The Economist
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2026
Cyril Hilsum invented the flat-screen displays that hold us in thrall
The physicist and materials scientist died on September 23rd, aged 101
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The physicist and materials scientist died on September 23rd, aged 101
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