... recent decades. From 1993 to 2010, the axis drifted at a speed of approximately 4.3 cm per year due to the transfer of water from land to the oceans. Against this background, the contribution of the Three Gorges Dam (~2 cm at once) may seem modest but is indicative: even an artificial reservoir can shift the Earth's axis. The long-term risks of such interference in natural balances may appear abstract. Today's increase in the day length by 0.00000006 seconds has no bearing on our daily schedules. However,...

... European Brent crude fell by 2.3% on Monday compared to the previous Friday's close, settling at $68 per barrel, while U.S. WTI fell by 2.5% to $65.6 per barrel. Opportunity to Rebound The decision to increase output by the same amount as in August indicates that OPEC+ is consistently pursuing a policy of a quicker exit from additional voluntary limits, explained Alexey Gromov, Chief Energy Officer at the Energy and Finance Institute (IEF), to Forbes. "Overall, OPEC+ is thus solving two tasks,...

... initiatives are emerging in the region to support local startup ecosystems, increasing investor interest in local projects. Return of Mega Funds: Big Money Back on the Market The largest investment players are making a triumphant return to the venture arena, indicating a growing risk appetite. Japanese SoftBank has launched Vision Fund III with a volume of about $40 billion, focused on cutting-edge technologies (primarily artificial intelligence and robotics). Concurrently, sovereign funds from the Gulf countries ...

... register of major miners. Concurrently, financial organizations and lawmakers are discussing the launch of experimental legal regimes for cryptocurrency transactions and trading platforms. Although final regulation is yet to be adopted, these initiatives indicate movement toward legalization in CIS countries. Despite different approaches, the overall trend worldwide is shifting towards legalization and transparency. The crypto industry is gradually emerging from the "gray zone" and gaining official ...

... stretching breaks: several neck tilts, shoulder rotations, and back stretches. Proper workspace organization is the best prevention against spine and muscle pain. Habit 3: Lack of Breaks Throughout the Day Many believe that working without stopping indicates efficiency. In reality, the absence of short breaks is a harmful habit that negatively impacts both health and productivity. Hours spent staring at a computer without pauses place a massive strain on the eyes, leading to dryness and a burning ...