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Paradise (?)

Paradise (?)

​[[{“value”:” Of all of our excursions, the trip to the Galápagos has certainly been the most anticipated by our group. Visions of a tropical island paradise were on everyone’s mind as we boarded our flight out of Quito last Sunday. I can’t believe this is happening! was the general consensus. On the plane, one of my group members leaned back…

How can we see air pollution with a camera?

How can we see air pollution with a camera?

​[[{“value”:” How can we see air pollution with a camera? Published: Air pollution is a growing concern worldwide, affecting health, climate and weather systems. Scientists use special tools to measure tiny particles in the air, called aerosols, which can travel across continents and influence everything from human health to global temperatures. Dr John Barnes, a research scientist at NOAA’s Global…

Construct Capital raises $300M fund for defense and manufacturing tech

​Construct Capital, an early-stage venture capital firm that invests in startups applying technology to sectors like manufacturing, transportation, and defense, has closed its third fund with $300 million in capital commitments. The Washington, D.C.-based firm previously raised a $225 million second fund and a $75 million capital pool for later-stage companies in 2022. While many […]  

Fashion startup CaaStle appears to be in trouble

Fashion startup CaaStle appears to be in trouble

​CaaStle, a startup that launched in 2011 as a plus-sized clothing subscription service and in 2018 became an inventory monetization platform for clothing retailers, is facing financial difficulties, reports Axios. The company is almost out of money, CEO Christine Hunsicker has resigned, and law enforcement is investigating alleged financial misconduct, Axios reported, citing a leaked […]  

OpenAI raises $40B at $300B post-money valuation

​OpenAI on Monday announced that it closed one of the largest private funding rounds in history. According to a blog post on the company’s website, OpenAI raised $40 billion in a tranche that values the company at $300 billion post-money. SoftBank led the round, CNBC reported. Other participants included Microsoft, Coatue, Altimeter, and Thrive. “[This] […]  

Hillary Clinton joins Bluesky

​Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has joined Bluesky, following in the footsteps of former president Barack Obama, who made his first post on the platform last week. Clinton confirmed her Bluesky account’s legitimacy in an Instagram story and a post on X. In her introductory post, Clinton wrote about the Wisconsin Supreme Court election […]