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Science

Scientists demonstrate giant THz Kerr effect via stimulated phonon polaritons

Jessica McCarthy2 September 2024

a & b) THz waves strongly couple with phonons in ionic crystals, taking lithium niobate for an example, resulting in a remarkable increase in the Kerr nonlinearity, which modulates the...

Sport

Martin Brundle on Italian GP: Ferrari outwit rivals to give Charles Leclerc victory as Oscar Piastri shows killer instinct | F1 News

Marjory Copeland2 September 2024

Qualifying for the Italian GP in Monza was a cliff-hanger which generated the closest top six on the grid in F1's 74-year history.Just 0.186 seconds covered them, and it was...

Technology

Publish data on ride-hailing apps ‘to cut exploitation and emissions’, say campaigners | Gig economy

Maryann Taylor2 September 2024

Uber and other ride-hailing apps should be forced to publish data on drivers’ workloads so that regulators can tackle exploitation and cut carbon emissions, campaigners argue.Analysis by the pressure group...

Ministers to meet CEOs to quell fears over UK employment rights overhaul

Peter Sanders2 September 2024

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for freeRoula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.Ministers will reassure some of Britain’s most senior chief executives that they...

Federal health transfers outpace provincial spending despite premiers’ criticisms, analysis shows

Robert Melton2 September 2024

Despite castigation from provincial premiers over lagging federal contributions to health spending, an analysis of 20 years of health funding data shows that federal transfers have mostly outpaced increases to...

Money

Starmer criticises Labour MP over tenants’ complaints of mould and ants | Labour

Peter Sanders2 September 2024

Keir Starmer has criticised a Labour MP who has been accused of renting out flats with black mould and ant infestations, calling the conditions “unacceptable”.The prime minister addressed the accusations...

Sport

Why is Brian Kelly so ‘angry’? Because LSU’s Week 1 woes are now an existential crisis

Robert Melton2 September 2024

LAS VEGAS — For most coaches, Week 1 is about shaking off the rust, seeing some young guys get their first game reps and hopefully taking care of business to...

Science

Researchers call for more tailored approach to dealing with different types of sex offenders

Jessica McCarthy2 September 2024

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Community attitudes to sex offenders who are in positions of trust—such as teachers, coaches, or clergy members—are significantly more negative than those towards general sex offenders...

Technology

X blocked in Brazil after supreme court panel upholds suspension order

Jessica McCarthy2 September 2024

Jaap Arriens | Nurphoto | Getty ImagesA panel of Brazil's federal supreme court justices voted unanimously to uphold orders suspending the use of Elon Musk's social network X nationwide.One justice,...

Sport

Scottish Premiership: Celtic thrash Rangers, Aberdeen impress, Hearts lose again & more | Football News

Marjory Copeland2 September 2024

A look back at the major talking points from the Scottish Premiership featuring Celtic, Rangers, Aberdeen, Hearts, Dundee Utd and more...Celtic cruising & Rangers rattled Please use Chrome browser for...

Month: September 2024

Scientists demonstrate giant THz Kerr effect via stimulated phonon polaritons

Martin Brundle on Italian GP: Ferrari outwit rivals to give Charles Leclerc victory as Oscar Piastri shows killer instinct | F1 News

Publish data on ride-hailing apps ‘to cut exploitation and emissions’, say campaigners | Gig economy

Ministers to meet CEOs to quell fears over UK employment rights overhaul

Federal health transfers outpace provincial spending despite premiers’ criticisms, analysis shows

Starmer criticises Labour MP over tenants’ complaints of mould and ants | Labour

Why is Brian Kelly so ‘angry’? Because LSU’s Week 1 woes are now an existential crisis

Researchers call for more tailored approach to dealing with different types of sex offenders

X blocked in Brazil after supreme court panel upholds suspension order

Scottish Premiership: Celtic thrash Rangers, Aberdeen impress, Hearts lose again & more | Football News

Serco shares fall on Australian contract loss and changes to UK national insurance

This was an election on the US economy. And for many Americans, the economy sucks

Canadian government speaking with allies about Palestinian statehood recognition, official tells MPs

UK government could offer low-cost baby formula under brand such as NHS, says watchdog | Food & drink industry

Bengals @ Ravens | Week 10 NFL highlights

Housebuilder Vistry warns on profits again as cost overruns mount

Serco shares fall on Australian contract loss and changes to UK national insurance

This was an election on the US economy. And for many Americans, the economy sucks

Canadian government speaking with allies about Palestinian statehood recognition, official tells MPs

UK government could offer low-cost baby formula under brand such as NHS, says watchdog | Food & drink industry

Bengals @ Ravens | Week 10 NFL highlights

Housebuilder Vistry warns on profits again as cost overruns mount

China unveils $1.4tn package to shore up economy

RFK Jr. wants to stop putting fluoride in drinking water. Here’s what scientists say

Belgium honours Indigenous First World War veterans

ISS Astronauts Launch Groundbreaking DNA and Solar Experiments

DOUBLE STIFF ARM! Wallace sprints for an 84-yard tightrope TD!

British Airways owner IAG reports bigger than expected profits