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Scientists discover a process that stabilizes fusion plasmas

Feature describes newly discovered stabilizing effect of underappreciated 1983 finding that variations in plasma temperature can influence the growth of magnetic islands that lead to disruption of fusion plasmas.

https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2019-01/dppl-sda010819.php

#fusion #cleanenergy

Scientists discover a process that stabilizes fusion plasmas

Feature describes newly discovered stabilizing effect of underappreciated 1983 finding that variations in plasma temperature can influence the growth of magnetic islands that lead to disruption of fusion plasmas.

Artificial Intelligence And The End Of Government

Building on deep learning tools, AI could mean significantly improving service delivery for citizens and elevating the work of public service professionals while also inspiring a new generation of technocrats to enter government. Alternatively, AI could also mean remaking government altogether.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/danielaraya/2019/01/04/artificial-intelligence-and-the-end-of-government/

#AI #government

Artificial Intelligence And The End Of Government

Building on deep learning tools, AI could mean significantly improving service delivery for citizens and elevating the work of public service professionals while also inspiring a new generation of technocrats to enter government. Alternatively, AI could also mean remaking government altogether.

r/Bitcoin - Ancient Chinese lore

2,856 votes and 58 comments so far on Reddit

https://www.reddit.com/r/Bitcoin/comments/a9ok87/ancient_chinese_lore/?

#bitcoin

r/Bitcoin - Ancient Chinese lore

9 votes and 1 comment so far on Reddit

Getting Started with Bitcoin – Bitcoin.com

It’s easy to get started learning about Bitcoin with Bitcoin.com. Check out our guides and information to help you buy, securely hold, and use Bitcoin!

https://www.bitcoin.com/getting-started

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Getting Started with Bitcoin – Bitcoin.com

It’s easy to get started learning about Bitcoin with Bitcoin.com. Check out our guides and information to help you buy, securely hold, and use Bitcoin!

Bitcoin.com

Major US Crypto Exchange Coinbase Adds Cash Withdrawals to PayPal

U.S.-based crypto exchange Coinbase enhances its services, introducing cash balance withdrawals to PayPal.

Cointelegraph: Major US Crypto Exchange Coinbase Adds Cash Withdrawals to PayPal.
https://cointelegraph.com/news/major-us-crypto-exchange-coinbase-adds-cash-withdrawals-to-paypal

#cryptocurrencies #bitcoin #coinbase

Major US Crypto Exchange Coinbase Adds Cash Withdrawals to PayPal

U.S.-based crypto exchange Coinbase enhances its services, introducing cash balance withdrawals to PayPal.

Equipment for Moon Mining Operations are Being Developed

The technology needed for mining water ice on the moon and converting it into fuel is pretty straight forward. Various groups are already making the actual needed hardware. Paragon Space Development and Giner are already making key pieces of what is needed.

https://www.nextbigfuture.com/2018/11/equipment-for-moon-mining-operations-are-being-developed.html

#space #moon #mining #science

Equipment for Moon Mining Operations are Being Developed - NextBigFuture.com

The technology needed for mining water ice on the moon and converting it into fuel is pretty straight forward. Various groups are already making the actual needed hardware. Paragon Space Development and Giner are already making key pieces of what is needed. If we are making large amounts of fuel on the moon then we are massively lowering the cost of all missions in space. The cost of anything from higher earth orbit and beyond becomes several times cheaper. After the D-day invasion, the Allies made a temporary port. We need to move beyond thinking science missions to working on

NextBigFuture.com

r/Bitcoin - New Report Finds 80% of Bitcoin Mining Running on Renewable Energy - Bitcoinist.com

109 votes and 13 comments so far on Reddit

https://www.reddit.com/r/Bitcoin/comments/a20dz3/new_report_finds_80_of_bitcoin_mining_running_on/?

#bitcoin #renewableenergies

r/Bitcoin - New Report Finds 80% of Bitcoin Mining Running on Renewable Energy - Bitcoinist.com

12 votes and 3 comments so far on Reddit

A Bill Gates-backed energy company is developing what could be a game-changing nuclear reactor

TerraPower, a nuclear-energy company founded by Bill Gates, is building a molten-chloride fast reactor that could help lower carbon-dioxide emissions.

https://www.businessinsider.com/bill-gates-terrapower-molten-salt-nuclear-reactor-2018-10?r=US&IR=T

#energy #nuclear #fission #moltensalt

A Bill Gates-backed energy company is developing what could be a game-changing nuclear reactor

TerraPower, a nuclear-energy company founded by Bill Gates, is building a molten-chloride fast reactor that could help lower carbon-dioxide emissions.

Bitcoin Sees Strongest 24-Hour Performance Since July, Total Market Cap Jumps $11 Bln

After the market crash, Bitcoin has soared back above $4,000, with all major cryptocurrencies seeing strong growth.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-sees-strongest-24-hour-performance-since-july-total-market-cap-jumps-11-bln

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Bitcoin Sees Strongest 24-Hour Performance Since July, Total Market Cap Jumps $11 Bln

After the market crash, Bitcoin has soared back above $4,000, with all major cryptocurrencies seeing strong growth.

Coinbase Quietly Opened Its OTC Crypto Trading Desk This Month - CoinDesk

U.S.-based cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase opened its over-the-counter (OTC) crypto trading desk this month, Cheddar reports.

https://www.coindesk.com/coinbase-quietly-opened-its-otc-crypto-trading-desk-this-month

#cryptocurrencies #bitcoin

Coinbase Quietly Opened Its OTC Crypto Trading Desk This Month - CoinDesk

U.S.-based cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase opened its over-the-counter (OTC) crypto trading desk this month, Cheddar reports.

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