Rise of Cryptocurrencies Can Be Traced To Nixon Abandoning Gold In 1971
On August 15, 1971, Richard Nixon announced that the U.S. would no longer exchange dollars held by foreign governments for gold. "Shock waves from Washington's decision to break the link with gold have rippled down the decades," reports The Guardian......»»
New derivative from long pepper shows promise against antibiotic resistance
Antibiotic resistant bacterial pathogens are on the rise, while fewer antibiotics are being developed. Prof. Ariel Kushmaro and his local and international colleagues tackled the need by focusing on the long pepper. Known in traditional medicine for.....»»
The New Gods of Weather Can Make Rain on Demand—or So They Want You to Believe
In a gold-trimmed command center on the outskirts of Abu Dhabi, scientists are seeking to wring moisture from desert skies. But will all their extravagant cloud-seeding tech—planes that sprinkle nanomaterials, lasers that scramble the atmosphere—.....»»
Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra is one step closer to release
Game publisher Plaion announced that it will be publishing Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra, due out next year......»»
Avast One Gold review: the easy-to-use antivirus software
I reviewed Avast One's free and paid antivirus software plans to find out how much more you get when you subscribe......»»
Study warns of rise of "new chauvinism" fueled by right-wing populism
New research from the University of Bath has identified a "new chauvinism," fueled by a resurgence in right-wing populism, and distinguished by the use of softer, more subtle language than traditional chauvinism......»»
Lear says Q2 earnings rise on record sales, lowers outlook amid EV uncertainty
Lear reported record sales and a modest gain in second-quarter net income as the company brings more automation technology in-house and adjusts to rapidly changing EV strategies......»»
How to watch Women’s Soccer in the Olympics
Reigning gold medalists Canada are back to defend their women’s Olympic soccer title in Paris, but they’ll face formidable challenges from the United States, Spain, France, Japan, Australia and others. The action gets started on Thursday,.....»»
VR headset deals: Meta Quest bundles and refurbished offers
In recent years, virtual reality has become increasingly popular, with the rise of standalone virtual reality headsets such as the Oculus Go and VR games like Half-Life: Alyx......»»
How to watch Men’s Soccer in the Olympics: All games and streams
Though the Opening Ceremony isn’t until Friday, men’s soccer at the 2024 Summer Olympics gets underway on Wednesday, with hosts France battling Spain, Argentina, United States and other countries for gold. If you live in the United States.....»»
Near-infrared photobiomodulation technique targets brain inflammation
As the world grapples with an aging population, the rise in neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's is becoming a significant challenge. These conditions place a heavy burden not only on those afflicted but also on their famili.....»»
Microsoft Copilot is fairly relaxed about trademark use
While AI is under attack from copying existing works without permission, the industry could end up getting into more legal trouble over trademarks.Images created by Microsoft's CopilotThe rise in interest in generative AI has also led to an increase.....»»
American Honda poised to outpace industry in 2024 but will be far off prepandemic highs
Lance Woelfer, American Honda's new sales chief, says Honda and Acura are tracking to rise up to 10 percent this year to about 1.4 million vehicles......»»
Gold co-catalyst improves photocatalytic degradation of micropollutants, finds study
To remove micropollutants such as pesticides and trace chemicals from the environment, you need something equally small and cunning. One potential method is photocatalysis, which uses semiconducting nanomaterials powered by sunlight to adsorb toxic c.....»»
Witness the rise of the Bene Gesserit in new Dune: Prophecy teaser
"Our hands are poised on the levers of power but yet our grasp on it is still fragile." The HBO Original Series Dune: Prophecy will premiere this November. Fans of director Denis Villeneuve's epic two-part film adaptation of Frank H.....»»
Enhancing ratoon rice yield and sustainability through innovative breeding and mechanization
A research team has reviewed the advancements and prospects of ratoon rice cultivation in China, highlighting its significant rise due to improved breeding methods and cultivation technology. They examined key aspects such as cultivar selection, stub.....»»
Study shows how organic molecules impact gold nanoparticles" electrochemical properties
A new study shows how organic molecules greatly influence the redox potential of gold nanoparticles, with differences up to 71 mV. Using experiments and computer simulations, the study highlights the important role of capping agents in controlling th.....»»
DDoS attacks see a huge rise as criminals get braver and more ambitious
Hackers are getting access to better tools, previously only reserved for state-sponsored actors, researchers say......»»
New study highlights the alarming rise of telephone fraud targeting older adults in the UK
A new study by the University of Portsmouth has revealed that older adults in the UK, particularly those over the age of 75, are experiencing an unprecedented number of attempted telephone frauds. The research is published in the journal Internationa.....»»
With the rise of global mobility, researchers say the topic of international employees" adjustment needs attention
International employees constitute almost 5% of the global workforce. A recent study by Kaunas University of Technology (KTU) revealed the under-researched areas in international employees' adjustment and proposed a future research agenda......»»
New study models NZ habitats most vulnerable to gold clam invasion
A new study published in the New Zealand Journal of Marine and Freshwater Research has modeled which habitats in Aotearoa New Zealand might be most vulnerable to gold clam invasion in the hope that management efforts can be targeted effectively......»»