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Fossil of ‘largest snake to have ever existed’ found in western India

18 April at 18:46 PM, via The Guardian

Scientists estimate Vasuki indicus was up to 15m long, weighed a tonne and would have constricted its prey

Fossil vertebrae unearthed in a mine in western India are the remains of one of the largest snakes that ever lived, a monster estimated at up to 15 metres in length – longer than a T rex.

Scientists have recovered 27 vertebrae from the snake, including a few still in the same position as...

Countdown Is On for the Bitcoin ‘Halving’

18 April at 18:11 PM, via New York Times

Bitcoin aficionados are hoping that a scheduled reduction in the number of new coins going into circulation will cause the price of the cryptocurrency to skyrocket.

Forex Trading vs. Stock Trading: A Comparative Study

18 April at 14:19 PM, via Tech Financials

Forex Trading vs. Stock Trading: A Comparative Study Investing in the financial markets can be a lucrative endeavor, but it requires knowledge of where to put one’s money. Forex trading and stock trading are two of the most popular investment avenues. While both markets offer great potential for financial gain, they operate under different dynamics […]

What is an ‘emotionally immature parent’? How a nine-year-old book found a new, younger audience

18 April at 14:00 PM, via The Guardian

Therapist Lindsay Gibson’s 2015 book has sold over a million copies and its message has soared on social media. What does it mean?

In an ideal world, adults would be more mature than their kids. They would be better at handling stress, resolving conflicts with others, or talking about their feelings. In the opening chapter of the book Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents, therapist...

South Africa scales up number of AI hubs

18 April at 13:35 PM, via ITWeb

Saldanha Bay in the Western Cape is next in line to become the home of an artificial intelligence institute, bringing the number of AI hubs in SA to four.

Where Fibre Goes, Business And Growth Will Follow

18 April at 13:16 PM, via Tech Financials

South Africa’s telecommunications landscape is undergoing a transformative shift, driven largely by the exponential growth of its fibre optic infrastructure. According to a recent SA Wholesale Telecoms Report, the local wholesale fixed access market is projected to grow at a robust 9.1% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) by 2027, surpassing even mobile facilities in revenue. […]

4 Online Entertainment Platforms To Try In 2024

18 April at 13:01 PM, via Tech Financials

We are spoiled for choice with the number of online entertainment platforms available to keep us busy. In the early days of streaming entertainment, there weren’t very many options because no one was sure that they’d be a success. The last 20 years have shown just how successful they can be, and now it seems […]

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