The scientists sent pulses of light around the edges of these 2D materials using a ultrafast transmission electron microscope (UTEM), which produced within it hybrid sound-light waves.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Technion observes light-sound waves in 2D materials, first time in history
UAE, Albania, Brazil, Gabon, Ghana elected to UN Security Council
Ghana received 185 votes, Gabon 183 votes, UAE 179 votes, Albania 175 votes and Brazil 181 votes.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: UAE, Albania, Brazil, Gabon, Ghana elected to UN Security Council
Iran regains UN vote after US enables UN payment
"Iran has paid the minimum amount due," UN spokesman Farhan Haq said on Friday, confirming Iran could vote again.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Iran regains UN vote after US enables UN payment
The reform challenge: What Oman (and others) might learn from Egypt
Parallels in experience may offer guideposts for managing change.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: The reform challenge: What Oman (and others) might learn from Egypt
UAE could be torturing detained activists, UN says
Prisoners are being held in solitary confinement for long periods, according to a human rights expert..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: UAE could be torturing detained activists, UN says
Ex-Mossad chief Cohen: I know I will pay a price for ties with Netanyahu
Former Mossad head Yossi Cohen also spoke about Gaza and his regrets on supporting the transfer of Qatari money to the Strip.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Ex-Mossad chief Cohen: I know I will pay a price for ties with Netanyahu
Intel: House to vote to repeal 2002 Iraq war authorization
Rep. Barbara Lee (D-CA) has bipartisan support and a nod of approval from the White House.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Intel: House to vote to repeal 2002 Iraq war authorization
Why was Officer X hospitalized two months before his death?
The motive behind the officer's death was 'professional pride,' according to N12, as opposed to previous estimations of money, treason or grudge being his motive.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Why was Officer X hospitalized two months before his death?
Palestinian teen killed in West Bank clashes with Israeli army
The Israel Defense Forces said troops fired on the crowd to disperse hundreds of Palestinians who were rioting in a village south of Nablus.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Palestinian teen killed in West Bank clashes with Israeli army
Egypt’s Al-Azhar clerics speak out against Ethiopia on Nile dam crisis
Al-Azhar weighs in on Egypt's dispute with Ethiopia over the Great Ethiopian Renaissance Dam.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Egypt’s Al-Azhar clerics speak out against Ethiopia on Nile dam crisis