Former NASA Scientist John Burford, 85, Imprisoned for $1.2M Investment Scam

Former NASA Scientist John Burford, 85, Imprisoned for $1.2M Investment Scam

 09:05 11/09/2025

John Burford, an 85-year-old former NASA scientist, has been imprisoned for two years for defrauding over 100 investors of $1.2 million. He misused his credibility to attract investors to his unregulated scheme, Financial Trading Strategies. Burford diverted funds for personal use, including purchasing a house, leading to his conviction for fraud and Financial Services and Markets Act offences.
From NASA Scientist to Semiconductor Powerhouse: The Rise of Luo Weiwei and China's GaN Dominance

From NASA Scientist to Semiconductor Powerhouse: The Rise of Luo Weiwei and China's GaN Dominance

 03:06 02/09/2025

Luo Weiwei, a former NASA scientist, now leads China's semiconductor industry. She founded Innoscience after facing obstacles in the US. The company specializes in gallium nitride technology. It quickly became a global leader with government support. Innoscience now controls a significant portion of the GaN market. The company partners with Nvidia for AI data centers.
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