Two UN ‘blue helmets’ killed in Mali in an attack on their vehicle

Two members of the UN peacekeeping mission in Mali (MINUSMA) have been killed by the explosion this Monday of an explosive device in the passage of their vehicle in the region of Kidal, in the north of the African country, …

A sealed iPhone 2G model sold for $40,000 at auction

There’s no doubt that the first iPhone is an electronic device of historic significance. It radically changed the way mobile phones are used today and introduced the masses to concepts such as multitouch touchscreens, mobile internet browsing, and the use …

Wind turbine that can replace up to 16 solar panels

Aeromine Technologies says its new wind turbine, designed to be mounted on rooftops, can replace up to 16 solar panels. The system uses no propellers or other moving parts outdoors and was developed in conjunction with Sandia National Laboratories and …

Study recommends postponing in vitro fertilization 90 days after covid vaccination

Pregnancy rate drops significantly after first two months, research shows The covid-19 vaccine may cause a immune system reaction that interferes with embryo implantationTherefore, it is advisable to postpone in vitro fertilization for at least 90 days after vaccination. This …

Mastercard enables banks to offer customers crypto exchanges to drive mass adoption of crypto

Global payments giant Mastercard announced Monday that it will launch the Crypto Source to help financial institutions provide crypto-currency trading services. Mastercard will handle regulatory compliance and security for banks driving mass adoption of crypto-currencies. Mastercard partners with Paxos to …

Ukraine denounces murder of Kherson Philharmonic conductor for refusing to collaborate with Russians

Ukrainian authorities have denounced the “brutal murder” of the conductor of the Kherson Philharmonic Orchestra, Yurii Kerpatenko, for refusing to collaborate with pro-Russian authorities. The Ukrainian Ministry of Culture has reported that “Russian servicemen shot him in his own home …

Pixel Fold, the foldable screen version of Pixel 7, gets new details about the hardware used

Expected since before the current-generation Pixel 7, the first Pixel Fold phone with a foldable screen was reportedly initially cancelled, only for the effort to restart from scratch aiming to develop an even more competitive product. According to industry sources, …

Bitcoin rises back above $19,000 to start the week

Bitcoin started the week trading above $19,000 as bulls made a slow comeback on the token after recent selling. Ethereum also recovered on Monday, after a brief spell below $1,300. Overall, the global crypto market is down 1.19 percent. Bitcoin …

Guterres calls on world leaders to make “political commitment” to health care

UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Sunday urged leaders of all countries around the world for a “continued political commitment” to better prepare health systems for potential crises such as the coronavirus pandemic. “Richer countries and international financial institutions must support …

European Union to have a new satellite for ultra-short-range communications using quantum-computing technologies

Called Eagle-1, it could be Europe’s first space-based quantum-computing cryptographic key distribution system. The format called QKD (quantum key distribution) requires specialized hardware not yet widely available, facilitating ultra-secure communications that cannot be intercepted without instant alerting of all parties …

Pound Gains Further as Finance Minister Set to Unveil New Budget Policy

After facing an unprecedented slump in recent weeks, the British pound is registering a new lease of life, thanks to the much-anticipated change of course from new finance minister Jeremy Hunt. Sterling is up 0.8 percent at $1.1259, extending its …

Greens narrowly support plan to extend use of coal to generate electricity

The Greens party approved on Sunday at its annual congress in Bonn to support the government’s plan to extend the use of coal in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia until 2030. The plan is the result of an agreement between …