We thought we were doing the right thing! Reduce, Reuse, Repudiate While recycling campaigns can help limit what heads to the landfill, scientists are now saying that it’s masked the glaring problem of over-production and de-emphasized other waste reduction strategies that are far more sustainable. In a new essay for The Conversation, an interdisciplinary group… Continue reading Scientists Say Recycling Has Backfired Spectacularly
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Global Times: Friendship between people of China and US always unchanging and inspirational: chronicler of a century-old friendship
BEIJING, July 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Liu Zhonghan, 76, never imagined that the emotion he expresses in “Ah! Kuliang,” a 1,800-word essay he wrote 31 years ago, would spread the story of the Gardner couple far and wide, and created a profound connection between himself and this small hillside area in Fuzhou, East China’s Fujian Province.… Continue reading Global Times: Friendship between people of China and US always unchanging and inspirational: chronicler of a century-old friendship
Netflix lists $900,000 AI job as actors and writers continue to strike
That’s up to $3,500 per day, while many actors make $200. Will this pair of Hollywood strikes ever end? It looks like the big corporations are digging in for a long battle, illustrated by Netflix’s recent job posting for a machine learning platform product manager. The position pays an annual salary of $300,000 to $900,000… Continue reading Netflix lists $900,000 AI job as actors and writers continue to strike
Iridium Launches Iridium Certus for Aviation Service, Revolutionizing Aircraft Connectivity
MCLEAN, Va., July 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Iridium Communications Inc. (NASDAQ: IRDM) a leading provider of global voice and data satellite communications, today announced the introduction of its Iridium Certus® aviation commercial service, providing a secure cockpit domain with reliable voice and data capabilities. This milestone achievement marks the availability and certification of Iridium Connected®… Continue reading Iridium Launches Iridium Certus for Aviation Service, Revolutionizing Aircraft Connectivity
Global Multi-Domain Controller Market to Witness Remarkable CAGR of 30.4% in 2023, Projected to Reach $3.54 Billion
DUBLIN, July 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The “Multi-Domain Controller Global Market Report 2023” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. This report provides strategists, marketers, and senior management with critical information needed to assess the Multi-Domain Controller market. The market is projected to grow from $2.71 billion in 2022 to $3.54 billion in 2023, with a… Continue reading Global Multi-Domain Controller Market to Witness Remarkable CAGR of 30.4% in 2023, Projected to Reach $3.54 Billion
Aviation fuel market size to grow by USD 93.88 billion from 2022-2027 | Increasing focus on clean aviation fuel is notably driving the market growth – Technavio
NEW YORK, July 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The global aviation fuel market size is estimated to grow by USD 93.88 billion from 2022 to 2027, according to Technavio. The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 8% during the forecast period. Also, the growth momentum will progress. APAC held the largest share of the global market in… Continue reading Aviation fuel market size to grow by USD 93.88 billion from 2022-2027 | Increasing focus on clean aviation fuel is notably driving the market growth – Technavio
Charticle: 103 SE Asia-based open VC funds are currently looking to raise $10.4b
There are 103 open funds, managed by Southeast Asia-based VC firms, looking to raise a combined $10.4 billion as on June 30, 2023, show data from DealStreetAsia DATA VANTAGE‘s recent report SE Asia’s VC Funds: H1 2023 Review. The number of vehicles, looking to raise capital to invest in the region, has increased from H2… Continue reading Charticle: 103 SE Asia-based open VC funds are currently looking to raise $10.4b
Temasek backs $305m first close of Australian deep tech VC Main Sequence’s third fund
Australian venture capital firm Main Sequence announced that it raised A$450 million (about $305 million) in the first close of its third fund from a host of investors, including Singapore state investor Temasek. Other investors who pumped in capital in the deep tech investment fund included Hostplus, LGT Crestone, Morgan Stanley Wealth Management, NGS Super,… Continue reading Temasek backs $305m first close of Australian deep tech VC Main Sequence’s third fund
Group14 Technologies Acquires Schmid Silicon in Milestone European Expansion
Group14 accelerates its strategy to build silicon battery technology infrastructure in Europe to support its automotive customers and partners Acquisition of Schmid Silicon, Europe’s most technologically advanced silane manufacturer, sets up Group14 to provide for a more secure silicon battery supply chain As Group14 establishes operations in Europe, the company plans to open its first… Continue reading Group14 Technologies Acquires Schmid Silicon in Milestone European Expansion
GTCR to Acquire Once For All from Warburg Pincus
Investment to accelerate growth behind leading compliance and supply chain management software provider CHICAGO, July 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — GTCR, a leading private equity firm, announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Once For All (the “Company”), a leading compliance and supply chain management software provider, from Warburg Pincus. Financial terms of… Continue reading GTCR to Acquire Once For All from Warburg Pincus