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Researchers at Kyungpook National University and Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science & Technology have developed a new solar hydrogen production technology using artificial photosynthesis. The team successfully created a sustainable system that converts sunlight into chemical energy, producing valuable resources like hydrogen. The researchers used nanomaterials to develop a supramolecular fluorophore nanocomposite fabrication technology, which … Read more

Black Friday sales reached new heights this year, with online sales in particular experiencing significant growth. Despite predictions of a slow shopping season due to inflation and economic uncertainty, consumers flocked to stores and websites to snag deals on everything from toys to electronics. According to Adobe Analytics, Thanksgiving Day itself became the biggest shopping … Read more

Intel has announced its first dedicated next-generation “Battlemage” architecture-based graphics cards, the Arc B580 and Arc B570. Both mid-range GPUs will compete with Nvidia’s GeForce RTX 4060 and AMD’s RX 7600 series, offering competitive pricing of $249 for the B580 (12GB RAM) and $219 for the B570 (10GB RAM). The B580 launches on December 13, … Read more

Palantir Technologies Inc. has been granted FedRAMP High Authorization for its Palantir Federal Cloud Service (PFCS) and Palantir Federal Cloud Service – Supporting Services (PFCS-SS). This milestone enables the company to provide its product offerings, including AI Platform (AIP), Apollo, Foundry, Gotham, and Mission Manager, to the US Government at the highest security baseline. The … Read more

A recent analysis by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has found a disturbing link between splash pads and gastrointestinal outbreaks across the US. The study, which examined records from 1997 to 2022, revealed that at least 60 splash pad-related outbreaks occurred, resulting in over 10,000 illnesses, 152 hospitalizations, and 99 emergency department visits. … Read more

Monster Hunter Wilds, the upcoming title in the series, has generated significant buzz with its seemingly gargantuan map. However, despite only being able to experience a small slice of the world during the open beta, it appears that the map is designed to serve the monsters. According to Yuya Tokuda, director of Monster Hunter Wilds … Read more

Indonesia is expecting a significant investment commitment from tech firm Apple Inc. within the next week, with an estimated value of $1 billion. This follows the country’s ban on sales of iPhone 16 due to non-compliance with local content rules. The Indonesian government had previously banned the sale of the smartphone after it failed to … Read more

Barcelona youngster Lamine Yamal was overjoyed as his team bounced back from two consecutive defeats in La Liga, securing a resounding 5-1 victory against Real Mallorca at Son Moix. Yamal played a pivotal role in the win, scoring an assist for Raphinha and demonstrating his growing capabilities on the pitch. The 14-year-old’s latest performance marked … Read more

A new investigation by Yale University’s Humanitarian Research Lab has found evidence that President Vladimir Putin and senior Russian officials “intentionally and directly” authorized a program of coerced fostering and adoption of Ukrainian children during the war in Ukraine. The report, which analyzed 314 cases, describes a systematic and organized effort to take control of … Read more

A new species of ancient humans has been discovered in eastern Asia, with brains significantly larger than any other hominin of their time, including modern humans. The Juluren, meaning “large head people,” lived alongside Homo sapiens over 100,000 years ago and share characteristics with both Denisovans and Neanderthals. Researchers Xiujie Wu and Christopher Bae propose … Read more