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NIRISS instrument on Webb maps an ultra-hot Jupiter's atmosphere

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

There's an intriguing exoplanet out there -- 400 light-years out there -- that is so tantalizing that astronomers have been studying it since its discovery in 2009. One orbit for WASP-18 b around its star that is slightly larger than our Sun takes just 23 hours. There is nothing like it in our Solar System.

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The Role of Blockchain in the Launch and Growth of Cryptocurrency

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In 2009, cryptocurrency was an idea that seemed impossible. Will Everyone Admit That Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Started in 2009? People who believe that cryptocurrency started in 2009 often appeal to Satoshi Nakamoto’s writing, where he outlined the function and benefits of blockchains. That would be Ripple.

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Flu vaccines drop among kids despite record deaths last year: CDC

The Hill

Between 2009 and 2024, flu vaccinations were 19 to 60 percent effective in protecting against variants of the virus, CDC data show. This flu season vaccines will be trivalent meaning they will offer protection against three influenza virus, according to the CDC. The level of protection a flu vaccine provides varies every year.

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What Are the Most Important Steps to Protect Your Organization’s Data?

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Based on figures from Statista , the volume of data breaches increased from 2005 to 2008, then dropped in 2009 and rose again in 2010 until it dropped again in 2011. In 2009 for example, data breaches dropped to 498 million (from 656 million in 2008) but the number of records exposed increased sharply to 222.5 million (from 35.7

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The Incredible Impact of Blockchain Technology on the Economy

Smart Data Collective

Blockchain was first introduced to the general public with the release of Bitcoin, way back in 2009. Let’s get started with a quick overview. Introduction to blockchain technology. This decentralized distributed ledger was initially used to record and verify the transactions of the Bitcoin network.

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New DoE Program Drives Demand For Machine Learning Programmers

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This was the highest figure in the country since 2009. The government might get more value from its own machine learning initiatives by learning from mistakes made in other countries and building on their success. During 2019, 2.3 GW of wind power was produced in Spain.

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Swine Flu: H1N1 Influenza Explained

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Swine flu, or H1N1 influenza, grabbed headlines in 2009 for both its rapid spread and the controversy over its name. The story of swine flu is a compelling chapter in modern epidemiology. Learn about its history, epidemiology, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and more on the GIDEON infectious diseases blog.

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