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Deuterium in comets tells interesting tales

Science & Nature Comets have played an interesting role in the history of astronomy. Since antiquity, many cultures saw them as omens or spirits,...

Homo floresiensis Probably Didn’t Hunt Stegodons or Use Fire

Science & Nature When paleoanthropologists announced the discovery of Homo floresiensis on the Indonesian island of Flores in 2003, the tiny, small-brained species quickly...

31 alien-like marine species discovered off the coast of Brazil

Science & Nature A ghostly squid, speedy gossamer worm, and more dwell 600 to 3,300 feet beneath the waves. The post 31 alien-like marine species...

Disney World Has a Big Problem That Visitors Need to Worry About

Disney World has often been branded with a phrase that was first applied to its sister resort Disneyland, "The Happiest Place on Earth" When you visit one of the four Disney World theme parks, the company wants that image projected. Cast members offer smiling faces and an endlessly upbeat attitude designed to make visitors forget

Can We Run the World on Smart Contracts? Computer Says No

When Ethereum introduced smart contracts into the blockchain ecosystem, everything changed. Suddenly, the possibility of building an entire financial system built on trustless principles came into view. How far can you take that idea? Well, that depends on who you ask. The concept of smart contracts was first introduced in 1994 by Nick Szabo, a

World Bank moots stronger strategic focus on climate action

A draft document suggests the bank will broaden its "twin goals" of boosting prosperity and ending extreme poverty to encompass climate action The post World Bank moots stronger strategic focus on climate action appeared first on Climate Home News...

Woodstock World Brings The Iconic 1969 Festival Into The Metaverse

Legendary music festival Woodstock enters the Metaverse via blockchain production company Sequin AR. The collaboration gives global music fans across a place to come...

The World Cup final is refocusing the spotlight on Qatar’s soccer investments in France

French president Emmanuel Macron plans to make a second trip to Qatar this week to support his national soccer team in its final game against Argentina on Sunday (Dec. 18). The timing isn’t ideal, awkwardly coinciding with the eruption of a growing corruption scandal related to the Gulf state’s alleged bribery of…Read more...

The Entertainment World Remembers Lisa Marie Presley

Christopher Polk//Getty Images Lisa Marie Presley, the talented singer and daughter of Elvis and Priscilla Presley, has died. She reportedly went into cardiac arrest on Thursday. According to People, a spokesperson from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department confirmed that paramedics were sent to a house in Calabasas to help an unresponsive woman. They administered

Navigating the World of Crypto: Tips for Avoiding Scams

Despite the belief of many crypto enthusiasts that centralized exchanges (CEXs) are safer, history has often shown them to be rather vulnerable to attacks.Because these exchanges centralize the storage of users’ assets, they can be attractive targets for cybercriminals. If an exchange’s security measures are inadequate or successfully compromised, user assets may be stolen or

Define ‘World Domination’ on SLictionary for a $500 prize

What does the term “World Domination” mean to you? Popularity? Military conquest? A large social media following? Mass fame? Or something else entirely? If you think you have an original definition for World Domination, here’s your chance to dominate the SLictionary Word Bounty polls and earn yourself $500 for the trouble. But get in quick

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