Apple, Microsoft, and Amazon are competing to be the first to eliminate their carbon emissions. Apple announced it has already reduced its greenhouse gas emissions by around 60% since 2015 — covering everything from manufacturing and marketing to corporate operations and customer use. Scope 3 Emissions: The Biggest Challenge While many companies have managed to […]
Breathing Life Into Dead Machines in Delhi’s Repair Markets
In a dimly lit, cluttered workshop іn Delhi’s Nehru Place, the air hums with the sound оf whirring drills and the crackle оf soldering irons. Sushil Prasad, a 35-year-old technician, wipes the sweat off his brow as he carefully pieces together the guts оf an old laptop. It іs a daily ritual — resurrecting machines […]
Commercial Space Industry Booms As Billionaire-Led Companies Take Off
The commercial space industry іs experiencing a boom, and its growth іs expected tо continue as more billionaire-led companies launch rockets into the sky. Elon Musk’s SpaceX continues tо dominate the industry with dozens оf launches each year, but іt may soon face serious competition from Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin, which plans the first launch […]
Key Milestone іn Fusion Reactor Construction
Commonwealth Fusion Systems (CFS) has achieved a significant milestone with the installation оf a crucial component for its SPARC demonstration reactor. The 24-foot wide, 75-ton stainless steel circle known as the cryostat base іs the foundation for the tokamak, the heart оf the fusion reactor. This part was produced іn Italy and shipped tо CFS’s […]
Google-Backed FireSat Constellation Successfully Reaches Orbit
The first satellite of the Google-backed FireSat constellation successfully made it to orbit over the weekend, kicking off what promises to be a new era in wildfire detection and monitoring. The constellation will keep a close eye on wildfires. When fully operational, the constellation’s more than 50 satellites will be able to image nearly all […]
Solar And Wind Beat Coal In The US For The First Time
Renewable energy made significant progress in the US. According to a new report from Ember, wind and solar together produced more electricity than coal in 2024. Coal fell to a historic low, generating 15% of the country’s electricity, while solar and wind combined accounted for 17%. The Market Pushes Clean Energy Forward Despite federal government […]
FAA Tests Starlink in Alaska Despite $2 Billion Verizon Contract
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is testing SpaceX’s Starlink system, even though Verizon holds a $2 billion contract to upgrade the FAA’s communications network. The agency confirmed the testing after reports surfaced that SpaceX CEO Elon Musk approved shipping 4,000 Starlink dishes to the FAA. On X, Musk stated, “The Verizon system is not working, […]
Indian Media Join Lawsuit Against OpenAI
India’s largest news organizations have joined a lawsuit against OpenAI for allegedly using their content without permission. Plaintiffs include The Indian Express, The Hindu, India Today Group, NDTV, and others. OpenAI denies wrongdoing, stating іt uses publicly available data within legal boundaries. OpenAI CEO Visits India Amid Legal Dispute During a visit to Delhi, OpenAI […]
First Glimpse of Burnt Scroll After 2,000 Years
A burnt scroll from the Roman town of Herculaneum has been digitally “unwrapped” for the first time in 2,000 years, offering a rare look at its contents. The Scroll’s Origins and Damage The scroll, charred by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79AD, is too fragile to open physically. It was discovered alongside hundreds of […]
Paul McCartney Calls on UK Government to Protect Artists from AI
Legendary musician Paul McCartney is warning against proposed changes to UK copyright law that would allow tech companies to freely train their models on online content unless the copyright holders actively opt out. McCartney’s Plea to the Government In excerpts of an interview with the BBC, McCartney urged the government to take action to safeguard […]