Big data

Deciphering the Enigma: What is Big Data?

Big data is an overarching term that refers to immense datasets of information, surpassing the capabilities of conventional data-processing applications. This domain poses multifaceted challenges such as analysis, capture, curation, search, sharing, storage, transfer, visualization, querying, and safeguarding information privacy. Characteristically, big data is delineated by the three defining attributes known as the three V’s:…

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Abbas Ibn Firnas

Abbas Ibn Firnas: The 9th-Century Pioneer of Human Flight and Engineering Innovations

Abbas Ibn Firnas: The First Human to Attempt Heavier-Than-Air Flight Abbas Ibn Firnas, a remarkable 9th-century polymath, is celebrated as the first person to attempt and achieve heavier-than-air flight, predating modern airplanes by more than a thousand years. Born in Ronda, in what is now Spain, and later residing in Cordoba—a prominent center of learning…

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Visa’s

EU Antitrust Probe Targets Visa’s Retailer Fees, Examines Impact on Competition

EU Commission Launches Antitrust Probe Into Visa’s Retailer Fees The European Commission (EC) has opened a preliminary investigation into fees charged by Visa to retailers. This probe follows a recent report indicating that both Visa and Mastercard are under scrutiny for potentially harming competition in the payments market. Allegations of Anti-Competitive Practices The EC informed…

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World Diabetes Day 2024

World Diabetes Day: Raising Awareness and Promoting Healthier Lifestyles on November 14th 2024

Every year on November 14th, the global community observes World Diabetes Day 2024 to raise awareness about diabetes, its impact on millions of lives, and the urgent need for better care and prevention. Established in 1991 by the International Diabetes Federation and the World Health Organization, this day highlights diabetes as a growing health challenge, particularly with Type…

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