Profitloss Centerstage Events

Discovery of a method to create electrical wires just three atoms wide using diamondoids took center stage on Tuesday, 27 December, 2016 among all major events across the globe, and remains the highlight of this week's list of center stage events.
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Centerstage events of week 4

Researchers at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory and Stanford University discover...

Researchers at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory and Stanford University discover a method to create electrical wires just three atoms wide using diamondoids. The technique allows for the assembly of atoms into extremely thin wires, offering potential applications in generating electricity, optoelectronic devices, and superconducting materials. The process involves the self-assembly of atoms, providing a simple and efficient method for constructing these tiny wires.

Monday, 26 December, 2016

Cuba's National Assembly of People's Power passes a law in...

Cuba's National Assembly of People's Power passes a law in accordance with Fidel Castro's wishes, banning commemorative statues and the naming of public places after the late president. The law respects Castro's desire to avoid a cult of personality and ensures that no public tributes are established in his honor.

Tuesday, 27 December, 2016

The Bank of Italy announces that the country's treasury will...

The Bank of Italy announces that the country's treasury will need to provide approximately 6.6 billion euros to rescue Monte dei Paschi di Siena, based on the European Central Bank's estimate of the bank's capital shortfall. The rescue plan aims to stabilize the troubled bank and restore confidence in the Italian banking system.

Wednesday, 28 December, 2016

Romanian President Klaus Iohannis appoints Sorin Grindeanu, a social-democrat, as...

Romanian President Klaus Iohannis appoints Sorin Grindeanu, a social-democrat, as the new prime minister following the victory of the centre-left PSD party in the recent elections. Grindeanu assumes the role with the task of leading the government and implementing the party's policies.

Thursday, 29 December, 2016

A "leap second" is added at the end of December...

A "leap second" is added at the end of December 31 to align Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) with mean solar time. The extra second, labeled as 23:59:60, is introduced to prevent a discrepancy between atomic clocks and Earth's rotation. This adjustment affects countdowns in countries using Greenwich Mean Time and helps maintain accuracy in timekeeping systems worldwide.

Friday, 30 December, 2016

António Guterres of Portugal officially begins his term as the...

António Guterres of Portugal officially begins his term as the United Nations Secretary-General, succeeding Ban Ki-moon from South Korea. Guterres assumes the role with the responsibility of leading the UN's efforts in promoting global peace, addressing global challenges, and advocating for sustainable development worldwide.

Saturday, 31 December, 2016

Bolivia, Ethiopia, Italy, Kazakhstan, and Sweden assume their seats on...

Bolivia, Ethiopia, Italy, Kazakhstan, and Sweden assume their seats on the United Nations Security Council, replacing Angola, Malaysia, New Zealand, Spain, and Venezuela. These new members will contribute to global peace and security efforts through their two-year terms on the council, participating in decision-making processes and addressing various international issues.

Sunday, 1 January, 2017