"The Rock" diamond dazzles in Geneva
The biggest white diamond ever to be sold at auction, dubbed "The Rock," will go under the hammer in Geneva on Wednesday and could fetch up to $30 million—or more......»»
Innovation projects can reinvent the UN
Researchers at the University of Geneva (UNIGE) demonstrate that innovative projects spearheaded by United Nations (UN) country offices are remodeling the institution and expanding its role. Digital initiatives, particularly those scaled through head.....»»
How China Is Cracking Down on Its Once Untouchable Tech Titans
For years, China’s tech entrepreneurs were considered rock stars: Icons whose rags-to-riches career paths, guile and contempt for the rulebook earned them cult-like status. But over the past few months regulatory scrutiny, combined with growing.....»»
Mapping a successful recovery: Novel methods and dedicated fieldwork offer good news for cleaning up mining pollution
Mining involves moving a lot of rock, so some mess is expected. However, mining operations can continue to affect ecosystems long after activity has ended. Heavy metals and corrosive substances leach into the environment, preventing wildlife and vege.....»»
The 39 best movies on HBO right now
Treat yourself right this summer with an incredible lineup of the best movies that HBO has to offer this month to all subscribers via on-diamond and cable!.....»»
Here’s how to defeat the Diamond Weapon in Final Fantasy XIV patch 5.5
The dreaded Diamond Weapon spells the end of the FFXIV: Shadowbringers trial series. Here's how to defeat the boss and complete the Sorrow of Werlyt story......»»
The incredible adventures of the Hera mission
Meet Hera, our very own asteroid detective. Together with two briefcase-sized Cubesats—Milani the rock decoder and Juventas the radar visionary—Hera is off on an adventure to explore Didymos and Dimorphos, an asteroid pair typical of the thousand.....»»
Cybersecurity unicorn Exabeam raises $200M to fuel SecOps growth
Exabeam, a late-stage startup that helps organizations detect advanced cybersecurity threats, has landed a new $200 million funding round that values the company at $2.4 billion. The Series F growth round was led by the Owl Rock division of Blue Owl.....»»
Trinitite: The radioactive rock buried in New Mexico before the Atari games
From the archives: A short story about a strange glass. Trinitite specimens. (credit: mseery) Update, 5/29/21: It's Memorial Day weekend in the US, and staff are trying to stay away from the keyboard accordingly. As such, we're resurfacing a fe.....»»
A Super Blood Moon Dazzles Earthlings
Australians were among those lucky enough to see it on Wednesday evening, a rare astronomical event marked by a dazzling array of sunset colors like red and burnt orange: a "super blood moon." From a report: From Brazil to Alaska, California to Indon.....»»
Between a rock and a farm raise
Something I think that gets lost in the conversation around robotics is just how many different tasks can — and at some point will — be automated. Here I’m talking specifically about agtech. We’ve seen a ton of agricultural robotics c.....»»
Rock-picking robotics startup TerraClear raises $25 million
Rock picking is probably not the first thing you think about when you think agricultural robotics. Understandably so. There are a number of companies out there looking to automate aspects like fruit and vegetable picking, weeding and field tending, b.....»»
Pokémon Legends: Arceus and Diamond/Pearl remakes get release dates
Nintendo announced the release dates for three of its upcoming Pokémon Switch games......»»
Windstream Wholesale Adds Ultra-High Capacity International Access With Telxius
Windstream Wholesale Adds Ultra-High Capacity International Access With Telxius MAY 20, 2021 — LITTLE ROCK, Ark.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Windstream Wholesale, a leading provider of advanced optical solutions, today announced that it has c.....»»
Nanoparticles: The complex rhythm of chemistry
Most commercial chemicals are produced using catalysts. Usually, these catalysts consist of tiny metal nanoparticles that are placed on an oxidic support. Similar to a cut diamond, whose surface consists of facets oriented in different directions, a.....»»
Not graphene: Researchers discover new type of atomically thin carbon material
Carbon exists in various forms. In addition to diamond and graphite, there are recently discovered forms with astonishing properties. For example graphene, with a thickness of just one atomic layer, is the thinnest known material, and its unusual pro.....»»
Climate change is erasing humanity’s oldest art
Climate change is speeding up the process of erosion, according to a recent study. Enlarge / Detailed rock-art recording by ARKENAS archaeologist in Maros-Pangkep. (credit: Adhi Agus Oktaviana) The limestone caves and rock shelters of Indonesi.....»»
Future sparkles for diamond-based quantum technology
Marilyn Monroe famously sang that diamonds are a girl's best friend, but they are also very popular with quantum scientists—with two new research breakthroughs poised to accelerate the development of synthetic diamond-based quantum technology, impr.....»»
Windstream to Expand Kinetic Gigabit Service in Pennsylvania
Windstream to Expand Kinetic Gigabit Service in Pennsylvania May 13, 2021 – LITTLE ROCK, Ark.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Kinetic by Windstream, a long-trusted community partner for high-speed internet, will significantly expand the number of.....»»
Napoleonic jewels dazzle in Geneva auction
A jewellery set worn by French emperor Napoleon Bonaparte's adopted daughter sold for $1.65 million in Geneva on Wednesday, soaring way above the pre-auction estimate......»»
There may be up to 70 times more hydrogen in Earth"s core than in the oceans
High-temperature and high-pressure experiments involving a diamond anvil and chemicals to simulate the core of the young Earth demonstrate for the first time that hydrogen can bond strongly with iron in extreme conditions. This explains the presence.....»»