After almost 100 years, scientists achieve elusive bound states in continuum About 96 years ago, physicists John von Neumann and Eugene Wigner proposed a strange wave phenomenon that seemed to challenge the fundamental principles of quantum mechanics. This phenomenon, known as bound states in the continuum (BIC), occurs when waves are confined within a system […]
Bic Buys Tangle Teezer for $210 Million
In a significant move within the beauty industry, Bic, the well-known consumer goods company famous for its lighters and stationery, has acquired UK-based Tangle Teezer for £165 million ($210 million). This acquisition, announced on December 11, 2024, marks a strategic expansion into the beauty market for Bic, known primarily for its non-beauty products. Founded in […]