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The study introduces a programmable photonic platform that can control both the timing and frequency properties of light signals in real time.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 22, 2026
The case came to light after officials from the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety found reviews that diners had posted online with photographs of dishes sprinkled with ants.
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026
"It is an opportunity that these women see in a very positive light."
From Barron's ● Jul. 22, 2026
But after my massage, I felt light and pliable, if also tired and sore.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026
“It’s that house there, on the right,” Zara says, pointing at a mansion-sized house at the end of a long driveway, flanked on either side by wrought iron light posts.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
In terms of longer-term trends Abouhossein argues that investment banking generally is transforming as a business model from a heavy emphasis on balance sheet and inventory, to something lighter and more geared to best-execution practices.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 22, 2026
Now that you’re caught up on some heavy news, how about something lighter?
From Slate ● Jul. 20, 2026
As a lifelong Spurs fan, Benn enjoyed a lighter moment as secretary of state in the summer of 2025 when he was invited to meet goalkeeper great Pat Jennings in Rostrevor.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
Morning shows, with their mix of hard news, entertainment segments and lighter fare, have always had more latitude in what they present.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 19, 2026
Now the cleaves were lighter and closer together: it had slowed to a walk.
From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver
By contrast, the lightest Specs model weighs 132 grams.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 17, 2026
It was befitting of an important office job, with only the lightest indicators of riches and omnipotence.
From Slate ● Jun. 11, 2026
The lightest colour reservoirs hold the "lightest" products such as petrol.
From Barron's ● Apr. 26, 2026
This result places new limits on how the lightest p-nucleus is created and destroyed in space.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 14, 2026
The slightest pressure with her legs, the lightest touch on the reins, and the filly responded.
From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin
Three indoor privies were lighted by skylights and ingeniously ventilated by a 150-foot-long lateral tunnel that drew in air and discharged it through adjoining chimneys, providing a continuous draft.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 19, 2026
The building, which officially opened last year, is routinely lighted up for major events and holidays and is expected to be for SpaceX’s debut.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 2, 2026
The brightly lighted, meticulously organized Pasadena store is colorful, spacious and designed to be exactly the kind of place that makes women drop major cash.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 28, 2026
In the last year residents in Venice and North Hollywood were the ones to suddenly find their streets lighted up like a Walmart parking lot.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 8, 2026
Javier’s lighted tab file is still gapped open.
From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera
Despite the dim lighting and gentle music, I was nowhere near a state of Zen.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026
The Lauensteins, who spent years scouring architectural salvage sites for items including wrought iron, hardware, lighting and doors to decorate their home, largely stewarded the transformation, with occasional guidance from interior designers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026
Maybe it’s lower lighting, good hand soap in the bathroom or a beautiful bread course placed on the table before anyone has had time to wonder whether they are hungry.
From Salon ● Jul. 20, 2026
It's smaller than I expected - around 50 centimetres high - and even in the fairly low lighting, the work is exquisite.
From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026
“Lose the dog, guys,” Jenny reluctantly told a group setting up lighting and sound equipment.
From "Dog Squad" by Chris Grabenstein
The building is also lit all year round by large skylights in the roof.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
Inside, neatly made-up rooms for visiting priests line warmly lit halls that lead to a chapel where the 400-year-old ritual takes place.
From Barron's ● Jul. 19, 2026
I can still see my own mother covering her eyes as she lit our family’s Shabbos candles, whispering private prayers for her children.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 16, 2026
The fires are lit every year as part of celebrations in some unionist areas.
From BBC ● Jul. 12, 2026
From a distance Penn Station looks like a postcard, still and silent, the tall facade lit from below by the gas lamps lining the street.
From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse
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