The two crew members of NASA’s SpaceX Crew-9 mission launched at 1:17 p.m. EDT Saturday, for a science expedition aboard the International Space Station. This is the first human spaceflight mission launched from Space Launch Complex-40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida, and the agency’s ninth commercial crew rotation mission to the space station. Continue reading
The 2024 Global Citizen Festival campaign has resulted in $1 billion in commitments to defeat poverty, defend the planet and demand equity for the world’s most marginalized communities. Central Park played host to a monumental day of advocacy and action today, where 60,000 global citizens gathered to hear world leaders, philanthropists, and the private sector make historic commitments in response to their advocacy, having taken a record-breaking 3.4 million actions on Global Citizen’s platforms. Continue reading
Sony Semiconductor Solutions Corporation (SSS) and Raspberry Pi Ltd today announced that they are launching a jointly developed AI camera. The Raspberry Pi AI Camera, which is compatible with Raspberry Pi’s range of single-board computers, will accelerate the development of AI solutions which process visual data at the edge. Continue reading
Explore the survival strategies of animals all around the globe, from the most remote and harsh parts of the planet to our own backyards, in the new season of the Emmy- and Peabody Award-winning series Nature. New episodes premiere Wednesdays at 8/7c beginning October 23 on PBS (check local listings), pbs.org/nature and the PBS app. Select episodes will also be available to stream on the Nature YouTube channel. Continue reading
Tourism accounts for nearly 8 per cent of global CO2 emissions, and with the number of international arrivals predicted to reach 1.8 billion by 2030, action is more important than ever. Copenhagen launches a new tourism strategy including an ambitious climate roadmap and calls on the industry to change its course. Continue reading
China’s first digital-native bank, WeBank, and global management consulting firm Oliver Wyman have jointly launched a new report titled “Global Digital Banking: Development and Innovation Trends”. The report offers an in-depth analysis of the development of global digital banks and insights into the future trajectory and competitive landscape of the industry. Continue reading
Amid a global economic slowdown, market volatility, geopolitical shifts and monetary easing, the global IPO market in Q3 2024 has shown signs of cautious optimism. Despite a dip in year-over-year (YOY) volumes by 14% to 310 IPOs and proceeds by 35% to US$24.9b, Q3 did modestly outpace the first two quarters of 2024 in IPO launches. Continue reading
New research from Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW) reveals a significant opportunity for brands to reach a valuable yet often overlooked audience: dedicated news followers. Building on Stagwell’s ‘Future of News’ initiative first announced in May, Stagwell set out to further test brand safety concerns — the measures taken to ensure a brand’s advertisements don’t appear alongside content that could potentially harm that brand’s reputation — this time in the U.K. market. Continue reading
Zero Latency VR, the undisputed leader in immersive entertainment and the mastermind behind the largest true in-person free-roam VR network in the world, is excited to share that Space Marine VR – Defenders of Avarax is now available! Gear up for an epic adventure and experience this revolutionary game, now accessible at 100+ venues worldwide. Continue reading
Analysis of British Geological Survey data from LexisNexis® Risk Solutions, the data, advanced analytics and technology provider to the insurance market, reveals that with the current climate trajectory, approximately 1.2 million more homes in England are at risk of subsidence issues by 2050ii. This is a 27% increase to the estimated 4.5 million households already at subsidence risk today. Continue reading