March 15, 2026

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Technology

New system uses microfluidic technology for sperm selection

Graphical abstract. Credit: Med (2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.medj.2024.03.008 A City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) research team led by Professor Michael Yang Mengsu, Senior Vice-President (Innovation and Enterprise), and Yeung Kin Man Chair Professor of Biomedical Sciences, collaborated with mainland cross-institutional and cross-disciplinary teams to develop a single-cell screening/selection system (BLASTO-chip), which is based on microfluidic

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Investments

Germany strengthens investments in UNDP to tackle development challenges

New York—The Government of Germany has made a significant contribution of EUR 90 million (USD 98 million) to UNDP’s regular resources for 2024, almost a 10% increase from 2023. This substantial investment is a testament to Germany’s steadfast commitment to UNDP’s mission and reflects our shared values and common priorities such as stabilization, conflict prevention,

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Energy

Versace Introduces Eros Energy with Channing Tatum

© Versace Channing Tatum, the Hollywood heartthrob known for his standout roles in Jump Street and Magic Mike, is stepping into a sophisticated new role as the face of Versace’s iconic Eros fragrance line. The campaign, which features the debut of the latest addition to the collection, Eros Energy eau de parfum, showcases Tatum’s strength,

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Energy

Ring Energy Provides Management Team Update

Ring Energy, Inc. THE WOODLANDS, Texas, Aug. 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ring Energy, Inc. (NYSE American: REI) (“Ring” or the “Company”) today announced a management team update, including the addition of a new senior executive. Mr. Phillip Feiner has joined Ring as Vice President, General Counsel. With more than 25 years of energy industry

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Fund

Lucid gets big cash injection from Saudi sovereign fund

Lucid Group has announced that its largest shareholder, Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), will invest up to $1.5 billion in cash. The deal comes just ahead of Lucid’s planned production of its Gravity SUV later this year. The funds will keep the EV maker sufficiently funded till the fourth quarter of 2025, Reuters reports.

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Property

Virtú grows California multifamily property presence with ALX purchase | News

US real estate firm Virtú Investments has added the ALX multifamily property in San Diego, California to its portfolio. Virtú has invested an unspecified amount to acquire the 313-unit luxury highrise asset in the Ballpark District neighbourhood, bolstering its Southern California presence. The investment was made through the open-ended Virtú Evergreen Fund which was launched in 2015. Michael

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Tax

The Case for a Carbon Tax: My Long-Read Q&A with Kyle & Shuting Pomerleau | American Enterprise Institute

The Biden administration has set ambitious goals to decrease US carbon emissions. Starting in 2022, the Inflation Reduction Act granted clean energy tax credits to businesses in hopes of encouraging a greener economy. Kyle and Shuting Pomerleau see a carbon tax as a superior approach. To offset any regressive effects, they propose a revenue swap,

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Energy

Duke Energy crews on standby with Debby forecast to bring inches of rain

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) – With Tropical Storm Debby barreling toward the Carolinas, both states have issued state of emergencies. State of emergencies allow officials to take appropriate action and ensure movement of resources to do things like eliminate power outages and carry essential supplies. Duke Energy is among those preparing for the impacts of Debby.

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Investments

US stock futures rise; rebounding after recession-linked bruising losses By Investing.com

Investing.com– U.S. stock index futures rose Tuesday, recovering to a degree after some bruising losses amid growing concerns over an economic slowdown. at 05:15 ET (09:15 GMT),  rose 85 points, or 0.2%, climbed 23 points, or 0.4%, and gained 55 points, or 0.3%.  Recession fears spark deep losses Concerns over a drastic slowdown in economic

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Technology

ExxonMobil shakeup created “very focused” technology organisation

ExxonMobil, the $515 billion oil and gas supermajor, says a reorganised information technology function has “opened up a lot of white space.”  Announcing its second highest Q2 earnings in a decade this week ($9.2 billion), CEO Darren Woods highlighted work the company has done since 2022 to fundamentally overhaul its operational structure, including IT. ExxonMobil

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