Tag: closer
King and Macron toast ‘ever closer’ UK-France ties at state banquet
The King said relations between the UK and France are growing “ever closer” as he hosted Emmanuel Macron at a lavish state banquet at Windsor Castle. The French president spoke of his confidence in ties between the countries as the pair dined alongside members of the Royal Family and some 160 guests, including Sir Mick…
Record-Breaking Results Bring Fusion Power Closer to Reality
Record-Breaking Results Bring Fusion Power Closer to Reality Breakthroughs from two rival experiments, Germany’s Wendelstein 7-X and the Joint European Torus, suggest the elusive dream of controlled nuclear fusion may be within reach By Tom Metcalfe edited by Lee Billings A view of the Wendelstein 7-X fusion reactor, as seen on September 18, 2015 at…
Use Summer Break to Build Closer Bonds with Your Children
The Science of ParentingMondays Use Summer Break to Build Closer Bonds with Your Children The kids are out of school, and some of the pressures may be off. Here’s how you can further connect with them to make next year a little easier By Nasuh Malas edited by Megha Satyanarayana Cut through the claims: Get…
Lofty Math Problem Called Hilbert’s Sixth Closer to Being Solved
Mathematicians Crack 125-Year-Old Problem, Unite Three Physics Theories A breakthrough in Hilbert’s sixth problem is a major step in grounding physics in math By Jack Murtagh edited by Jeanna Bryner Mathematicians suggest they have figured out how to unify three physical theories that explain the motion of fluids. When the greatest mathematician alive unveils a…
After a dramatic week, is Trump any closer to his trade goals?
Donald Trump announced a massive tariff plan last week that would have upended the global economic order as well as long-established trading relationships with America’s allies. But that plan – or at least a significant part of is – is on ice after the president suspended higher tariffs on most countries for 90 days while…
A Norovirus Vaccine Is Closer Than Ever Before
A Vaccine for the Dreaded Norovirus Is Closer Than Ever Norovirus infection rates are extremely high this year, raising the question: Why can’t a vaccine protect us from the stomach bug? By Meghan Bartels edited by Lauren J. Young Norovirus conjures a nightmarish series of gastrointestinal symptoms, and the hated infection has been rampant this…
A Long Fight to Keep a Closer Eye on Madrasas Unravels in Pakistan
In a deal with Islamist parties, Pakistan is abandoning a requirement that religious seminaries, long seen by Western officials as a potential threat, register with the government. By Zia ur-Rehman Reporting from Karachi, Pakistan They draw millions of poor Pakistani children with the simple promise of free education, meals and housing. For devout families, they…