The COVID-19 pandemic has been a wild ride for all kinds of money, from digital currencies to gold. We looked at how the main cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple, and Litecoin behaved during this time. We also checked out the fear index (VIX), gold prices, and the S&P500 stock market. Us
Ever wondered how tiny pieces of rock from a gold mine can cause big problems? In Tanzania, waste rocks from gold mining are a real headache. Scientists tested different sizes of these rocks - from little ones smaller than a pea to big ones like a chicken egg. They found that tiny rocks can make the
Electronics are piling up, and so is the waste they create. This waste, known as e-waste, contains precious metals like gold that are often lost. Scientists have come up with a clever solution: a light, spongy material called aerogel. This material is made by combining two types of compounds and has
George Milling-Stanley, a chief strategist at State Street Global Advisors, has voiced concerns about the recent bitcoin rally. He believes investors are being lured by the quick returns but might be overlooking the stability that gold offers. Speaking on CNBC's "ETF Edge, " Milling-Stanley emphasiz
Atherosclerosis is a serious health issue worldwide. Scientists are looking for molecules that can lower lipids and reduce inflammation to fight this condition. We studied the effects of tiny gold nanoparticles, called fluorescent gold nanoclusters (FANC), on mice with atherosclerosis. These nanoclu
Imagine tiny molecular dancers on a gold stage. Scientists used a special microscope, called scanning tunneling spectroscopy, to watch these dancers, which are called donor-acceptor Stenhouse adducts, change their poses over time. They found that these molecules arrange themselves in many interestin
A famous actress, Whoopi Goldberg, recently made some waves on her talk show, "The View. " She claimed that a historic bakery on Staten Island, Holtermann's, refused to make a dessert she loved because they didn't agree with her politics. The dessert in question was Charlotte Russe, a small cake wit
In a surprising turn of events, a bakery in Staten Island has become the talk of the town. Jill Holtermann, the owner of the historic bakery in Great Kills, is at the center of a story that involves none other than Whoopi Goldberg. It all started when Whoopi tried to place a special order for her bi
A well-known Staten Island bakery, owned by Jill Holtermann, found themselves in the spotlight recently. The mix-up came after a birthday celebration on "The View, " where Whoopi Goldberg shared that her order for Charlotte Russe cakes had been initially refused. Holtermann, the owner of New York's
This year, actress and TV personality Whoopi Goldberg turned 69. She had a special request for her birthday: she wanted to treat everyone on "The View" to her favorite childhood dessert, Charlotte Russe cakes. But here's where things got interesting. A bakery in Staten Island, named Holtermann’s, sa
