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Forbes
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Pink Floyd Charts Multiple Top 10 Albums As The Band's Catalog Rises
Pink Floyd sends Live at Pompeii and The Dark Side of the Moon into the top 10 of the U.K.'s rock ... More albums chart as several projects from the group return. LOS ANGELES - AUGUST 1968: Psychedelic rock group Pink Floyd pose for a portrait shrouded in pink in August of 1968 in Los Angeles. (L-R) Nick Mason, Dave Gilmour, Rick Wright (center front), Roger Waters. (Photo by Michael) Pink Floyd does far more than simply appear regularly on the rock albums chart in the United Kingdom. The group is typically found inside the top 10, and often scores several bestselling titles at the same time. This frame is a major one for the legendary rock outfit, as multiple projects return, and several that appeared on the competitive list just days ago rocket back into the top 10. Pink Floyd's Multiple Top 10 Albums Pink Floyd claims a pair of top 10 titles on the Official Rock & Metal Albums chart this week. Neither of the two sets currently inside that competitive space was present there last frame. Live at Pompeii - MCMLXXII pushes from No. 12 to No. 9, while The Dark Side of the Moon surges from No. 13 to No. 10. Both collections lift by three spaces and find their way back into the chart's loftiest region. Live at Pompeii's Successful Chart Life Live at Pompeii debuted on the Official Rock & Metal Albums chart 10 weeks ago. Since then, it has led the ranking for two nonconsecutive frames, and it has only fallen outside the top 10 once. The Dark Side of the Moon, meanwhile, has lived on the list of the bestselling rock and metal releases in the U.K. for years. Several versions of the project have appeared on the chart, and collectively they're nearing 700 stays on the roster, with dozens spent at No. 1. Two Bestsellers from Pink Floyd Interest in both of those titles is growing. Live at Pompeii improves across all three of the U.K.-based tallies on which it appears, while The Dark Side of the Moon can be found on four different rosters. Both albums currently reside on the Official Albums Sales, Official Physical Albums, and Official Rock & Metal Albums charts. The Dark Side of the Moon also reenters the Official Album Downloads list. Four Charting Albums by Pink Floyd Joining Live at Pompeii and The Dark Side of the Moon on the Official Rock & Metal Albums list are both Animals and Wish You Were Here, which return after falling away only recently. Those projects currently sit at Nos. 27 and 38, respectively.
Newsweek
25-06-2025
- Science
- Newsweek
Stamp-Sized Drive Will Hold More TikTok Videos Than You Can Watch in a Year
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The creation of a new magnetic molecule could pave the way to build new, stamp-sized hard drives capable of holding the equivalent of 500,000 TikTok videos. This 100-fold improvement in data storage is the tantalizing promise of a study by chemists from the Australian National University (ANU) and the University of Manchester, England. The magnetic storage technology used in current hard disk drives record information by magnetizing tiny regions, each made up of many atoms, all working in concert to preserve "bits" (binary digits) of data—either a "0" or a "1." In contrast, single-molecule magnets can store information all on their own, without the help of their neighbors. "If perfected, these molecules could pack large amounts of information into tiny spaces," said paper author and chemist Professor Nicholas Chilton of ANU in a statement. "This new molecule could lead to new technologies that could store about three terabytes of data per square centimeter. "That's equivalent to around 40,000 CD copies of [Pink Floyd's] The Dark Side of the Moon album squeezed into a hard drive the size of a postage stamp—or around half a million TikTok videos." According to the researchers, the magnetic molecules' storage ability stems from their unique structure, which features an atom of the rare earth element dysprosium sandwiched between two nitrogen atoms, all in a line. This configuration, the researchers say, has long been predicted to enhance magnetic performance, but this is the first time that such has been made a reality, as dysprosium normally forms angular bonds with nitrogen. To get around this, the chemists added a "molecular pin" to the dysprosium that helps hold the molecule in the right structure. A model of the new single-magnet molecule, which features an atom of the rare earth element dysprosium sandwiched between two nitrogen molecules. A model of the new single-magnet molecule, which features an atom of the rare earth element dysprosium sandwiched between two nitrogen molecules. Jamie Kidston / ANU There is a small catch to the whole new data storage concept, however—the magnetic molecule needs to be chilled to -279 degrees Fahrenheit (-173 degrees Celsius) to retain its memory, which is about as cold as an evening on the dark side of the moon. "We won't be seeing this type of data storage in our mobile phones for a while," cautions paper author and University of Manchester chemist Professor David Mills in a statement. However, this is still a significant improvement on the previous record for a single-molecule magnet, which worked only up to -315 degrees Fahrenheit (-193 degrees Celsius). "While still a long way from working in a standard freezer, or at room temperature, data storage at 100 Kelvin, or about -173 degrees Celsius, could be feasible in huge data centers, such as those used by Google," Mills added. He said: "Although the new magnet still needs cooling far below room temperature, it is now well above the temperature of liquid nitrogen—a readily available coolant—which is 77 Kelvin, or around -196 degrees Celsius." Do you have a tip on a science story that Newsweek should be covering? Do you have a question about data storage tech? Let us know via science@ Reference Emerson-King, J., Gransbury, G. K., Atkinson, B. E., Blackmore, W. J. A., Whitehead, G. F. S., Chilton, N. F., & Mills, D. P. (2025). Soft magnetic hysteresis in a dysprosium amide—alkene complex up to 100 kelvin. Nature.
Yahoo
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Classic Rock Icon, 81, Has Exciting News For Fans
Classic Rock Icon, 81, Has Exciting News For Fans originally appeared on Parade. Roger Waters etched his name in the halls of rock history as a founding member of Pink Floyd. With concept albums like The Dark Side of the Moon, Wish You Were Here, Animals and The Wall, Pink Floyd delivered prog rock epics while weaving stories of alienation, greed, authoritarian governments and the pain of loss. Since embarking on a solo career in the mid-'80s, Waters has performed his original material as well as Pink Floyd classics. In recent years, he has dazzled fans worldwide with his immersive "This Is Not A Drill" tour. For those who haven't yet experienced it, Waters has good news. This Is Not A Drill—Live From Prague, both a new concert movie and live album, is on its way. The concert film captures his performance at the O2 Arena in the Czech Republic on May 25, 2023. The set included 20 classic Pink Floyd songs like "Comfortably Numb," "Money," "Another Brick In The Wall Pt. 2," "Us & Them," and "Shine On You Crazy Diamond" – as well as selections of Waters' solo work. Waters also shared a video of him singing "Wish You Were Here," taken from the concert. Dave Gilmour originally sang the song from the album of the same name (an ode to Pink Floyd's Syd Barrett), but Waters' version is just as strong. This Is Not A Drill—Live From Prague begins a short theatrical run on July 23 (with tickets going on sale on June 12). The concert will also be released on August 1 as a 4-LP or 2-CD set (as well as digital audio). For those who want to watch the concert at home, it'll be available on Blu-ray or DVD. For more information, fans can visit his website. The 81-year-old Waters described the This Is Not A Drill tour as his "first ever farewell tour," per Prog magazine. The tour was also an attack on "corporate dystopia in which we all struggle to survive, and is dedicated to our brothers and sisters all over the world who are engaged in the existential battle for the soul of humanity."Classic Rock Icon, 81, Has Exciting News For Fans first appeared on Parade on Jun 5, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jun 5, 2025, where it first appeared.
Indian Express
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Mukul Dev spoke about ‘dark forebodings' in final Instagram post before death: ‘And if your head explodes…'
Actor-model Mukul Dev passed away on Friday, leaving the industry in shock. He remains best known for appearing in films such as Son of Sardaar, R…Rajkumar and Jai Ho, but there was something else Dev was highly passionate about: aviation. Even the last post on his Instagram is a video of him flying his plane over the clouds in peace. The video was overlaid with a karaoke version of a song from Pink Floyd's iconic album 'The Dark Side of the Moon'. The caption of the post read, 'And if your head explodes with dark forebodings too…. I'll see you on the dark side of the moon,' which is part of the lyrics from the same song, 'Brain Damage.' Before he switched to acting and modelling, Mukul Dev completed his aviation training at the Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Udaan Akademi in Raebareli. He even worked as a commercial pilot for nearly a decade and also ran an aeronautical training institute. He had talked about his journey as a pilot in an interview with Eastern Eye and said, 'I was a pilot before I became an actor. So I will never forget clearing my flying academy exams and getting a scholarship to become a commercial pilot. I could not have asked for anything better.' ALSO READ: Mukul Dev Death Live Updates: Mukul Dev was hospitalised for 8-10 days; he was 'almost in depression' since his mother's death, recalls Vindu Dara Singh Fans of the actor flooded the comments section of the video and expressed their grief over his tragic death. One user wrote, 'RIP, sir. One of the finest actors since the 90s,' while many users shared GIFs of crying with the message 'Rest In Peace'. In an earlier post, he had posted a picture of a light aircraft, a Cessna. The caption read, 'Echo November India. She gave me wings and taught me a few tricks in the skies.' Other stars such as Manoj Bajpayee, Vindu Dara Singh, and Deepshikha Nagpal have all shared emotional messages on their social media, showing their love for Dev. Vindu talked about Dev's health in detail and told SCREEN that he had not been keeping well since his mother passed away and was almost in a state of depression.
Forbes
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Pink Floyd's Classic Album Brings The Band To A Milestone Its Only Seen Once Before
Pink Floyd scored a new No. 1 on the Official Rock & Metal Albums chart in the United Kingdom just last week. The group's Live at Pompeii - MCMLXXII debuted atop the list, adding to its already-impressive run of bestselling titles in the genre. While that live recording begins to descend, the band has another reason to celebrate on the same ranking this frame as an older collection reaches a landmark figure — one that Pink Floyd has only achieved once before. Wish You Were Here celebrates its five hundred and fiftieth frame on the Official Rock & Metal Albums chart this week. As it reaches that impressive milestone, the set climbs 10 spots, jumping from No. 35 to No. 25. Surprisingly, despite spending more than a decade on the tally, it has never reached the summit. Instead, it has thus far peaked at No. 3. Pink Floyd has now seen two efforts hit the 550-week milestone on the Official Rock & Metal Albums chart. The only other release to do so is The Dark Side of the Moon, which not only reached that figure, but long ago passed it. That bestseller still stands as the group's longest-charting success, winning over Wish You Were Here by exactly 100 weeks as of this stretch. Only a handful of other Pink Floyd projects have crossed into triple-digit territory on the Official Rock & Metal Albums chart. The Wall recently passed 500 appearances. Animals has spent 148 frames on the list, while A Foot in the Door: The Best of Pink Floyd has racked up 123 turns. This week, the legendary rockers occupy four spots on the Official Rock & Metal Albums ranking. Two of those efforts, including Wish You Were Here, make notable gains. The Wall also ascends, rising from No. 38 to No. 29. Meanwhile, The Dark Side of the Moon holds steady at No. 13. Live at Pompeii, after debuting at No. 1, slips slightly to No. 3 in its second frame.
