California’s only major south-to-north oil pipeline is on the brink of shutdown, operating at just 17% capacity and losing millions monthly. This comes as in-state oil production has fallen 65% since 2001 and refinery count has dropped from 43 to just 7. The result is a looming supply crunch that wi
The next Linux kernel release is packing some practical improvements. A change to the printk system could significantly speed up boot times for some machines, while Rust driver support takes a meaningful step forward.
In a New York Times op-ed, Roy Price argues a Netflix-Warner Bros. merger would create a monopsony, dangerously centralizing Hollywood around one buyer. He warns it would lower compensation for creators and narrow creative opportunities, echoing concerns that sank the Penguin Random House-Simon & Sc
The UK, once a global nuclear leader, now gets just 14% of its power from atomic energy. A new government plan aims for 25% by 2050, but a damning review cites “systemic failures” holding the country back.
A group of U.S. senators has introduced a bill to gather hard data on AI’s impact on the American workforce. The legislation would force employers to disclose if AI was a substantial factor in layoffs and create a new federal research hub.
Researchers have successfully used artificial intelligence to design antibody binding sites completely in silico. This breakthrough could transform how therapeutic drugs are created, moving from discovery to precise engineering.
In a massive industry shakeup, Netflix has agreed to purchase Warner Bros. for $82.7 billion. The deal includes HBO, its vast film and TV library, and its major gaming studios. The acquisition is expected to close in the next 12 to 18 months.
Orbex received only €34.9 million from the European Space Agency’s €902 million European Launcher Challenge, while its four competitors each got at least €169 million. The shortfall stems from the UK government deferring a decision on how to allocate the majority of its €144 million contribution to
The breakneck demand for AI compute isn’t waiting for new construction. Companies like Raeden are finding it faster and smarter to retrofit old buildings into high-tech data centers. It’s a messy, complex process that’s becoming critical to keeping pace.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang made a surprise appearance on the Joe Rogan Experience podcast. He claimed AI technology has become 100 times more capable in just the last two years.
