For centuries, Artemisia herba-alba, also known as common wormwood or herba alba, has been a staple in traditional medicine across North Africa and the Middle East. Used to treat a variety of ailments from bronchitis to diabetes, this unassuming herb might just hold the key to a new weapon in the fight against colorectal cancer. … Read more
You’ve probably heard the advice: “Switch to energy-saving bulbs! Buy fuel-efficient cars! It’ll save money and the planet!” But what if doing these things actually makes us use more resources? That’s the twist behind Jevons Paradox—a quirky economic idea that shows how good intentions can backfire. On Friday, Tomasz Godziek, portfolio manager of the Tech Disruptors fund at … Read more
On February 6, 2025, OpenAI announced the launch of data residency options in Europe, enabling European organizations to store and process data within the region. This initiative aims to assist businesses, educational institutions, and developers in adhering to local data sovereignty and compliance requirements. Key Features: Compliance and Privacy: By offering data residency in Europe, … Read more
Rep. Al Green (D-Texas) has announced plans to introduce articles of impeachment against President Trump just two weeks into his second term. While the effort is unlikely to succeed, it signals an attempt by progressive Democrats to revive anti-Trump opposition. Green cited Trump’s controversial remarks about the U.S. “taking over” Gaza as justification for impeachment, … Read more
On February 4, 2025, former President Donald Trump signed an Executive Order withdrawing the U.S. from the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) and halting all future funding for the UN Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA). This decision aligns with Trump’s long-standing criticism of certain UN bodies, which he claims promote anti-American sentiment and anti-Israel bias … Read more
Zap Energy has successfully demonstrated nearly perfect neutron isotropy in its FuZE device, proving that its plasma remains in thermal equilibrium. This breakthrough confirms that sheared-flow-stabilized Z-pinch fusion is viable for scalable, net-energy fusion, overcoming past failures in Z-pinch technology. Key Challenges Overcome? Applications of This Breakthrough: This marks a significant step in solving the … Read more
