Quantum computing, generative AI employed for mRNA science
Moderna, a biotechnology company pioneering messenger RNA (mRNA) therapeutics and vaccines, and IBM have announced an agreement under which Moderna will explore next generation technologies including quantum computing and artificial intelligence to advance and...
Web3 and DeFi hacks on the rise
There was a rise in the number of reported cyber security hacks on Web3 and DeFi in Q1 2023 compared to the same period in 2022 and 2021, with 19 reported hacks. This is up from 16 reported hacks in Q1 2022 and 10 reported hacks in Q1 2021, according to new analysis...
Joburg tops for cultural vibrancy
Johannesburg is the most culturally vibrant city in Africa, according to the Creative Vibrancy Index for Africa (CVIA) that ranks how 12 African cities support and enable the arts, culture, and creative industries. The index provides an overview of the environment for...
New bean genome could boost food security
An international team of researchers has fully sequenced the genome of a climate-resilient bean that could bolster food security in drought-prone regions. The sequencing of the hyacinth bean or 'lablab bean' [Lablab purpureus] paves the way for wider cultivation of...
People are losing interest in NFTs
There has been some significant cooling off in the NFT market, according to BitcoinCasino.com, which says that interest in the market has dropped 76% year-on-year. The search volume dropped from a peak of 100 in April 2022 to just 24 in April 2023. "The NFT market...
The environmental impact of blocking crypto miners
Following on from Earth Day 2023, Kaspersky has revealed new data on the environmental impact of blocking crypto miners, saying it prevented more than 200-million attempts at illegal crypto mining in 2022 - and in the process saved the possible energy equivalent of up...
These are the best online games to earn cryptocurrency
Crypto gambling experts ,Cryptogambling.tv, has conducted a study using data from Google Keyword Planner to reveal the most popular games to earn cryptocurrency based on monthly search volume from the past 12 months. Taking first place is Axie Infinity, with an...
Top tech companies gain more than $2,4trn in Q1
The technology sector continues to be a driving force behind global economic growth and, despite the ongoing challenges posed by geopolitical issues and interest rate hikes, the global top 25 technology companies gained more than $2,4-trillion in valuation in the...
Crypto in the UK growing faster than anywhere else
The global crypto market is expected to gross $37,8-billion in revenue this year - 105% more than in 2022 - and almost half of that value will come from the the world's largest crypto market, the US. Although the US market accounts for the largest share of global...
ITU, European Commission team to promote and measure meaningful connectivity
A new project from the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and the European Commission (EC) will promote Internet services and skills for everyone worldwide over the next three years. The ITU-EC project, 'Promoting and measuring universal and meaningful...
Local edtech startup penetrates global markets
Three years ago, when the coronavirus pandemic hit our shores, it took a group of like-minded academics just six months to develop an education-focused assessment monitoring app, find investors, test, and launch it nationally. With close to 1-million local students...
Trellix partners to expand threat intelligence portfolio
Trellix has expanded its Threat Intelligence portfolio to increase threat expertise and actionable intelligence, adding Vulnerability Intelligence and Trellix Intelligence as a Service. Through a new partnership with Intel 471, Trellix Insights and Trellix Advanced...