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Shots Fired as Nancy Pelosi Challenger Bacelar Funds Campaign With Crypto
27-year-old Agatha Bacelar is a Brazilian-American immigrant from a STEM background, and she’s targeting Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi’s seat in the California Congress (CA-12) in the next election cycle. дальше »
2019-10-2 01:35 | |
Why efforts to get kids into STEM could be making education inequality worse
Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education is a priority for governments around the world. For example, the UK’s current commitment to increasing investment in research and development to 2. дальше »
2019-9-16 17:01 | |
EU Members Adopt Tougher Crypto Rules Than AML Directive Requires
Europe is gradually tightening the rules for the crypto space. A wave of new regulations are introducing stricter requirements for companies operating in the industry and cryptocurrency users are going to feel the difference in the coming months. дальше »
2019-8-14 22:25 | |
Wikipedia bios for women scientists are more likely to be flagged for removal
It comes as no surprise that women are grossly underrepresented in fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Although the stats are disheartening, it doesn’t reflect women‘s ability, instead it acts as a stern reminder on the realities of the society we live in. дальше »
2019-7-31 15:23 | |
Ethereum Developers May Implement EIP-2025 in The Next Hard Fork
Ethereum is lagging in their path towards ETH 2.0. Delays may further stem from the probability of implementing EIP-2025 during Istanbul. The post Ethereum Developers May Implement EIP-2025 in The Next Hard Fork appeared first on Ethereum World News. дальше »
2019-7-23 15:00 | |
A blockchain payment system can empower refugees – if they participate in its design
In Lebanon, around 350,000 Syrian refugees don’t have access to enough safe and nutritious food. To stem the crisis, the World Food Programme (WFP) of the United Nations introduced an electronic voucher system to distribute food aid. дальше »
2019-7-2 14:50 | |
A Group of Major Crypto Traders Reportedly Considers Scammer Blacklist
Several major cryptocurrency traders have reportedly begun discussing plans to enact an industry-wide blacklist of suspicious actors, to stem the tide of scams, theft and fraud in the crypto space. дальше »
2019-5-10 15:52 | |
This Chrome plugin removes search bias to give women the visibility they deserve
Throughout history, women in STEM have contributed massively to build the world as we know it today — from Rosalind Franklin, a chemist whose research helped reveal the components of DNA, to Marie Curie, a physicist and chemist who conducted pioneering research on radioactivity. дальше »
2019-5-2 12:35 | |
Here’s how we can make STEM classes more accessible to students in rural America
More than ever before, there is a high demand in the workforce for an increased emphasis on education in mathematics and sciences for school-age students. After all, two-thirds of all available jobs will require postsecondary critical thinking and problem-solving skills that are obtained in math and science classes by 2020. дальше »
2019-5-1 18:43 | |
The internet’s idiots are already trying to discredit Katie Bouman’s historic accomplishments
In years to come, April 10 will be remembered as a historic day for humankind, science, and women in STEM. On this day, the first ever image of a celestial phenomenon was published — a black hole — largely thanks to the algorithms created by Katie Bouman. дальше »
2019-4-12 16:14 | |
Meet Katie Bouman, the STEM hero behind today’s black hole photo
Astronomers today published the first ever images of a celestial phenomenon we’ve long known to exist, but were unable to capture: a black hole. And it’s thanks, in large part, to the algorithms created by Katie Bouman. дальше »
2019-4-11 06:32 | |
Women are often pushed out of STEM mid-career — here’s how we fix it
Reports continue to show that mid to senior career women leave technology fields in high numbers. They often leave not only their job, their career, but also the entire industry. Many factors, including lack of career growth, lack of recognition and poor management are often topics high on the list. дальше »
2019-3-29 18:16 | |
This physicist has written over 500 biographies of female scientists on Wikipedia
It’s not surprising how grossly underrepresented women are in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and maths (STEM). Hell, in the UK, half of state schools submitted no girls to study A-Level physics. дальше »
2019-3-19 12:45 | |
Meet Lady Bits, our new newsletter by women for women
Earlier today we tweeted out that we were starting a new newsletter called Lady Bits with no context — that was a mistake, and we’re sorry. We’re actually launching a newsletter by women, for women, highlighting women’s stories, in STEM and beyond. дальше »
2019-3-8 17:40 | |
Bitcoin (BTC) Demand Could Stem From Increasing Bank Scandals
Bitcoin prices consolidating but bullish Obscure banks real culprits in money laundering Transactional volumes drop below average Findings indicate that centralized global banks are agents of money laundering and not Bitcoin or cryptocurrencies as peddled by mainstream media. дальше »
2019-3-8 22:00 | |
How the Vatican approaches gene editing, life extension, and stem cell research
The Vatican might not be a place where you’d normally expect to hear about cutting-edge scientific research, but that was the case in April last year. Several hundred scientists, physicians, and policymakers gathered in Rome for the latest International Vatican Conference, the fourth since launching in 2011. дальше »
2019-2-25 18:11 | |
Does The US Education System Fail To Cover Personal Finance Challenges? Millennials Want More Stock Market Understand
Does The US Education System Fail To Cover Personal Finance Challenges? Millennials Want More Stock Market Understand CCN’s recent post explored the education system in the US. Captivatingly, they find that more emphasis has been placed on STEM courses, with very little exposure to what students can expect in the real world (https://www. дальше »
2019-2-24 00:19 | |
68% of US Millennials Say High School Sucks at Stock Market Education
The vast majority of US millennials wish that they had learned more about the stock market and other financial matters in high school, and they say that the education system failed to prepare them for real-world challenges related to personal finance. дальше »
2019-2-23 19:33 | |
Tron (TRX) Price Analysis: Will the undervalued “TRX” Snap Back to Trend?
Latest Tron (TRX) News There is a synergy between Binance Coin (BNB), Tron (TRX) and BitTorrent (BTT). The genesis of the underlying bull momentum—and positive correlation– seem to stem from the events before and after. дальше »
2019-2-22 14:00 | |
How to choose the right musical instrument for you
This is the second article in a series imploring STEM workers, students, and entrepreneurs to learn to create music. The first article explained why playing an instrument or producing music has many benefits beyond just those associated with listening to music. дальше »
2019-2-20 19:59 | |
More Than 30% of BTC Traffic Stems from the Veriblock Project
Over the last few weeks, a blockchain project called Veriblock whose protocol piggybacks off the Bitcoin Core (BTC) network has sparked debate. More than a quarter of BTC’s transaction numbers stem from the Veriblock system and the project has been criticized for using the blockchain in this manner. дальше »
2019-2-17 19:30 | |
Pepsi Thrives While Coke Fizzles in Worst Trading Day Since 2008
The legendary Coca-Cola Company has fallen on some hard times, and its officials aren’t seeing better days ahead. Most understand its woes stem from consumers giving up their sugary soft drink addictions, but Coca-Cola is blaming something else that its main competitor, PepsiCo doesn’t see as that much of a problem. дальше »
2019-2-17 18:01 | |
Ocasio-Cortez Tries to Tear Down Trump’s Border Wall Just 24 Hours after Chasing Amazon out of NYC
The wide criticism U. S. House Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez received when she cheered Amazon’s decision to not build a second headquarters in New York didn’t seem to faze her. Instead, the freshman congresswoman seems emboldened, and now, just one day later, she’s setting her sights on President Donald Trump and his beloved border wall. дальше »
2019-2-16 00:28 | |
Why stressed-out STEM workers should learn to play music
The facts that climate change is real and music relieves stress are the only two things scientists, by-and-large, seem to be in complete agreement on. That’s why we’re here to convince you to stop throwing plastic in the ocean and start playing a musical instrument. дальше »
2019-2-9 03:09 | |
Why One Analyst Sees Litecoin (LTC) Surging 47% Despite the Crypto Markets Remaining Gloomy
After exiting an involatile weekend, the overall crypto markets are experiencing a mixed trading session, with most cryptocurrencies trading up or down marginally. Despite the markets not looking overwhelmingly positive from a technical standpoint, many analysts are expressing an increasingly bullish sentiment regarding Litecoin. дальше »
2019-2-5 03:00 | |
8 disruptors weigh in on how to fix tech’s diversity problem
A lack of diversity is one of the biggest problems at the heart of the tech industry, and it’s urgent we fix it. Research has proven time and again that diversity in STEM leads to better teams, better products, and is necessary in allowing women and POC access to some of the highest paying jobs in the world. дальше »
2018-12-26 18:00 | |
7 industry leaders explain how to punch failure in the throat
You’re not special — everybody fails. The importance lies in how you react to failure, and learning to bounce back after you’re fired, you lose a client, or your high tech sex toy company idea gets shot down. дальше »
2018-12-21 19:00 | |
Silicon Valley’s quest for immortality – and its worrying sacrifices
Somewhere in Silicon Valley, a man wakes early with the sunrise. Venturing into the kitchen, he pacifies his rumbling belly with a cup of coffee infused with a large knob of grass-fed butter. He’s in the middle of a fast, after all. дальше »
2018-12-21 12:00 | |
How Binance Is Spearheading Gender Equality in Technology
The fields of Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) have for decades been considered as male professions. But over the years, women have proven that they too can tackle STEM careers in a manner similar to or greater than their male counterparts. дальше »
2018-12-16 22:10 | |
Israel Regulatory Bodies for Taxes Announce Mission to Find Profitable Crypto Sellers for Tax Evasion
The tax-collection organisation that operates within Israel has announced that it will be taking on a newly firm stance against cryptocurrency-based traders and Investors operating within the country. дальше »
2018-12-9 22:19 | |
International Monetary Fund’s Lagarde Acknowledges Blockchain’s Importance For Freedom And Privacy
IMF MD Acknowledges The Importance Of blockchain: Discusses How Blockchain Could Revolutionize Freedom, Privacy. Technology has an interesting relationship with how it interacts with individual rights and general morality. дальше »
2018-12-7 19:51 | |
Girls who play video games are three times more likely to study STEM than non-gamers
I played a lot of video games when I was a teenager. I have fond memories of hours dedicated to the pixelated missions of the likes of Zelda and Mario Bros on my family’s Nintendo Entertainment System. дальше »
2018-11-20 15:42 | |
Nigerian Startups Call for Cryptocurrency Regulation to Stem Investment Outflows
Nigeria’s financial technology startups have called on the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to provide legal guidelines for the cryptocurrency and blockchain industry. A lack of regulation is driving investment out of Africa’s biggest economy to areas like Rwanda and Europe while fomenting uncertainty, according to the Electronic Payment Practitioners Association of Nigeria (E-ppan). дальше »
2018-11-10 02:15 | |
Crypto Cybercrime Has Tripled Since 2017; Nearly $1 Billion Lost in 2018
Most digital exchanges are unregulated and therefore unqualified to safely process cryptocurrency transactions. They don’t employ necessary know-your-customer (KYC) tactics, and roughly $1 billion in digital asset funds have been stolen since the start of 2018. дальше »
2018-10-13 23:34 | |
BitMEX’s New COO Angelina Kwan Joins the Crypto Space at “An Exciting Time”
Angelina Kwan, former managing director and head of regulatory compliance for Hong Kong Exchange and Clearing, is taking on the position of COO of BitMEX, one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in the world, at a time when the challenges facing these exchanges are greater than ever. дальше »
2018-10-2 15:47 | |
Ripple for Good Supports Education and Financial Inclusion with $100 Million Commitment
Today, we’re thrilled to announce Ripple for Good, a corporate social impact program that will support mission-driven organizations and initiatives with the potential to expand financial inclusion worldwide. дальше »
2018-9-27 17:31 | |
Stem cell therapy for everyone? Japanese startup plans to make it possible
Hollywood star Cate Blanchett swears by it. Actor Tarek El Moussa just got it done. Celebrity TV star Caroline Stanbury got herself one too. Rafael Nadal was looking at a career end had he not done it, and legendary golfer Jack Nicklaus would have stopped playing if he would not have done this. дальше »
2018-8-30 18:12 | |
The Anatomy of Anonymity: How Dandelion Could Make Bitcoin More Private
Many people know bitcoin as an anonymous digital currency, one whose privacy features prime it for concealed payments in sketchy recesses of the internet’s dark web. дальше »
2018-8-29 17:33 | |
Facebook implements trust scoring for all users
Facebook revealed this week it’s trying to stem the flow of fake news by assigning trust values to users. It insists on keeping its criteria for trustworthiness secret though, in case untrustworthy people try to game the system — and they almost certainly will. дальше »
2018-8-21 20:17 | |
‘We Couldn’t Get Any Foreign Currency’ – Turkey’s Capital Controls Show Why Bitcoin Exists
Turkey introducing capital controls to stem the impact of its currency crisis means traders can “expect” higher Bitcoin prices on local exchanges, a well-known online commentator has suggested. ‘Expect Price Premium’ Tweeting August 13, BambouClub eyed spreads on P2P platform Localbitcoins, forecasting buy and sell asks to increasingly diverge as the country’s economic situation worsens. дальше »
2018-8-14 22:00 | |
Crypto Price Week in Review: All Major Currencies Fall After SEC Postponement
Bitcoin (BTC) At press time, bitcoin is trading for just over $6,400, a price it managed to secure yesterday afternoon. The currency has been the victim of several price swings over the last few days, which likely stem from the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC’s) announcement that it was postponing its decision regarding the VanEck […] дальше »
2018-8-10 21:59 | |