Fiber-optic communication is changing how we send data. It uses light to transmit information, making it super fast and reliable. One key technology is DWDM, which packs multiple data streams into a single fiber. This boosts the amount of data that can be sent at once. But how do we measure how well it works? Experts look at how much noise affects the signal. Noise ...
In a surprising turn of events, safe investments like Treasury Bills are now doing better than Bitcoin. This shift has left many crypto fans wondering what's next for digital currencies. Let's break it down. Right now, Treasury Bills are up by 3. 6% this year. Meanwhile, Bitcoin is down by 1. 7%. It gets worse when you compare Bitcoin to other safe investments like ...
Scientists have cooked up a clever way to tackle a nasty pollutant called formaldehyde. This stuff is everywhere, from factories to dirty water, and it's not great for our health. The trick? They've given yeast cells a superpower boost. First, they tweaked the yeast to produce more of an enzyme that breaks down formaldehyde. Then, they added tiny nano-particles that...
The witches from the land of Oz are making waves at the movies. Wicked: For Good is on track to pull in a whopping $151 million in North America and $228 million worldwide. This is a huge deal because it's the biggest opening ever for a Broadway musical adaptation. The movie has already made $68. 7 million in its first few days, with $30. 8 million coming from early ...
Auston Matthews, the Toronto Maple Leafs' captain, is currently sidelined with a lower-body injury. This injury occurred during a recent game against the Boston Bruins, following a hit from Nikita Zadorov. Despite initial reports suggesting this injury is unrelated to past issues, medical expert Dr. Harjas Grewal has indicated that Matthews is not likely to return to...
The Bay Area is seeing a rise in threats against local leaders. In October, someone was charged with sending hate-filled emails to Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee. The emails included violent language and racial slurs. They even threatened to harm police officers and other officials. This isn't an isolated incident. California Governor Gavin Newsom recently passed a law t...
In Clinton County, Iowa, a man named Boston found himself in a nightmare after a simple text message. It all started with a message that seemed harmless: "Hello Mark, I've been expecting your call. " Boston, thinking it was a wrong number, replied politely. Little did he know, this was the beginning of a sophisticated scam. The sender, who called herself Julie, quic...
The buzz around Saudi Arabia's potential purchase of F-35 fighter jets from the U. S. has sparked a heated debate. At the heart of the discussion is China's notorious reputation for snatching up advanced military tech. Experts and retired military bigwigs are weighing in, and their thoughts are as varied as they are intriguing. One former U. S. Air Force general, Ch...
Elon Musk is known for his active presence on X, but a recent analysis shows just how much time he spends there. Over a 30-day period, he posted a staggering 1, 716 times. That's an average of 55 posts per day. Nearly half of these posts were about politics, often leaning towards the fringe. He has a particular interest in discussing the race of people in media, even...
A massive money-laundering operation in the UK has been using cryptocurrency to move huge sums of cash. This scheme, which involved 28 towns and cities, turned profits from illegal activities like drug trafficking and gun sales into digital currency. Some of this money even ended up supporting Russia's war efforts, helping the country avoid international sanctions. ...