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Last updated: February 2nd, 2024 at 10:25 UTC+01:00 Meta (Facebook) co-founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg ranks as the world's fifth richest person with a net worth of over $140 billion. He's not sitting on $140 billion in cold, hard cash. His 13% stake in Meta accounts for the vast majority of his net worth, but that stake will soon get him over $750 million in cash per year. His company announced the first-ever cash dividend in its history during yesterday's earnings call. Meta has never paid a dividend before but it…

Elgato’s going all-in on HDMI 2.1. The company just announced a pair of capture cards that support the latest display technology specification. The 4K X and 4K Pro offer true HDR10 support, USB 3.2 connectivity, VRR and can capture 4K gameplay at 144fps.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gvXqOCEMsnUAlso, this card actually works with newer USB-C iPad models. This is the first time a capture card has ever offered native support for iPads, according to Elgato and parent company Corsair. The 4K X is compatible with both Windows…

A potential newborn great white shark has been spotted, marking a rare and significant discovery in shark science. This observation could provide key insights into the birthing habits and conservation of these endangered species. Newborn great white, filmed off the California coast near Santa Barbara. Credit: Carlos Gauna/The Malibu ArtistFootage could potentially resolve a long-standing mystery in shark science.Great white sharks, known as the world’s largest predatory fish and notorious for the highest number of deadly…

Hard though it may be to believe, there has apparently never been a confirmed sighting of a live newborn great white shark. Such may no longer be the case, however, thanks to recently analyzed aerial drone footage shot in California.The video was recorded by wildlife film-maker Carlos Gauna in July of 2023, about 1,000 feet (305 m) off the shore near Santa Barbara. At the time, Guana and University of California Riverside biology doctoral student Phillip Sternes were scanning the area for sharks.The shark pup in question…

German-Swiss multinational equipment manufacturer Liebherr has has announced that deliveries of its first-ever electric compact wheel loader, the L 507 E, are about to begin. The Liebherr L 507 E compact wheel loaders were announced last summer, and have been available for order since October. And, while no timeline has been set, chances are good that the battery-powered machine will eventually make its way across the Atlantic. If and when it does arrive, operators who are familiar with…

A wildlife filmmaker and biology student have recorded something scientists have long been searching for: the first-ever glimpse of a newborn great white shark.The young pup was spotted several hundred meters off the coast of Santa Barbara, California, in July last year in some mesmerizing drone footage captured by filmmaker Carlos Gauna.With its two black eyes poking out above the ocean surface and its milk-white body below, it could be mistaken for a dugong or manatee. But its protruding snout, sleek body, and angular…

Researchers at the University of Cordoba, in collaboration with other institutions, have developed a new type of battery using hemoglobin as a catalyst in zinc-air batteries. This biocompatible battery can function for up to 30 days and offers several advantages, such as sustainability and suitability for use in human body devices. Despite its non-rechargeable nature, this innovation marks a significant step towards environmentally friendly battery alternatives, addressing the limitations of current lithium-ion batteries.…

This week, Caterpillar successfully demonstrated a prototype of an all-new battery electric underground mining truck at its Australian proving grounds, making it the latest addition to a rapidly-growing portfolio of battery electric and semi-autonomous mining machines. Cat has been on something of a roll lately, announcing new OEM-level collaborations and showing off more additions to its electric equipment ecosystem almost continuously since the launch of its 793 above-ground electric mining truck…

The star of last year’s Met Gala was a cockroach that was photographed on the famous steps of one of fashion’s biggest events. As Variety reported, 40 minutes after the roach made its debut, it was sadly stepped on. But thankfully, country icon Dolly Parton understands the importance of making space for non-humans in fashion. On Feb. 21, the two-hour special Dolly Parton’s Pet Gala will premiere on CBS and Paramount+. “I have hosted or co-hosted many shows throughout my career, but I have never been more excited…

Hokkaido University researchers have pioneered a domino reaction in redox chemistry by creating a molecule that undergoes structural changes to facilitate sequential reactions. This breakthrough could impact future developments in nano-technology, renewable energy batteries, and materials with adjustable electronic properties.For the first time, scientists have succeeded in transmitting an effect known as a domino reaction using redox chemistry.Domino reactions occur when the transformation of one chemical group…