Four Ways That Diamonds Are Formed
–Melissa Clason Melissa graduated from NC State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in geology in 2015 and currently works as a geotechnical lab technician. Diamonds are probably the most beloved mineral on Earth. These beautiful pieces of pure carbon are useful for so many tasks:…
Porsche Reveals Base-Model Taycan Electric Car—So Far Only For China
–Bengt Halvorson In China on Monday, Porsche revealed the first details for a version of the Taycan electric car it hasn’t officially shown anywhere else in the world: a rear-wheel-drive, single-motor version. As with the Taycan 4S, the base model offers a choice between a…
‘Overwhelming Majority’ Of Rapists Going Free Because Of Collapse In Prosecutions, Campaigners Warn
Lizzie Dearden Only 1.5% of rapes recorded by police in England and Wales were prosecuted in 2019. April figures show that the total proportion of prosecutions across all crime types – 7 per cent – stands at a record low ( PA ) The “overwhelming…
Nigeria’s President, M. Buhari Commends Economic Team, Wants Nigeria’s Quickly Exit From Under-Development
-Garba Shehu | Senior Special Assistant To The President Nigeria’s President, M. Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday in Abuja appreciated the outstanding support and guidance provided by the Presidential Economic Advisory Council (PEAC) which he described as a “tutorial,” urging the members to do more to help…
A Deep-Learning E-Skin Decodes Complex Human Motion
–The Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) A deep-learning powered single-strained electronic skin sensor can capture human motion from a distance. The single strain sensor placed on the wrist decodes complex five-finger motions in real time with a virtual 3D hand that mirrors…
Egyptian Govt Signs 12 Exploration Agreements Worth Over $1 Billion In Investment
-Agence Ecofin The Egyptian government has just announced the signing of 12 exploration agreements with major players in the oil sector. These agreements cover the main basins of the country and the companies will invest more than a billion dollars in their first phase of…
Renewable Energy Has Potential To Propel Zimbabwe
–Zimbabwe Standard Harnessing Zimbabwe’s abundant renewable energy resources is key to helping the country support its development strategies and leapfrog towards low-carbon socio-economic progress. Energy is increasingly being recognised as a prerequisite for human development: it’s surprising that it took the world so long a…
Nigeria’s President, M. Buhari To Flag Off Construction Of $2.8bn AKK Pipeline On June 30
–The Sun Barring unforeseen circumstances, President Muhammadu Buhari will on June 30 flag off the $2.8 billion Ajaokuta-Kaduna-Kano (AKK) gas pipeline construction. The project is a 614km-long natural gas pipeline currently being developed by the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC). Minister of State, Petroleum Resources,…
Kenya Elected To UN Security Council, Beating Djibouti
–AFP Kenya obtained 129 votes, against 113 in the first round on Tuesday, and Djibouti 62, against 78 in the first round, in the race to take the Africa seat. Kenya was elected Thursday to the UN Security Council for 2021-2022, defeating Djibouti after first-round…
Global | Didi Angaye Earns A Distinction Award, Another Feather To The Cap
On a bright sunny day, in the month of July, 2024, the prestigious Staffordshire University located in the West Midlands of England organised its Award giving and Graduation ceremony to honour graduates of various educational programmes and courses which it offers. Didi Timipah Angaye,…
Olu Of Warri Bags Award In UK, Wife Advocates Return To Cultural Values
The Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III, has received the Leadership and Community Development award at the 14th African Achievers Awards (AAA), which took place at the Parliament House, United Kingdom. The award was presented by a member of the House of Lords, London, Rt…
Brit Awards | Asake, Burna Boy And Other ‘New Cats’ Get Nominations
Nigerian singers Burna Boy, Asake, and Rema have been nominated for the 2024 Brit Awards. The nomination list for the annual music awards show was released on Wednesday 25, January 2024. Burna Boy and Asake made the ‘Best International Artiste’ category, while ‘Calm…
Brit Awards 2024 | The Full List Of Artist(e)s
This year’s Brits nominees have been revealed ahead of the ceremony in London in March. Dua Lipa is the first star confirmed to perform at the event – but how many awards is she up for? Musicians including Raye, Central Cee, J Hus and Blur are also…
Despite Increased Transfer Volume And Institutional Adoption, Bitcoin Stays Below $60K
Bitcoin’s price hovers around $59K as increased transfer volume indicates a stable demand among investors. CryptoQuant data indicates buyers are absorbing the panic selling pressure around the $57K price level. Bitwise’s latest report suggests that institutional investors are still buying Bitcoin despite the recent price…
Traders Focus On Meme Coins As Bitcoin, Ethereum And XRP Erase Recent Gains
Bitcoin, Ethereum and XRP dip under key support levels at $60,000, $2,600 and $0.60 respectively. Tron ecosystem’s meme launchpad SunPump generates over $1.1 million in revenue within twelve days of its launch. Tron network daily revenue reached a record high of $26.83 million on Tuesday,…
Top 10 Cryptocurrencies To Invest in January 2024
-Michael Adams From Bitcoin and Ethereum to Dogecoin and Tether, there are thousands of different cryptocurrencies, making it overwhelming when you’re first getting started in the world of crypto. To help you get your bearings, these are the top 10 cryptocurrencies based on their market…
The Risk And Reward Of ChatGPT In Cybersecurity
Juan is an experienced CTO with a demonstrated history of working in the computer and network security industry. He is an information technology professional skilled in SAP and Oracle applications, computer forensics, vulnerabilities research, IPS/IDS and information security. Unless you’ve been on a retreat in…
