A strange-looking experiment in 1965 led to Kevlar, the material used in bulletproof vests |

In the mid-1960s, inside a research laboratory run by DuPont, Stephanie Kwolek was searching for something fairly practical. The company wanted lightweight yet durable fibres that could eventually replace steel in vehicle tyres and reduce fuel consumption. Synthetic materials were already common in industry by then, but the challenge was finding one that could survive…

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Meet Parveen Shaikh and Barkha Subba: The Indian conservationists who won the ‘Green Oscars’ for saving endangered species |

Indian conservationists Parveen Shaikh and Barkha Subba have won the prestigious Whitley Awards 2026, widely known as the ‘Green Oscars’, for their efforts to protect endangered species and fragile ecosystems in India. The award, presented by the UK-based Whitley Fund for Nature, honours grassroots conservation leaders from the Global South. Shaikh was recognised for saving…

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Denmark Train Collision: Denmark rail accident: Two trains collide head-on near Copenhagen, several injured

Denmark rail accident: Two trains collide head-on near Copenhagen, several injured Two trains collided head-on in Denmark on Thursday, injuring several passengers and triggering a major emergency response.The accident occurred about 40 km north of Copenhagen on a railway line connecting the towns of Hillerod and Kagerup, police said in a statement.Emergency services confirmed that…

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Police Company’ shoot halted for 2 hours on Day 1; FWICE intervenes over Ram Gopal Varma’s pending dues – Reports | Hindi Movie News

Ram Gopal Varma‘s upcoming movie ‘Police Company’ reportedly encountered a financial issue when filming began on Monday. The production was reportedly stopped for nearly two hours during the first day’s schedule.The interruption followed the arrival of representatives from the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE). The federation reportedly raised concerns over payments that were…

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