Named Bitcoin Creator in Hiding, Powder Can Capture Carbon From Air, and The Holy Grail of Shipwrecks
Oct 25, 2024
A new documentary suggests Canadian developer Peter Todd might be the elusive creator of Bitcoin, sparking intrigue and skepticism in the crypto community. Innovators from UC Berkeley unveil COF-999, a carbon-capturing powder that can remove impressive amounts of CO2 with minimal energy. The saga of the San José galleon unfolds, as a $4.5 million expedition seeks to reclaim its treasure, entangled in a web of legal disputes over ownership among Colombia, Spain, and indigenous groups.
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COF-999: Carbon Capture Breakthrough
UC Berkeley researchers developed COF-999, a powder capturing CO2 from air.
200 grams can absorb 20kg of CO2 yearly at room temperature, using less energy than other methods.
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Bitcoin Creator Controversy Resurfaces
An HBO documentary suggests Peter Todd is Satoshi Nakamoto, Bitcoin's creator.
Todd denies this and criticizes the filmmaker for endangering him.
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San Jose: A Treasure Trove of Dispute
The San Jose galleon, containing billions in treasure, sank in 1708.
Colombia, Spain, indigenous groups, and a U.S. company all claim ownership.
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In today's episode of Discover Daily, we explore the mysterious world of cryptocurrency as a new HBO documentary reignites the debate over Bitcoin's creator by suggesting Canadian developer Peter Todd as Satoshi Nakamoto. Todd has gone into hiding following the documentary's claims, which present circumstantial evidence linking him to Bitcoin's creation, though the cryptocurrency community remains skeptical of these assertions.
We then delve into groundbreaking developments in carbon capture technology, where UC Berkeley researchers have created COF-999, an innovative powder that can remove up to 20kg of CO2 per year using just 200 grams. This remarkable material operates at room temperature and requires significantly less energy than traditional carbon capture methods, potentially transforming our approach to combating climate change.
Our main story focuses on Colombia's ambitious $4.5 million expedition to recover the legendary San José galleon, known as the "Holy Grail of Shipwrecks." This 300-year-old Spanish warship, containing an estimated $17 billion in gold, silver, and emeralds, lies at the bottom of the Caribbean Sea. The recovery effort has sparked an international legal battle over ownership rights between Colombia, Spain, indigenous groups, and a U.S.-based company, highlighting the complex intersection of historical preservation and national heritage.
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