An investigation has been launched after an alleged incident of sabotage on a next-generation Royal Navy warship at a Scottish shipyard. HMS Glasgow, the first of the new series of Type 26 frigates, had a number of cables intentionally damaged and were discovered earlier this week, according to defence contractor BAE systems. Internal Investigation Commenced
Swedish researchers from Linköping University and the KTH Royal Institute of Technology have developed the world’s first wooden transistor. Although wood is not semiconductive, the researchers stripped hardwood balsa of its tough lignin and then filled the remaining material with a mixed electron-ion conducting polymer called PEDOT:PSS. By stacking millimeter-thick units that operated as electrodes
On Saturday, North Carolina’s Democratic governor vetoed a bill that sought to outlaw most abortions in his state after 12 weeks of pregnancy. The veto was announced before a crowd of about 1,000 abortion-rights activists and voters gathered at a plaza in Raleigh, the state capital. The Bill The bill, which was passed last week
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Pope Francis at the Vatican on Saturday to seek support for his peace plan from the pontiff. In the past, Francis has offered to try to help end the war launched by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine a year ago. During a private 40-minute meeting, the two men spoke about
Jahmyr Gibbs, the Detroit Lions’ 12th overall pick, has brushed off criticism of his selection with a calm demeanor. Gibbs, a man of few words, responded to the criticism by saying that everyone is entitled to their opinion, but he does not care. The Lions held Gibbs out of rookie minicamp after he tweaked his
The family of 81-year-old Helen Holland, who was struck by a police motorbike escorting the Duchess of Edinburgh in west London on Wednesday, is asking for prayers for her recovery. Ms. Holland remains in critical condition, and the incident is under investigation by the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC). Ms. Holland’s family released a
Following the success of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, director James Gunn has turned his attention to Superman: Legacy. The auditioning process has been ongoing for several weeks, and Gunn is only now starting to watch audition tapes. Actors in the Mix Nicholas Hoult, David Corenswet, Jacob Elordi, and Andrew Richardson are among those
According to sources, the Phoenix Suns have fired coach Monty Williams. Williams had been with the team for four seasons and had a record of 194-115. He was named NBA Coach of the Year last season after the Suns won 64 games. In 2021, Williams led the team to its first NBA Finals appearance in
Phoenix Suns’ owner Mat Ishbia watched as his team was eliminated from the playoffs in a blowout loss to the Denver Nuggets. This was the second year in a row that the Suns were eliminated in this manner. Despite this, Ishbia has big ambitions for the team and has hinted at significant changes that could
Goldman Sachs has launched its first-ever startup from its internal incubator, a networking platform for employees called Louisa. The New York-based investment bank funded and owned the startup until recently, when it became independent. Founder-CEO Rohan Doctor is now working to expand the client base beyond Goldman Sachs. Louisa is designed to automatically create user