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Nandita Basu

Professor and Tier I Canada Research Chair of Global Water Sustainability and Ecohydrology, University of Waterloo
Nandita Basu is a Professor and Tier I Canada Research Chair in Global Water Sustainability and Ecohydrology at the University of Waterloo in Canada

Climate Change Series

Warmer winters are fuelling a growth in algal blooms across the Great Lakes

Dec 03, 2024 15:36 pm UTC| Insights & Views Nature

While commonly associated with the summer, algal blooms can also persist into the fall. As of late October 2024, blooms were still present along the southern shores of Lake Erie. In the warm weather, people flock to...

Economy

Gold Surges as South Korea Martial Law Uproar and Israel-Lebanon Strikes Shake Markets; Powell’s Address Looms

Gold prices climbed on Wednesday as South Koreas martial law crisis and Israel-Lebanon tensions boosted safe-haven demand. Spot gold edged up 0.1% to $2,646.53 per ounce, with traders eyeing Federal Reserve Chair Jerome...

Asia Stocks Reel from South Korea’s Martial Law Reversal and Political Turmoil

Asian stocks tumbled Wednesday, led by South Koreas KOSPI falling over 2%, as President Yoon Suk-Yeols abrupt martial law and its reversal deepened political unrest, unnerving investors across the region. Asian Stocks...

FxWirePro- Economic Events for the day

Time Currency Impact Actual Forecast Previous 8:15am EUR Spanish Services...

Australia's Economy: Steady Growth Amidst Rising Challenges

In the third quarter of 2024, Australias economy grew by0.3%compared to the previous quarter, a slight improvement from the0.2%growth seen in the second quarter. This growth marks the twelfth quarter of economic expansion;...

FxWirePro- Major Economic events for the day

Time (GMT) Currency Event Actual Previous Consensus 7:30 AM CHF CPI...

Politics

What steps is Donald Trump taking to prevent financial fraud in 2025?

In 2025, President Donald Trump has launched an aggressive campaign to combat financial fraud, introducing policies aimed at protecting consumers and restoring trust in financial institutions. His administrations efforts...

How will Donald Trump address the teacher shortage in 2025?

As Donald Trump assumes office in 2025, addressing the nationwide teacher shortage is among his administrations top priorities. With schools across the U.S. grappling with significant staffing challenges, Trumps proposed...

What are Donald Trump’s policies on protecting endangered species in 2025?

As Donald Trump prepares to take office in 2025, his policies on protecting endangered species are drawing both praise and scrutiny. Trump has pledged a comprehensive approach to conservation, aimed at balancing economic...

How will Donald Trump enhance disaster warning systems in 2025?

As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to re-enter the White House in 2025, one of his key promises centers on enhancing disaster warning systems nationwide. With natural disasters becoming increasingly frequent and...

Joe Manchin’s Bold Move: Calls on Biden to Pardon Trump as America Faces an Unprecedented Political Crisis

In a surprising political twist, Senator Joe Manchin has urged President Joe Biden to pardon President-elect Donald Trump. The West Virginia Democrats call comes as the nation grapples with an increasingly polarized...

Science

How is Donald Trump prioritizing funding for cancer research in 2025?

President-elect Donald Trump has announced a major initiative to prioritize funding for cancer research in 2025, pledging billions in federal support to combat one of the worlds leading causes of death. The plan includes...

How will Donald Trump address renewable energy research funding in 2025?

President-elect Donald Trump has revealed plans to reshape the U.S. renewable energy landscape in 2025, sparking debates about the administrations commitment to combating climate change. While Trumps previous term focused...

RNA editing is the next frontier in gene therapy – here’s what you need to know

The United States Food and Drug Administration has just approved the first-ever clinical trial that uses CRISPR-Cas13 RNA editing. Its aim is to treat an eye disease called wet age-related macular degeneration that causes...

From using plant rinds to high-tech materials, bike helmets have improved significantly over the past 2 centuries

Imagine its the mid-1800s, and youre riding your high-wheeled, penny-farthing bicycle down a dusty road. Sure, it may have some bumps, but if you lose your balance, youre landing on a relatively soft dirt road. But as the...

Why does everything look flat even though the Earth is round?

Ever since the ancient Greeks first made observations of the circular Moon and the skies, scientists have known that the Earth is a sphere. Weve all seen beautiful images of the Earth from space, some photographed by...

Technology

ChatGPT Ads Could Be OpenAI’s Next Move, but Sam Altman Fears Erosion of User Trust

Facing financial strain, OpenAI is evaluating an ad model for ChatGPT. Sam Altman, however, has voiced concerns, cautioning that such a move could damage user trust and conflict with the companys ethical goals. OpenAIs...

Samsung AR Glasses May Finally Debut at Unpacked 2025 With the Galaxy S25 in Tow

Samsungs AR glasses, delayed for years, might finally debut at Unpacked 2025, launching alongside the Galaxy S25. The collaboration with Google and Qualcomm suggests a bold step forward in mixed-reality...

Samsung and SK Hynix Lead the Charge on LPDDR6-PIM Memory to Smash AI Bottlenecks

Samsung and SK Hynix, giants in the DRAM industry, have partnered to standardize LPDDR6-PIM memory. This groundbreaking effort targets AI bottlenecks and power challenges, paving the way for revolutionary performance gains...

Kia’s EV4 Breaks Cover for 2025: Entry-Level Electric Sedan to Shake Up the Affordable EV Market

Kias EV4 is officially on its way for 2025, promising to disrupt the entry-level EV market with bold design, cutting-edge technology, and starting prices around $30,000. Positioned as part of Kias push for EVs for all, the...

Tesla Scores Big as Longtime Critic Turns Bullish, Boosting Price Target from $85 to $380

Teslas stock received a major boost as Roth MKMs Craig Irwin upgraded his rating from Neutral to Buy, raising the price target to $380. Irwin, a longtime Tesla skeptic, now sees Trump-backed policies and a growing...

Digital Currency

FxWirePro- Key Crytpo updates

FxWirePro- Major Crypto levels and bias summary

Bitcoin Market Update: MicroStrategy, MARA, and ETF Inflows Fuel Optimism

Law

What are Donald Trump’s policies on emergency preparedness in 2025?

‘21-Year-Old American Soldier Dies in Hamxs Captivity—‘Unthinkable Tragedy!’ Sparks U.S. and Global Outrage

‘Save the Kids or Freedom to Vape?’ Supreme Court Flavored Vapes Case Sparks Outrage—‘It’s an Attack on Liberty!’ Critics Say

Life

Shocking Revelation: '65% of Americans Pray at Thanksgiving Dinner,' Survey Unveils!

Trader Joe's Black Friday 2024 Deals: 'Unbelievable Savings You Can't Afford to Miss!'

Apple's Black Friday 2024 Deals: 'Unbelievable Savings You Can't Afford to Miss!'

Nature

From a US$300 billion climate finance deal to global carbon trading, here’s what was – and wasn’t – achieved at the COP29 climate talks

A man scouring Google Earth found a mysterious scar in the Australian outback – and now scientists know what caused it

Time is running out for a treaty to end plastic pollution – here’s why it matters

Sports

Colorado State Stuns San Jose State in Mountain West Volleyball Championship! Fans Erupt Over Transgender Player Debate

Sen. Daines Announces 'Good Faith Negotiations' to Restore Redskins Logo: 'A Victory Against Woke Stalinists'

Thanksgiving Day 2024 Football Schedules: Unbelievable Matchups Set to Thrill Fans Nationwide

Technical Analysis

FxWirePro: AUD/JPY slips as Australia's Q3 GDP shows weak growth

FxWirePro: USD/CNY retreats but trend is still bullish

FxWirePro: NZD/USD downside pressure builds, key support level in focus

Market Data

Amazon AI Models Shake Up Content Creation Game, Rival Adobe, and Meta With Nova Innovations

Samsung and SK Hynix Lead the Charge on LPDDR6-PIM Memory to Smash AI Bottlenecks

Samsung AR Glasses May Finally Debut at Unpacked 2025 With the Galaxy S25 in Tow

Mark Zuckerberg Plans Bold Move: ‘Active Role’ in Trump’s Tech Policies Raises Eyebrows Across America

Whale Movement: Big Transactions Over $100,000 Boost HBAR Sentiment

Martial Law Declared: South Korea’s President Yoon Accuses Opposition of ‘Anti-State Activities’ in Explosive Address

China Slams US Chips as ‘No Longer Safe’ Amid Rising Trade Tensions and Retaliatory Export Bans

Meta Taps Nuclear Energy to Power AI and Meet Soaring Data Center Demands by 2030

Korean Won Bounces Back, ETFs Rebound as South Korea’s Yoon Ends Martial Law Amid Political Uproar

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