Map of the study area showing sampling sites. a Location of study area on the North Brazil continental shelf. b Sampling sites in the Amazon estuary. Stars represent stations with suspended particulate matter (SPM) sampling. The three transects across the Amazon and Pará River estuaries are highlighted by differently colored circles and dashed rectangles. Open … Read More “Rio Pará found to contribute high trace metal concentrations to the Amazon estuary” »
Although inflation in the U.S. came in lower than expected, investors are now eyeing ADP’s jobs data for insights into the macroeconomic environment. Investors are looking for signs of a cooling job market and slowing growth. This might indicate decreasing inflation and may boost risk-on-asset markets. However, the crypto sector has mostly remained unaffected by … Read More “Crypto Investors Eye ‘Jobs Data’ For Potential Market Corrections” »
July 25, 2023 Credit: Eni (File image) Egypt denied reports its giant Zohr gas field was facing technical problems, in a statement on Monday, instead highlighting investments to boost its production. Total investment in the offshore gas field has reached $12 billion and is expected to hit $15 billion in three … Read More “Egypt Denies Giant Zohr Offshore Gas Field Facing Problems” »
After a recent meeting between US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and officials in Beijing, China released a statement demanding “practical action” over the issue of sanctions. The implication was that the punitive measures – imposed by the US government on hundreds of Chinese individuals and entities over the past few years – impede any alleviation … Read More “Here’s how China is responding to US sanctions” »
Shell (LON:SHEL) and TotalEnergies (PAR:TTE) have posted upbeat takes on Namibia in their second quarter results, although short on actual numbers. Total CEO Patrick Pouyanné said Namibia was a priority for the company. Appraisal drilling on the Venus find was “very positive”, the executive said. “I can tell you the oil column is very big.” … Read More “Shell, Total flag Namibia as a major work in progress” »
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Researchers have begun to ask about the curious fact that persons with obvious dementia sometimes have lucid episodes: “In the last week, Sarah has occasionally said things that were recognizable, startling her family. Most notably, on two occasions, she clearly and unexpectedly told her spouse, “I’m scared. I want you to come with me.” These … Read More “Is Dementia Research Missing the Forest for the Trees?” »
The EU has agreed on the final rules for climate-neutral shipping, with the adoption of the FuelEU Maritime initiative. The new EU law to decarbonise the maritime sector has cleared its final adoption stage, putting an end to two years of intense negotiations. The main objective of the initiative is to increase the demand for … Read More “EU Council adopts green fuel requirements for the maritime sector” »
Sam Altman, head of OpenAI and ChatGPT, is further demonstrating his twisted Technocrat mind with the launch of Worldcoin. Worldcoin bluntly states that everyone will be identified (with the Orb’s iris scans) whether they like it or not. Further, that it will be the vehicle to promote Universal Basic Income (UBI) to the whole world. … Read More “Sam Altman’s Worldcoin Launches To Fierce Criticism, Rejection” »
A close-up picture of a black soldier fly. Insect-based animal feeds and their by-products could represent a $250 million to $1.2 billion opportunity for Nigeria by 2030, as indicated in a study by Manufacturing Africa, a UK government-funded programme supporting the manufacturing sector. Alternative feed can come from various insect sources, including locusts, crickets, mealworm larvae, … Read More “Nigeria’s billion-dollar insect-based animal feed opportunity” »
