Finance
Bearer Instrument – a Type of Fixed-income Security
A bearer instrument is a type of fixed-income security in which no ownership information is recorded and the security is delivered to the purchaser in…
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Chemistry
An All-solid-state Battery with Pure-silicon Anode of High Performance
Engineers developed a new type of battery by combining two promising battery sub-fields into a single battery. The battery incorporates a solid-state electrolyte as well…
Economics
Complementary Currency – a Medium of Exchange
A complementary currency is any currency that is not a national currency but is accepted in a country under certain conditions. It is a currency…
Geography
Storms that are Strong and Slow-Moving are Becoming more Common as a Result of Climate Change
According to a recent study by Newcastle University and the Met Office, climate change is causing a significant rise in powerful, slow-moving storms. Climate specialists…
Chemistry
A Space-based Experimental Loop for Simulating Nuclear Reactors
Nuclear thermal propulsion technology produces high thrust while using half the propellant of chemical rockets. The heat from the reactor is transferred to a liquid…
Banking
Available Balance
The “available balance” is calculated by subtracting the “posted balance” from the sum of “holds” with todays or future dates. It is the amount of…
Environment
Climate Change is to Blame for those Giant Explosive Craters in Siberia
In recent years, the depths of Siberia have been scarred by an increasing number of massive craters formed by explosive gases bursting beneath the surface…
Astronomy
12 Billion-Year-Old Mystery of “Live Fast Die Young” Galaxies Solved
Some galaxies should have a lot more activity than they do. In the very early cosmos, when making a lot of stars was the preferred…
Astronomy
Black Holes may Exert Pressure on their Surroundings
Black holes are still an enigma in the universe. Every time we think we’ve figured them out, something new appears. According to new theoretical studies,…
Plants and Animals
Cockatiels’ Singing Skills Confirmed as they Mimic Human Whistles in Perfect Harmony
New research has discovered that cockatiels may spontaneously join in with human whistling with near-perfect synchronization, proving that birds have near-unrivaled singing abilities. In addition…
Technology
Unagi’s $2,440 Smart Scooter Includes turn-by-turn Directions and GPS tracking
Unagi Scooters has unveiled the Model Eleven, which it says is the first smart scooter on the market. It has a number of exciting features,…
Technology
Twitter Accelerates again with Bitcoin tips, NFTs, Recorded Spaces, Creator Fund, and more
The pace of Twitter’s new product announcements shows no signs of slowing down. Support for tipping with crypto, NFT authentication, and plans for more experiments…
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