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Most sharks are cold-blooded, meaning that their body temperature is close to that of the water they swim in. However, great white sharks are partially warm-blooded. This allows them to move faster when they are hunting prey.

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Uber Eats rolls out Coco’s sidewalk delivery robots in LA

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Uber Eats is expanding its delivery network though a new partnership with Coco Robotics in the Los Angeles region. The post Uber Eats rolls out Coco’s sidewalk delivery robots in LA appeared first on The Robot Report. http://dlvr.it/TCc0XK

Husqvarna Tools Should Be On Your Short List For Late Summer Cleanup

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Switching your gas-powered tools for quieter, longer-lasting battery-powered is better for you and the environment. http://dlvr.it/TCbrW7

Vitalik Buterin denies selling Ether for profit

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Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin addresses allegations of profiting from ETH sales, emphasizing his long-term support for Web3 projects and charities. http://dlvr.it/TCbjjj

Earthworks Audio’s SR117 Is The Mic That Van Morrison Loves

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If you're looking for a step up beyond the Shure SM58, the Earthworks Audio SR117 is fast building a reputation as the musician's mic. http://dlvr.it/TCbj9V

Scientists Discover Unique New Species of Dinosaur With a Distinctive “Eyebrow”

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The newly discovered theropod, Alpkarakush kyrgyzicus, bridges a major knowledge gap in Jurassic theropod biogeography and evolution with its unique features and the recovery of both an adult and a juvenile. Therapods are among the most diverse and important large groups of dinosaurs, including the infamous predators Tyrannosaurus and Allosaurus as well as modern birds. [...] http://dlvr.it/TCbdGX

Platelets, or thrombocytes, are small, colorless cell fragments in human blood that form clots and stop or prevent bleeding. They are made in the bone marrow.

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Early galaxies weren't mystifyingly massive after all, James Webb Space Telescope finds

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Black holes may be behind why the newborn universe appeared to possess more huge galaxies than scientists could explain, a new study finds. http://dlvr.it/TCZ47w

Solo Bitcoin miner earns $200,000 reward amid growing centralization concerns

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A solo Bitcoin miner has independently solved a BTC block to earn a reward of 3.275 BTC, roughly equivalent to $200,000. On Aug. 29, Con Kolivas, a software engineer and administrator of the solo mining pool ckpool, announced on X that the miner had successfully solved the 291st solo block in Bitcoin’s history. He congratulated […] The post Solo Bitcoin miner earns $200,000 reward amid growing centralization concerns appeared first on CryptoSlate. http://dlvr.it/TCYrNm

In Photos: See The Jaw-Dropping New NASA Images Of Jupiter And Io Moon

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Juno, NASA’s New Frontiers mission Juno—in orbit of Jupiter since 2016—has sent back another batch of spectacular images, including the giant planet's volcanic moon, Io. http://dlvr.it/TCYhZs

BlackRock’s IBIT sees second outflow since launch

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Quick Take Farside data shows that Bitcoin ETFs have experienced a third consecutive day of outflows, with a total of $71.8 million withdrawn on Aug. 29. Grayscale’s GBTC saw an outflow of $22.7 million, Fidelity’s FBTC at $31.1 million and Bitwise’s BITB at $8.1 million. However, ARK’s ARKB ETF saw a $5.3 million inflow, halting […] The post BlackRock’s IBIT sees second outflow since launch appeared first on CryptoSlate. http://dlvr.it/TCYdHD

Startup Revolutionizes Retrieval-Augmented Generation for Enterprises with RAG 2.0

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Contextual AI's RAG 2.0 platform offers 10x better parameter accuracy and performance, enhancing enterprise solutions by integrating real-time data retrieval. (Read More) http://dlvr.it/TCYWPj

A zebra's mane always stands straight up. Why? Because each zebra has a special pad of fat underneath its mane that keeps it standing up straight.

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Io.net partners to launch world-first proof-of-AI

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io.net collaborates with FLock.io to introduce PoAI, a consensus mechanism designed to ensure integrity and scalability in decentralized AI networks. http://dlvr.it/TCWpPD

Oasys partners with financial giant to boost Web3 gaming in Japan

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The partnership strengthens SBI's position in the Web3 gaming sector while enhancing Oasys's token liquidity. http://dlvr.it/TCWZ1J

Konami acknowledges that Metal Gear Solid 4 is still only playable on PS3

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References to the game were found in the files of the MGS Master Collection http://dlvr.it/TCWQTf

Binance Futures Introduces USDⓈ-Margined CHESS Perpetual Contract with 75x Leverage

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Binance Futures is set to launch the USDⓈ-Margined CHESS Perpetual Contract, offering up to 75x leverage, starting August 29, 2024. (Read More) http://dlvr.it/TCWLc7

Inferno Drainer usage triples as crypto scams soar in 2024

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According to data from Web3 security firm Blockaid, the number of Inferno Drainer DApps surged to 40,000 by the end of July. http://dlvr.it/TCWDlR

There are over 12,000 species of ants. They live all over the world; in fact, ants can be found on every continent except Antarctica.

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You asked, we listened: Introducing Calmpilation summer 2024

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A collection of updates to help you fit Calm more easily into your life. http://dlvr.it/TCTW6c

Oldest Wine in History Discovered in Ancient Roman Tomb

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The oldest wine ever discovered, originating from Andalusia, is a white wine over 2,000 years old. A 2019 excavation in Carmona revealed the oldest wine ever discovered, preserved in a man’s tomb for 2,000 years, highlighting significant aspects of Roman funerary rituals and societal gender norms. In 2019, a Roman tomb in Carmona was uncovered, [...] http://dlvr.it/TCTGd1

Brave lays off 27 employees

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Web browser and search startup Brave has laid off 27 employees across the different departments, TechCrunch has learned. The company confirmed the layoffs but didn’t give more details about the total headcount left and the reason for the layoffs. It represents a significant portion of the company’s staff — PitchBook estimates that Brave has around […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. http://dlvr.it/TCT58v

Sony Launches Testnet and Incubator For Soneium Layer 2

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Soneium wants to foster projects targeting the DeFi, NFT, gaming, and social sectors. http://dlvr.it/TCT2NK

What We Know About Ukraine’s Mysterious New “Rocket Drone”

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Ukraine's new jet-powered drone is intended to "kill the archer, not the arrow," hitting Russian aircraft on the ground before they can take off and launch attacks. http://dlvr.it/TCSwWR

The Sun is located around 93 million miles (150 million kilometers) from Earth. The 4.5 billion-year-old star's gravity is so powerful that it keeps everything in our solar system orbiting around it, including eight planets, at least five dwarf planets, tens of thousands of asteroids, and what scientists believe to be around three trillion comets and icy bodies.

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Conception ~ Fertilization

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Jellyfish have been around for millions of years — even before dinosaurs walked the Earth. They are found in many colors, including clear, pink, yellow, blue, and purple. Some jellyfish are even bioluminescent, meaning they are able to produce their own light.

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Solix robot’s self-refueling station extends time in the field

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The new Solix docking station supports continuous field operations, enabling the robot to quickly refill chemicals and return to its mission. The post Solix robot’s self-refueling station extends time in the field appeared first on The Robot Report. http://dlvr.it/TCR8Wv

U.S. And U.K. Political Donation Sites Put User Data At Risk

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Political donors in the U.S. and U.K. are being left vulnerable thanks to poor security practices by political parties. http://dlvr.it/TCQw0f

XBorg’s new XBG token launch aims to empower investors with 100% unlocks and on-chain transparency

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XBorg launched as a spin-off from SwissBorg in 2022, is focused on revolutionizing the gaming industry through a player identity protocol that enhances online experiences by enabling data ownership. In this interview, Head of Growth & Marketing at XBorg, Connor Kirsten, delves into the challenges surrounding token launches in 2024, attributing poor performance to market saturation […] The post XBorg’s new XBG token launch aims to empower investors with 100% unlocks and on-chain transparency appeared first on CryptoSlate. http://dlvr.it/TCQlGx

Kia EV9 Battery Pack Teardown: ’A Wonderful Design’

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A top-notch battery pack that’s easy to repair in case something goes wrong. http://dlvr.it/TCQdrC

BlackRock and Grayscale own 2.96% of Bitcoin circulating supply amid $202 million net inflow

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US-based Bitcoin ETFs saw a net inflow of $202.6 million on Aug. 26, according to SoSo Value data. Ticker Sponsor Prem./Dsc. Aug. 26 Inflow Net Inflow BTC Share Value Traded IBIT BlackRock -0.13% $224.06M $20.93B 1.81% $704.81M GBTC Grayscale +0.02% $0.00 -$19.73B 1.15% $141.54M FBTC Fidelity -0.22% -$8.33M $9.88B 0.91% $164.37M ARKB Ark -0.23% $0.00 […] The post BlackRock and Grayscale own 2.96% of Bitcoin circulating supply amid $202 million net inflow appeared first on CryptoSlate. http://dlvr.it/TCQY40

Over 300 species of fruit depend on bats for pollination. Bats also help spread seeds for nuts, figs, and cacao.

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After 11 Weeks, Destiny 2’s Echoes Act 3 Has A Lot To Prove

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Tomorrow marks the beginning of the final three weeks of Destiny 2’s “Echoes” episodic story content, at week 11 of the de facto season, http://dlvr.it/TCNthp

HANDS-ON: Monster Hunter Wilds is shaping up to be the series’ best yet

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Performance issues at this early stage don't hamper incredible combat http://dlvr.it/TCNfgB

Binance to List First Bank-Backed MiCA-Compliant Stablecoin ‘EURI’

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EURI is a bank-backed stablecoin, launched on Saturday, by Luxembourg-based payments bank Banking Circle. The post Binance to List First Bank-Backed MiCA-Compliant Stablecoin ‘EURI’ appeared first on Cryptonews. http://dlvr.it/TCNTvX

Binance Labs says new AI investments will support wave of AI-powered DApps

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Binance recently announced investments in decentralized artificial intelligence ecosystems Sahara AI and MyShell.  http://dlvr.it/TCNNmj

Argentina to Include Ethereum and Blockchain in High School Curricula

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The Ministry of Education of the City of Buenos Aires has partnered with the ETH Kipu Foundation to introduce Ethereum and blockchain technology into the high school curriculum. The post Argentina to Include Ethereum and Blockchain in High School Curricula appeared first on Cryptonews. http://dlvr.it/TCNHmQ

Callisto, one of Jupiter's moons, is the third-largest moon in our solar system. It has an ancient, cratered surface, and scientists think it could possibly have an underground ocean.

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Stephen Wolfram thinks we need philosophers working on big questions around AI

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As AI developers and others start to think more deeply about how computers and people intersect, Stephan Wolfram says it is becoming a much more of a philosophical exercise © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. http://dlvr.it/TCLyqB

How SpaceX's historic Polaris Dawn private spacewalk will work

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SpaceX's Polaris Dawn mission, which is scheduled to launch on Aug. 27, will feature the first-ever private spacewalk. Here's what to expect. http://dlvr.it/TCLndQ

Pioneering Research Redefines Our Understanding of Cellular Aging

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Recent discoveries in telomere biology reveal that the length and health of chromosome ends are regulated by enzymes telomerase and CST–PolΞ±/primase, coordinated by the protein POT1, highlighting implications for treating telomere disorders and cancer. The length of telomeres, which protect the ends of our chromosomes, must be carefully regulated. If they are too long, there [...] http://dlvr.it/TCLhKM

Adept Unveils Advanced AI Agents with Multimodal Capabilities

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Adept introduces AI agents powered by Adept Workflow Language (AWL) to streamline complex web interactions and enterprise automations. (Read More) http://dlvr.it/TCLdJq

Arkham Integrates Coinbase's Layer 2 Chain Base

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Arkham Intelligence has added support for Base, the Layer 2 chain developed by Coinbase, enhancing onchain activity monitoring. (Read More) http://dlvr.it/TCLYjb

The mesosphere is a layer of the Earth's atmosphere that begins just above the stratosphere and extends 53 miles (85 km) upwards. When meteors burn up, it happens in this layer.

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These 74 robotics companies are hiring

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From the looks of things, companies in the category — including Agility Robotics and Formlogic — can’t hire quickly enough. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. http://dlvr.it/TCKCTL

EU AI rules stifle innovation, Meta and Spotify CEOs warn

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Zuckerberg and Ek’s concerns highlight the need for balanced regulation of emerging technologies. http://dlvr.it/TCK57J

Geopolitical Chess: Europe's New Semiconductor Plant Aims To Reshape Industry Landscape

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Expected to reach full capacity by 2029, the facility aims to produce annually 480,000 wafers for automotive and industrial applications. http://dlvr.it/TCJzSs

Analyst eyes Ether 'major push' to $3.5K, traders bet against dip

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A crypto analyst says Ether could make a "major push" to $3,500 if it holds a $2,800 weekly close. Meanwhile, futures traders are betting on an upward move. http://dlvr.it/TCJsQZ

130-Million-Year-Old Navigation Trick Could Transform Space and Drone Tech

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An AI sensor accurately measures the orientation of the Milky Way. A new research study is drawing inspiration from an insect species that evolved 130 million years ago to enhance navigation systems in drones, robots, and orbiting satellites. The dung beetle is the first known species to use the Milky Way at night to navigate, [...] http://dlvr.it/TCJr5m