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US Breakthrough Could Build Hypersonic Shields, Rocket Parts In A Fraction Of The Time Authored by Christopher McFadden via Interesting Engineering, John Hopkins APL researchers have found a way to dramatically speed up the way that carbon-carbon composites can be created. The new approach, the research team explains, could replace the current slow, labor-intensive process, ultimately slashing the cost of production. Representative image of a carbon composite.Unsplash/Lawless Capture/Johns Hopkins "That speed is what makes FAST CAR2 so compelling," said Sal Nimer, assistant manager of APL's Science of Extreme and Multifunctional Materials program. "It...

The BoJ And The Fed Just Made Gold Obvious Authored by Matthew Piepenburg via VonGreyerz.gold, Between the market’s reaction to Warsh’s recent no-rate-hike announcement and the current disaster unfolding with the Japanese yen, the set-up for near-term “Uh-Oh” in stocks and bonds in general–and the longer-term wisdom in precious metals in particular– couldn’t be more obvious. Stick to the Essential Antoine de St. Exupery famously (and wisely) wrote that the “essential is invisible.” In philosophical matters pertaining to the art of living, this phrase has great depth. But in matters pertaining to market risk and...

Xi Jinping Applauds Kim's 'Socialist Cause' In Warm North Korea State Visit North Korean leader Kim Jong Un warmly greeted Chinese President Xi Jinping in Pyongyang Monday, kicking off Xi's two-day state visit to the internationally isolated country - which is his first trip there in seven years. Xi has called for deepening "strategic coordination and cooperation" with North Korea shortly after receiving a lavish, red carpet welcome at the airport. The two sides should inject "powerful momentum" into their ties, Xi said according to a readout released by Chinese state media...