Scientists 3D-print hair follicles in lab-grown skin
Source: phys.orgA team led by scientists at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute has 3D-printed hair follicles in human skin tissue cultured in the lab. This marks the first time researchers have used the technology to generate hair follicles, which play an important role in skin healing and function.
Source:The Nation
November 15, 2023 16:31 UTC
Almost No Russian Oil Sold Below G7 Price Cap – FT
Russia has managed to almost entirely circumvent a G7 price cap on its oil exports, with Moscow claiming average sales at more than $20 per barrel above the imposed limit, the Financial Times reported Tuesday, citing Western officials and Russian export data. According to an unnamed senior European official who spoke to FT, “almost none” of Russia’s oil shipments in October were sold below the price cap. The $60-per-barrel price cap imposed in December is a key component of efforts by G7 countries and their allies to cut off Russian income sources funding the war in Ukraine. Since the price cap was imposed in December 2022, companies based in the EU, G7 countries and Australia have been banned from providing services enabling maritime transport, such as insurance, with Russian oil above the $60-per-barrel limit. G7 countries provide insurance services for 90% of the world's cargo and the EU is a major player in sea freight.
Source:The Nation
November 15, 2023 02:01 UTC
Over 80 candidates apply to become ISU’s next president
The following is a news release from the Idaho State Board of Education. The window to apply to become Idaho State University’s 14th president is now closed and 84 candidates to date have submitted applications. “We have an exceptional list of candidates from which to choose,” said Idaho State Board of Education Member Cally Roach, who is serving as co-chair of the ISU President Search Committee along with Board Member Cindy Siddoway. ISU has established a president search webpage, which will be continually updated throughout the process. ISU President Kevin Satterlee announced early this year that he will retire on Dec. 31 after leading Idaho State University for 5 and a half years.
Source:The Nation
November 14, 2023 20:34 UTC
How to think about a four-dimensional universe
Source: phys.orgIn Einstein's famous theory of relativity the concepts of immutable space and time aren't just put aside, they're explicitly and emphatically rejected. Space and time are now woven into a coexisting fabric. That is to say, we truly live in a four-dimensional universe. Space and time alone cease to exist; only the union of those dimensions remains.
Source:The Nation
November 13, 2023 20:00 UTC
Breaking: Bitget’s Ditches Hong Kong Crypto License Pursuit
Bitget has decided to withdraw its pursuit of a Virtual Asset Trading Platform (VATP) license in Hong Kong. This move signifies Bitget’s exit from the Hong Kong market, as the absence of a VATP license compels the firm to wrap up its regional operations. Additionally, this withdrawal comes amid the backdrop of OSL, another crypto exchange with a Hong Kong license, announcing the suspension of its stock market trading on the same day. This simultaneous development adds another layer of complexity to the Hong Kong crypto market landscape, potentially signaling shifting tides in the region’s regulatory and business environment. Read Also: Bitget Announces Plans to Invest Strategically In India-Based Start-UpsThe post Breaking: Bitget’s Ditches Hong Kong Crypto License Pursuit appeared first on CoinGape.
Source:The Nation
November 13, 2023 14:03 UTC
Bitcoin Price Surge Contradicts Lower Open Interest Trends
The value of Bitcoin (BTC) has surged by an impressive 10%, even as the aggregate open interest (OI) on perpetual exchanges has shown a surprising decline. This current trend in the cryptocurrency market is stirring discussions among investors and analysts alike, challenging the conventional market wisdom. The aggregate OI is lower than when Bitcoin was trading at $25,000 and lower than its previous levels when Bitcoin’s value stood at the current price point. Despite the significant price rise, the lower open interest suggests a lack of new money entering the futures market, possibly indicating a cautious or bearish sentiment among traders. The post Bitcoin Price Surge Contradicts Lower Open Interest Trends appeared first on CoinGape.
Source:The Nation
November 13, 2023 10:03 UTC
International students have returned to US colleges, fueled by a surge from India
Students from India now outnumber those from China in 24 U.S. states, including Illinois, Texas and Michigan, which rank among the top destinations for international students. For the second consecutive year, America's graduate programs were the main attraction for international students, the study finds. Taken together, those three fields account for more than half of all international students in the United States. The surge nearly brings international numbers back to their pre-pandemic highs, with a peak of almost 1.1 million students in 2018. University leaders say they're important for global exchange, and they're also important for revenue — international students are usually charged higher tuition rates, effectively subsidizing college for U.S. students.
Source:The Nation
November 13, 2023 07:38 UTC
The nation is gradually embarking on a path of illuminated development – President
Ranil Wickremesinghe in his Diwali message said that the nation is gradually embarking on a path of illuminated development and called upon everyone to unite and steer Sri Lanka towards being a developed country by 2048. Diwali festivities commemorate epic legends of victory secured by God Vishnu restoring the balance of good and evil in troubled times. Devotees illuminate lamps and participate in religious rites, upholding the shared aspiration of infusing light within every soul. Presently, the nation is gradually embarking on a path of illuminated development, seeking to dispel the preceding times of darkness. May this festival of lights bring prosperity and wellbeing while extending happy Diwali wishes to all Sri Lankans and Hindus worldwide.
Source:The Nation
November 12, 2023 17:26 UTC
Bithumb Sets Sight on Kosdaq IPO in 2025: Report
The Bithumb IPO JourneyAs reported by investment banking sources and insiders from the crypto industry, Bithumb Korea, the operating entity behind Bithumb, finalized Samsung Securities as its underwriter at the close of last month. The Bithumb IPO groundwork has already commenced, with the targeted listing date set for the second half of 2025. Bithumb Undergoes Corporate RestructuringIn alignment with the IPO strategy, former Chairman Lee Jung-hoon has returned to Bithumb Holdings as a registered director, signifying a renewed commitment to responsible management. As the IPO journey unfolds, former Chairman Lee is expected to exert increased control over Bithumb, leading the charge in internal consolidation efforts. The post Bithumb Sets Sight on Kosdaq IPO in 2025: Report appeared first on CoinGape.
Source:The Nation
November 12, 2023 14:35 UTC
Michigan plays without coach Jim Harbaugh against Penn State after no court ruling to lift his ban
2 Michigan was without coach Jim Harbaugh on Saturday against No. “The harm to the university’s student-athletes would be irreversible,” attorneys for Michigan and Harbaugh said in the filing. Penn State will be the first ranked team Michigan has faced. After Penn State, the Wolverines play at Maryland before the traditional regular-season finale against heated rival Ohio State. “You may have removed him from our sidelines today, but Jim Harbaugh is our head football coach,” Manuel said.
Source:The Nation
November 11, 2023 19:05 UTC
India’s Supreme Court Dismisses Petition for Crypto Regulation
The Indian Supreme Court, led by Chief Justice Chandrachud, recently faced a petition seeking establishing a regulatory framework for cryptocurrency trading. Seeking relief, Wig filed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) for crypto trading regulations in India, which the Supreme Court eventually rejected. During the hearing, the Supreme Court advised Wig to seek legal remedies through appropriate channels, specifically for bail. Judiciary-Legislature Gap in Crypto Regulation EvidentThe Supreme Court’s decision to reject the PIL signifies a clear demarcation between judicial and legislative responsibilities. Read Also: Indian Government Looking For Options To Regulate CryptocurrenciesThe post India’s Supreme Court Dismisses Petition for Crypto Regulation appeared first on CoinGape.
Source:The Nation
November 11, 2023 17:05 UTC
Just In: Bankrupt Crypto Lender Hodlnaut Begins Liquidation Process
After a failed attempt to restructure, Hodlnaut, a Singapore-based defunct crypto lender will be liquidated by its appointed judiciary managers Aaron Loh Cheng Lee and Ee Meng Yen Angela. Hodlnaut eyes winding up liquidationAccording to an email published by renowned auditing firm EY, the liquidators have filed a winding-up order against the distressed crypto lender which has tried severally to avoid liquidation. These creditors said they preferred liquidation to Hodlnaut’s proposed restructuring plans. Hodlnaut had downplayed its exposure to the Terra ecosystem which went down last year and took other crypto firms along with it. The post Just In: Bankrupt Crypto Lender Hodlnaut Begins Liquidation Process appeared first on CoinGape.
Source:The Nation
November 11, 2023 07:33 UTC
The Villains Threatening the Cradle of Civilization
He wore a pork pie hat and a polo shirt and had the usual bulge in his belt. His deputy had a beige suit, skinny necktie, and wore a pencil moustache and trilby, like a fifties gangster. Inside, ornate tissue boxes were stuck upside down to the roof, in case of emergencies requiring a Kleenex. Behind the driver’s head was a framed picture of the bus itself, parked proudly on a busy street in Mosul. It didn’t go faster than 40 mph and had no working air conditioning, but these failings we could forgive.
Source:The Nation
November 11, 2023 05:59 UTC
OpenAI Battles Service Disruption Linked to Russian Hackers
ChatGPT was hit by a distributed denial of service (DDoS) attack on Wednesday, which OpenAI confirmed in a status update on Thursday. A Distributed Denial of Service attack is a malicious attempt to disrupt access to a targeted server, service, or network by overwhelming it—or its surrounding infrastructure—with a flood of internet traffic. The popular Solana network was the target of a series of attacks. In September 2021, a denial of service attack was blamed for taking the network down for over 17 hours. In June 2022, Stepn, a Move-to-Earn game on the Solana network, was hit with a distributed denial of service attack.
Source:The Nation
November 10, 2023 09:04 UTC