For more than 25 years, physicists have predicted that shrinking certain semiconductor nanotubes to extreme dimensions would fundamentally alter their electronic behaviour. The problem was proving it. Structures at this scale are notoriously difficult to manufacture because they become unstable long before reaching the sizes required for experimental validation. Researchers at the University of Tokyo…

The story of immigration in America has long been intertwined with innovation, entrepreneurship and economic growth. In its latest ranking of America’s most successful immigrants, Forbes highlighted 250 individuals whose contributions have shaped industries ranging from technology and healthcare to finance, academia and entertainment. Among them are 26 India-born and Indian-origin leaders whose achievements have…

Quote of the day by Warren Buffett A company’s true character is rarely revealed in a single day. A new product can create excitement, a strong quarter can attract attention, and a rising stock price can make a business look unstoppable. But years have a different way of telling the story. They strip away temporary…