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Thermal barrier coatings (TBCs) are multi-material, multi-layer systems used to provide thermal insulation and oxidation resistance to underlying structural components.1 Image credit: KLA Instruments Event link for more information and registration: Typically, TBCs consist of (1) an intermetallic bonding layer; usually an MCrAlY alloy, where M = Ni, M = Co or both; (2) a …

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Senior Qantas executives are being asked to swap their high-profile positions to work as ground handlers as part of a plan to combat labor shortages. The airline’s chief operating officer, Colin Hughes, told staff in an internal memo that Qantas is seeking expressions of interest for a contingency program over a three-month period. “People responding …

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Roger E. Mosley, an actor who appeared in the iconic 1980s crime drama Magnum, PI died Sunday of injuries sustained in a traffic accident last week, his daughter announced. He was 83 years old. Mosley, who played helicopter pilot Theodore “TC” Calvin in the hit series, died surrounded by family. He had been paralyzed from …

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Monitoring the right things in your network and making them visible in dashboards can make the difference between proactive and reactive responses to network issues. I recently wrote about using log data in network management, and now it’s time to talk about managing network performance data. What to monitor Network monitoring systems must collect the …

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The prospect of a 2023 Formula 1 grid without Daniel Ricciardo is hard to fathom. Fortunately, it’s not just a hard sell to the average F1 fan; several teams are also confident that the eight-time race winner has more to give in motorsport’s premier series. Following persistent rumors that Mark Webber was lining up Oscar …

The four contenders for Ricciardo’s signature and the ‘long game’ twist that could influence his decision Read More »

Miner Oz Minerals has rejected a takeover bid from mining giant BHP and the Australian share market ended higher after a slow start. The market fell as much as 0.4 percent in early trade, but managed to post a gain at the close. Australia’s All Ordinaries rose 0.1% to 7,260, while the ASX 200 rose …

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A clinical trial to test whether three proven smoking cessation treatments could also reduce alcohol intake found no differences between the drugs, but rates of change in drinking and smoking behavior were high in all the treatment groups. The results suggest that these drugs could play an important role in reducing alcohol consumption and smoking …

The study says that varenicline and cytisine are no more effective than nicotine in treating high-risk drinking and smoking. Read More »

Australia could help drivers save billions of dollars by matching fuel efficiency rules imposed by other leading economies, according to a new report. According to the Australia Institute, stricter standards for new vehicles will reduce greenhouse gas emissions and lower the cost to the bowser. There are calls for the federal government to introduce fuel …

Australian News LIVE: John Barilaro gives evidence to NSW parliamentary inquiry; Senate climate bill negotiations are heating up Read More »

When he appears before the upper house inquiry for the first time today, former deputy prime minister John Barilaro will be questioned about much of the evidence parliament has heard so far. There is a lot of material to go through: we heard the testimony of eight witnesses during five days of hearings spread over …

LIVE updates from John Barilaro’s inquiry: Former Deputy Prime Minister appears in hearing Read More »

Detectives allege Darryl “Blinky” Young, 59, of Bogie murdered Mervyn Schwarz, Maree Schwarz and their son Graham Tighe at remote Shannonvale Station, southwest of Bowen, on Thursday. Young will be brought to Proserpine Magistrates Court for his first appearance on three counts of murder, plus a single count of attempted murder. Darryl Young will face …

Accused Queensland farm shooter to face court today Read More »