Named Bitcoin Creator in Hiding, Powder Can Capture Carbon From Air, and The Holy Grail of Shipwrecks

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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.
From Perplexity's Discover Feed:
https://www.perplexity.ai/page/named-bitcoin-creator-in-hidin-7gvtjeqkR6Sp.TmCwbRuxw
https://www.perplexity.ai/page/powder-can-capture-carbon-from-iv7mjPSZQHyIzV6OynyqeA
https://www.perplexity.ai/page/the-holy-grail-of-shipwrecks-DuKDuHpKQparaBaoOQ8EYQ

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