China begins assembling its supercomputer in space
China begins assembling its supercomputer in space China’s Long March 2D rocket. China has launched the first 12 satellites of a planned 2,800-strong orbital supercomputer satellite network, reports Space News. The satellites, created by the company ADA Space, Zhijiang Laboratory, and Neijang High-Tech Zone, will be able to process the data they collect themselves, rather […]
Meta faces Democratic probe into plans to power a giant data center with gas
Meta faces Democratic probe into plans to power a giant data center with gas Meta’s building a new AI data center so massive in Louisiana that the local utility company has plans to construct three new gas-fired power plants to provide it with enough electricity. Now, advocates and lawmakers are pressing Meta for answers about […]
Trump administration announces ‘illegal’ rollback of energy and water efficiency standards
Trump administration announces 'illegal' rollback of energy and water efficiency standards Trump administration announces ‘illegal’ rollback of energy and water efficiency standards The US Energy Department says it’s rolling back long-standing efficiency standards for appliances, which advocates are calling a clear violation of the law. Continuing the Trump administration’s assault on federal water and energy […]
Eight Sleep adds a pricey blanket and speakers to its Pod 5 sleep system
Eight Sleep adds a pricey blanket and speakers to its Pod 5 sleep system The full Pod 5 Ultra setup starts from $6,099. Eight Sleep is launching the Pod 5, the fifth generation of its expensive smart sleeping system. It packs two main upgrades: a temperature-controlled blanket and speakers that can play “soothing soundscapes.” The […]
Indigenous scientists are fighting to protect their data — and their culture
Indigenous scientists are fighting to protect their data — and their culture Dr. Max Liboiron, Professor in the Department of Geography at Memorial University in St. John, Newfoundland, Canada. Every month, a group of Indigenous scientists from around the world gathers on Zoom. They never have an agenda. They meet as colleagues to catch up […]
What lies beneath: filming gators in Florida springs
What lies beneath: filming gators in Florida springs If you’re like me, you’ve been anxiously searching for any relief from the Bad News™ and endless stream of AI slop plaguing your feed. Joseph Ricketts’ breathtaking wildlife videos could be the antidote. An alligator taking a nap on the floor of a crystal clear spring. Schools […]
Donald Trump takes aim at more water and energy efficiency standards
Donald Trump takes aim at more water and energy efficiency standards Donald Trump signed a presidential memorandum Friday afternoon directing the Department of Energy to “consider using all lawful authority to rescind” or weaken regulations for water and energy efficiency for dishwashers and washing machines. The action also includes water use standards for showers, faucets, […]
Amazon now sells prescription pet pills
Amazon now sells prescription pet pills Amazon is expanding its prescription medication business to include your pooches and pussycats. Through its Vetsource partnership announced on Thursday, Amazon says that “hundreds of prescription pet medications” will now be available for US customers to purchase via Amazon’s storefront, including treatments for fleas, ticks, and chronic conditions. Prescription […]
Whoop wants everyone to give a whoop about the new Whoop 5.0
Whoop wants everyone to give a whoop about the new Whoop 5.0 The Whoop 5.0 offers two new subscription tiers. | Image: Whoop The Whoop 5.0, announced today, is a significant hardware and software update with subscription pricing that seems keen on broadening its appeal to a wider audience. When I1q reviewed the Whoop 4.0, […]
Elon Musk’s SpaceX gets a company town in Texas
Elon Musk's SpaceX gets a company town in Texas Elon Musk’s SpaceX gets a company town in Texas Residents near Boca Chica Beach in Texas have voted to become a city called Starbase. | Photo by GABRIEL CARDENAS/AFP via Getty Images<br> South Texas voters mostly employed by Elon Musk’s SpaceX have approved a measure to […]