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Introducing Janus, the exotic ‘two-faced’ white dwarf star
Date: July 21, 2023
Introducing Janus, the exotic ‘two-faced’ white dwarf star By Will Dunham WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Some people are two-faced, figuratively speaking of course. The ancient Roman god Janus was two-faced, literally – with one looking forward and another backward, representing transitions and duality. But a two-faced star? Yes, indeed. Scientists have observed a white dwarf star...
Nokian Tyres profit tumbles amid Russian exit, shares fall
Date: July 21, 2023
Nokian Tyres profit tumbles amid Russian exit, shares fall HELSINKI (Reuters) -Finland’s Nokian Tyres on Friday reported a sharp fall in operating profit for the second quarter, sending its shares down 8%, but said it expected the second half of the year to be stronger than the first as winter tyre sales picked up. The...
UK consumers defy high inflation and shop more in June
Date: July 21, 2023
UK consumers defy high inflation and shop more in June By David Milliken LONDON (Reuters) -British retail sales grew faster than expected in June despite continued high inflation, thanks to unusually hot weather and a rebound in food sales after King Charles’ coronation disrupted spending in May, official figures showed on Friday. While inflation at...
Extreme heatwaves to continue through August, WMO adviser says
Date: July 21, 2023
Extreme heatwaves to continue through August, WMO adviser says GENEVA (Reuters) – Heatwaves are expected to persist in a large part of the world throughout August, an adviser on extreme heat said on Friday, following on from record temperatures in recent weeks. The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said earlier this week it expected temperatures in...
Aluminium maker Hydro ups capex, offers downbeat outlook, shares drop
Date: July 21, 2023
Aluminium maker Hydro ups capex, offers downbeat outlook, shares drop By Gwladys Fouche OSLO (Reuters) -Aluminium producer Hydro raised its guidance for capital expenditure this year and said global demand for aluminium demand was weakening, pressuring its shares, as it reported a drop in quarterly earnings in line with forecasts. Hydro guided for capital expenditure...
Lonza cuts 2023 outlook on slower growth, lower customer demand
Date: July 21, 2023
Lonza cuts 2023 outlook on slower growth, lower customer demand By Bartosz Dabrowski (Reuters) – Swiss contract drug manufacturer Lonza cut its full-year outlook on Friday, citing slower than expected growth, driven by lower demand for its biotech ingredients. It noted a decrease in customer demand for nutraceutical capsules and lower biotech funding, which impacted...