Starfish Embryos Observed Forming 'Living Crystals'
During the earliest stage of their existence, starfish can form living crystals with exotic, self-organised properties
During the earliest stage of their existence, starfish can form living crystals with exotic, self-organised properties
The Caribbean is in the spotlight in this week's column, with two new and contrasting albums from different parts of the region featuring.
In September 1997 Thailand became the first country in Asean to enact a freedom of information law. The Official Information Act (OIA), as it is known here, became a new benchmark for a free society as well as its openness and transparency. For the first time, the public had the right to access information, especially that previously held by the government.
Amid the uncertainties surrounding the Covid-19 pandemic, Indonesia was deeply saddened by the sinking of KRI Nanggala 402 last month. On April 21, the Indonesian Navy submarine sunk off the coast of Bali after losing contact shortly after it was authorised to begin its operation. All 53 crew perished in the incident.
The government's plan to borrow additional funds to cover its Covid-19 mitigation and relief programmes seems to be drawing more criticism with each passing day.
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Injuries to key England stars have left Gareth Southgate playing for time before Euro 2020, with Harry Maguire's battle to make Manchester United's Europa League final among his late considerations
Covid changed the face of grocery forever. With an increased push for pickup and delivery, grocery chains are updating their physical stores to provide convenient, customer-first experiences.
Rejoice! You can now take your family to a 'Boss Baby 2' and 'Forever Purge' double-feature over the July 4 holiday! Huzzah!
Sebastien Roblin
Submarines, Europe
A lack of radiation shielding resulted in frequent crew illness.
Here's What You Need to Know: The power of the November class’s reactors was bought at the price of safety and reliability.
The United States launched the first nuclear-powered submarine, the USS Nautilus, in 1954, revolutionizing undersea warfare. The Nautilus’s reactor allowed it operate underwater for months at a time, compared to the hours or days afforded conventional submarines. Читать дальше...
The decline has happened due to two things. As a strategy, we wanted to reduce the concentration risk in corporate book. Wherever we have taken very high exposure, we were reducing it.
The Liverpool full-back fears he could miss out on a place at the Euros this summer, but the Three Lions boss is set to delay naming his final squad