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energy

Power Needs of AI Data Centers: A Growing Challenge

November 24, 2024

Ever stopped to think about how much electricity those big data centers that power our daily online activities actually use? Well, get ready for a surprise! With artificial intelligence (AI) on the rise, data centers are becoming gigantic power guzzlers. They're so big that soon, a single one could

environment

Climate Talks in Azerbaijan: More Frustration Than Action

November 24, 2024

COP29 brought together people from 200 countries, all hoping to make a difference on climate change. But the conference ended in gridlock, with the huge challenge of finding money to fight climate change looming large. Wealthy nations only pledged $250 billion by 2035, while poorer countries needed

health

When the Power Goes Out, People with Disabilities Suffer Most

November 23, 2024

Houston's Hurricane Beryl was more than just a storm for Kimberly Rubit. It was a 10-day struggle to keep her disabled daughter, Mary, safe without air conditioning, water, or lights. The power outage took a huge toll. In fact, at least 36 people died from heat-related issues during this time. This

crime

Adani Group's Billionaire Boss Faces U. S. Fraud and Bribery Charges

November 21, 2024

Gautam Adani, the billionaire who heads India's Adani Group, has found himself in a sticky situation. He, along with several others, was charged with bribery and fraud in a New York court. The allegations suggest that Adani and his team paid over $250 million in bribes to Indian government officials

finance

Inflation Surges in the U. K. , Hitting 2. 3% in October

November 20, 2024

In October, the U. K. saw a surprising jump in inflation, reaching 2. 3%. This is higher than the expected 2. 2% and a significant increase from September's 1. 7%. The news might put a pause on the Bank of England's plans to lower interest rates in December. The Bank aims to keep inflation at 2%, bu

science

Nickel-Infused Carbon Nets Boost Energy Storage and Heat Conversion

November 20, 2024

Scientists have crafted a remarkable dual-carbon network infused with nickel nanoparticles to encapsulate paraffin wax. This innovative design, called CH@Ni-CNTs, features carbon nanotubes zipping through carbon honeycombs. The purpose? To enhance light capture and convert that energy into heat more

technology

Altman's New AI Chip Venture: A Challenge to Nvidia

November 20, 2024

Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, is on a mission to find backers for a new company called Rain AI. This startup is aiming to compete with the big player in the AI chip market, Nvidia. Altman is reaching out to OpenAI's investors to raise $150 million for Rain AI's second round of funding. This round i

science

Mysterious Dark Energy: A Cosmic Puzzle

November 20, 2024

Scientists are rethinking their understanding of dark energy, the force believed to be expanding the universe at an accelerating pace. This mysterious force, thought to make up nearly 70% of the universe, has long baffled astronomers. A recent study by an international team of over 900 scientists hi

environment

Greening Giant Economies: How Tech and Smart Cities Cut Emissions

November 20, 2024

Big countries face a tricky balance: they need to grow and produce more, but they also need to keep their environment clean. A recent study looked at how industrial production, green energy, new tech, energy efficiency, and city growth affect carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions in the top ten industriali

environment

Boosting Solar Power: How Australian Subsidies Drive Residential Solar Adoption

November 20, 2024

Australia is no stranger to leading the way in residential solar energy adoption, thanks to incentives like the Feed-in Tariff and the Small-Scale Renewable Energy Scheme. But what's the real impact of these policies on home solar installations? Let's dive in! We looked at data from July 2009 to Ju