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Data centres to drive energy storage 'boom cycle' in next five years, UBS says

AI data centre-fuelled power demand growth in the U.S. is likely to drive a "boom cycle" for energy storage in the next five years as more storage is needed to

Data centres to drive energy storage 'boom cycle' in next five years, UBS says
Economy|Environment|Europe|Science|World

Iceland sees security risk, existential threat in Atlantic Ocean current's possible collapse

Iceland has designated the potential collapse of a major Atlantic Ocean current system a national security concern and an existential threat,

Iceland sees security risk, existential threat in Atlantic Ocean current's possible collapse
Asia|Political|Science|World

'Crossed the line': Chinese state media blast Japan PM as Taiwan spat rumbles on

A spat between China and Japan over Japanese Premier Sanae Takaichi's Taiwan comments showed no signs of abating on Wednesday with a series of

'Crossed the line': Chinese state media blast Japan PM as Taiwan spat rumbles on
Africa|Health|Science|World

Biovac starts trials on South Africa's first domestically developed cholera vaccine

Researchers in South Africa have launched clinical trials for the first vaccine developed entirely in the country

Biovac starts trials on South Africa's first domestically developed cholera vaccine
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Australia's MinRes inks $765 million deal with POSCO for lithium JV stake, shares surge

Australia's Mineral Resources said on Wednesday it would sell a 30% stake in part of its lithium business to South Korea's POSCO for $765 million to reduce debt, sending its

Australia's MinRes inks $765 million deal with POSCO for lithium JV stake, shares surge
Americas|Environment|Science|World

Record-low temperatures shock the Southeast US while snowfall blankets parts of the Northeast

The southeastern U.S. has plunged into record-low temperatures, affecting 18 million people under a freeze warning across Alabama, Florida, and Georgia

Record-low temperatures shock the Southeast US while snowfall blankets parts of the Northeast
Business|Health|Science

Longtime FDA oncology leader named agency’s top drug regulator

Longtime FDA oncology leader named agency’s top drug regulator

Longtime FDA oncology leader named agency’s top drug regulator
Food|Health|Science

ByHeart recalls all of its baby formula in the US amid infant botulism outbreak investigation

ByHeart recalls all of its baby formula in the US amid infant botulism outbreak investigation

ByHeart recalls all of its baby formula in the US amid infant botulism outbreak investigation
Arts|Entertainment|Environment|Europe|Political|Science|World

Pressure grows for release of penguins ‘trapped’ at London aquarium

Pressure grows for release of penguins ‘trapped’ at London aquarium

Pressure grows for release of penguins ‘trapped’ at London aquarium
Business|Health|Science

FDA appoints veteran oncology chief Pazdur to lead drug center

The U.S.

FDA appoints veteran oncology chief Pazdur to lead drug center
Crime|Education|Science|Technology

AI incident involving middle school girl leads to multiple investigations, possible law changes

AI incident involving middle school girl leads to multiple investigations, possible law changes

AI incident involving middle school girl leads to multiple investigations, possible law changes
Business|Health|Science|World

FDA names longtime cancer scientist Pazdur to lead drug center

The Food and Drug Administration has named a longtime regulator of cancer medications to lead the agency’s drug center

FDA names longtime cancer scientist Pazdur to lead drug center
Business|Entertainment|Science|Technology

Watchdog group Public Citizen demands OpenAI withdraw AI video app Sora over deepfake dangers

Tech advocacy group Public Citizen has demanded OpenAI withdraw Sora 2, citing safety concerns and threats to democracy from the AI video generator

Watchdog group Public Citizen demands OpenAI withdraw AI video app Sora over deepfake dangers
Business|Economy|Health|Lifestyle|Science

ByHeart recalls all baby formula sold nationwide as infant botulism outbreak grows

Baby formula manufacturer ByHeart recalled all of its products sold nationwide Tuesday

ByHeart recalls all baby formula sold nationwide as infant botulism outbreak grows
Health|Lifestyle|Science

Man encourages organ donation after helping save 9-year-old boy's life. "Give a piece of yourself"

Man encourages organ donation after helping save 9-year-old boy's life. "Give a piece of yourself"

Man encourages organ donation after helping save 9-year-old boy's life. "Give a piece of yourself"
Environment|Science|World

Indigenous groups get the spotlight at UN climate talks, but some say visibility isn't power

This year's United Nations climate talks in Brazil are putting a special focus on Indigenous peoples

Indigenous groups get the spotlight at UN climate talks, but some say visibility isn't power
Environment|Interview|Science|World

Indigenous leader Raoni calls Brazil infrastructure plans a threat to Amazon forest

At 93 years old, Indigenous leader Raoni Metuktire is urging Brazil to empower native peoples to preserve the Amazon rainforest

Indigenous leader Raoni calls Brazil infrastructure plans a threat to Amazon forest
Business|Economy|Science|Stock Markets|Technology

SoftBank's $5.8 billion Nvidia stake sale stirs fresh AI bubble fears

SoftBank Group's $5.8 billion sale of its Nvidia stake jolted stock markets on Tuesday, stoking fears that the frenzy around artificial intelligence may have peaked,

SoftBank's $5.8 billion Nvidia stake sale stirs fresh AI bubble fears
Political|Science|Technology|World

Russia will conduct nuclear tests if other nuclear power resume them, Lavrov says

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Tuesday that Moscow will conduct nuclear tests if any other nuclear power does so.

Russia will conduct nuclear tests if other nuclear power resume them, Lavrov says
Health|Lifestyle|Science

Photojournalist receiving kidney donation from co-worker

Photojournalist receiving kidney donation from co-worker

Photojournalist receiving kidney donation from co-worker
Education|Science|Technology|Travel

Delta Air Lines marks 25 years of annual "Dream Flight" for Black students

Delta Air Lines marks 25 years of annual "Dream Flight" for Black students

Delta Air Lines marks 25 years of annual "Dream Flight" for Black students
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Science|Technology

Microsoft plans to invest $10 billion in Portuguese AI data hub

Microsoft plans to invest $10 billion in artificial intelligence infrastructure at a data centre in Portugal's port city of Sines over the next few years, marking one of the largest

Microsoft plans to invest $10 billion in Portuguese AI data hub
Business|Science|Technology

Meta chief AI scientist Yann LeCun plans to exit to launch startup, FT reports

Meta's chief artificial intelligence scientist Yann LeCun is planning to leave the social media company to set up his own startup, the Financial Times reported on Tuesday, citing people

Meta chief AI scientist Yann LeCun plans to exit to launch startup, FT reports
Health|Science|Technology

Star-shaped cells make a molecule that can ‘rewire’ the brains of mice with Down syndrome – understanding how could lead to new treatments

Down syndrome results in changes to the structure and function of neural circuits in the brain. Delivering a specific protein to neurons could reverse these changes.

Star-shaped cells make a molecule that can ‘rewire’ the brains of mice with Down syndrome – understanding how could lead to new treatments
Asia|Science|Technology|World

China's stranded astronauts 'in good condition' after space debris delays planned return

The return of three stranded Chinese astronauts who are facing a delayed return to Earth is progressing smoothly, according to the country's Manned Space Engineering office

China's stranded astronauts 'in good condition' after space debris delays planned return
Economy|Environment|Science|World

What is COP30 and why does it matter?

What is COP30 and why does it matter?

What is COP30 and why does it matter?
Economy|Environment|Science|World

COP30 highlights growing need of countries for resilience to storms, flood and fires 

With typhoons tearing across Southeast Asia this week while areas of Jamaica and Brazil are still clearing debris from damaging storms,

COP30 highlights growing need of countries for resilience to storms, flood and fires 
Political|Science|Technology|World

Iran seeks 'peaceful nuclear deal' with US, official says

Iran wants to reach a "peaceful" nuclear agreement with the United States to resolve a decades-long dispute, but will not compromise its national security, the deputy foreign

Iran seeks 'peaceful nuclear deal' with US, official says
Environment|Health|Science|World

Alaska sued over aerial hunting of bears to protect caribou

Environmental groups sued Alaska's wildlife authorities on Monday seeking to halt a predator control plan that lets game wardens hunt down unlimited numbers of bears from

Alaska sued over aerial hunting of bears to protect caribou
Economy|Environment|Science|World

What is climate finance and why does it matter?

Countries trying to shift to clean energy while also preparing for extreme weather and other impacts in a warmer world will need money - a lot of it.

What is climate finance and why does it matter?
Environment|Science|World

Ethiopia to be approved as host for COP32 climate summit in 2027

Ethiopia is set to be confirmed on Tuesday as host of the COP32 climate summit in 2027, the president of this year's

Ethiopia to be approved as host for COP32 climate summit in 2027
Business|Environment|Science|World

UN shipping regulator advocates for industry emissions fee at COP30, despite Trump pushback

The head of the International Maritime Organization said Monday he’s continuing to “advocate and campaign” for global regulations to move the shipping industry away from fossil fuels, after the United States and Saudi Arabia blocked new rules last month

UN shipping regulator advocates for industry emissions fee at COP30, despite Trump pushback
Business|Science|Technology

Intel CEO to oversee its AI efforts after executive departs for OpenAI

By Max A.

Intel CEO to oversee its AI efforts after executive departs for OpenAI
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

SoftBank's OpenAI wager in focus as analysts upgrade share price target

Technology investor SoftBank Group reports second quarter earnings results on Tuesday in the midst of feverish investment in artificial intelligence that has sent its

SoftBank's OpenAI wager in focus as analysts upgrade share price target