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Stablecoins, Sovereignty, and the Shadow of Influence: How USD1 Is Redrawing the Crypto Landscape
Article May 4, 2025

Stablecoins, Sovereignty, and the Shadow of Influence: How USD1 Is Redrawing the Crypto Landscape

A Trump-linked stablecoin just brokered a $2B deal—and it’s not just about crypto anymore.USD1 is rewriting the rules of money, power, and influence.

gizmo guru 6 min read
Quantum sensors use atoms, electrons and light as ultra‑steady rulers – detecting faint motion, magnetism and gravity for navigation, medicine and science
Article May 27, 2026

Quantum sensors use atoms, electrons and light as ultra‑steady rulers – detecting faint motion, magnetism and gravity for navigation, medicine and science

The next step is to make quantum sensors smaller, cheaper and tough enough to work outside specialized labs.
Republished from The Conversation 7 min read
New method speeds up analysis of extreme states of matter
News May 27, 2026

New method speeds up analysis of extreme states of matter

Researchers develop a faster and more accurate way to interpret X-ray data from experiments simulating conditions in stars, planets and fusion reactors.

Giulio Prisco 2 min read
Robinhood founder launches space-based solar power startup
News Oct 18, 2024

Robinhood founder launches space-based solar power startup

Aetherflux plans to build LEO satellites equipped with solar panels to capture sunlight and send energy back to Earth via infrared lasers.

Giulio Prisco 2 min read
Women Are Losing Ground to AI Faster Than Men New Data Sounds the Alarm
Mindbytes Jul 24, 2026

Women Are Losing Ground to AI Faster Than Men New Data Sounds the Alarm

Women face the highest risk of AI job displacement as automation accelerates across administrative, customer service, and content creation roles, new research shows.

Linsey Smith 1 min read
US-China AI Feud Threatens Safety Efforts as Washington Accuses Moonshot of IP Theft
Mindbytes Jul 24, 2026

US-China AI Feud Threatens Safety Efforts as Washington Accuses Moonshot of IP Theft

The White House accused Moonshot AI of stealing Anthropic's Fable model for Kimi K3, escalating the US-China AI rivalry and artificial intelligence security tensions.

gizmo guru 1 min read
The United Nations and our uncertain future: breakdown or breakthrough?
Article Jan 20, 2023

The United Nations and our uncertain future: breakdown or breakthrough?

In this article, David Wood asks for and outlines better steps in anticipation of future developments. Can the UN step up?
David Wood 16 min read
Researchers uncover how diamond can become a superconductor
News May 26, 2026

Researchers uncover how diamond can become a superconductor

Study of boron-doped diamond films reveals granular superconductivity with tunable puddles, offering a roadmap for multifunctional quantum devices on a single chip.

Giulio Prisco 2 min read
Data centers in space for sustainable computing
News Oct 31, 2025

Data centers in space for sustainable computing

Researchers suggest building data centers in orbit to use endless solar power and natural cooling, reducing costs and emissions for growing computing needs.

Giulio Prisco 2 min read
Google's Pichai Pushes Back on Claims Company Is Losing Ground in AI Race
Mindbytes Jul 23, 2026

Google's Pichai Pushes Back on Claims Company Is Losing Ground in AI Race

Alphabet doubled down on Google AI as Sundar Pichai addressed Gemini 3.5 Pro delays, escalating the race against OpenAI, Anthropic, and Chinese AI models.

Linsey Smith 1 min read