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China’s large fusion reactor, Huanliu-3, is the result of decades of research in Chengdu. Dozens of tokamak experiments are running around the world, sharing ideas, scientists and more. This tokamak, like many others, is contributing to the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER).China joined the international collaboration to build a giant fusion reactor in 2023, and has now achieved a milestone by generating a magnetic field for the first time, which is entirely new to this design. The “artificial sun” reactor, HL-3, is a tokamak reactor operated by 17 collaborative laboratories and facilities around the world. However, the much-hyped realization of…
Digital asset investment funds saw net inflows of $441 million last week, reversing a three-week trend of outflows. Coin Share. Bitcoin (BTC-USD) accounted for the majority of inflows with $398 million, followed by Solana (Sol-USD) saw significant investment with an inflow of $16 million. CoinShares suggested the inflow was due to investors seeking a buying opportunity after Mt. Gox and the German government sold off their crypto holdings, pushing down prices. However, blockchain stocks continue to struggle, having experienced an outflow of $8 million. $1.38 billion worth of cryptocurrency stolen by hackers In other news: TRM Lab It has been…
Microsoft is requiring all China-based employees to stop using Android smartphones for work and switch to Apple iPhones for cybersecurity reasons. Microsoft employees in China will now have to verify their identity using the Microsoft Authenticator password manager and Identity Pass app on their iPhones to log into their work devices, and access from Android will no longer be available.As Bloomberg reports, Microsoft notified hundreds of affected employees through an internal memo, saying that each employee would receive an iPhone 15 and could pick it up at select locations in mainland China or Hong Kong, meaning phones from brands like…
PARIS (AP) — President Emmanuel Macron refused the resignation of France’s prime minister, asking him on Monday to remain temporarily as the head of the government after a chaotic election result left the government in limbo.Voters split the legislature on the left, center and far right, leaving no faction even close to the majority needed to form a government. The results from Sunday’s vote raised the risk of paralysis for the European Union’s second-largest economy.Macron gambled that his decision to call an early election would give France a “moment of clarification,” but the outcome showed the opposite, less than three…
Get your free copy of Editor’s DigestFT editor Roula Khalaf picks her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.Sequoia Capital’s former China unit has defied a fundraising freeze that hit rivals, raising 18 billion yuan ($2.5 billion) to fund investments in Chinese technology startups.HongShan, the Beijing-based group that split off from one of the world’s biggest venture capital firms last year over geopolitical issues, successfully closed its yuan fund in March, according to two people familiar with the matter.It’s the largest fundraising by a private venture capital firm in China in the past year and a sign of the continuing influence…
Rosemont, Illinois The United States Basketball Association announced Friday that four women’s basketball student-athletes have been selected to the 2024 U.S. 3×3 Women’s Nations League team to represent the Big Ten Conference. Christina Darcet (Maryland) Coty McMahon (Ohio State University) Lucy Olsen (Iowa) and Sera Williams (Wisconsin) will compete in the 2024 FIBA 3×3 Nations League Americas Conference from July 22-28 in Mexico City.In April, Darcet and Olsen attended the 2024 USA Basketball Women’s 3×3 National Team training camp in Springfield, Massachusetts. The two competed in the 2023 FIBA 3×3 U21 Nations League and represented the USA U21 National Team…
Geothermal systems are being installed in homes and commercial buildings throughout Louisville, from large-scale projects to single-family homes.The trend is being driven by a 30% federal tax credit and an appetite from climate-conscious consumers to reduce the environmental impact of their properties.But in the long run, this technology can also lead to significant savings on your energy bills.The Courier Journal spoke with industry experts and consumers about geothermal systems and what property owners interested in the technology should consider. Here’s what you need to know.Ask our expertsTypically the first step in evaluating the potential for geothermal heating and cooling in…
Given the team’s lackluster performance in international soccer matches over the past two years, it’s almost certainly time for U.S. men’s national team coach Gregg Berhalter to be fired. But I can’t shake two things: 1) His firing is being treated as a given, so much so that this list of potential replacements has been popping up even before he leaves, and 2) The primary reason for the US’ recent international failure, including their group stage exit from the Copa America, was Tim Weah’s foolish decision to punch a Panamanian player in the head and be ejected from the game…
Former Pakistan captain Rashid Latif has analysed the decline of his country’s cricketing system and explained the difference with India, who recently won the T20 World Cup 2024 in the Caribbean, beating South Africa in the final. Indian captain Rohit Sharma credited the team’s hard work over the past few years for the win, ending their ICC title drought.Meanwhile, the Pakistan cricket team has come under fire from fans for inconsistent performances in big tournaments and rumours of discord in the dressing room. The players in the green jerseys have struggled to build a strong team since winning the ICC…
President Emmanuel Macron announced the dissolution of parliament and called for general elections three years earlier than planned. The move stunned France and the world. The sudden decision also raised questions about Macron’s motives and the future of French politics. Political commentators see Macron’s gamble as an attempt to consolidate power and thwart the rise of Marine Le Pen’s far-right National Rally party. See also | Macron refuses to resign as French prime minister after chaotic election results The RN made significant gains in the European Parliament elections, dealing a blow to Macron’s centrist coalition. By calling a sudden general…