers from the University of Plymouth and Edge Hill University in the UK have shed light on some of the reasons behind this phenomenon. The findings reveal that
The government has made it clear that it will take decisive action to ensure that those involved in criminal activities during violent disorder across the UK face consequences. Minister for policing, Dame Diana Johnson, has emphasized that the necessary resources will be allocated to process those who have been arrested quickly. This includes the possibility