2023-08-03 06:02:17
Scientists from the European Space Agency announced that the Euclid mission was able to successfully capture the first test images, which were accurate and clear enough to indicate that the space telescope will achieve its goals, and will begin to achieve them within a few weeks. According to an official press release issued by the agency, preliminary tests were conducted to confirm the accuracy of two tools, both of which use a mirror with a diameter of 1.2 meters. For the mission, it has very high efficiency, low noise and good radiation tolerance, and has an imaging capacity of 600 megapixels. The second instrument is the Near Infrared Spectrometer and Photometer (NISP), which consists of a mosaic of 16 near-infrared detectors that provide accurate distance measurements for more than a billion galaxies with an accuracy 10 times better than optical measurements. usual. Image from the Visible-Light Instrument (ESA) PHYS targets in the dark universe These two instruments are intended to fulfill Euclid’s primary mission, which is to find out whether dark energy is real or not. Dark energy is an entity that scientists hypothesize is causing the expansion of the universe to accelerate. To understand the matter, imagine that you are throwing a ball to the sky. It is supposed to stand up shortly and return to you thanks to gravity, but what if you discover that the farther it is from you, the faster it will rise. In this case, you will assume that there is something invisible pushing the ball, and this is how scientists imagine the state of the universe, as it was supposed to calm down in its expansion following the Big Bang for a while, but on the contrary it accelerates, which indicates the existence of something hidden that pushes it to accelerate, this thing is dark energy. The Euclid mission will also attempt to test other hypotheses for this acceleration, including that Albert Einstein’s general theory of relativity might be wrong on large scales, or that the universe is less dense or uniformly distributed than current theories suggest, hypotheses that successfully deny the existence of dark energy. In addition, the mission aims to explore one of the other secrets of the universe, which is dark matter, that matter that scientists cannot monitor, but they monitor its gravitational effect on its surroundings, as it appears to scientists that galaxies appear (in their observations of their speed) heavier than they appear, which means the presence of a component Invisible to her, this component is dark matter. Dark matter and energy represent 95% of the composition of this universe, and only 5% remains for what we know, and it represents the matter of galaxies, stars, planets and everything, down to the tools we use daily and those that make up our bodies. Euclid launched into space on the first of last July on board the “Falcon 9” rocket, and it almost reached the target region by the first of August. This region is the “second Lagrange” point at an average distance of 1.5 million kilometers outside Earth’s orbit. (the same point where James Webb stands), and the new telescope is expected to operate there for at least 6 years.
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The largest private bank in Egypt offers a savings container in dollars.. These are its details
written by Alexandra Hartman Editor-in-Chief
2023-08-03 03:50:00
Commercial International Bank
Egypt banks
$10,000 minimum
Cairo – Al Arabiya.net
Posted on: August 03, 2023: 07:50 AM GST Last updated: August 03, 2023: 09:11 AM GST
The Commercial International Bank of Egypt offered a dollar deposit for one year, with a return of 6%, to be paid monthly. The minimum deposit amount is $10,000.
The bank said in a statement that this deposit is a medium-term savings vessel, and allows customers to save their money without having to tie it up for a long time.
He added that the deposit can be recovered at any time, and there is no specific period for its recovery, such as savings certificates.
On Tuesday, July 25, 2023, the two largest government banks in Egypt announced the issuance of two new savings certificates in US dollars for a period of three years, amid a crisis of dollar scarcity.
The National Bank of Egypt issued two new savings certificates in US dollars for a period of three years.
According to a statement by the bank, the first dollar certificate, “Al-Ahly Plus”, has a duration of 3 years, at an annual return rate of 7%, and the return is spent in the same currency quarterly, and it is also permissible to borrow once morest its guarantee up to 50% of its value in Egyptian pounds for investment purposes, with a maximum of 10 million pounds at a price A return of 2.25% less than the central bank lending rate.
The duration of the second dollar certificate, “Al-Ahly Immediately”, is 3 years, at an annual return rate of 9%, which is disbursed in advance in the equivalent in Egyptian pounds for the entire period, at 27% of the value of the certificate for the total duration of the certificate.
The categories of certificates are $1,000 and its multiples, and the return is calculated as of the business day following the day of purchase. Certificates can be redeemed following 6 months have passed from the date of purchase in accordance with the applicable rules and the announced recovery schedule.
Banque Misr announced the launch of “Al-Qimma” and “Elite” savings certificates in US dollars for a period of 3 years, and they will be implemented in its branches as of Wednesday, July 26, 2023.
The “Al-Qimma” certificate, with a return of 9% annually, is a nominal certificate issued to Egyptians and foreigners. The return is paid in advance for three years, at a cumulative 27% in Egyptian pounds. The “Elite” certificate, with a return of 7% annually, is a nominal certificate issued to Egyptians and foreigners, and the quarterly return is paid in US dollars.
The date of issuance of the certificate starts from the working day following the deposit and is considered the basis for return and recovery, according to the terms and conditions governing that. Elite certificate holders can also borrow in Egyptian pounds and up to 50% of the certificate’s redemption value, with a maximum of 10 million pounds, and certificates are redeemed in US dollars according to the terms and conditions. organization for that.
net foreign assets
The deficit of Egyptian net foreign assets widened during last June by regarding $2.57 billion to reach EGP 837.3 billion, equivalent to $26.2 billion, compared to regarding EGP 755.1 billion, equivalent to $23.64 billion in May.
The deficit of commercial banks increased by regarding $2.55 billion, to record regarding $16.6 billion, according to Central Bank data.
The deficit of commercial banks increased, driven by an increase in liabilities by $0.9 billion, while assets decreased by regarding $1.6 billion.
Net foreign assets represent the assets of the banking system in hard currency minus liabilities, and it turns negative when liabilities exceed assets, which is what Egyptian banks have been suffering from since the beginning of the Russian-Ukrainian war.
While the central bank deficit decreased by regarding $0.02 million, bringing the deficit to $9.65 billion.
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2023-08-01 15:00:00
A species of tick is said to cause an allergy to red meat in people bitten.
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Most of the cases identified to date are mainly in the United States and Australia, says allergist Moshe Ben-Shoshan in an interview.
Allergy to alpha-galactose, this molecule found in the muscles of cattle, is transmitted by lone star ticks.
The symptoms of red meat allergy are multiple and can become very serious.
Alpha-gal is characterized by gastrointestinal problems, vomiting, nausea and respiratory problems, informs the Dr Ben-Shoshan.
People who have been bitten by the tick may also see symptoms on the skin, such as tingling, hives and swelling.
The syndrome can, in more severe cases, lead to anaphylactic shock. Symptoms usually begin three to eight hours following exposure to alpha-gal.
“We can diagnose everything by taking a blood test,” reports the allergist. People who test positive should carry an EpiPen.
It can be difficult to make the association between a tick bite and the appearance of symptoms similar to those of a red meat allergy.
The Dr Ben-Shoshan says that to date, cases are still too rare in Canada to determine the duration of a meat allergy caused by alpha-gal.
He also claims that he has only treated one patient with such a diagnosis.
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2023-08-03 07:30:40
Figures that speak for themselves
In France, Ferrari’s adjusted net profit rose by an impressive 33.5%, reaching 334 million euros, thus exceeding the forecasts of analysts who expected 307 million euros. However, despite these impressive figures, deliveries fell slightly by 2%, with a total of 3,392 cars sold worldwide between April and June. As the group’s CEO, Benedetto Vigna, pointed out, “The second quarter ended with exceptional financial results, marked by high margins”.
In Europe, and more particularly in the Europe-Middle East-Africa region, Ferrari has consolidated its leading position. The brand delivered 1,638 vehicles during this quarter, an increase of 17.3%. These figures clearly show that Europe remains Ferrari’s main market, thus compensating for the decline in sales in the United States.
The reasons for Ferrari’s performance
Several factors may explain this significant increase. First of all, the personalization of Ferrari vehicles, mentioned by Benedetto Vigna, played a crucial role in increasing margins. Moreover, despite a slight decrease in deliveries compared to the previous year, turnover increased by 14%, amounting to 1.47 billion euros. Revenue from the sale of cars and spare parts increased by 14.9% to 1.26 billion euros.
Ferrari’s involvement in Formula 1 also contributed to these exceptional results. Sponsorship and brand revenue jumped 20.3%reaching 147 million euros, mainly thanks to their performance in Formula 1. In addition, the innovation strategy from Ferrari, with the planned presentation of its first fully electric car in 2025 and the introduction of fifteen new models by 2026, shows the brand’s determination to remain at the forefront of the automotive industry.
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