This week, the US Air Force Research Laboratory released a video on YouTube that didn’t get much attention. But it made an announcement that is fairly significant — the US military plans to extend its space awareness capabilities beyond geostationary orbit, all the way to the Moon. “Until now, the Read more…
The BBC is resorting to broadcasting news bulletins over shortwave radio in Russia after the country blocked access to BBC websites. The BBC announced it was bringing back the WWII-era broadcasting technology in the region just hours before its sites were banned. News of the ban was also reported by Read more…
The Moscow branch of a Chinese state bank has seen a surge in enquiries from Russian firms wanting to open new accounts, Reuters a person familiar with the matter said, as the country’s businesses struggle with international sanctions after its invasion of Ukraine. “Over the past few days, 200-300 companies Read more…
Ukraine has scrapped a plan to reward people who donated to its fight against a Russian invasion with newly created crypto assets, following complications with the project. The official verified Twitter account for Ukraine said on Wednesday it planned to issue a so-called “airdrop,” a common tool for early-stage crypto Read more…
Senator Elizabeth Warren and three other Democratic lawmakers on Wednesday urged the Treasury Department to ensure the cryptocurrency industry is complying with sanctions imposed on Russia, expressing concern that digital assets could be used to undermine U.S. foreign policy goals. In a letter sent to Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, Warren Read more…
Most people know someone who has stubbornly resisted catching Covid, despite everyone around them falling sick. Precisely how they do this remains a mystery, but scientists are beginning to find some clues. The hope is that identifying these mechanisms could lead to the development of drugs that not only protect Read more…
Today, Attorney General Maura Healey launched a nationwide investigation into whether TikTok is designing, operating, and promoting its social media platform to children, teens, and young adults in a manner that causes or exacerbates physical and mental health harms. Attorneys general nationwide are examining whether the company violated state consumer Read more…