Tag: world
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Discovery advances biofuel crop that could curb dependence on fossil fuel
Michigan State University researchers have solved a puzzle that could help switchgrass realize its full potential as a low-cost, sustainable biofuel crop and curb our dependence on fossil fuels. Among switchgrass’s attractive features are that it’s perennial, low maintenance and native to many states in the eastern U.S., including Michigan. But it also has a…
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Apple’s $600 M2 Mac mini obliterates the $6,000 Mac Pro
We just got even more proof that it’s high time Apple released a new version of the Mac Pro. Why? Because it just got smoked in a benchmark — and by a device that costs a tenth of its price. The M2 Mac mini was tested in single-core and multi-core operations and then compared to the…
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Steelcase reimagines iconic Frank Lloyd Wright designs in new furniture line
Steelcase and the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation have joined forces to relaunch the iconic pieces developed by the renowned architect many decades ago. GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Steelcase and the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation have joined forces to relaunch the iconic pieces developed by the renowned architect many decades ago. The Frank Lloyd Wright Racine Collection reintroduces, reinterprets and…
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VOLLMER VDays is Back
If you manufacture, service or work in the rotary or circular cutting tool industry, be sure not to miss the forthcoming VOLLMER VDays event. This world-famous symposium is back from 18th to the 20th of April following an enforced Covid hiatus. The previous VDays event in 2019 received more than 450 guests over four days and the…
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AR the future of metaverse as global market to reach US$700m
Predicted to be worth $700m by 2030, there is no shortage of excitement when it comes to the metaverse, but what will it look like in the real world? Whether it is healthcare, retail, social media or the workplace, the metaverse has the potential to change lives. According to a study published by Research and Markets, the global…
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EBay Invests in Luxury Resale Platform Cudoni
The UK-based luxury resale company announced the £7.5 million ($9 million) raise Monday. EBay’s venture arm participated in the funding round, while Cudoni also raised capital from existing investors such as The Daily Mail Group Ventures and veteran retail executive Andrew Jennings. Resale remains a fast-growing fashion market, despite profitability challenges for large players as…
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Pink diamond surprise from Tiffany & Co.
The details surrounding Tiffany & Co’s purchase of a collection of fancy colour diamonds sourced from Australia’s Argyle Diamond Mine has been made public for the first time. In early 2022 a representative from the Argyle Diamond Mine met with Tiffany & Co chief gemmologist Victoria Reynolds with an offer that was quickly accepted. 35…
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The Furniture Awards 2023 winners revealed
The winners of The Furniture Awards 2023, delivered by Furniture News in partnership with the January Furniture Show, have been revealed. Each year, the awards set out to identify the show’s most inspiring suppliers, says the awards’ co-ordinator, Furniture News’ Paul Farley: “It’s great to see so many examples of businesses that are not just surviving, but thriving.” Late…
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Italy looks to boost energy ties with gas-rich Algeria
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is starting a two-day visit to Algeria with a focus on increasing energy supplies from the north African nation. Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni is looking to boost already strong energy ties with Algeria to further wean Italy off Russian energy, a focus of her two-day visit to the North African…
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Massive Samsung Galaxy S23 leak reveals all the juicy details before launch
Following months and months of trickle leaks, the full specs of Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy S23, S23 Plus, and S23 Ultra have been leaked online. This leak comes from a pair of European leakers, the well-regarded German WinFuture, and the French Twitter leaker billbil-kun. Both compare big updates, including the 200-megapixel rear camera and a 1TB storage option for the…
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