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Corvus’ Experimental Drug Delivers Strong Results in Hard-to-Treat AD
Corvus Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: CRVS) announced encouraging results from cohort 4 of its Phase 1 trial of soquelitinib in moderate to severe atopic dermatitis. The data show good safety and efficacy, similar to earlier cohorts, and suggest longer treatment may improve responses. Cohort 4 Results Cohort 4 included 12 patients on soquelitinib and 12 on placebo.
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Quantum Computers Could Break Bitcoin, Threatening Its Security
Quantum Computing Poses a Big Threat to Bitcoin There’s growing worry that quantum computers could shake up cryptocurrencies. Experts say that once these machines hit the mainstream, maybe within a decade they could break the math behind most of today’s encryption. Regular computers take a long time to solve certain problems that secure digital money.
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Bitfarms Appoints Edie Hofmeister Chair, Eyes U.S. Growth
Bitfarms (NASDAQ/TSX: BITF) has named Edie Hofmeister as Chair of the Board. Brian Howlett steps down from the Chair role but remains on the Board as an Independent Director. The timing makes sense. The company is planning to redomicile to the U.S., and Hofmeister’s experience with U.S. corporate law and public markets should help. Who
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Sandvik Powers Vale Copper Projects with Next-Gen Autonomous Drill Technology
Sandvik (SAND.ST) will provide 16 surface drills equipped for autonomous operation under its AutoMine® system to Vale Base Metals’ copper projects in Brazil. The order, mostly booked in the second and third quarters of 2025, with the remainder scheduled for 2026, includes nine DR416i rotary blasthole rigs and seven Leopard™ DI650i down-the-hole (DTH) rigs, along
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Gmail’s New AI Inbox Could Help You Manage Emails Faster
Google is testing a new feature in Gmail called AI Inbox. Basically, it scans your emails, picks out the important bits, and points out tasks so you don’t have to spend ages scrolling. It sounds useful, especially if your inbox is a mess. For example, it might notice a dentist appointment in an email and
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Breakthrough Upgrade at Jervois São Paulo Refinery Led by Ausenco
Ausenco has begun mobilising its technical team for the Jervois project in São Paulo. Around 50 professionals will be assigned to the work, covering civil engineering, electromechanical assembly, health and safety, quality, project controls, and overall project management. Some of the team is already operating from Ausenco’s Belo Horizonte office, while others will move to
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From Mine to Cloud: How Rio Tinto’s Nuton Technology Powers Data Centers
Rio Tinto (NYSE: RIO) is making waves with a new partnership. The company will supply Amazon Web Services (NASDAQ: AMZN) with copper from its Johnson Camp mine in Arizona using Nuton technology. This process uses microbes to extract copper directly from ore. What is striking is that it is now being deployed at industrial scale,
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Stablecoins Save Lives: How USDT Is Protecting Venezuelans’ Money
When U.S. forces intervened in Venezuela, many locals didn’t wait. They moved quickly to convert bolívares into Tether (USDT), a dollar-pegged stablecoin. It was a reaction to the immediate threat, but it’s also part of a longer trend. For years, people in countries with unstable currencies have turned to digital dollars as a hedge. Mauricio
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The Hidden Investing Risk No One Talks About: Cognitive Decline
Investors spend a lot of time debating valuations, interest rates, and where the next recession might come from. Very little time is spent on something that is arguably just as important over the long run: whether we remain capable of making good financial decisions as we age. That is not a comfortable topic. It also
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Chinese EV Invasion Sparks Canadian Jobs and Price Debate
Canada’s agreement with China on electric vehicles has stirred debate. Some automakers worry it could harm local jobs and disrupt Canada’s EV supply chain. But dealership owners think the move could be good for buyers. More competition could make EVs cheaper and push technology forward. Nazar Navolskyy, co-owner of Favorit Motors in Toronto, said that
