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Now that scientists better understand how to modify these materials, researchers say additional work is needed to improve their stability, predict their behavior more accurately, and evaluate their performance in real-world technologies.

From Science Daily • May 22, 2026

“Given the stock’s recent strong performance and potential for us to taper estimates, some near-term pullback would not be surprising,” the analysts say.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

“I want to be very clear that this action is not in any way a reflection of employee performance or dedication, but rather a difficult and necessary response to structural fiscal conditions.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

John, the actor said, was "very complimentary" about his performance in the 2019 biopic, for which he was nominated for a Bafta.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

My butterflies have been flapping about all day in anticipation of seeing him, like they’ve been rehearsing for a performance of The Nutcracker.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam