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The Chinese navy’s rise has been powered by the country’s rapid emergence as a colossus in shipbuilding and as the biggest sea-trading nation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 2, 2026
Scientists first developed molecular motors powered directly by electricity in 2011.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 1, 2026
It was the fastest marathon debut ever by an American, powered by an unusual regimen of training, mostly on a treadmill at Planet Fitness.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2026
Vertiv’s stock powered higher by 16.4% to lead the S&P 500’s premarket gainers.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 28, 2026
Solar cells and nickel-cadmium batteries harnessed energy and created the promise of battery- powered cars.
From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson
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