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02 Jan

Neuralink wins approval for new brain implant study aimed at restoring mobility and digital freedom

Michele MoralesCulture and Entertainment

Neuralink, the brain technology startup founded by Elon Musk, announced that it has received approval to launch a new feasibility study using its experimental brain implant and robotic arm technology. This initiative, called FIRST studywill evaluate the safety and functionality of the company's wireless brain-computer interface (BCI) and its surgical robot. The study is specifically aimed at helping people with tetraplegia-a severe form of paralysis: controls external devices using only their thoughts. The announcement was made via Neuralink's social media channels, where the company described the study as a significant step toward advancing its technology. “This is the first step…

31 Dec

Automating the vaccine cold chain in Arizona

Michele MoralesScience and Technology

Maintaining thermal stability when transporting biological materials is crucial in healthcare logistics. The significance of the cold chain is evident in its role in safeguarding the integrity and effectiveness of items like vaccines, drugs, and medical specimens, which necessitate specific conditions to retain their properties.Even a minimal alteration in temperature can make a dose ineffective or impact an entire therapy. Disrupting this sequence results not only in financial loss, but also poses a direct threat to public health.Uncover ways to enhance the cold chain and understand its significance in this piece.What does an efficient cold chain entail?An efficient cold chain…

31 Dec

Wholesale prices and labor market trends fuel contrasting economic prospects

Michele MoralesInvestments and Business

November brought an unexpected rise in wholesale prices, casting doubt on the pace of inflation's decline, according to data released Thursday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). The producer price index (PPI), a key measure of what manufacturers charge for goods and services, rose 0.4% on the month, beating the Dow Jones estimate of 0.2%. On a year-over-year basis, PPI rose 3%, the biggest annual gain since February 2023. Excluding food and energy price volatility, core PPI increased 0.2%, in line with market expectations. Furthermore, excluding commercial services, the monthly PPI increase fell to just 0.1%. However, the core…

30 Dec

Dolphin Entertainment CEO increases ownership, signaling confidence in the company’s future

Michele MoralesInvestments and Business

William O'Dowd IV, CEO of Dolphin Entertainment Inc. (NASDAQ:DLPN), increased his personal investment in the company by acquiring an additional 13,000 shares of common stock. The shares were purchased at an average price of $1.09 each, bringing the total value of the transaction to approximately $14,170. This move highlights O'Dowd's confidence in the company's future and its recent performance metrics, including an impressive 94% gross profit margin and a 22% revenue growth rate over the past year. The purchase, completed on December 17, 2024, increases O'Dowd's direct ownership in Dolphin Entertainment to 147,493 shares. In addition to this, O'Dowd also…

30 Dec

SpaceX pushes to transform Starbase into a new city in Texas

Michele MoralesInvestments and Business

SpaceX, the aerospace company led by Elon Musk, has put forward an ambitious proposal to turn its Starbase facility in Boca Chica Beach, Texas, into an officially chartered city. The company has submitted a petition urging local authorities to approve the move, which it says would support the continued growth of its business and workforce in the region. Starbase, located in the southernmost part of Texas near the Mexican border, serves as the hub for SpaceX's development and launch of Starship, the massive spacecraft designed for missions to the Moon, Mars and beyond. The company said incorporating Starbase as a…