In the peaceful countryside of Zayas de Báscones, Spain, a subtle new architectural project is beginning to take shape. Designed by the firm Fran Silvestre Arquitectos, the Bodegas Dominio d’Echauz winery is envisioned to be more than just a wine production facility — it will function as a living archive, a laboratory, and a sanctuary […]
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To avoid using large areas of land for building renewable energy storage facilities, the Fraunhofer Institute has been developing a bold yet feasible idea: using hollow concrete spheres submerged in the deep ocean to store energy. The StEnSea Project: Storing Energy in the Sea Since 2011, the StEnSea (Stored Energy in the Sea) project has
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A fleet of 100 electric, self-driving coal mining trucks has started operating in Mongolia, managed by artificial intelligence connected through a 5G-Advanced (5G-A) network. The project is expected to expand, bringing greater safety and efficiency to China’s coal mining industry. Coal Use Remains High Despite Environmental Concerns Although the environmental drawbacks of coal are well
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Researchers have been using fungi to create innovative materials, such as fire-resistant insulation for buildings and even 3D-printed batteries. A New Approach to Mycelium-Based Materials Now, one of the scientists involved in this line of research, Dr. Gustav Nyström, along with Ashutosh Sinha from the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (EMPA), have
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Netflix is expanding its livestreaming offerings, the company revealed during its Upfront presentation on Wednesday.With 94 million global monthly active users, the platform has gradually added live TV, including WWE wrestling, comedy, award shows, and other events—though not all have been successful. Netflix chief content officer Bela Bajaria announced that the platform will introduce new
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OpenAI announced on X Wednesday that it is launching its GPT-4.1 and GPT-4.1 mini AI models in ChatGPT. According to OpenAI spokesperson Shaokyi Amdo, the GPT-4.1 models are designed to assist software engineers using ChatGPT for writing or debugging code. OpenAI claims that GPT-4.1 outperforms GPT-4o in coding and following instructions, while also being faster
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At its annual Brandcast event for advertisers, YouTube unveiled several initiatives aimed at drawing more TV ad spending to its platform. Key among them is an expanded partnership with the NFL, including exclusive streaming rights to the league’s first Friday game of the 2025-2026 season. Additionally, YouTube plans to test a new format that helps
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A data center developer and a battery startup will debut a new kind of energy storage at a U.S. data center, marking the latest effort by tech firms to address the rising energy demands of artificial intelligence. Prometheus Hyperscale and XL Batteries will install an organic flow battery at Prometheus’ one-gigawatt Wyoming data center, starting
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Archer has been selected as the official air taxi provider for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles. According to a press release from the company, if all goes according to plan—a significant uncertainty—their Midnight eVTOL aircraft will shuttle VIPs, fans, and key personnel between major event locations, while also assisting with emergency
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The Hailie Smartinhaler, developed by med-tech company Adherium, helps improve asthma management by making sure inhalers are used properly and on time. It’s been supporting asthma patients in the U.S. since 2017, and now the company aims to bring it to Australians as well. Asthma affects up to 29% of the global population, causing symptoms
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