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Biocrusts Protect Great Wall of China

A new study has revealed that the Great Wall of China is protected by a ‘living skin’ consisting of tiny, rootless plants and microorganisms known as biocrusts. This natural defense mechanism has been found to enhance the stability and resistance…

Beijing’s Efforts to Boost Public Confidence in Economy

Beijing has been making efforts to boost public confidence in the economy and counter negativity. The president’s chief of staff, Cai Qi, has urged propaganda officials to emphasize China’s bright economic prospects as part of this initiative. During an annual…

St. Bernard Soap Company Faces Imminent Closure and Layoffs

CINCINNATI — The St. Bernard Soap Company is facing another round of layoffs, with the announcement of the plant’s imminent closure less than a month after it laid off around half of its employees in December. The vice president of…

Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly Expected to Lead Global New Drug Sales in 2024

According to a recent report from Evaluate, Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly are expected to lead in global new drug sales in 2024. The booming demand for blood sugar-modulating diabetes and obesity drugs has propelled these two companies to dominate…

Contingency, repeatability, and predictability in the evolution of a prokaryotic pangenome

Contingency, repeatability, and predictability in the evolution of a prokaryotic pangenome By Alan Beavan, Maria Rosa Domingo-Sananes, and James O. McInerney The evolution of prokaryotic pangenomes continues to intrigue scientists as they uncover the remarkable variability within these species. A…

Gas Prices in Iowa Fall by 2.3 Cents for New Year

The average price of gas in Iowa has fallen by 2.3 cents for the New Year, according to Iowa’s News Now. Gasoline prices in the state have dropped by 1.4 cents per gallon over the last week, with the average…

Nationwide Recall of Dual Basket Air Fryers Due to Potential Burn Hazard

One of the most beloved kitchen appliances, the air fryer, is facing a nationwide recall. The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced the recall of two models of dual basket air fryers manufactured by Empower Brands due to…

Intel collaborates with DigitalBridge to establish new generative AI company, Articul8 AI

Intel has joined forces with DigitalBridge to establish a new generative AI company for enterprises, named Articul8 AI. The company, formed with Intel’s IP and technology, will be led by Arun Subramaniyan, the former Vice President and General Manager at…

Justin Hotard Appointed as Intel’s New Executive Vice President and General Manager of Data Center and AI Group

Intel Corporation has announced the appointment of Justin Hotard as the new executive vice president and general manager of its Data Center and AI Group (DCAI), effective Feb. 1, 2024. With over 20 years of experience in driving transformation and…

SpaceX accused of unlawfully firing employees over letter criticizing Elon Musk

The rocket and satellite maker SpaceX has been accused by a US labor agency of unlawfully firing eight employees for circulating a letter calling the founder and CEO, Elon Musk, a ‘distraction and embarrassment’. A regional official with the National…