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3D Printed Meat: The Future of Sustainability

Nidhi Singh December 28, 2021

3D printing has already made its way into major industries worldwide, but did you know it is also transforming the food industry? You’ve probably heard of plant-based meat, like the Impossible burger, but 3D-printed meat may sound like something from a sci-fi movie or an early April Fools’ Day joke, but it’s neither. The concept has become a reality, with multiple startups scaling the production of 3D-printed meat products

Biggest Financial Bubbles and the Similarities Between Them

Kamya Pandey December 26, 2021

A financial or economic bubble occurs when the cost of a particular asset rises above its fundamental value. This “fundamental value” of an asset is not a specific figure but rather a spectrum of values. So, when people wrongly estimate that the value would skyrocket, they keep on buying that asset.

How Technology Helps the Elderly

Kamya Pandey December 24, 2021

As we continue to see more and more advancements in technology, it has become much easier for people to age without suddenly losing their independence. As of 2019, the global average life expectancy has become over 70 years, nearly doubling from what it was in the 1900s. With rising life expectancy, it has become integral to focus on how to better the lives of the elderly population.

Biggest Startup Successes of 2021

Kamya Pandey December 23, 2021

2021 has been a great year for startups. As of September, over 800 startups have reached the valuation of US$1 billion and become unicorns. Within this year, some exciting new startups have burst onto the global scene and taken center stage.

What Are the Different Emerging “Metaverses”?

Kamya Pandey December 22, 2021

You would have to be living under a rock to not have heard the term “metaverse” in the past few months. A metaverse is essentially a world created by putting together augmented reality and virtual reality. It is meant to be the successor to the internet.

The Glass Cliff: How Women Leaders Are Set Up for Failure

Kamya Pandey December 20, 2021

Women often struggle to make their way into the working world. Whether they are held back by family responsibilities or other kinds of barriers, rising to the top of the corporate ladder is a feat only a few women are able to accomplish. As of 2020, there are only 13 women CEOs in the Fortune 500 companies.

How Startups Can Help Close the Wage Gap

Alinda Gupta December 19, 2021

A recent UN report revealed that women around the world earn 23% less than men. What’s worse? In 25 years, there has been very little change when it comes to pay equity. It is evident that the gender wage gap demands urgent attention.

Is Crypto Mining Still Profitable?

Kamya Pandey December 17, 2021

On November 9, 2021, the global crypto market hit the US$3 trillion mark, which is more than the gross domestic product (GDP) of countries like India, the United Kingdom, France and Italy. With crypto becoming more and more widespread, individuals and companies alike have been seeking to benefit from the crypto mining (the process of adding new crypto tokens to circulation) business.

What Are the Newest Kinds of Alternative Energy?

Kamya Pandey December 17, 2021

Earth’s depleting resources don’t come as a surprise to anyone at this point. Just this year, we saw both the United Kingdom and China struggle with energy crises, when oil prices reached US$80 per barrel around the end of September. With these facts in mind, it is obvious that the global community’s next step should be to adopt alternative energy sources.

A Startup or a Big Company: Which Is Right for Your Career?

Alinda Gupta December 16, 2021

Today, mapping your career path is not as straightforward as going to college and then finding a job at a big company. Startups and corporations are both viable career options, but there are some key differences that you should consider before making your decision.

How to Tweet Like Elon Musk

Alinda Gupta December 15, 2021

Predictable, consistent and orderly are not adjectives one would typically use to describe Tesla CEO Elon Musk. However, self-assured, impulsive and, often, preteen-ish wouldn’t be too far off. Musk uses Twitter as his personal battleground and oyster. It’s where he dumps his deepest and darkest stock-market-triggering thoughts.

What Can Be Tokenized in a Blockchain?

Kamya Pandey December 15, 2021

In November this year, Hybe, the South Korean agency behind the world-famous boy band BTS, announced its plans to enter the Non-Fungible Token (NFT) business. The agency plans to buy a 2.5% stake in blockchain-based startup Dunamu, and release BTS NFTs in a joint venture with the startup’s crypto exchange, Upbit. These NFTs will feature moving images and voices of the artists.

Supplying Heat with Bitcoin Mining

Kamya Pandey December 14, 2021

Bitcoin has become infamous for the tremendous amount of energy required to mine it. Bitcoin mining consumes 91 terawatts of electricity annually—more than what the entire country of Finland uses in a year. The process of Bitcoin mining also generates a large amount of heat that has been conventionally released into the atmosphere.

Simplify Your Investments with These Five Micro-Investing Apps

Samiksha Jain December 13, 2021

Are you new to the world of investing? Do you want to start investing for the future but don’t know where to start? If you answered yes to these questions, then micro-investment applications are ideal for you. This is certainly relevant if you don’t have a lot of money to start investing with, but you still want alternatives that help you put money down for the future.

Alethea AI and beingAI Teams up with Binance NFT to Introduce NFT-Based AI Gaming Characters

Samiksha Jain December 11, 2021

Alethea AI and beingAI are teaming up with Binance NFT to launch “The Transmedia Universe of Sophia beingAI” collection in an Intelligent Initial Game Offering (IGO). The collection includes 100 unique Sophia beingAI intelligent non-fungible tokens (iNFTs).

Cryptocurrencies Are All the Rage in India. Here’s Why

Nidhi Singh December 9, 2021

The 2021 Chainalysis’s Global Crypto Adoption Index placed India second on a list of 20 countries in terms of cryptocurrency adoption and usage by individuals between July 2020 and July 2021. These statistics indicate the enthusiasm of Indians towards cryptocurrency.

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