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Lufthansa Technik AG is proud to announce that EVA Air is the first Asian airline to sign a retrofit contract with AeroSHARK surface technology for drag reduction and fuel savings, developed in collaboration with BASF. The Taipei-based airline decided to retrofit its entire cargo fleet of nine Boeing 777F long-haul freighters with the innovative riblet film covering the fuselage and engine nacelles. With B-16786, EVA Air's first freighter has already undergone this comprehensive retrofit at Taipei Taoyuan International Airport, EVA Air's home base. The retrofit was carried out by Evergreen Aviation Technologies Corporation (EGAT), an affiliate of EVA Air, under…
US Vice President Kamala Harris' parents were among the top trending topics on Google after she accepted the party's nomination at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Thursday night, making her the second woman to do so after former First Lady Hillary Clinton.Harris fondly remembered her pioneer mother, Shyamala Gopalan, and the values she instilled in her, saying she misses her every day, especially now that she's on the cusp of breaking the highest glass ceiling in America. Shortly after, people across the country Googled Harris' parents, with more than 200,000 searches about her parents, according to Google Trends,…
China has begun construction of the country's largest and most advanced towed suction hopper dredger (TSHD). Photo courtesy of ZPMC Fei Rong, a senior researcher at the China Marine Design Institute, said that once completed, the new vessel will be the largest TSHD in Asia. “The new vessel will be about 195 metres long and 38.5 metres wide. It will be able to pump material from depths of up to 120 metres and can accommodate around 35,000 cubic metres of seabed or riverbed material,” Fay said. According to a report by China Daily, part of the production of the new…
Ankara Doctors have begun clinical trials of the world's first mRNA lung cancer vaccine in seven countries, including Turkey, in a groundbreaking effort that could revolutionize cancer treatment, according to reports on Friday.The vaccine, developed by BioNTech and called BNT116, is designed to target the most common type of lung cancer, non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), by training the immune system to recognize and attack tumor markers specific to NSCLC, thereby eliminating cancer cells and preventing recurrence.The trial, which is being conducted in countries including the UK, US, Germany, Spain and Turkey, is seen as a significant step forward in…
Week 0 College Football Computer Picks and Predictions Published on Friday, August 23, 2024 at 1:38 am Going by the over/under, our best bet on the Football Bowl Subdivision card in Week 0 is SMU vs. Nevada. See below for more suggestions on both point spreads and totals, including parlay opportunities. This article will provide you with more insight into that matchup, computer predictions and more. Bet on college football games with BetMGM. Sign up now using our link. College Football Computer Picks – Best Spread Bets Watch college football this season on Fubo and ESPN+. Pick: Georgia Tech +10.5…
As the new school year approaches, parents are searching for the latest gadgets to get their kids ready for the first day of school. School supplies and clothing can put a strain on a family budget, but adding in high-tech gadgets can derail it. Given the current cost of living, many parents are wondering if technology is worth investing in. Experts say that notebooks, e-readers, and other e-learning materials are essential to succeed in the modern education system. Educators use technology to deliver lessons, share materials, and interactively review progress with students. Therefore, your child will need some form of…
The transition from summer to fall means one of my favorite styling seasons of the year: boots and skirts. In my opinion, there's no cooler combo. Offering a chic silhouette while allowing you to wear your favorite skirts a little longer, this underrated style is one I return to every year at this time.As we look ahead to 2024, here are some boot trends you'll want to incorporate into your wardrobe. Infused with grungy Y2K energy, the biker boot trend is a look I'll be continuing to wear for the rest of the year. As seen on the runways of…
Apple has long touted its App Store review process as the best way for iPhone users to be sure that hackers and snoops haven't sneaked malicious code onto their devices. Apple will allow iPhone and iPad users in the European Union to remove the App Store and Safari browser, the company told developers on Thursday. Apple has long fiercely protected its App Store as the sole gateway to digital content for its popular mobile devices, and the changes come as groundbreaking new European digital rules allow the company to loosen its control over devices in the bloc. “EU users can…
Originally from Panchthar district in Nepal, Narendra Bhattarai had aspired to be a writer, poet and filmmaker in his home country before moving to Qatar in 2007 in search of better opportunities. Mr. Bhattarai planned his move carefully: He paid the agent a large sum of money to ensure he got a relatively well-paid job as a driver. But after arriving, he was forced to work as a construction worker, receiving just 600 riyals per month of the guaranteed salary of 900 Qatari riyals (about $247 at the time). “I dreamed of providing a quality life for my family, but…
Botswana's President Mokgwetsi Masisi holds a large diamond discovered in Botswana in his presidential office in Gaborone on August 22, 2024.Monirul Bhuiyan | AFP | Getty ImagesOne of the largest diamonds ever mined has been discovered in a mine in Botswana owned by Canadian company Lucara Diamonds.The 2,492-carat diamond was the world's second-largest find, more than a century after a 3,106-carat gem was discovered in South Africa in 1905. The stone, known as the Cullinan Diamond, was cut into nine large pieces, many of which were set into the British Crown Jewels.Lucara said on Wednesday that the gem was discovered…