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‘A bombshell’: doubt cast on discovery of microplastics throughout human body

Yesterday at 16:20 PM, via The Guardian

Exclusive: Some scientists say many detections are most likely error, with one high-profile study called a ‘joke’

High-profile studies reporting the presence of microplastics throughout the human body have been thrown into doubt by scientists who say the discoveries are probably the result of contamination and false positives. One chemist called the concerns “a bombshell”.

Studies claiming to...

Microsoft Pledges Full Power Costs, No Tax Breaks in Response To AI Data Center Backlash

Yesterday at 16:06 PM, via Slashdot

Microsoft announced Tuesday what it calls a “community first” initiative for its AI data centers, pledging to pay full electricity costs and reject local property tax breaks following months of growing opposition from residents facing higher power bills. The announcement in Washington, D.C. marks a clear departure from past practices; Microsoft has previously accepted tax abatements for data...

Powerful computer for R200 per month

Yesterday at 16:00 PM, via MyBroadband

Nvidia’s GeForce Now is an excellent service and makes a convincing argument that the “Netflix-ification” of the gaming industry could be near.

Trump Says Microsoft To Make Changes To Curb Data Center Power Costs For Americans

Yesterday at 15:00 PM, via Slashdot

An anonymous reader quotes a report from CNBC: President Donald Trump said in a social media post on Monday that Microsoft will announce changes to ensure that Americans won’t see rising utility bills as the company builds more data centers to meet rising artificial intelligence demand. “I never want Americans to pay higher Electricity bills because of Data Centers,” Trump wrote on Truth...

New FPB CEO assumes office

Yesterday at 13:58 PM, via ITWeb

Norman Gidi’s officially takes up his position the new CEO of the Film and Publication Board.

Nissan LEAF Named World’s Best Compact Car By Women’s Worldwide Car Of The Year Jury

Yesterday at 13:56 PM, via Tech Financials

Nissan is proud to announce that the all-new Nissan LEAF has been awarded the prestigious title of World’s Best Compact Car by the Women’s Worldwide Car of the Year (WWCOTY) jury – the only automotive awards panel in the world comprised exclusively of women motoring journalists. The all-new LEAF is the third generation of the […]

Stablecoins Are Gaining Ground As Digital Currency In Africa: How To Avoid Risks

Yesterday at 13:51 PM, via Tech Financials

A notification popped up on my LinkedIn the other day. Africans were doing a traditional celebratory dance at the Africa Stablecoin summit in Johannesburg. The picture gave me a sinking feeling. Why? While stablecoins can advance financial inclusion in Africa, could this celebration mark the potential transfer of monetary sovereignty from African economies to the […]

Spotlight on matric class maths, science passes

Yesterday at 13:47 PM, via ITWeb

The 2025 National Senior Certificate report shows mixed bag for mathematics and physical science pass rates, as uptake of the subjects crucial to the STEM skills pool remains a challenge

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