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Satellite data illustrates the heat signature of Hurricane Maria above warm surface water in 2017. Credit: NASA When a hurricane hits land, the destruction can be visible for years or even decades. Less obvious, but also powerful, is the effect hurricanes have on the oceans. In a new study, we show through real-time measurements…

Researchers from MIT and Harvard have demonstrated that people are more creative when awakened from early sleep stages and guided to dream about a specific topic. This method, facilitated by a device called Dormio, increased creativity by 43% in comparison to those who napped without specific dream guidance.A new study finds people are more creative after waking from the earliest stage of sleep, especially when they are guided to dream about a particular topic.Feeling stuck on a problem that seems unsolvable? You may come…

In this aerial view, cars line up to refuel before the price rises at a Shell gas station in Wuhan, the capital of the Hubei province in China, June 14, 2022.Getty Images | Getty Images News | Getty ImagesBritish energy giant Shell is boosting its oil and gas production to book profits in the near term. It's also building out electric vehicle charging stations across Asia.Shell CEO Wael Sawan doesn't know where oil and gas demand is going to be in 10 to 15 years, he told CNBC's "Squawk Box" on Wednesday. "To be honest,…

Scientists have discovered not only that animals age more quickly when they don't have enough of the amino acid taurine in the body, but that oral taurine supplements can delay aging and increase a healthy lifespan.An international team of researchers found that taurine supplements delayed aging in worms, mice, and monkeys, and increased the healthy lifespan of middle-aged mice by up to 12 percent."For the last 25 years, scientists have been trying to find factors that not only let us live longer, but also increase…

In the world of digital currency, you might say that memes and mayhem often go hand in hand. Take, for example, the recent, shocking lawsuit from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) against cryptocurrency giant, Binance.  The ripples of this legal tsunami have been far-reaching, most notably causing a heart-stopping 23% plunge in Pepe Coin prices.  But every cloud has a silver lining – or in this case, a Wall Street Memes lining. As investors scramble to steady their ship, many have shifted their focus…

Lionel Messi celebrates his second goal of the match between Honduras and Argentina at Hard Rock Stadium, Miami, Sept 23, 2022.Icon Sportswire | Icon Sportswire | Getty ImagesIt's been three days since soccer legend Lionel Messi shocked the soccer world by announcing his move to MLS club Inter Miami FC after parting ways with Paris Saint-Germain, and ticket prices around the league are already soaring.Secondary ticket market StubHub says sales for Inter Miami's matches beginning in July have increased nearly 28 times…

U.S. congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez warned people Tuesday about a Twitter account being mistaken for her, saying Elon Musk had interacted with it, thereby boosting the digital doppelgänger’s profile. Ocasio-Cortez did not clarify which account was impersonating her, nor did she specify what interactions said account had with Musk. A quick review of Musk’s recent Twitter activity and replies didn’t indicate he had any major interactions with an AOC impersonator. FYI there’s a fake account on here…

To ensure more productive operations of businesses in the coming years, the latest developments in artificial intelligence (AI) are fueling optimism for investors. Apart from this, the technology is also reportedly providing a big boost to the US stock market. The drastic growth in AI developments has opened the doors to the profit potential that might be possible with new revenue opportunities and productivity improvements. These developments have analysts predicting favourable results. According to a report by Reuters,…

Ford Mustang on display at the NY Auto Show, April 6, 2023.Scott Mlyn | CNBCDEARBORN, Mich. – Ford Motor is making its case to Wall Street at an investor event Monday, sharing details of its plan to profitably build millions of EVs while growing its traditional operations.Ford CEO Jim Farley kicked off the day discussing the company's growth plans for its gas-powered, fleet, and electric business units.related investing news"I'm not here to tell you that were undervalued, you'll make your own decision," Farley said.Ford …

How many paying customers do you have, and how long are they locked in? Annual recurring revenue (ARR) has always been a key metric, but with valuations down across the board and new money too tight to mention, it’s now a lodestar — especially for self-funded startups. Hotjar CEO Mohannad Ali wrote an article for TC+ laying out four principles from his bootstrapped company’s product-led growth strategy that helped them “move quickly and pivot regularly.” Full TechCrunch+ articles are only available to membersUse…