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The Human Cost of Nickel Mining in the Philippines: A Growing Crisis Amid the EV Boom As the world races toward a greener future, the demand for electric vehicles (EVs) has skyrocketed, driving an insatiable need for nickel—a key component in lithium-ion batteries. However, this global shift comes at a devastating cost for indigenous and … Read more
Oil Prices Rise Amid Supply Risks and Chinese Economic Weakness Global oil prices have seen a mixed performance recently, as traders weigh short-term supply risks against signs of a slowing Chinese economy. Brent crude for March delivery rose by about 1%, closing at $76.92 per barrel, while West Texas intermediate (WTI) crude increased by … Read more
Elon Musk, the world’s richest man and CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, has sparked controversy by publicly endorsing Germany’s far-right Choice for germany (AfD) party ahead of the contry’s general election on February 23.During a broadcast on his social media platform X, Musk urged Germans to vote for the AfD, calling its co-leader Alice Weidel … Read more
Breaking the Rules of Cell Migration: How Aligned Fibers Enable Faster movement with Less Force In a groundbreaking revelation that challenges long-held assumptions in mechanobiology, researchers at the McKelvey School of Engineering at Washington University in St.Louis have revealed that cells can move faster while generating lower forces—a finding that flips the script on traditional … Read more
DotLumen’s Revolutionary Headset: A “Self-driving” Guide for the Blind At CES 2025 in Las Vegas, Romanian startup DotLumen unveiled a groundbreaking headset designed to revolutionize mobility for blind and low-vision individuals. Founder Cornel Amariei describes the device as a “self-driving” system, offering an electronic alternative to traditional guide dogs. The headset,which resembles a chunky piece … Read more
Jakarta – Honor of Kings has set a record as the mobile game with the highest revenue in 2024, generating more than USD 1 billion or around IDR 16.2 trillion. This achievement marks their third consecutive record since 2022, solidifying their position as the most popular Android adn iOS game globally. The report, sourced … Read more
The global economy is navigating a complex landscape in 2025, marked by resilience but also significant challenges. According to the UN’s World Economic Situation and Prospects 2025 report, while the world has withstood a series of mutually reinforcing shocks, growth remains subdued, falling short of the pre-pandemic average of 3.2%. This stagnation is attributed … Read more
Egyptian banking alliance Secures $108 Million for MAFI’s Agricultural Manufacturing Complex In a landmark move to bolster Egypt’s agricultural sector, a banking alliance led by Banque Misr, in collaboration with Suez Canal Bank and Al Baraka Bank of Egypt, has successfully granted $108 million in long-term joint financing to the MAFI Agricultural Crops Manufacturing Company. … Read more
The Environmental Toll of Logging and Palm Oil Plantations in Borneo: A Comprehensive Study In the lush tropics of Borneo, the pace of environmental change has been nothing short of dramatic. Once a haven of pristine forests, the island has seen its landscapes transformed by intensified logging and the conversion of vast swathes of land … Read more
Students from 25 Universities Shine at National Competition Table of Contents Students from 25 Universities Shine at National Competition A Party of Innovation and Talent Key Highlights of the Event Looking Ahead The art of Ad Placement: How Algorithms Are Revolutionizing Digital Content The Algorithm Behind Ad Placement Key Metrics in Ad Placement … Read more