DNA storage could theoretically hold all the world’s data in a coffee cup and preserve it for thousands of years. The technology promises revolutionary density and longevity, but synthesis costs remain astronomical. Researchers say we need a fundamental breakthrough to make it practical.
QTS Data Centers is funding a $1.5 million research initiative with the University of Wisconsin-Madison to advance sustainable digital infrastructure. The program will explore hydrogen power, energy storage, and environmental impacts of data center expansion.
A Chinese economist who questioned whether China’s real growth was closer to 2% instead of the official 5% disappeared from public view for nearly a year. His silence highlights growing concerns about the reliability of China’s economic data as transparency decreases under Xi Jinping’s leadership.
Artificial intelligence can now corrupt public opinion surveys by generating fake responses that pass every quality check. In recent election polls, adding just 10-52 AI responses would have flipped the predicted outcome. The implications threaten research integrity across multiple fields.
Dell and Microsoft have announced the public preview of Azure Native Dell PowerScale, a fully managed storage service running on Azure infrastructure. The new offering provides access to Dell’s OneFS file system with multi-petabyte scalability and hybrid data capabilities. Customers can now choose b
Databricks has launched ai_parse_document, claiming it solves the unsolved problem of enterprise PDF parsing. The technology handles complex documents with tables, diagrams, and mixed formats that existing tools struggle with. Early adopters include Rockwell Automation, TE Connectivity, and Emerson
Community resistance to data centers is exploding nationwide. A new report shows opposition blocked or delayed $98 billion in projects from March to June 2025 alone, with red states leading the charge.
LinkedIn is rolling out AI-powered people search that lets you find connections by describing what you need. Instead of searching for specific job titles or companies, you can ask questions like “Who can help me understand US work visas?” The feature launches for Premium users in the US starting tod
Commvault just launched what CEO Sanjay Mirchandani calls the most significant release in company history. The Cloud Unity platform aims to unify data security, identity resilience, and cyber recovery across all environments from on-premises to cloud.
A major partnership between Alghanem Trading & Contracting and global energy leader Rehlko is transforming Jordan’s data center infrastructure. The collaboration brings premium backup power solutions to support the country’s growing digital economy. This initiative sets new regional standards for da
