Some of the Most Popular Dark Matter Candidates: Looking Into the Standard Model

Table of Links Acknowledgements 1 Introduction to thesis 1.1 History and Evidence 1.2 Facts on dark matter 1.3 Candidates to dark matter 1.4 Dark matter detection 1.5 Outline of the thesis 2 Dark matter through ALP portal and 2.1 Introduction 2.2 Model 2.3 Existing constraints on ALP parameter space 2.4 Dark matter analysis 2.5 Summary … Read more

Vibe Coding – A New System of the World

It became rational in January 2025 to really think about the meaning of my work. For almost 20 years I’ve been engineering software and selling it as an entrepreneur. AI will soon do a better job than me in some sense. What happens then? I grew up amongst computers, building my own hardware and software, … Read more

The Myth of Connectivity: Uncovering the Global Blueprint of Digital Deception

:::info Authors: (1) Esteban Villa-Turek, Corresponding author; (2) Rod Abhari, Collaborator; (3) Erik C. Nisbet, Collaborator; (4) Yu Xu, Collaborator; (5) Ayse Deniz Lokmanoglu, Collaborator. ::: Table of Links Abstract Transnational Network Dynamics of Problematic Information Diffusion Theoretical Framework Methodology Statistical Analysis and Results Discussion and Limitations Conclusions and Policy Implications, and References Discussion and … Read more

Graphing the Gossip: Unraveling Social Media Conspiracies

:::info Authors: (1) Esteban Villa-Turek, Corresponding author; (2) Rod Abhari, Collaborator; (3) Erik C. Nisbet, Collaborator; (4) Yu Xu, Collaborator; (5) Ayse Deniz Lokmanoglu, Collaborator. ::: Table of Links Abstract Transnational Network Dynamics of Problematic Information Diffusion Theoretical Framework Methodology Statistical Analysis and Results Discussion and Limitations Conclusions and Policy Implications, and References Statistical Analysis … Read more

Fireblocks Adds Support for Sony’s Soneium, First Step in Provision of Custody Services

EMBARGO Feb 12 9 AM HK TIME Fireblocks, a provider of crypto custodian technology, said it added support for Sony’s Soneium blockchain, an Ethereum layer-2 network that aims to bridge the conventional internet, or Web2, and the emerging, blockchain-based Web3. Fireblocks counts many large institutions among its clients, including large banks. Crypto custodians, which provide … Read more

To PR or Not to PR, That Is the Question

The most glaring issue I have encountered in my six years as a Web3, crypto, and blockchain PR consultant is that founders and C-levels confuse marketing and advertising with public relations. Nothing is more frustrating than a CEO or founder trying to turn a press release or article into a promotional marketing piece, ruining any … Read more

FCC to investigate Comcast for having DEI programs

Federal Communications Chair Brendan Carr has asked his agency to investigate Comcast’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) practices, reports Newsmax. “We have received an inquiry from the Federal Communications Commission and will be cooperating with the FCC to answer their questions,” Comcast spokesperson Joelle Terry confirms to The Verge. According to Newsmax, Carr said that … Read more

Tariffs or No Tariffs, Smart Dealers Are Betting on Used Vehicles – And You Should Too

By: Darragh Grove-White, Automotive Marketing Advisor The tariff situation may be fluid, but one thing is certain—dealers who wait for a final ruling on March 6 will already be behind. Smart operators aren’t reacting; they’re adapting. New car affordability is already strained, and whether tariffs hit or not, the economics of vehicle sales are shifting … Read more

Founders Fund is about to close another $3B fund

Founders Fund is on track to conclude fundraising of its third growth fund at the end of March, according to people close to the firm. The Peter Thiel-founded outfit is raising $3 billion, a source told TechCrunch and  Axios also reported. The fund, which is intended primarily for additional investments in its successful late-stage portfolio … Read more

Crypto Industry Gets Chance to Make Its Case to U.S. Congress

The crypto industry got a chance to make a full-throated appeal for Congress to finally intervene and set legal standards for digital assets businesses in the U.S. during a hearing Tuesday in front of the House of Representatives subcommittee that focuses on digital assets. Under the Republican-led subcommittee’s title “A Golden Age of Digital Assets,” … Read more