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China’s quantum* crypto tech may be unhackable, but it's hardly a secret

The Register 

* Quite Unlikely A New Technology’s Useful, Man

Opinion  We have a new call to arms in the 21st century battlefront between the West and China. The Middle Kingdom is building an uncrackable national infrastructure based on quantum key distribution (QKD). The laws of physics are being used against us, and we're not keeping up, claims a think tank.…

National library issued over 26,000 ISBNs in nine months — Chief Librarian

The Punch 

The National Librarian and Chief Executive Officer of the National Library, Prof. Chinwe Anunobi, stated that the library has issued over 26,000 International Standard Book Numbers to publishers across the country so far in 2024. She also disclosed that Nigerians, particularly researchers, no longer need to visit the headquarters to obtain ISBNs, International Standard Serial

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Chinese Refining Data Adds to Bearish Sentiment in Oil Markets

Oilprice.com 

Chinese refinery run rates fell by 10% on the month in August, contributing to persistent bearishness on oil markets even as supply disruptions in the U.S. and Libya helped the benchmarks start the week with gains. ING analysts Warren Patterson and Ewa Manthey wrote in a note earlier today that August processing rates at Chinese refineries averaged 12.6 million barrels daily, which besides being a tenth lower than July rates, was also down by 17.5% on the year. At the same time, these rates suggest... Читать дальше...

Thousands protest in Rio against religious discrimination

«MercoPress» (en) 

Thousands paraded down Rio de Janeiro's iconic Copacabana Beach to raise their voices as cases of religious intolerance were reported to be on the rise. According to local media, the demonstrators stemmed from more than a dozen faiths, mainly Afro-Brazilian ones, that have come under attack from Christian groups. Newly chosen Human Rights Minister Macaé Evaristo joined the march.

Alzheimer’s disease could be slowed by boosting a certain protein in the brain, researchers say - Fox News

Google.com 

  1. Alzheimer’s disease could be slowed by boosting a certain protein in the brain, researchers say  Fox News
  2. Amyloid Plaques May Not Cause Alzheimer’s: New Research Challenges Decades-Old Theories  SciTechDaily
  3. Role of glucose metabolism in Alzheimer’s disease  National Institutes of Health (NIH) (.gov)
  4. Penn State professor part of team finding potential new way to treat Alzheimer’s  WITF
  5. Alzheimer's Drugs May Work in Whole New Way, Study Finds  U.S. News &... Читать дальше...

Estonia's Johannes Erm wins decathlon in Talence, France

Err.ee (en) 

Estonia's Johannes Erm has won the international decathlon in Talence, France. The Estonian pciked up the second highest points tally of his career (8,589) to finish ahead of Norway's Sander Skotheim (8,517) in second place and the Netherlands' Sven Roosen in third (8,293).

SUP Tonic: NAISH HOVER DOWNWIND NVISION 2025

Playak 

All new in Naish’s Nvision range is the Hover Downwind Nvision. This board is perfect for experienced foilers. The Hover Downwind NVision board is ultra-lightweight and designed for peak performance, bound to become your instant favourite in all conditions! With a sleek and narrow outline and optimum bottom shaping, the Downwind Nvision excels in any […] The post NAISH HOVER DOWNWIND NVISION 2025 first appeared on Tonic Mag.

Wisconsin clerks print ballots even as RFK Jr. sues to get his name off them

New York Post 

WATERTOWN, Wis. — As county clerks print their ballots and deliver them to the more than 1,800 municipal clerks that administer Wisconsin elections, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is still trying to get his name off them.   Kennedy filed on the Wisconsin deadline for independent candidates Aug. 6 but ended his presidential bid Aug. 25 by...

FMCG shares slide

Business Standard 

FMCG stocks were trading with losses, with the BSE Fast Moving Consumer Goods index falling 155.88 points or 0.66% at 23535.9 at 13:39 IST.

Telecom shares fall

Business Standard 

Telecom stocks were trading in the negative zone, with the BSE Telecommunication index falling 5.1 points or 0.16% at 3251.99 at 13:39 IST.

Information Technology shares fall

Business Standard 

Information Technology stocks were trading in the negative zone, with the BSE Information Technology index falling 27.01 points or 0.06% at 43957.13 at 13:39 IST.