The quest to find new methods to slow down or even stop light waves has been a longstanding goal in the field of photonics. It is believed that achieving this feat could lead to significant advancements in various photonic devices, including lasers, LED displays, fiber-optics, and sensors. Recently, a group of scientists from AMOLF and
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Reports from Sky News suggest that Humza Yousaf, Scotland’s first minister, is contemplating resigning from his position as early as today. This decision comes amidst mounting pressure and two upcoming votes of no confidence following the collapse of a power-sharing agreement with the Scottish Greens. Yousaf, who now leads a minority administration in Edinburgh, recently
Nothing Phone 2a made its debut in India in March of this year, boasting numerous improvements over its predecessor, Nothing Phone 1. The new edition also received a significant design overhaul in comparison to both Phone 1 and Phone 2. Currently, the phone is available in the Indian market in two different color options and
In Monday morning trading in Asia, the Japanese yen weakened to 160 against the U.S. dollar, hitting its lowest level since April 1990. However, it later strengthened to around 156.5 against the dollar. The currency has been sliding alongside the continued strength of the U.S. dollar, as Federal Reserve rate cut expectations are pushed back.
The scene in Luca Guadagnino’s Challengers that has captured the attention of audiences involves Josh O’Connor’s Patrick and Mike Faist’s Art bonding over churros in a cafeteria. O’Connor revealed in an interview that it was his first churro and he found it extraordinary. Surprisingly, the churro interaction was not scripted, but rather a creative input
The recent game at Wells Fargo Center saw a significant number of Knicks fans flooding the arena to support their team as they took a 3-1 lead against the 76ers. Joel Embiid, the superstar center of the 76ers, expressed his disappointment at the overwhelming presence of Knicks fans in his team’s home arena. He mentioned
Republican South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem recently faced backlash after snippets from her upcoming memoir revealed her decision to euthanize a 14-month-old puppy named Cricket and an unnamed goat on her family ranch. This controversial anecdote has sparked outrage and criticism from both Democrats and Republicans alike, putting a dent in her aspirations to become
The recent discovery of human remains in two different locations has raised concerns regarding the identity of the victim. Police believe the torso belongs to a man in his 60s; however, they have not yet released his identity publicly. This poses a challenge in terms of informing his family and seeking additional information that could
After a surprising loss in Game 2 of the first-round series against the Miami Heat, the Boston Celtics came back with a vengeance in Game 3. The Celtics showed a significant improvement in their defensive effort, holding the Heat to just 84 points, their lowest scoring output of the season. The defensive intensity displayed by
Loneliness and social isolation have long been known to have detrimental effects on overall health and wellbeing. A recent retrospective longitudinal study has shed light on the impact of loneliness on cancer survivor mortality rates. Researchers found that cancer survivors with higher loneliness scores on the UCLA Loneliness Scale had a higher risk of mortality