Cold welding is a fascinating phenomenon that allows metals to bond in space Cold Welding: In the vacuum of space, two metal pieces can fuse without heat or flame when they come into contact. This occurs because: Metallic Bonds: Metals consist of positively charged ions immersed in a sea ofRead More →
Japan’s Nikkei 225 index briefly surpassed 41000, reaching a new all-time high on Friday 22nd March 2024, as the nation’s inflation rate reportedly accelerated in February 2024. Other Asia-Pacific markets experienced declines. The headline inflation rate in Japan for February 2024 was reported at 2.8%, an increase from the 2.2%Read More →
The donut theory A serious problem or a technical glitch? I call it the donut theory – where everything is perceived as good until… but it isn’t – when you can’t even buy a donut! Recent issues highlight a growing problem Due to a payment acceptance issue, the bakery chainRead More →
The U.S. has reportedly initiated a significant lawsuit against Apple, alleging that the technology giant has monopolised the smartphone market and stifled competition. The Justice Department claims that Apple has misused its dominance over the iPhone App Store to ‘lock in’ customers and developers. The company is also accused ofRead More →