Scientists have discovered a way to "hear" the collision of black holes and other cosmic events using a process similar to that used in music production.
Low-emissivity (low-E) window glass, a green technology for energy efficiency, can inadvertently act like a magnifying glass due to slight bowing, focusing sunlight and heat to potentially ignite nearby property. While architects avoid this in large buildings, poorly manufactured domestic versions pose a risk.
A major Telstra outage in Australia disrupted mobile and data services nationwide, cancelled train services, and affected payment systems. An investigation is underway into emergency calls that may not have connected, though the core triple-zero system is reported operational. The exact cause is unknown but not a cyber attack.
Tech giants like Google and Amazon are seeing increased carbon emissions due to AI investments, jeopardizing net-zero goals. Meanwhile, Meta is exploring new revenue streams like cloud computing and prediction markets amid stock decline and legal challenges.
Delivery robots are appearing on sidewalks in cities globally, but residents and local authorities are raising concerns about safety, accessibility, and pedestrian movement. Some cities have implemented bans or restrictions, while others are considering them, as a petition in Chicago calls for a suspension until safety tests and clear rules are established.
Lancaster University stores valuable Helium-3 gas, costing $2,000 per litre, in beer kegs for quantum computing and fusion research. With current supply from nuclear weapons limited and future demand rising, companies are exploring lunar extraction, though challenges remain regarding concentration and cost.
Scotland's government may consider a moratorium on new datacenters, a move that could jeopardize the UK's AI strategy. The SNP national council passed a motion to freeze projects lacking planning permission, citing "overdevelopment" and environmental concerns.
