GameStop FOMO inspires a new wave of crypto pump-and-dumps
Discord groups promise big earnings by manipulating the crypto market. Enlarge (credit: peng song / Getty) After the California Gold Rush, in 1870, two Kentucky swindlers whipped up a scheme to prey on thirsty financiers’ FOMO. They invente.....»»
Going rogue: Scientists apply giant wave mechanics on a nanometric scale
Researchers have shown how the principles of rogue waves—huge 30-meter waves that arise unexpectedly in the ocean—can be applied on a nano scale, with dozens of applications from medicine to manufacturing......»»
US-China chip war: Beijing unhappy at latest wave of US restrictions
US is making it tougher for companies like Nvidia, AMD and Intel to sell existing or new chips to China......»»
Harnessing molecular power: Electricity generation on the nanoscale
Wave energy technology is a proven source of power generation, but there is power inherent in every molecule of liquid on Earth, even when the liquid is at rest. At the molecular scale, atoms and ions are always moving. If this nanoscale movement can.....»»
Fake Bitcoin ETF news pumps price to $30,000
Fake reports about the SEC approving the iShares Bitcoin ETF spread online and spiked prices on crypto exchanges. On Monday morning, Bitcoin quickly spiked thousands of dollars, hitting as high as $30,000 on some cryptocurrency exchanges.Why? B.....»»
A cheaper EV? The Nissan Leaf is now eligible for a $3,750 tax credit
Nissan has been able to satisfy the IRS's domestic battery component requirement. Enlarge / The Leaf was given a midlife facelift last year. (credit: Nissan) While it is true that the recent wave of new electric vehicles.....»»
Ferrari to accept crypto as payment for its cars in the U.S.
Ferrari said the decision came in response to requests from the market and dealers as many of its clients have invested in crypto......»»
Logitech unveils Wave Keys wireless ergonomic keyboard
Logitech is announcing a new wireless ergonomic keyboard, Wave Keys — the latest addition to its portfolio of ergonomic products. The new keyboard features a signature wave design for familiar and more comfortable typing, as well as a compact l.....»»
Logitech Wave Keys is a new ergonomic keyboard that works great with the Mac
On Wednesday, Logitech announced Wave Keys, its new ergonomic wireless keyboard designed to suit those who need maximum comfort at the desk. With an intriguing design reminiscent of a wave, the Wave Keys keyboard makes typing more comfortable. And th.....»»
Climate change main culprit for hot South American winter
A wave of unusually extreme heat at the end of South America's winter was made 100 times more likely by climate change, according to a study published Tuesday......»»
Novel framework promotes efficient electromagnetic wave absorption
A research team led by Prof. Wang Junfeng from the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has developed a bio-inspired metal-organic framework (Bio-MOF) to achieve efficient absorption of electromagnetic waves......»»
What to Expect From the Trial of Sam Bankman-Fried
The trial of Sam Bankman-Fried starts on Oct. 3 in Manhattan federal court. Here's what to expect. Last September, Sam Bankman-Fried was described on CNBC as the “Michael Jordan of crypto.” Just over a year later, on Oc.....»»
Rebuilt Microsoft Teams app promises twice the speed and half the RAM usage
Microsoft dumps Electron framework for its own Edge WebView2 backend. Enlarge / The reformulated Microsoft Teams app. (credit: Microsoft) If you or your employer uses Microsoft Teams for communication, good news: Micros.....»»
Saudi firm that grows hay in California and Arizona to lose farm leases over water issue
A Saudi dairy company that grows hay in Southern California and Arizona for export to the Middle East is set to lose several leases that allow it to pump unlimited water from government-owned farmlands......»»
Former Ubisoft executives reportedly arrested over sexual assault allegations
Police action comes years after allegations and a wave of company departures and firings. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images / Ubisoft / Aurich Lawson) Five former Ubisoft executives have reportedly been detained for question.....»»
Former Ubisoft executives reportedly arrested over sexual harassment allegations
Police action comes years after allegations and a wave of company departures and firings. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images / Ubisoft / Aurich Lawson) Five former Ubisoft executives have reportedly been detained for question.....»»
Ancient architecture inspires a new way to work with metal-organic frameworks
A centuries-old technique for constructing arched stone windows has inspired a new way to form tailored nanoscale windows in porous functional materials called metal-organic frameworks (MOFs)......»»
FTX: How the fall of the "King of Crypto" cost one British man millions
As Sam Bankman-Fried awaits trial for fraud, his former investors wonder if they will ever recoup their losses......»»
More than 50 EVs to join next wave through "24
Chevrolet, Dodge, Jeep, Kia, Rolls-Royce and Volkswagen are among the brands with EVs coming to market by the end of 2024......»»
Capturing carbon dioxide with electricity: A microbial enzyme inspires electrochemistry
Humans continuously emits greenhouse gases, worsening global warming. For example, carbon dioxide (CO2) accumulates dramatically over the years and is chemically very stable. Yet, some microbes capture CO2 using highly efficient enzymes. Scientists f.....»»
A breakthrough discovery could accelerate the arrival of controlled fusion energy on Earth
Researchers led by Chang Liu of PPPL have unveiled a promising approach to mitigating damaging runaway electrons created by disruptions in tokamak fusion devices. Key to the approach was harnessing a unique type of plasma wave that bears the name of.....»»