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Zhamira Explores Latin Traditions, Identity & the Art of Sin Apuro | Walmart x Billboard

This is sponsored content. Billboard and Walmart joins Zhamira and her parents in Miami for a dinner rooted in Latin flavors, family traditions and the joy of staying a little longer.

  • Walmart partners with Billboard and Zhamira for Latin-themed dinner in Miami
  • Zhamira emphasizes family unity, resilience, and adaptability of Latinos
  • Mother stresses importance of self-expression and taking action

Science

X-rays reveal surprisingly long-lived spin waves in copper oxide

Today's computer technology, based on silicon chips, is slowly reaching its physical limits. Components cannot be miniaturized indefinitely, and clock speeds cannot be increased indefinitely. At the same time, huge AI data centers are being built in many places, and these consume an immense amount of electricity.

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Wits and SA universities must cut fossil fuel ties to champion climate action

South African universities, particularly Wits, lack transparency and independence because of the fossil fuel industry’s influence through funding, research partnerships and investments.

  • Wits University and SA universities reliant on fossil fuel funding
  • Need for transparency, divestment from fossil fuels, clean energy promotion
  • David Le Page and Imraan Valodia advocate for change, ESG policies unclear

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Architecture

What is Architecture? When most think of architecture, they envision skyscrapers, cantilevered homes, or marbled museums. In this case, architecture isn’t the built environment.

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