What is Crypto Mining?
Today, there are at least 1 million miners for Bitcoin alone. How is this all happening? What role is the miner playing? And how might this change the landscape of computing in the future?.....»»
What"s behind the toxic levels of mercury in tropical birds? Gold mining, study shows
The tropics are home to more than 75% of all species and are projected to support 50% of the world's human population by mid-century, but little is known about mercury pollution in these life-filled regions......»»
How waste from the mining industry has perpetuated apartheid-like policies in South Africa
While apartheid—South Africa's brutal racial segregation laws of the 20th century—officially came to an end in the early 1990s, its harmful effects persist today, says Stanford historian Gabrielle Hecht in her new book, "Residual Governance: How.....»»
This new macOS malware could leave you severely short-changed
North Korean hackers are after your crypto again, but this time they're targeting macOS users......»»
NASA"s robotic prospectors are helping scientists understand what asteroids are made of, setting the stage for mining
The cars, cellphones, computers and televisions that people in the U.S. use every day require metals like copper, cobalt and platinum to build. Demand from the electronics industry for these metals is only rising, and companies are constantly searchi.....»»
"Crypto King" Sam Bankman-Fried faces decades in jail after guilty verdict
Sam Bankman-Fried's guilty verdict concludes a stunning fall from grace for the 31-year-old former billionaire......»»
"Crypto King" Sam Bankman-Fried guilty of FTX fraud
The verdict concludes a stunning fall from grace for the 31-year-old former billionaire......»»
FTX: "Crypto King" tells judge he acted on legal advice
Former crypto boss Sam Bankman-Fried testifies to fraud trial judge after jury sent home......»»
All mines eventually close—how can mining towns like Mount Isa best manage the ups and downs?
The announcement by Glencore last week that its Mount Isa copper mines will close in 2025 is significant for the town......»»
Arctic archipelago turns the page on its mining past
At the old Svea mine in the Arctic, broken railway tracks overgrown with weeds lead nowhere. Of the hundred buildings that once made up the town, there's almost nothing left......»»
Under a temporary mining ban, four rare plant species can bloom in San Bernardino forest
Four threatened and endangered plant species growing in the San Bernardino National Forest will have an opportunity to thrive following the adoption of a plan by the U.S. Bureau of Land Management and U.S. Forest Service that temporarily bans new lim.....»»
Space is starting to look like the better mining operation
Mining in space might be less environmentally harmful than mining asteroids on Earth. Enlarge / Metallic asteroids contain more than a thousand times as much nickel as the Earth's crust. (credit: Arne Hodalic/Getty) Eve.....»»
Things Are Looking Up for Asteroid Mining
Asteroids are rich with the metals used in clean energy technologies. As demand soars, advocates argue that mining them in space might be better than mining them on Earth......»»
New York AG accuses crypto firms of deceiving investors in $1 billion fraud
On Thursday, New York's attorney general filed a lawsuit against three digital asset firms that were caught up in the collapse of Bankman-Fried's empire last fall — Gemini Trust, Genesis Global Capital and Digital Currency Group, parent company of.....»»
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.....»»
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......»»
For All Mankind embarks on asteroid mining gold rush in season 4 official trailer
The Apple TV+ original series For All Mankind is back next month, and the first official trailer for the fourth season just dropped. Apple previously released a teaser video of sorts in the form of a mock recruitment video. more….....»»
Monitoring African copper and cobalt mining emissions from space
Emissions associated with mining operations in Africa's Copperbelt can be quantified from space, according to new research led by the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR)......»»
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.....»»
Moving toward fair and sustainable futures beyond mining
Mining brings huge social and environmental change to communities: landscapes, livelihoods and social fabric evolve alongside the industry. But what happens when the mines close? What problems face communities that lose their main employer and the ve.....»»
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......»»