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US stocks edge lower on inflation data

Benchmark US indices closed lower on Friday, September 10, after broad losses across stock segments and the latest economic data showed inflation rose...

Here’s how AI can help humanity win the climate change battle

Highlights  All the findings suggest that whatever pledges have taken till now are not efficient nor effective. A recent report published by...

9/11 repercussions continue to reflect 20 years on

It was around 7 pm Indian Standard Time on a September Tuesday evening, 20 years back. I was a kid back then. My father came into the living room and...

Bitcoin Uses More Electricity Than Many Countries: How Is that Possi...

Last week, the New York Times published an article outlining Bitcoin’s energy usage. According to the article, Bitcoin’s energy usage has...

Why Psychological distress matters for Australia?

Highlights  Mental health is affected by various socioeconomic considerations and affects the individual and the people around them. The Aust...

How to mint money with NFTs?

Highlights NFT, is a unit of data stored in a digital ledger called a blockchain. NFTs are unique and can come with copyright too. To know furthe...

Crypto’s Five Biggest Winners This Week

Highlights Fantom’s price was US$0.85 just seven days ago and has shot to US1.68 where it sits as of September 10, 2021 IOST finished on...

China lobbies Australia for support to join CPTPP despite row

Highlights  China is lobbying the Australian Government for help to join Trade Pact despite worsening geopolitical issues. The Chinese embass...

Five ASX-listed coal stocks under the spotlight amid ongoing coal ra...

The recent coal rally has triggered future contracts to trade more than US$179 per metric tonne. Just last year, Coal futures traded as low as ~US$50...

Amazon smart TV sets to go on sale in October

One of the most customer-centric companies, Amazon has evidently fuelled users’ relationship with the virtual world with its collection of smart...

APAC markets see a muted week; China emerges as outperformer

Highlights  China, Japan markets have outperformed other markets. COVID-19 continues to weigh heavy on Aussie equities. The KOSPI has been t...

COVID-19: A week that wreaked havoc in Australia

Highlights The country saw 32% jump in the weekly cases. Thursday witnessed the highest number of cases reported by the country since the pandemic...

What took Elon Musk a step closer to supervillain status?

Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) has been granted a new patent right that can drastically change the previous way of cleaning off debris and water from the win...

Aussie Company zkTube Addressing Crypto Mining Issues

Highlights The zkTube lab’s team is attempting to change the impact crypto mining has on the environment zkTube has developed PayTube: a Lay...

Nickel prices hit seven-year highs on strong demand

Nickel on the Periodic Table of The Elements Highlights Nickel hits seven-year highs. Sales of new energy vehicles in China have almost doubled...

Joe Biden moves to vaccinate millions, as his ‘patience wears thin’

Covid-19 vaccine jab administered by a doctor Highlights US President passes executive orders on vaccinating federal workers Biden says his pat...

Crude oil dips on China’s supply plan

3D Illustration of Oil Pump Jacks on Sunset Sky Background with Financial Analytics. Concept Of Falling Oil Prices Highlights Crude oil has fall...

Automattic buys Social Image Generator plugin; what it means for Wor...

Highlights WordPress parent Automattic has acquired Social Image Generator plugin. Social Image Generator creates social share images for WordPres...

Confessions of the Bitcoin Babe

Highlights Bitcoin broker Michaela Juric claims there has been irreversible damage done to her livelihood as a result of 91 banks who have stopped...

How Australia is playing a crucial role in revving up global green t...

Highlights Australia's clean energy contribution has increased from 17% in 2016 to 27% in 2020. More than 25% of the country’s total electri...