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Amtrak Set to Upgrade Key Philadelphia Power Converter Station

Photo courtesy STV  STV is developing preliminary design for one of the largest railway converter stations in the world, owned by Amtrak. Amtrak has selected STV to develop the preliminary design to replace the Richmond Static Frequency Converter (SFC) #4 in Philadelphia. The facility is Amtrak’s largest traction power converter station and one of the largest railway

How Will Bitcoin, Ethereum and XRP React if CLARITY Act Passes or Fails?

The CLARITY Act has become a major regulatory focus for the crypto industry. However, Alex Tapscott, CEO of CMCC Global Capital Markets, said prediction markets may be overstating its chances of passing. While markets currently assign the bill roughly 47% to 50% odds of becoming law, Tapscott said it may struggle to secure enough bipartisan

Bitcoin Price Today: Weak Spot Demand Keeps BTC Under Pressure

Bitcoin price today remains under pressure as spot demand continues to weaken despite periodic increases in futures trading activity. According to the analysis, combined spot and futures demand is estimated at -127,000 BTC, a level considered too weak to support a sustained uptrend. The report suggests the recent market stabilization is driven more by seller

Scientific production in the era of large language models | Science

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The biggest scientific breakthroughs of the last 25 years—and a few to watch

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5 Books Scientific American Recommends for August

August 30, 2025 5 min read Turn the Page on Summer: August’s Essential Book Picks Check out this collection of nonfiction and fiction books recommended by Scientific American By Brianne Kane edited by Andrea Gawrylewski UnitoneVector/Getty Images The dog days of summer have been nipping at our heels this August: the humidity has been oppressive

Scientific objectivity is a myth — here’s why

Science & Nature Cultural ideas are inextricably entwined with the people who do science, the questions they ask, the assumptions they hold and the...

Semler Scientific Investors Cheered by New Hire, Lofty Bitcoin Acquisition Goals

Semler Scientific Investors Cheered by New Hire, Lofty Bitcoin Acquisition Goals The company's roughed-up shares are higher by 14% in a down market following the late-Thursday announcements. Updated Jun 20, 2025, 6:44 p.m. Published Jun 20, 2025, 5:12 p.m. Semler Scientific (SMLR) has hired Joe Burnett to the newly created position of director of Bitcoin strategy. Alongside

180 Years of Scientific American Means 180-Degree Turns in Science—Here Are Some of the Wildest Ones

Science & Nature In honor of SciAm’s 180th birthday, we’re spotlighting the biggest “wait, what?” moments in science history...Read MoreTami Kucera

The Scientific Debate over Colossal’s ‘De-extinct’ Dire Wolves

Science & Nature Colossal Biosciences bold announcements about its project to replicate dire wolf traits have drawn criticism from many scientists, but the billion-dollar...

US disregards scientific consensus on race | Science

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Amtrak Set to Upgrade Key Philadelphia Power Converter Station

Photo courtesy STV  STV is developing preliminary design for one of the largest railway converter stations in the world, owned by Amtrak. Amtrak has selected STV to develop the preliminary design to replace the Richmond Static Frequency Converter (SFC) #4 in Philadelphia. The facility is Amtrak’s largest traction power converter station and one of the largest railway

How Will Bitcoin, Ethereum and XRP React if CLARITY Act Passes or Fails?

The CLARITY Act has become a major regulatory focus for the crypto industry. However, Alex Tapscott, CEO of CMCC Global Capital Markets, said prediction markets may be overstating its chances of passing. While markets currently assign the bill roughly 47% to 50% odds of becoming law, Tapscott said it may struggle to secure enough bipartisan

Bitcoin Price Today: Weak Spot Demand Keeps BTC Under Pressure

Bitcoin price today remains under pressure as spot demand continues to weaken despite periodic increases in futures trading activity. According to the analysis, combined spot and futures demand is estimated at -127,000 BTC, a level considered too weak to support a sustained uptrend. The report suggests the recent market stabilization is driven more by seller

AAVE Price Could Be One Breakout Away From a Massive Rally

AAVE price is approaching a pivotal technical milestone after climbing 8%, with derivatives markets signaling growing confidence among bullish traders. The latest rally has pushed the DeFi token within striking distance of a resistance zone that has defined its broader downtrend for months. A decisive breakout from here could reshape market sentiment and establish the

Pump.fun (PUMP) Price Prediction 2026,2027-2030: Will PUMP Lead Solana’s DeFi Boom?

Story Highlights The Live Price Of Pump.fun is Loading live price Predictions suggest PUMP could reach $0.01 in Q1 2026. Long-term forecast sees PUMP reaching $0.22 by 2030 in a moderate scenario. PUMP.fun (PUMP), a utility coin launch platform for launching Solana-based memecoins with its viral “no-code” model that makes token creation easy for everyday