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The cryptocurrency market is packed with unique projects focused on a particular issue in the blockchain space. We look at two diverse projects in this article: the stablecoin USDC (USDC) and Tron (TRX), a blockchain-based operating system. More importantly, we investigate the reasons behind the movement of large investments into the presale of Kelexo (KLXO), a novel decentralized lending platform. USDC (USDC) shines amid…

A study on vervet monkeys has identified stable social traditions within different groups, particularly in grooming behaviors, indicating that these animals pass on social customs through generations. Males adapt their social behaviors to conform to the norms of new groups, showcasing a form of social conformity among non-human primates. Credit: Charlotte Canteloupindividuals residing in different communities adhere to distinct social traditions or norms. For example, in certain areas, it’s customary to greet everyone you…

For the first time since 1972, NASA is putting science experiments on the moon in 2024. And thanks to new technologies and public-private partnerships, these projects will open up new realms of scientific possibility. As parts of several projects launching this year, teams of scientists, including myself, will conduct radio astronomy from the South Pole and the far side of the moon.NASA’s commercial lunar payload services program, or CLPS, will use uncrewed landers to conduct NASA’s first science experiments from the moon…

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain When I teach research methods, a major focus is peer review. As a process, peer review evaluates academic papers for their quality, integrity and impact on a field, largely shaping what scientists accept as "knowledge." By instinct, any academic follows up a new idea with the question, "Was that peer reviewed?" …

Graphical abstract Teacher training courses are integral to teacher education programs. However, they often offer limited opportunities for novice teachers to practice teaching and receive feedback on their performance. In this regard, peer evaluation of a teacher's recorded teaching video or "microteaching" is promising. Recently, this method has been integrated into many teacher education programs.…

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain A study published in the International Journal of Teaching and Case Studies has looked at the dynamics of student peers helping each other with their educational needs. Peer mentoring and collaborative learning are highlighted but the research shows a worrying phenomenon whereby a high-performing…

Noventiq, a cybersecurity solutions and services provider has launched Weaver Peer. It is a knowledge-based artificial intelligence (AI) assistant, designed and built by Noventiq subsidiary, Intellya.Intellya’s conversational AI platform, Weaver Peer offers a sophisticated virtual assistant that places the power of knowledge directly into the hands of employees, adjusting to a company’s interactive needs. The Weaver Peer architecture platform also includes advanced Open AI services, Azure Databricks, GPT 3, and Cognitive…

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain It is only natural that when students consider career options, they ask friends, family, and colleagues in their prospective fields for advice. They may hear about job opportunities, wage expectations, career paths, hiring processes, and more. In the end, that information may inspire and excite, or it may turn students off from the field entirely. …

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain In fast-paced and often rapidly changing work environments, employers continue to seek new and improved ways to recognize employees in the workplace. However, new research from the University of Waterloo suggests that public peer recognition may backfire by enabling comparisons among employees, and these comparisons may make some employees feel unfairly treated.…

A research team has turned the bodies of dead mice into vivid 3D maps of anatomy, with tissues, nerves, and vessels highlighted in color. The technique, which renders the corpses transparent and then exposes them to fluorescent antibodies that label distinct cell types, could help everything from drug development to understanding the spread of cancer, its creators and other scientists say. The developers, at the Helmholtz Munich research institute, call their…