In a breakthrough endeavor, researchers transferred a longevity gene from naked mole rats to mice — leading to enhanced health and increased lifespan — Aging is a complex and multifaceted natural process that continues to be a subject of extensive research in the scientific community. Researchers have become more receptive to the idea that this biological process could be slowed and even stopped completely. I have written about some notable endeavors earlier — Epigenetic…

Tech Cold War, Mysterious Golden Orb, MGM Cyberattack, Carbon Capture, AI Life Coach & Live Parasite — This newsletter has 6 cover stories, 26 articles, 5 videos & 1 quote ============== SMALL TALK ============== Technology is fueling a new cold war between nations Despite President Biden’s reassurances that the United States is not actively pursuing a new cold war, tensions are escalating between autocratic and democratic nations, driven largely by technological advancements. Authoritarian regimes, taking cues from China, are increasingly infringing upon digital rights through widespread surveillance, censorship, and limitations on…

The state of Financial markets & Economies, Weekly Charts, Business Trends & Statistics — Stocks experienced a significant decline on Friday due to escalating risks related to the UAW auto strike. This marked the first instance in the union’s 88-year history where all three major automakers were targeted simultaneously. Notably, chip equipment manufacturers such as Applied Materials, Lam Research & KLA Corp. saw their…

One of the major Ethereum challengers, Solana (SOL) has faced numerous challenges in the wake of the contagion event — Let’s start off with a bit of an overview of the crypto market in the past week. Cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETFs) continued to generate significant interest in the financial markets. Franklin Templeton, a global asset management giant, has entered the fray by submitting a proposal to the U.S. Securities and…

A new type of star discovered by astronomers aims to unlock the mystery behind the enigmatic origins of magnetar — Magnetars are a type of neutron star — remnants of an extremely dense core left behind after a massive star goes supernova. What makes magnetars unique is their incredibly strong magnetic fields, which are orders of magnitude more powerful than those of typical neutron stars. …

Human Brain Project, “Operation Duck Hunt”, Chandrayaan-3 Success, Spot Ethereum ETF & Hottest Summer — This newsletter has 5 cover stories, 33 articles, 7 videos & 1 quote ============== SMALL TALK ============== How did the decade-old ambitious project turn out to be? Over the course of a decade, involving approximately 500 scientists and a budget of roughly €600 million, the Human Brain Project, one of the largest research initiatives ever funded by the European Union, is now concluding. Its ambitious objective was to comprehend the human brain by creating a…

The state of Financial markets & Economies, Weekly Charts, Business Trends & Statistics — U.S. stocks showed a slight recovery on Friday but ultimately ended the week with losses due to concerns about the Federal Reserve adopting a more hawkish stance, which affected investor confidence. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite managed to gain 0.1% on Friday, with Apple attempting to bounce back after a more…

‘QuiteRAT’ by the North Korean threat actor Lazarus is targeting Internet backbone infrastructure and healthcare organizations in both countries — Two recent reports from cybersecurity firm Cisco Talos have shed light on a new attack campaign orchestrated by the North Korean threat group Lazarus. These reports unveil the group’s utilization of fresh malware and tools, while persistently relying on the same infrastructure. Researchers at Cisco Talos observed Lazarus successfully compromising…

Showcasing improved performance & durability, this innovation can enhance battery life in everyday electronics of a sustainable future — Solid-state batteries are advanced energy storage devices that differ from traditional lithium-ion batteries in their internal structure. Instead of using liquid electrolytes, solid-state batteries employ solid electrolytes. These solid electrolytes offer several key improvements over traditional lithium-ion batteries which include enhanced safety, high energy density and faster charging.