A chip that experts have said could be "pivotal" to creating effective quantum computers has been unveiled. Oxford Ionics has said its chip can be mass-produced and means the world's first useful quantum computer could be built in three years time. The new technology makes it possible to do very...

'Pivotal' quantum computing chip unveiled

Researchers from the Qingdao Institute of Bioenergy and Bioprocess Technology (QIBEBT) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences have developed low-cost, micro-sized silicon anodes from recycled photovoltaic waste using a novel electrolyte design. Their pioneering work, published in Nature Sustainability, offers a path to more sustainable, low-cost, and high-energy-density batteries that...

Recycled micro-sized silicon anodes from photovoltaic waste improve lithium-ion battery performance

A team has created a laser technique to break down tough plastics into valuable components, offering a new, sustainable approach to tackling global plastic pollution. A global research team, led by Texas Engineers, has developed a laser-based method to decompose the molecules in plastics and other materials into their fundamental components for future reuse.

How Lasers Could Solve the World’s Plastic Problem

New research introduces a polymorphic network environment (PNE) to overcome traditional network limitations, proposing a flexible and scalable architecture that could redefine network system design. A recent paper published in Engineering by scientists Wu Jiangxing and his research team introduces a theoretical framework that promises to transform network systems and...

Researchers Propose Groundbreaking Framework for Future Network Systems

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ZURICH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 16, 2024-- Squirro, a leading Swiss-headquartered global SaaS platform specializing in enterprise-ready generative AI, search, and business insights, proudly announces its acquisition of Synaptica, a renowned US-based SaaS provider of enterprise taxonomy management and knowledge graph systems. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240716513849/en/ Squirro Acquires Synaptica: A Strategic Fusion of Generative AI and Knowledge Graph Technologies (Graphic: Business Wire)

Squirro Acquires Synaptica: A Strategic Fusion of Generative AI and Knowledge Graph Technologies

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The FBI has seen a rise in scams targeting timeshare owners. In this kind of scam, criminals con these part-time property owners into shelling out hefty sums of cash, all under false pretenses related to their timeshare properties.

FBI warns that Mexican cartels are targeting Americans with timeshare scams

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

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Alameda Post

California regulators just stopped AT&T from pulling the plug. California’s Public Utilities Commission on June 20 rejected AT&T’s application to stop providing landlines and other services in areas where there is no other option.

Still Need Your Landline?

Kentucky State

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Kentucky’s Community Actions Partnerships have announced the starts date for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Summer Subsidy, aimed at helping Kentucky households offset summer cooling costs.

LIHEAP Summer Subsidy program to help with summer cooling costs to begin enrollment July 16

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Affluent people can splurge their money on the most luxurious possessions and lifestyles. However, most rich people are wise with money, refrain from making unnecessary purchases, and instead put their money to profitable use. Check out the list of 12 such things.

12 Things People Who Are Good With Money Will Never Spend On

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Severe thunderstorms are expected across parts of the Northern and Central Plains, with risks of damaging winds, hail, and a few tornadoes. Check below for further details, timing and much more information.

Damaging Winds, Large Hail & Isolated Tornadoes Possible; Northern/Central Plains; July 3, 2024

During the year-long CHAPEA mission, a team simulated living on Mars to gather insights into the psychological and operational challenges of space travel, providing valuable data for future Mars explorations. When the first humans travel to the Red Planet, they will need to know how to repair and maintain equipment,...

Martian Voyagers: Meet the NASA Crew Who Lived on “Mars” for a Year

Xylazine, a potent animal tranquilizer, has entered the UK drug scene, causing significant health risks and a recorded death. Experts call for preventive measures and harm-reduction strategies to address this emerging threat. Xylazine, a powerful animal tranquiliser linked to horrific side effects, is now widespread in the UK illicit drug...

Powerful Veterinary Drug With Horrific Side Effects Has Infiltrated the UK’s Illicit Market

New Jersey State

Morristown Minute

NEW JERSEY - Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs announced today that Walmart has agreed to pay $1.64 million to settle allegations of unlawful unit pricing practices across its 64 New Jersey retail stores. The settlement, which includes a $1.61 million civil penalty, marks the largest ever obtained by the Division’s Office of Weights and Measures (OWM).

Walmart Pays $1.64M Settlement for Unlawful Pricing in NJ

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CALIFORNIA – Starting July 1, landlords will only be allowed to collect one month’s rent for the security deposit on a rental property. Assembly Bill 12, signed into law last October, says regardless of whether the residential property is unfurnished or furnished, only one month’s rent can be charged in addition to any rent for the first month paid on or before initial occupancy.

Law limiting security deposits goes into effect July 1

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The Current GA

People held in Georgia immigrant detention centers will soon face new challenges in their search for lawyers to represent them in immigration court, a development that will likely doom many people’s chances of fighting deportation.

For migrants in Georgia, fighting deportation will become harder. Here’s why.

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Governor Gavin Newsom has announced a collaborative effort with the state legislature to restrict students’ use of smartphones during school hours. This initiative follows a warning issued on Monday from Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy about the detrimental effects of social media on children’s mental health.

California governor moves to ban smartphone use in schools

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Whenever you come across a sexy and extremely attractive person, bear in mind that such physical attributes may be influenced by their zodiac signs. Among all the signs of the zodiac, some signs tend to be more attractive than others. This is usually based on the planets that rule these signs and other astrological energies that could make them more appealing.

3 Zodiac Signs Who Are Sexy

Denver, CO

David Heitz

A dangerous drug that is being mixed into fentanyl is causing those who inject it to develop a rash of sores that resembles a case of flesh-eating bacteria. People experiencing homelessness around Denver can sometimes be seen with these bloody, weeping wounds. I recently mentioned this phenomenon to a fentanyl user who told me about the xylazine connection.

Denver homeless people suffer sores as xylazine enters fentanyl supply

University of Michigan researchers have discovered that water flow within muscle fibers greatly influences their contraction rates, challenging traditional understandings of muscle mechanics and potentially improving artificial muscle design. According to a study from the University of Michigan, the speed at which muscle fibers contract may be determined by the...

The Secret to Fast Muscles: It’s All in the Fluid Dynamics

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High-Frequency, Low-Power: Researchers Develop Switch To Revolutionize 6G Communications

The device, a telecommunications switch, enhances sustainability and offers twice the performance of existing devices. Researchers at UAB developed a telecommunications switch that operates at extremely...

High-Frequency, Low-Power: Researchers Develop Switch To Revolutionize 6G Communications

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