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With Bitcoin, the prospects for other altcoins are also looking up this bull season. Experts suggest that most altcoins will witness triple-digit rallies after Bitcoin attains an ATH. The largest layer-1 blockchain and altcoin, Ethereum, has already seen its yearly high of $3,700 and is inching towards its previous ATH.  Among the many altcoins popular among the degens, Bitgert is one such layer-1 blockchain that has proved its mettle both through its fundamentals and price gains. Bitgert’s coin has already…

The agri-food industry is revolutionized by AI: Productivity, sustainability, and quality. The agri-food sector is one of the most important and complex sectors in the world, as it involves the production, processing, distribution, and consumption of food and agricultural products. The agri-food sector faces many challenges and opportunities, such as increasing population and demand, climate change and environmental issues, food security and safety, quality and traceability, and market competition and…

Consider lunch. Perhaps a nice ham sandwich. A slice of a knife neatly halves the ham and its two bread slices. But what if you slip? Oops, the ham now rests folded under a flipped plate, with one slice of bread on the floor and the other stuck to the ceiling. Here’s some solace: geometry ensures that a single straight cut, perhaps using a room-sized machete, can still perfectly bisect all three pieces of your tumbled lunch, leaving exactly half of the ham and half of each slice of bread on either side of the cut. That’s…

Monthly Dipole Mode Index (DMI) correlations with total precipitation over the Middle East. Significant correlations are shown in color using a student t-test at the 5% significant level. The correlation is most notable in October. Credit: Scientific Reports (2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-53677-x A new study led by Dr. Assaf Hochman from the Institute of Earth Sciences at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem sheds light on the…

A recent study reveals that Phaeocystis antarctica, an algae native to the Southern Ocean, can thrive without vitamin B12, challenging previous assumptions. This discovery, indicating the algae’s adaptability to B12 scarcity through a unique gene, has implications for Antarctic ecosystems, climate change models, and future research on algae’s survival strategies in changing environments.Vitamin B12 deficiency can lead to serious and potentially deadly health issues in humans. Until now, the same deficiencies were thought…

In a move that sent shockwaves through the fintech industry, the central bank on January 31 directed Paytm Payments Bank to stop all forms of banking services — including accepting deposits and processing of payments — effective February 29. Since then, the buzz around Paytm crisis has only grown manifold. At ETtech, we've followed the developments and their aftermath very closely. Here are our top stories on the Paytm saga:Elevate Your Tech Prowess with High-Value Skill CoursesOffering CollegeCourseWebsiteIIT DelhiIITD…

An international team of neuroscientists has for the first time identified five distinct subtypes of Alzheimer’s disease, in what could be a breakthrough for treatment approaches and efficacy. They call for researchers and medical professionals to look at the disease not as a single diagnosis but five specific types of Alzheimer’s.Scientists from the Alzheimer Center Amsterdam, the University of Amsterdam, and Maastricht University, along with neurodegenerative disease specialists from the US, Belgium, the UK and Sweden…

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) late Wednesday announced the dissolution of the boards and management of Union Bank, Polaris Bank and Keystone Bank. Hours later, it appointed new executives (two each) to “oversee the affairs of the banks”, ostensibly till the time new boards and management will be reconstituted. All three banks are privately owned. Union Bank adopted private ownership last November after Titan Trust Bank, its majority shareholder, acquired the stakes of other shareholders, causing the lender to…

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has undeniably transformed various aspects of our lives, from automating mundane tasks to enhancing medical diagnostics. However, as AI systems become increasingly sophisticated, a new and concerning phenomenon has emerged – AI hallucination. This refers to instances where AI systems generate outputs or responses that deviate from reality, posing significant challenges and raising ethical concerns. In this article, we will delve into the problems associated with AI hallucination, exploring its…

The UN climate conference held in Dubai this year chalked up key resolutions on fossil fuels, methane emissions, funds to fight global warming, capitalisation of the loss and damage fund, and an agreement on a framework for the global goal on adaptation. The COP28 conference, however, remained an underachiever, unable to measure up to expectations, particularly in galvanising more ambitious climate action in the immediate term.  For India,…