Geopolitical Tensions Push Bitcoin Below $63,000, Overshadowing ETF Inflow Resurgence
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Geopolitical Tensions Push Bitcoin Below $63,000, Overshadowing ETF Inflow Resurgence

Bitcoin’s value dipped below the $63,000 mark on Monday, as heightened geopolitical tensions in the Middle East dampened investor enthusiasm for risk assets. This downturn occurred despite a notable resurgence in institutional demand for spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), which saw their first week of net inflows in nearly two months. The renewed market uncertainty […]
The Rise and Fall of the ‘Fentanyl King’: How a Peking University Graduate Became a Global Drug Kingpin
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The Rise and Fall of the ‘Fentanyl King’: How a Peking University Graduate Became a Global Drug Kingpin

The global illicit drug trade has long been shrouded in mystery, but the recent capture and extradition of Zhang Zhidong, known in criminal circles as ‘Brother Wang,’ has provided a rare look into the sophisticated supply chains fueling the fentanyl crisis. A graduate of China’s prestigious Peking University, Zhang allegedly leveraged his linguistic skills and […]
Decades of Catching ‘Em All: How Pokémon Go Redefined Mobile Gaming and Community Over Ten Years
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Decades of Catching ‘Em All: How Pokémon Go Redefined Mobile Gaming and Community Over Ten Years

A decade after its groundbreaking release, the augmented reality mobile sensation Pokémon Go continues to captivate millions of active players worldwide. Originally launched in 2016, the game seamlessly blended Nintendo’s iconic franchise with real-world exploration using GPS and AR technology. Today, having surpassed one billion downloads across iOS and Android platforms, the game remains a […]
Mapping the Mind: Indian Researchers Unveil World’s Most Detailed 3D Brainstem Atlas
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Mapping the Mind: Indian Researchers Unveil World’s Most Detailed 3D Brainstem Atlas

Researchers at the Sudha Gopalakrishnan Brain Centre (SGBC) at the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras (IIT-M), have achieved a significant milestone in neuroscience by developing the world’s most detailed three-dimensional atlas of the human brainstem. Known as Anchor (Atlas of Neurochemical Characterisation of the Human Brainstem with 3D Reconstruction), the project provides a digital map […]