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Now that scientists better understand how to modify these materials, researchers say additional work is needed to improve their stability, predict their behavior more accurately, and evaluate their performance in real-world technologies.

From Science Daily • May 22, 2026

At more than a quarter of this year’s launches, results depend on the performance of a single stock, commodity or other asset—the opposite of diversification, or what I’ve called deversification.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

After a rousing performance of Hello, Goodbye, the last moments of the show featured Colbert and Sir Paul backstage, turning off the lights of The Late Show for good.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

“I want to be very clear that this action is not in any way a reflection of employee performance or dedication, but rather a difficult and necessary response to structural fiscal conditions.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

The purpose of this letter is to inform you that the performance of your agreement with a corporate sponsor in Yugoslavia to play chess is deemed to be in support of that sponsor's commercial activity.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady