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Porsche’s Synthetic Gasoline Factory Goes Online in Chile

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Ridgewood NJ, Highly Innovative Fuels, a Chilean startup, has opened its first synthetic gasoline production facility. The site will initially produce around 34,000 gallons a year. It plans to scale up to 14.5 million gallons a year by 2024 and 145 million gallons a year by 2026. The site uses wind power to electrolyze water into hydrogen and oxygen. The hydrogen is then combined with carbon captured from the air or industrial sources to synthesize methanol, which is then converted into longer hydrocarbons to be used as fuel. The resulting fuel is a direct replacement for pump gasoline.

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Scientists at MIT demonstrated a technique in May that allows them to 3D-print lab-grown Wood

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Ridgewood NJ, scientists at MIT demonstrated a technique in May that allows them to 3D-print lab-grown wood into any shape and size. The wood was created from the cells of the common zinnia plant combined with a liquid medium and a gel solution of hormones and nutrients. The researchers controlled the physical and mechanical properties of the wood by changing the concentration of the hormones. FORAY bioscience was formed to further develop the technology. The company plans to print timber using cells from trees like pine.

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What is a Dedicated Java Script Developer?

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With JavaScript being so popular, many companies are trying to find new ways to hire people with a specialization in this language. It’s the number one web programming language and people seem to always be looking for more information on it.A survey by Statista has shown that 65% of respondents use JavaScript – the most popular language in the world according to their estimation.

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WORSE FOR ’WARE: DON’T LET HACKERS WORM THEIR WAY IN THIS CHRISTMAS

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Ridgewood NJ, for millions of Americans, Christmas and the new year is a time to relax alongside friends and family and enjoy a break from the stresses of work. Yet it can also be one of the most lucrative times of the year for cyber criminals, as they benefit from people letting their guard down online.

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’TIS THE SEASON TO BE WARY: NEARLY 2,000 AMERICANS ARE HACKED EVERY MINUTE

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Ridgewood NJ, Cyber criminals are launching a relentless tide of attacks on US internet users — hacking 1,966 Americans every minute, virtual private network provider NordVPN can reveal1.

With the festive season offering cyber criminals a host of opportunities to cash in, the average US adult suffers a cyber attack of some kind four times a year, Nord’s latest research shows.

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Don’t Just Chat: Maximize Your Online Video Conversations

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Having a great conversation is an important part of any relationship, whether it’s with a friend, family member, or business associate. And in today’s world, more and more of our conversations are happening online via video chat. 

While this can be a great way to connect with people who are far away, it can also be a bit tricky to master. Here are some tips for making the most out of your next online video chat.

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Six Individuals Including One from New Jersey Charged in Multimillion-Dollar Global Ransomware Scheme

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Edison NJ, five men were charged in an indictment and a New Jersey woman pleaded guilty in connection with a transnational technical support scam that targeted more than 20,000 victims, many of whom were elderly, in the United States and Canada, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today.

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Significant Breakthrough Increases Urgency to Pass NJ Fusion Legislation

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Trenton NJ, Senator Joe Pennacchio today heralded news of a significant development in fusion energy, announced this morning by the United States Department of Energy.

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DOE National Laboratory Makes Historic Breakthrough Claiming a ‘Fusion Ignition”

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For First Time, Researchers Produce More Energy from Fusion Than Was Used to Drive It, Promising Further Discovery in Clean Power and Nuclear Weapons Stewardship

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Washington DC, The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and DOE’s National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) today announced the achievement of fusion ignition at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL)—a major scientific breakthrough decades in the making that will pave the way for advancements in national defense and the future of clean power.

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Voters Want Investigation of Social Media Over Censorship

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Ridgewood NJ, voters overwhelmingly think censorship by social media sites is a problem, and a majority approve Republican plans for a congressional investigation.

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Startup Unveils $179 Houseplant Engineered to be 30 times more efficient at Purifying Air

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This new “Devil’s ivy” is 30 times more efficient than any plant found in nature

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Ridgewood NJ, Neoplants’ Neo P1 is a houseplant that is up to 30 times more effective at removing volatile organic compounds from indoor air than the most efficient plants found in nature. The concentrations of VOCs in indoor areas can be 10 times higher than in outdoor areas and getting rid of them can be difficult. The Neo P1 will cost $179 and come with three months’ worth of a solution containing microorganisms that boost the plant’s air purifying performance. It is unclear how the plant compares to ventilation or an air exchanger.

 

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The Complete Guide to Creating a Metaverse Game and How It is Transforming the Gaming Industry

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In this article, we will explore how metaverse games work, what they are and why they have become so popular in recent years. We will also look at some of the key benefits of using this type of game for businesses and consumers alike. The first thing to understand about a metaverse game is that it is played through an augmented reality experience on devices like Oculus Rift or Google Glasses. This means that you can see your own body as you play the game, but you can also see other players as well as objects in the virtual world around you.

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Columbia Bank Opens its Newest Branch in Teaneck

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Fair Lawn NJ, Columbia Bank is pleased to announce its expansion into eastern Bergen County,  by opening its newest branch at 560 Cedar Lane in Teaneck, New Jersey. Teaneck Mayor James Dunleavy, Mayor  Deputy Elie Y. Katz, town Council members, Thomas J. Kemly, President and CEO of Columbia Bank, bank executives,  nonprofit representatives and others, will gather at the site on December 9, 2022 to celebrate the occasion. 

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Florida Counties Select NJ-based BIO-key’s PortalGuard® Identity and Access Platform to Secure Their Election Operations

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Wall NJ, BIO-key International, Inc. (NASDAQ: BKYI), a Wall, NJ-based innovative provider of workforce and customer identity and access management (IAM) solutions featuring Identity-Bound Biometrics (IBB), today announced that the county governments of Citrus County and Sumter County in Florida have recently selected its PortalGuard platform for improved security and regulatory compliance. BIO-key is now supporting seven Florida counties and their elections operations. The public sector is facing increasing pressure from cyber security threats that seek to steal data or disrupt county government election operations. Counties throughout the United States have trusted PortalGuard’s proven IAM solutions to enable secure, compliant, and convenient access to enterprise applications and data.

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FDA Gives Cognito Therapeutics Breakthrough Status on it’s Alzheimer Headset

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Ridgewood NJ, Cognito Therapeutics Inc. will soon be conducting late-stage trials of a device for treating Alzheimer’s disease. The trial will involve around 500 US participants wearing a headset for an hour a day over a year. The headset delivers light and sound at a frequency that improves cognitive ability. If Cognito’s headset proves effective, it could see wide adoption in 2024.

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