Louis Fuller was a photochemist. This was evident to those who enjoyed the dancer at the Folies Bergère in Paris at the turn of the nineteenth century. It’s even clearer for those who remain fascinated by the many imitators spawned by the famous “Serpentine Dance” more than a century ago. Obsessed with Light, Sabine Krähenbühl … Read more
A couple rides on a motorcycle with smog and air pollution in the background early in the morning, in Karachi, November 13, 2024. — Reuters The Punjab capital tops the pollution rankings compiled by the Swiss air quality monitoring body. The port city’s move into the “very unsanitary” category was short-lived. Dhaka ranks second among … Read more
When the “Wicked” singalongs end starting Christmas Day, I’ll be there — but not because I have any intention of personally raising my voice in the song. (Or maybe I’ll just join Dr. Dillmond, the goat master, whose zinger characteristics are probably the closest to the sounds I can produce.) He does You have a … Read more
This image shows workers installing a solar panel. — Reuters/File Rooftop solarization and net metering reduce grid demand by 8-10%. Solar users save up to Rs20 per unit cost for net metering setup. Report suggests bill of Rs 1,000 for domestic net metering users. ISLAMABAD: In a worrying revelation, it has emerged that unregulated solarization … Read more
Johannesburg — More than 4,000 miners in conflict with South African authorities over illegal mining activities were reported sick and growing weak on Thursday inside an abandoned mine shaft. South African police confirm that the partially decomposed body of a miner was brought to the surface from inside the Stilfontein mine in the country’s North … Read more