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Cypherpunk’s $46M Zcash Markup Turns a $4.7M Operating Loss Into $39.4M of Net Income
Cypherpunk Technologies reported a net income of $39.4 million for the second quarter, largely due to a $46 million unrealized gain from its Zcash holdings. Excluding this accounting entry, the company incurred an operating loss of $4.7 million. The company's biotechnology subsidiary, Leap Therapeutics, is also seeking resources for its sirexatamab drug program.
An AI Wrote 300 Virus Genomes From Scratch. Sixteen Actually Came Alive
Researchers at Stanford University and the Arc Institute have utilized AI to design 300 novel virus genomes, with 16 successfully functioning as infectious bacteriophages. This breakthrough demonstrates AI's capability to generate entirely new biological entities, potentially paving the way for advanced phage therapies against antibiotic-resistant bacteria. However, the same technology raises concerns about the potential creation of dangerous pathogens.
Sega says it made a 'life-sized figure containing Sonic's DNA,' and I have a few questions
Sega is celebrating the 35th anniversary of Sonic the Hedgehog with a life-sized "Sonic the Hedgehog DNA Figure." Created in collaboration with the bio art collective Lom Baby, the figure contains a fluid-filled chamber with what Sega claims is Sonic's synthesized DNA, symbolizing his enduring essence. The exhibition is currently on display at the Tokyo Sega Store.
Sega unveils life-size Sonic The Hedgehog statue filled with 'synthetic DNA'
Sega has unveiled a life-size Sonic The Hedgehog statue in Tokyo, claiming it contains synthesized 'DNA' created through a partnership with biotechnology firm LOM BABY. While no new mainline game was announced, the statue celebrates Sonic's 35th anniversary and features a Chaos Emerald. The statue is a one-of-a-kind display piece and not for sale.
Trump appoints Nvidia's Jensen Huang, AMD's Lisa Su, Meta's Mark Zuckerberg, and more to science and…
President Trump has appointed a business-heavy group to the reestablished President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST). The council includes CEOs from major tech companies like Nvidia, AMD, Meta, Oracle, and Dell, alongside venture capitalists and researchers. The stated goal is to ensure American technological dominance in fields such as artificial intelligence and quantum computing.
