Author: Vidya Saras
Check out the illustrated version of this podcast on Sky & Telescope’s YouTube channel! If planet-watching is your thing, you’ll be a little challenged to spot them this month. Venus and Jupiter are easy to see, actually, but you’ll have to make the effort to be up well before dawn, by 6 a.m. or so in most places. Venus will be unmistakable, gleaming brightly low in the southeast. Jupiter isn’t nearly so bright, but it’s high up, more than halfway to overhead, when dawn arrives. Pivoting into the evening sky, you have a tiny chance of spotting Mars very low…
Mohsin Naqvi, the ACC Chairman, has denied all reports claimed by the Indian media of him having apologised to the BCCI and handed over the Asia Cup trophy to the ECB after the BCCI plotted to start impeachment proceedings against him.Ever since the India vs Pakistan Asia Cup final ended in favour of the Indians, there have been several controversies. First, the two teams deprived them of several customary rituals of the game, and then the most awkward situation was surrounding Suryakumar Yadav’s denial of taking the trophy from the ACC chief. Mohsin Naqvi rubbishes reports claiming that he apologised…
Colorado officials are reviewing the death of journalist Hunter S Thompson, 20 years after it was ruled a suicide, at the request of his widow. Thompson died at the age of 67 at his home in Woody Creek, Colorado, a small town north of Aspen, in February 2005. The Colorado Bureau of Investigation said on Tuesday that it was conducting a “case review” of the 2005 investigation into his death, though the agency said this was not as a result of new evidence. “By bringing in an outside agency for a fresh look, we hope to provide a definitive and…
Nike rebound gains momentum as China, tariffs cast a cloud
Do you remember whatever became of your old Peloton bike or tread? The at-home fitness company was one of the most famous casualties of the postpandemic bust. After the company made huge bets on home gyms, many of us returned to our in-person or outdoor workouts. Peloton floundered. The company’s equipment was featured as the cause of death in multiple TV shows. CEO and cofounder John Foley stepped down. Amazon, Apple, and Nike were all floated as possible acquirers.However, under the leadership of new CEO Peter Stern (formerly of Ford and Apple), Peloton’s stock has slowly risen over the past…
A long-silent Bitcoin wallet woke up this week and emptied roughly 400 BTC into several new addresses. According to blockchain trackers, the address sent its coins in multiple transactions, mostly split into batches of 15 BTC. The total value moved is roughly $44 million, based on current prices. Related Reading Wallet Linked To Early Mining Reports have disclosed that the coins trace back to mining activity from nearly 15 years ago. Lookonchain tied the funds to the early days of Bitcoin, and records show the wallet last moved coins in 2013, when Bitcoin traded near $135 per unit. That price…
The Ethereum network will be undergoing a hard fork at block number 2,675,000, which will likely occur between 15:00 and 16:00 UTC on Tuesday, November 22, 2016. A countdown timer can be seen at https://fork.codetract.io/. The Morden test network will be undergoing a hard fork at block number 1,885,000. As a user, what do I need to do? Download the latest version of your Ethereum client: What happens if I do not update my client? If you are using an Ethereum client that is not updated for the upcoming hard fork, your client will sync to the pre-fork blockchain once…
Some networks look strong on charts yet struggle to deliver clear momentum. The latest Chainlink (LINK) price analysis points to hesitation near resistance levels, while XRP price today shows difficulty holding steady above $3 despite high-profile developments. Both carry potential but leave holders wondering how long the wait for decisive progress might be. That is where BlockDAG changes the picture. By securing a multi-year partnership with BWT Alpine F1® Team, BlockDAG has shown it can do what others have not, convert speed and tech into global recognition. With over $410M raised, millions already mining through its app and hardware, and a…
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Thirty years ago, a peace-loving Austrian theologian spoke to Peter Thiel about the apocalyptic theories of Nazi jurist Carl Schmitt. They’ve been a road map for the billionaire ever since.