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Researchers from Australia’s national science agency have achieved record efficiency for next-gen printed solar cells. The international team led by the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) announced they have set a new efficiency record for fully roll-to-roll printed cells. Roll-to-roll solar cells are printed onto thin plastic films, which makes them lightweight, portable, and flexible. This allows for …

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) unveiled a new series of semiconductors for artificial intelligence-enabled business laptops and desktops on Tuesday as the chip designer looks to expand its share of the lucrative “AI PC” market. These chips are expected to be available in platforms from HP (HPQ.N), opens new tab and Lenovo starting in the second quarter of 2024, AMD said …

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Tuesday appointed former Pakistan leg-spinner and World Cup winner Mushtaq Ahmed as the Tigers’ spin bowling coach ahead of the ICC T20 World Cup 2024. “He will join the side ahead of the preparation camp later this month for the T20 series against Zimbabwe and will work with the Bangladesh team until the end …

AUGUSTA: Unflappable American Scottie Scheffler claimed a second Masters title in three years on Sunday, the world number one holding steady while his biggest challengers self-destructed making their way through the infamous Amen Corner. Scheffler, the Green Jacket winner in 2022, began the day with a one-stroke lead over twice major winner Collin Morikawa and posted a final round of …

BARCELONA: Rafael Nadal has confirmed he will play this week’s Barcelona Open in what will be the Spaniard’s first event since January and first appearance on clay since 2022 French Open. “I arrived here a bit like in a last minute decision as I didn’t know if I was going to be able to play,” the 22-time Grand Slam champ …

RAWALPINDI: The City Traffic Police (CTP) have chalked out a plan with deployment of 367 personnel for the convenience of citizens and cricket fans during the T20 matches between Pakistan and New Zealand at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium from April 16 to 21. A spokesman for the traffic police said special arrangements had been made to keep the traffic flowing …

BARCELONA: The spectre of another disappointing exit from the Champions League hangs over Paris St Germain after a 3-2 first-leg defeat at home left them with a fight to turn around their quarter-final tie against Barcelona in Tuesday’s return. At first, nobody realistically expected this PSG side, in transition with a rejuvenated squad following last year’s departures of Lionel Messi …

GENEVA: Friba Rezayee, the first woman to represent Afghanistan at the Olympics, has been appalled by the treatment of women since the resurgence of the Taliban and is now campaigning for the country to be kept out of the Paris Games. Rezayee, a judoka who competed at the 2004 Olympics in Athens, has called on the International Olympic Committee (IOC) …

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s head coach for the side’s upcoming five-match Twenty20 International series against New Zealand Azhar Mahmood will join the team’s camp on Monday. Former Pakistan all-rounder Azhar, who is based out of London, is set to arrive in Rawalpindi just ahead of the national side’s first practice session three days before the first T20 at the Pindi Cricket Stadium, …

AUSTIN: Maverick Vinales leapt away from pole position and cruised to victory in the MotoGP sprint race at the Grand Prix of the Americas in Austin on Saturday. The Spaniard, who smashed the lap record in qualifying, built a lead of more than a second on his Aprilia and rode serenely to the line as behind him three compatriots fought …