Technology
Katie Haun on a16z’s success so far in crypto we ‘can’t rest on our laurels’
It is no surprise that Katie Haun is a strong supporter of non-fungible tokens or NFTs. The former federal prosecutor who now co-leads Andreessen Horowitz’s…
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Business
Plentina, a ‘buy now, pay later’ startup focused on emerging markets, raises another $2.2M
Plentina, a Philippines-based buy-now, pay-later business focusing on emerging markets, said today that it has secured $2.2 million in funding. This takes the fintech’s total…
Technology
India’s path to SaaS leadership is clear, but challenges remain
One of the most significant fields in technology nowadays is a software as a service. While its transformational potential was obvious before the pandemic, the…
Health
Nigerian e-health pharmaceutical distribution startup DrugStoc secures $4.4 million Series a funding, embarks on an expansion drive
For decades, Africa’s pharmaceutical supply chain has remained fragmented, posing sourcing and distribution issues as well as quality concerns as counterfeit and inferior goods flood…
Business
Homebase rises $30M to help more people in Southeast Asia become property owners
Homebase, a proptech business located in Ho Chi Minh City that assists individuals in purchasing houses, said today that it has secured $30 million in…
Plants and Animals
COVID-19 in American Deer Raises Concerns for Future of Pandemic
SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus that causes COVID-19, has been discovered to spread like wildfire among white-tailed deer in regions of the United States, according to scientists.…
Chemistry
Lithium Nitride – a Chemical Compound
The chemical formula for lithium nitride is Li3N. It consists of lithium salt and nitride. It is the only alkali metal nitride that is stable.…
Political Science
A New Study Recommends that the Federal Government Invest in Local Volunteer Disaster Response and Recovery Groups
2017 figures Natural catastrophes in Texas, Florida, Puerto Rico, and California have highlighted critical collaboration gaps and improved approaches to save money, time, and lives…
Astronomy
TrES-2b – an Extrasolar Planet
TrES-2b is an extrasolar planet that orbits the star GSC 03549-02811 750 light-years from Earth. It travels only 3 million miles around its star. The…
Political Science
To Prompt Local Climate Policy Change, Natural Disasters must be Unusual or Harmful
According to recent research from Oregon State University, natural disasters alone are insufficient to encourage local people to participate in climate change mitigation or adaptation.…
Technology
Early Electric Cars were Doomed by a Lack of Power Grids
According to new research from Lund University, insufficient infrastructure was a major factor in American car manufacturers choosing gasoline cars over electric cars in the…
Finance
Affordable Housing
Affordable housing refers to housing units that are affordable to people whose income is less than the median household income. It is housing that is…
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