US defense firms dominated the European rare earth metals market, vital for modern weaponry. Fast deal-making, US government backing, and China’s blockade left European companies behind. The EU is still searching for an effective strategy.
The black Chernobyl fungus, Cladosporium sphaerospermum, not only survived radioactive ruins but actually grows better under radiation. NASA is testing its ability to block cosmic radiation on the ISS, exploring its use as a biological shield to protect astronauts.
Google, Amazon, and China are moving AI data centers into orbit. Satellites aim to ease Earth’s load and accelerate AI development.
OpenAI, Google, and Anthropic battle for AI dominance. New models, record investments, and mounting security issues reshape the market at the beginning of December 2025.
AI models with reasoning use up to 100x more energy. Neuromorphic chips could save power grids and cut AI’s carbon footprint.
Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google, announced on Fox News Sunday that the company intends to begin building data centers in outer space, powered by solar energy, as early as 2027. According to Pichai, this is a response to the growing energy demand generated by the development of artificial intelligence. “We’re taking the first step in…
An unusual incident unfolded at the Ashland ABC store in Virginia on Saturday: a drunk raccoon broke in, smashed several bottles, and passed out in the bathroom. The event took place over the post-Thanksgiving weekend, when the store was closed. The animal, quickly dubbed the ‘masked bandit,’ was found by staff lying between the restroom and the…
Two documentaries—one exploring suburban American murder, the other documenting Ukrainian military operations—dominate early predictions for the 2026 Academy Awards Best Documentary Feature category. Variety’s Clayton Davis positions “The Perfect Neighbor” and “2000 Meters to Andriivka” as frontrunners. The Frontrunners “The Perfect Neighbor” examines the 2019 murder of Shanann Watts and her two daughters by her…
Your heart’s condition at age 50 might already be writing your brain’s story for age 70. Research published in ScienceAlert shows cardiovascular health in middle age serves as a powerful predictor of dementia risk two decades later. The Heart-Brain Connection A comprehensive study tracking thousands of participants over 20 years found those with poor cardiovascular…
Meta’s latest breakthrough in artificial intelligence could fundamentally change how machines learn. The SPICE framework, developed jointly by Meta FAIR and the National University of Singapore, enables AI systems to teach themselves complex reasoning without any human supervision—bringing us closer to truly autonomous intelligent systems. How Two AI Agents Compete to Get Smarter Traditional AI…