Researchers create reliable and renewable biological photovoltaic cells

Researchers have used a widespread strain of blue-green algae to continuously power a microprocessor — and counting — for a year with nothing but ambient light and water. Their system has potential as a reliable and renewable way to power small appliances. Similar in size to an AA battery, the system contains a type of …

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Billionaires’ Cryptocurrency Fortunes Have Been Wiped Away

Crypto billionaires, including heads of some of the largest trading platforms, have seen their fortunes wiped out in the market crash, with one losing more than $120 billion. Cryptocurrency billionaires, including the founders and CEOs of the largest trading platforms, have seen their personal fortunes wiped out by the latest market crash. Coinbase has lost …

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Distant ‘galaxy’ isn’t a galaxy at all – but one of the brightest pulsars ever detected

A bright spot that scientists once wrote off as a distant galaxy may be the brightest pulsar ever detected outside the Milky Way. Named PSR J0523−7125 and located at approximately 160,000 light years from Soil in the Large Magellanic Cloud (a satellite galaxy orbiting the Milky Way), the newly defined pulsar is twice as wide …

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2023 Ford Everest priced from $52,990 excluding on-road charges

The next-generation all-wheel drive Ford Everest SUV will land in Australia later this year, with a starting price of $52,990 (before on-road costs) and an optional V6 diesel engine. 0 2023 Ford Everest priced from $52,990 (before costs on the road) Top spec Platinum priced at $77,690 (before on-road charges) Prices have increased from $2900-$3200, …

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International satellite to track effects of small ocean currents – Verve times

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 public domain The Surface Water and Ocean Topography mission will examine how the ocean absorbs atmospheric heat and carbon, mitigating global temperatures and climate change. While climate change drives sea level rise over time, researchers also believe that differences in surface elevation from place to place in the ocean can influence Earth’s climate. …

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Study: Increased Receptor Affinity and Reduced Recognition by Specific Antibodies Contribute to Immune Escape of SARS-CoV-2 Variant Omicron. ​​​​​​​Image Credit: Orpheus FX / Shutterstock

SARS-CoV-2 Omicron escapes immune response due to high ACE2 affinity and low antibody specificity

In a recent study published in the journal Vaccinesresearchers revealed how severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) evades Omicron neutralizing antibodies (nAb). Two days after it was first reported on November 24, 2021, the World Health Organization (WHO) designated SARS-CoV-2 Omicron as a variant of concern (VOC). The WHO estimated a potentially higher risk of …

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Google takes on Apple with all-new Pixel Watch | Canstar Blue

It’s taken a long time, but Google’s own-brand Pixel has finally entered the premium wearables game, with the launch of the first-ever Pixel Watch. While the debut wasn’t exactly a surprise, it’s a welcome announcement for Pixel phone owners looking to pair their device with a Google-built smartwatch. The Watch will hit stores later this …

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