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World’s second giant sphere to be built in Abu Dhabi
Las Vegas’ giant sphere will soon no longer be one of a kind. A second one is in the works for Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates. Under a newly announced deal, Abu Dhabi’s Department of Culture and Tourism said it will pay a franchise fee to Sphere Entertainment to build the second location using… -
Google invests in SMRs as more tech companies go nuclear for energy needs
Google has announced a new agreement to purchase power from small modular reactor (SMR) developer Kairos Power. The tech giant’s decision signals a growing trend among technology companies turning to nuclear power as a solution for the escalating energy demands of data centers, which are critical for supporting artificial intelligence (AI) operations and cryptocurrency mining.… -
Mysterious white blobs found along Canada’s coastline prompt investigations
Mysterious white blobs have been appearing along Canada’s beaches, prompting concern and curiosity from both the public and experts. The Canadian Coast Guard has reportedly been called in to assist with investigating the situation, which spans approximately 28 miles of coastline. The blobs, varying in size from as small as a coin to as large… -
Want to graduate at UC San Diego? Take a climate change course first
As reported on Tuesday, Oct. 15, the University of California San Diego has a new requirement to graduate, as students must now take a climate change course in order to get their degree. This semester, the university implemented the first-of-its-kind mandate for the class of 2028. UC San Diego officials say that the program is… -
Parrots overwhelm Argentinian town, leading to local power outages
The town of Hilario Ascasubi, located near Argentina’s east, is facing an overwhelming influx of parrots. Over the past few years, so many birds have arrived that they now outnumber the community’s 5,000 residents by a ratio of 10-to-1. Experts believe that deforestation in nearby mountain areas, where the parrots would typically stop during their… -
Sewage-fueled hydrogen car aims for speed record
A hydrogen-powered car, fueled by sewage, aims to break a land speed record. If successful, the car could drive a new wave of sustainability in racing. The Waste2Race prototype (LMP3), built by students at the University of Warwick’s Manufacturing Group, ran on hydrogen produced as a byproduct of cutting-edge wastewater treatment technology. The car itself… -
Algeria invests billions in desalination amid severe drought, water riots
Amid a worsening drought that has led to water rationing and riots, Algeria is investing $5.4 billion to expand its desalination infrastructure, aiming to tackle the nation’s growing water crisis. The country, already home to Africa’s largest desalination facilities, is ramping up efforts as rainfall continues to decline, threatening its water supply. This year, five… -
Researchers achieve first-ever communication in lucid dreams
In a new scientific achievement, researchers at REMspace successfully facilitated communication between two people in their dreams. The milestone, reminiscent of concepts from the film “Inception,” brought dream-based communication closer to reality. The company behind the breakthrough said it was possible by tapping into REM sleep, a phase where lucid dreaming can occur. Lucid dreaming… -
Switzerland to install solar panels on train tracks, safety concerns remain
Swiss startup Sun-Ways is leading an initiative to install solar panels along the country’s approximately 3,300 miles of railway. The company says that utilizing the rail network could supply nearly a third of the energy required by Switzerland’s transportation sector. This could potentially offset around 200,000 tons of carbon dioxide emissions annually — roughly equivalent… -
Carmakers locking basic features behind paid subscription services
Car manufacturers are facing mounting criticism for locking hardware features behind paywalls, prompting some to reconsider the controversial practice. Brands like BMW and Tesla have received backlash from consumers over charging extra fees for features such as heated seats or extended battery range, despite these features being built into the vehicle. Initially introduced as a… -
More than 30 couples vie for beer and cash in Wife Carrying Championship
More than 30 couples competed in the annual North American Wife Carrying Championship on Saturday, Oct. 12, in Western Maine. Competitors had to jump over logs, splash through water and slog through mud, all while carrying a partner, in hopes of claiming the grand prize. Traditionally, the event featured male competitors carrying a woman, but… -
‘I, Robot’ director accuses Musk of stealing his robot and vehicle designs
Director Alex Proyas accused Tesla of copying robot and vehicle designs from his 2004 film “I, Robot” for the company’s latest autonomous products. Proyas, who led the Will Smith-starring sci-fi movie, took to social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, after Tesla’s recent “We, Robot” event, saying, “Can I have my designs back please?”… -
Steam gets ahead of new CA law, informs users they don’t own their games
Steam is informing its users that they don’t fully own the games they purchase, as a new California law on digital content ownership looms. The law, taking effect next year, aims to bring transparency to digital marketplaces by clarifying that users are buying licenses, not permanent ownership of games on such platforms. Steam, the largest…
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