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Finextra
6 days ago
- Business
- Finextra
Yaspa names Chris Lowe CFO
Award-winning open banking fintech Yaspa has named Chris Lowe as its new Chief Financial Officer. 0 This content is provided by an external author without editing by Finextra. It expresses the views and opinions of the author. Lowe brings more than a decade of experience to the position, with a proven record of helping growth-stage companies scale at speed via a blend of core finance leadership and strategic roles. Yaspa is an award-winning fintech providing instant payments and identity services, using open banking and AI to help iGaming platforms build trust through smarter payments. Headquartered in London, Yaspa works with partners in the UK and Ireland and across Europe. Lowe, a qualified chartered accountant, has been working as fractional CFO for Yaspa since October 2024 through his position as Chief Strategy Officer at Irish finance consultancy Fitzgerald Power. He is now joining Yaspa full-time to help accelerate the company's growth trajectory, with imminent plans to expand into new geographic regions and industry sectors. Lowe's expertise in financial modelling and fund raising has helped previous clients grow from start up, to scale up and beyond; his appointment comes as Yaspa enters a critical stage in its evolution. Lowe said: 'It's a hugely exciting time to join Yaspa on its growth journey. I'm energised by companies at this stage, where things are moving fast and the market opportunity is clear with strong tailwinds. I thrive on bringing clarity to complexity through the numbers, helping to chart a confident course through dynamic conditions, and I'm looking forward to building closer relationships with the talented growing team.' Yaspa CEO James Neville said: 'Chris has already made a significant impact during his time as fractional CFO, helping us sharpen our financial strategy as we prepare for our next phase of growth. 'His experience scaling fast-moving businesses and navigating complex financial environments makes him the ideal person to lead Yaspa's finance function full-time. We're delighted to have him on board as we expand into new markets and continue building a category-defining business.'
New York Times
21-06-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Times
Fifty Years After ‘Jaws,' Shark Science Is Still Surfacing
When Steven Spielberg's famous mechanical shark, Bruce, first appeared onscreen in the summer of 1975, Chris Lowe thought it looked fake. Dr. Lowe, who now leads the Shark Lab at California State Long Beach, was 11 that year. He had grown up on Martha's Vineyard, the island in Massachusetts where 'Jaws' was filmed. He had watched Mr. Spielberg's crew transform his hometown into 'Amity Island.' Some of his schoolmates served as extras; he saw the mechanical shark in person. But one of the film's characters in particular captured his attention: the marine biologist Matt Hooper, portrayed by Richard Dreyfuss. Dr. Lowe credited Hooper for first stirring his curiosity about shark scientists. 'Hooper kind of got me interested in this idea that there are scientists that get paid to study sharks,' he said. Dr. Lowe wasn't the only one. 'Jaws,' the highest-grossing movie of its time, cast a long shadow over the reputation of sharks. Throughout the 1970s and '80s, these ocean predators were vilified as voracious monsters and were drastically overfished. The only good shark was a dead shark, the thinking went. But the film also ushered in an era of curiosity, inquiry and shark science. It produced a generation or more of researchers fascinated with these creatures that remain largely unknown. 'I call it a blessing and a curse,' Dr. Lowe said. Before 'Jaws' premiered in 1975, most shark research was conducted by the U.S. Navy. Much of it involved experimenting and testing repellents to prevent shark attacks on sailors. Very little was known about sharks, and the research sought to understand why they attacked people. Want all of The Times? Subscribe.
Yahoo
12-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Nusano Announces Breakthrough HALEU Program Expected to Produce Up to 350 Metric Tons of Fuel Annually for Advanced Nuclear Reactors
Reservations available now, commercial production deliveries begin Q1 2027 Proprietary process with reduced environmental impacts Efficient domestic supply chain needed to support projected growth in energy demand from increased electrification and energy-intensive industries Critical step toward energy independence being built in Utah WEST VALLEY CITY, Utah, June 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nusano, a physics company transforming radioisotope production and enabling next-generation energy solutions, announced today the launch of a High-Assay Low-Enriched Uranium (HALEU) production program to support the need for new, sustainable energy solutions and small modular nuclear reactor (SMR) infrastructure in the United States. 'Domestic HALEU production is essential to enabling sustainable energy solutions,' said Chris Lowe, CEO of Nusano. 'Through our HALEU program, Nusano is working to stabilize supply chains, significantly drive down the cost of fuel, and enable the deployment of advanced nuclear energy on a scale needed to support advancements in AI, data centers, electrification, and modern logistics.' The Nusano HALEU program is a critical step toward establishing a 100% domestic fuel supply for next-generation energy solutions and firmly positions Utah to lead the nation in advanced fuel production. The launch also aligns with Utah Governor Cox's broader Operation Gigawatt strategy for energy abundance founded in a secure, stable and independent energy ecosystem, as well as recent federal government directives to build a domestic uranium enrichment supply. 'Utah has long played a role in the nation's nuclear fuel supply chain,' said Emy Lesofski, energy advisor to the governor and director of the Utah Office of Energy Development. 'As we explore how to meet the energy needs of the future, we're focused on energy resources that are reliable and clean—many of which need HALEU. The next generation of advanced nuclear technologies need fuel and companies like Nusano can fill that need safely and responsibly and we look forward to opportunities to partner with them at the Utah San Rafael Energy Lab.' Proprietary System Enables Mass Production Nusano brings new solutions to HALEU production, making it the first private company in the United States to offer a scalable, commercial solution for nuclear fuel with a focus on HALEU. The Nusano HALEU program utilizes a proprietary process capable of quick, cost-effective production and scale up. Compared to modern centrifuge facilities, the Nusano solution is more energy efficient, easier to operate, and can produce on demand—overcoming the most common issues associated with gas centrifuge machines. Additionally, Nusano's process eliminates the need for uranium hexafluoride, a bottleneck in current nuclear fuel cycles. These capabilities position Nusano to play a critical role stabilizing the domestic HALEU supply chain while also reducing environmental impacts. A stable, domestic fuel supply will ultimately decrease U.S. dependence on foreign suppliers, increasing our national security and economic stability. Nusano intends to produce initial commercial samples of HALEU by Q4 2026 and begin large scale production in Q1 2027. A single Nusano system will be capable of producing more than 50 metric tons of HALEU annually — with a small footprint, lower initial capital investment, and lower operating costs than other proposed solutions. Nusano plans to scale its production to approximately 350 metric tons annually by 2029. America's Unmet Energy Needs The United States Department of Energy estimates that by 2035, the country will need 50 metric tons per year of HALEU to support its commercial nuclear power industry, escalating to 500 metric tons per year by 2050. Current solutions are capable of providing less than 1% of that supply, which makes this project essential if America is to regain its energy independence and stabilize its economies. HALEU is a crucial fuel for small modular reactors (SMRs) and other advanced nuclear reactor designs. Unlike traditional reactors, which use uranium-235 (U-235) enriched to about 3-5%, HALEU is enriched to between 5-19.9% U-235, which allows for greater fuel efficiency, longer operational cycles, and more compact reactor designs. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) oversees the establishment of new uranium facilities and the uranium enrichment process. The U.S. has been safely enriching uranium for decades and this project will continue the country's successful and responsible production of nuclear fuel. About NusanoNusano is a privately held physics company committed to: bringing supply stability and innovation to the rapidly emerging and critically undersupplied medical radioisotopes market, serving industrial and commercial markets dependent on reliable access to high quality radioisotopes for their products and services, and enabling next-generation energy solutions. Nusano's breakthrough technologies are poised to help supply the fight against cancer and enable innovation across multiple industries. For more, please visit Contacts: Media: Scott Larrivee, Nusano, 608-345-6629, Investor Relations: Joyce Allaire, LifeSci Advisors, LLC, 212-915-2569, jallaire@ in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
03-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Montara State Beach reopens following shark attack
(KRON) — California State Parks officials reopened Montara State Beach Monday after a surfer's board was bitten by a shark on May 31 around 2 p.m. The shark attack happened roughly 100 yards offshore, California State Parks supervising ranger Barbara Morris told KRON4. California State Parks closed the beach for 48 hours following the attack. The surfer was not injured in the attack. The California Academy of Sciences website states that sharks off the California coast like to feed on seals and sea lions. If a person is attacked, it's likely because sharks mistook them for prey, according to the California Academy of Sciences. 'The majority of attacks occur at the surface, placing swimmers, surfers, kayakers, and scuba divers at greatest risk,' the CAS website states. 'The appearance of a surfer on a short surfboard, for example, might easily be mistaken by the shark for a basking sea lion.' Timelapse: Northern Lights visible in Sonoma County It's unclear what type of shark attacked the surfer's board Saturday. Experts at the California State University Long Beach Shark Lab are analyzing the bite marks in the surfboard to possibly identify the species. California State University Long Beach Marine Biology Professor and Shark Lab Director Chris Lowe told KRON4 that the lab may know more by Friday. Watch the full report from KRON4's Charles Clifford in the video at the top of this story. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Daily Mail
21-05-2025
- Science
- Daily Mail
California swimmer has very lucky escape after encounter with 'curious' great white shark
A lucky swimmer managed to escape after a 'curious' great white shark reportedly bumped into them at a California beach. The terrifying incident took place Tuesday around 10.30am at Torrey Pines State Beach in San Diego when a shark was spotted swimming offshore near Lifeguard Tower #5, park officials said. Shortly after, an investigation determined the shark measured about seven to eight feet in length and swam away after its brief interaction with the unidentified swimmer. Several warning signs were posted at beach access points near Towers #2, #5 and #7 after the sighting. The warnings remained in place for 24 hours. Though it is not uncommon for the sea creatures to make their way back to the warm California beaches this time of year, it is 'rare' to see them 'bump' into people, Shark Lab director Chris Lowe told NBC San Diego. 'It's actually really rare for sharks to actually bump swimmers or surfers,' he explained. 'We have lots of sharks, and we have lots of people, usually in close proximity to each other all summer long, and the sharks tend to ignore people.' Lowe believes the shark might have collided with the swimmer because it was startled or possibly just curious about them. Jack Elstner, a PH.D. student at Scripps University of Oceanography, echoes Lowe's mention that this is the exact time of year sharks, specifically juveniles, come back to the shores of Southern California. 'Juvenile white sharks use near-shore beach environments as nursery habitats, and they like these areas because the waters are warm, which allows the sharks to grow quickly,' Elstner told ABC 10News. 'There's tons for them to eat, so there are lots of stingrays and little fish.' When he heard about the size of the shark, Elstner said he immediately knew it was young. 'These sharks really like the warmer water temperatures, so when the water gets cold, they go south down to Baja a lot of the times, but when the water warms up in Southern California, we start to see them coming back to our beaches,' he added. Although many fear sharks coming back to parts of the ocean for the summer, Elstner said it is actually a great sign that they return. 'A lot of people think that shark sightings can be scary, and of course these are large predators in the ocean that we have to respect, but also the presence of sharks in these habitats is a sign that the ecosystem is healthy and recovering,' he continued. Lowe still advised beach-goers to remain cautious as the weather warms up, not just because of sharks, but also other sea animals. 'They're always out there,' he said. 'Go enjoy the beach, enjoy the water, know that these animals are out there. Remember that there are also stingrays out there, and stingrays hurt about 10,000 people a year in California.' California State Parks shared the same reminder, telling 'California State Parks would like to remind visitors that sharks are an important part of the coastal ecosystem and that interactions between humans and sharks are rare along the Southern California coast.' Shark season in San Diego hits a peak in July or August and can sometimes go into September. The season in general takes place April-November. News of this sighting comes months after an enormous great white shark was seen stalking a popular Florida beach in January. The 1,400-pound, 13-foot shark was detected prowling the waters off Florida's coastline as authorities warned beachgoers to be on the lookout for the fish. The shark, nicknamed 'Breton,' surfaced an astonishing four times in a single day near Daytona Beach. According to data from OSEARCH - a globally renowned nonprofit dedicated to marine research - Breton first pinged his presence days before, but it was the constant flurry of activity that set researchers and locals abuzz. The shark's tag, a sophisticated tracking device affixed to his dorsal fin, indicated his movements every time he surfaced - providing a rare and chilling glimpse into the habits of these ocean predators. Breton's fin was tagged during OSEARCH's 2020 Nova Scotia expedition with the hulking predator named after Cape Breton, where scientists first encountered him. Over the past four-and-a-half years, Breton has become a legend among researchers, logging an astonishing 41,000 miles in his odyssey through the Atlantic.
