Dogecoin has gained significant popularity as a meme coin, serving as an inspiration for a multitude of other animal-themed cryptocurrencies. These meme coins, as their name implies, were initially created as a lighthearted joke. However, they have experienced a remarkable surge in popularity in recent times. In an attempt to participate in the meme coin … Read More “Dogecoin (DOGE) Price Prediction: August-End 2023” »
August 24, 2023 (Photo: PGS) Marine geophysical company PGS announced it has been awarded a 3D exploration acquisition contract offshore Africa. One of PGS’ Ramform Titan Class vessel is expected to mobilize for the survey in the fourth quarter, subject to final approvals, and the program has a total duration of … Read More “PGS Awarded 3D Seismic Project Offshore Africa” »
AHB-137 is cleared for initiation of a clinical trial in CHB patients in the US AHB-137 is an unconjugated antisense oligonucleotide (ASO) aimed for functional cure of CHB SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — AusperBio Therapeutics, Inc. and Ausper Biopharma Co., Ltd. (Together AusperBio), a clinical-stage biotech company committed to advancing … Read More “AusperBio Announces FDA Clearance of IND Application of AHB-137 in Chronic Hepatitis B Treatment” »
Nasdaq futures rallied as a strong outlook from Nvidia gave fresh impetus to the artificial intelligence hype that’s boosting tech stocks this year. Nvidia advanced 7.9% in premarket trading after the chipmaker delivered a third straight sales forecast that beat analysts’ estimates, while tech giants such as Apple Inc. and Microsoft also rose. Contracts on … Read More “Nasdaq futures jump 1% as Nvidia stokes tech rally: Markets wrap” »
India has become the first country in history to land a spacecraft near the Moon’s south pole in a major boost for the country’s space sector. India is the fourth nation to successfully land a spacecraft on the Moon after its $75m (£59m) Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft touched ground in a previously unexplored region of the natural … Read More “India celebrates Chandrayaan-3 ‘historic’ Moon landing” »
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The advent of AI reporters, as showcased by platforms such as NewsGPT.ai, has heralded a significant shift in the realm of journalism. As these technologies rise in prominence and capability, journalism schools across the globe are gearing up for a transformation unlike any before. A Paradigm Shift in Journalism Education No longer constrained to traditional … Read More “The Rise of the Age of AI Reporters – IT News Africa” »
In Episode #84 of the Unlocking Africa podcast, Terser Adamu talks to Yemisi Mokuolu, an independent producer and creative industries business consultant. She is also the founder and CEO of Hatch Ideas, which develops and promotes African arts and artists. The podcast covers the following topics: You started this journey when Africa’s creative and cultural … Read More “Building Africa’s creative industries with Yemisi Mokuolu” »
Content moderators suing Meta and its former content review partner in Africa, Sama, for alleged unlawful dismissal, have agreed to settle the case out of court. The 184 moderators have agreed to mediation five months after they filed the suit, a turn of events that is likely to end one of the most prolific cases … Read More “Meta and moderators agree to mediation on labor dispute” »
Work on a new ‘verbal treasure trove’ captures nuances and uses of Shakespeare’s words. Credit: Lancaster University, UK William Shakespeare used the word “dotage” to capture reduced mental ability (as in being blindly in love) rather than as a quaint term for old age, “successes” were really outcomes—one could talk of a “bad success”—and it … Read More “New ‘verbal treasure trove’ dictionary captures nuances and uses of Shakespeare’s words” »
