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Russian startup claims it could produce silicon wafers in five minutes instead of two weeks, but trillion-dollar IMEC doesn't have to worry

A Russian startup has tested a multicathode electron source promising faster wafer exposure, though its complete lithograph remains years away.

TechRadar · Aug 12

6 Foods That Protect Your Gallbladder, All Already Sitting in Your Indian Kitchen

TurmericCurcumin, the active compound in turmeric, directly stimulates bile production and improves bile flow from the gallbladder into the small intestine. A 2002 study published in the journal Alimentary Pharmacology and Therapeutics found that curcumin caused significant gallbladder contraction in healthy volunteers, reducing the stasis that allows cholesterol to crystallise…

Times Life · Aug 13

The golden lion tamarin seen on a R$20 banknote nearly vanished from Brazil: Zoologist Devra Kleiman helped bring it back

Once teetering on the brink of extinction with just two hundred golden lion tamarins left, Brazil has witnessed a remarkable turnaround thanks to the efforts spearheaded by Devra Kleiman. Through a blend of captive breeding and dedicated habitat protection, these programs have successfully reintroduced captive-born tamarins into their natural forests.…

The Times of India · Aug 12

Taylor Swift to become youngest inductee to the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame

At 36, Taylor Swift is set to be the youngest writer to be inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame.

BANG Premier · Aug 11

Britain’s Andy Green sets a new speed record at Utah’s famous Bonneville Salt Flats

Green said the inside of the car he used on Tuesday was ‘probably a little hotter’ than in the jet-powered vehicle from 1997

The Independent UK · Aug 11

Taylor Swift becomes the youngest musician to be inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame

Taylor Swift and Lyle Lovett are set to be inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame

The Independent UK · Aug 11

‘World’s best pastry chef’ stays true to artisan roots

PARIS - The smell of warm bread hangs in the air at one of Benoit Castel’s patisseries in Paris, where the newly crowned world’s best pastry chef was hard at work testing new recipes.

Bangkok Post · Aug 11

A Finnish man built an 11-metre yacht from scratch using solar panels and batteries and sailed more than 3,000 nautical miles without conventional fuel

A Finnish boat builder has demonstrated what solar-powered sailing could look like by building an 11-metre yacht from scratch and taking it on a voyage of more than 3,000 nautical miles using electricity generated from the sun. The yacht, designed and built by Lukas Sjöman, relies on solar panels and…

The Times of India · Aug 11

What to Do With a Jade Plant in August – 3 Easy Tasks for Even More Glossy Growth Before Fall

Hot summer weather can be challenging for these succulents – here's how to help them thrive

Homes & Gardens · Aug 10

The First mRNA Flu Vaccine Is Approved, and What Changes for Patients Is Not Simply Another Shot Option

The FDA approved mFlusiva for adults 50 and older. Here is who qualifies, how mRNA flu shots differ, and what still stands before they become widely available.

Medical Daily · Aug 10