technology
This CryptoPunk NFT Just Sold For $373,124 in ETH
CryptoPunks are a generative art collection, and one of the first ever applications of NFTs for digital art. There are only 10,000 Punks in existence, and some of them are thought to be lost forever. What happened: CryptoPunk #4608 just sold for 220.00 ETH (CRYPTO: ETH) ($373,124 USD). The value of CryptoPunks is typically determined by Punk’s attributes, with the hoodie, beanie, and pilot helmet traits being the most coveted....
Typical Tigers NFT Over $27,000 In Donations
Typical Tigers Project Info The Concept and Art of “Typical Tigers” “Typical Tigers” is a collection of 3,900 randomly produced NFTs on the Ethereum blockchain. These NFTs exemplify the endangered tigers in the wild population. Consequently, 50% of the net mint generated from the Typical Tigers NFT initiative will be donated to foundations that closely work on saving the endangered tiger species. Additionally, Typical Tigers will...
Stunning NASA James Webb Telescope Image Reveals Neptune’s Delicate Rings
The trailblazing machine delivers once again, offering us the best view of Neptune since 1989. When we imagine a world embraced by cosmic haloes, we typically envision Saturn. One might even argue Saturn based its entire personality on those dazzling rings — and rightfully so. They’re solid. Visible. Luxurious even. But if you didn’t already know, it is my honor to tell you Neptune has rings too. They’re...
Spectacular Image of Heart of Phantom Galaxy Showcases Webb’s Power
Incredible new images of the spectacular Phantom Galaxy, M74, showcase the power of space observatories working together in multiple wavelengths. In this case, data from the James Webb Space Telescope and the Hubble Space Telescope complement each other to provide a comprehensive view of the galaxy. The Phantom Galaxy is located approximately 32 million light-years away from Earth in the constellation Pisces. It lies almost face-on to...
Countdown begins for NASA’s Artemis 1 moon mission and maiden flight of SLS megarocket
Lightning strikes one of three 600-foot towers protecting launch complex 39B at the Kennedy Space Center where NASA’s new SLS moon rocket stands poised for launch Monday at 8:33 a.m. EDT.SPACEFLIGHTNOW.COM Countdown clocks began ticking Saturday for the maiden launch of NASA new Space Launch System rocket Monday on a long-awaited mission to send an unpiloted Orion crew capsule around the moon and back. Charlie...
Scientists Grow “Synthetic” Embryo With Brain and Beating Heart – Without Eggs or Sperm
Natural and synthetic embryos side by side show comparable brain and heart formation. Credit: Amadei and Handford My advice to all young scientists is to follow your heart. Study a topic that inspires you, and choose an advisor who can be supportive of your style of work. In my opinion, it’s important to guide young scientists in the lab, but also to give them space to explore their individuality. My experience is that the challenges...
Durango School District 9-R wins competitive grant for district’s first electric school bus
Durango School District 9-R wins competitive grant for district’s first electric school bus DURANGO, Colo. – Durango School District 9-R has been awarded up to $328,803 to purchase and install a fully electric school bus and related charging infrastructure, thanks to a joint grant application by the school district and La Plata Electric Association (LPEA). The grant, funded through the Regional Air Quality Council’s (RAQC) ALT Fuels...
Does the success of your startup depend on software testing?
Durango, Colorado is known as one of the best places to start a business. The area has a unique culture and lifestyle, not to say that there are many development opportunities. Durango’s growth opportunities are mainly attributed to diversification. Much of the activity is centered in retail, tourism, and services like medical educational, and so on and so forth. Starting a business here is an exciting endeavor. The journey requires...
Physicists reverse time using quantum computer
Researchers from the Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology teamed up with colleagues from the U.S. and Switzerland and returned the state of a quantum computer a fraction of a second into the past. They also calculated the probability that an electron in empty interstellar space will spontaneously travel back into its recent past. The study is published in Scientific Reports. “This is one in a series of papers on the...
Thought-to-speech: Scientists say their AI can read out what happens in your brain
Neuro-engineers at New York’s Columbia University say they have created a system that can translate human thoughts into recognizable speech, which would revolutionize not just medicine but communication. By monitoring brain activity of subjects, the researchers at Columbia’s Mortimer B. Zuckerman Mind Brain Behavior Institute were able to train artificial intelligence to translate thought patterns into intelligible sentences, says a...
Electronics Recycling Event – Nov 8th, 2018
It’s time for some Fall Cleanup! Announcing an Electronics Recycling event at The Smiley Building on November 8th, 2018 from 8:30am to 3:30pm. Look for the big trailer on the 3rd Ave side of the Smiley Building at 1309 East 3rd Ave in Durango, CO. All proceeds from this event will be donated to Durango Montessori School at the Smiley. (Suggested minimum donation of $20/load) Note – this event is not limited to just Smiley...
Email is Broken
Let’s face it – Email is Broken. The tool that has taken up more bandwidth and hard drive space than ALL THE OTHER WEB SERVICES COMBINED in the short history of the Internet, is broken. To back up a little, I’m a software architect and IT consultant, and most of my clients at some point need help with IT security. And obviously, IT Security-with-a-Capital-S is a big deal. So we talk to our clients about the threats from...
The benefits of creating surveys for both employees and customers
One of the keys to success is to know what your customers want. That way you will be able to give it to them in exchange for money. It all sounds pretty simple in theory, but many companies are struggling with making that happen because the former part of the plan is hard to achieve. Knowing what customers want isn’t always a walk in the park and that’s why many companies try to tell their customers what they want themselves. However,...
Think Network Technologies Named a Colorado Companies to Watch Winner
Durango, CO – Think Network Technologies announced today that it has been named a “Colorado Company to Watch”, acknowledging the drive, excellence and influence of Think Network Technologies as a growing company in the state. “Colorado Companies to Watch” honors second stage companies that develop valuable products and services, create quality jobs, enrich communities, and create new industries throughout...
Cybercrime Workshop coming June 15
June 1, 2015 NEWS For further information, please contact: Tim Walsworth, BID Executive Director, 970.375.5068 Pam Glasco, BID Community Relations Coordinator, 970.375.5067 Presenter Ike Barnes, 303.870.2700 BID/Chamber present Cybercrime and Prevention for Small Business Secret Service representative to provide valuable information on June 15 DURANGO, Colo. – The Durango Business Improvement District (BID), in partnership with the...
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