In 1951, two Phillips Petroleum chemists discovered plastics that later found uses in everyday products; US production reached 136 billion pounds in 2025

Brazil Trade Minister discusses expansion of India-MERCOSUR trade pact with Piyush Goyal

Brazil Trade Minister discusses expansion of India-MERCOSUR trade pact with Piyush Goyal

Brazil Trade Minister discusses expansion of India-MERCOSUR trade pact with Piyush Goyal

In the 1950s, two IBM engineers built a new way to store computer data on spinning disks; it held 5 million characters and recalled a record in under 1 second

The IBM 350 disk storage unit revolutionized data management in the 1950s, allowing businesses to efficiently store and quickly retrieve five million characters. This landmark innovation replaced outdated punch cards and accelerated record updates. Though leasing the unit was costly given its modest storage, the foundational principles it introduced paved the way for the modern computing landscape.

Yohan and Michelle Poonawalla make strategic investment in Optimized Solutions Ltd

The investment will focus on supporting indigenous technology, innovation and advanced manufacturing in areas spanning defence, aerospace, space and critical technologies, including nuclear power.

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Junkyard statue that builder snapped up for £300 could sell for a massive £100,000

The sculpture had come from a country house near Andover in Hampshire and the yard owners thought the weathered sculpture was made of concrete...

Millionaire couple who once owned Australia's most expensive house are caught in terrifying Flydubai suspected hijacking

A couple who once owned Australia's most expensive house were passengers on a Flydubai flight when an Omani man stabbed a pilot.

Rush-hour disruption across Kent as multiple crashes cause long delays

Multiple crashes are causing rush-hour disruption across the county this morning.

Molly-Mae Hague shares six-month struggle with daughter Bambi in candid parenthood update

Molly-Mae Hague shared a candid parenting update on social media as she admitted to facing a six-month struggle with her toddler

Janette Manrara shares Aljaz Skorjanec's emotional words of support amid facing Strictly 'rejection'

Janette Manrara has shared Aljaz Skorjanec support after she put herself forward for the Strictly Come Dancing hosting job

Rod Stewart, 81, needed oxygen on stage. Lionel Richie, 77, sang Dancing On The Ceiling sitting down - and Barry Manilow, 83, performs with part of his lung removed... It's rock around the crocks!

Many of the world's most successful rock and pop performers are discovering that their spirit may be willing but the body often cannot keep up.