China Opens World’s First Wind-Powered Underwater Data Center
China has inaugurated the world’s first offshore‑wind‑powered underwater data centre off Shanghai’s coast. The 24‑megawatt facility, built by HiCloud Technology and China Communications Construction at a cost of 1.6 billion yuan (≈$236 million), uses seawater at 10 metres depth for natural cooling. Its design targets a power‑usage effectiveness (PUE) of no more than 1.15, meaning cooling accounts for under 10 % of total power. The project aims to secure AI‑driven compute with green electricity and minimal land‑water impact.
Longevity Startup Doses First Human in Bid to Reverse Age-Related Sight Loss
A longevity‑focused biotech startup announced the first human dose of its experimental therapy aimed at reversing age‑related sight loss, specifically early‑stage age‑related macular degeneration (AMD). The Phase 1 trial enrolls ten participants and will evaluate safety, tolerability, and preliminary efficacy on...
This Summer Travel Season Could Forever Alter the Future of Sustainable Aviation Fuel
The escalation of Iran’s conflict has tightened global crude supplies, prompting airlines to accelerate the search for sustainable jet‑fuel alternatives. Waste cooking oil and french‑fry grease are emerging as viable feedstocks for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), a trend amplified by...
So Long, ‘Ferrynoia.’ Green Maritime Technology Is Here
New York launched the Harbor Charger, the state’s first hybrid‑electric public ferry, linking South Ferry to Governors Island. Built for $33 million, the vessel carries 1,200 passengers and 30 vehicles, cutting travel time by two‑thirds and reducing CO2 emissions by at...
Data Center Operators Are Trying to Fix Their Water Use Problems
SpaceX’s amended IPO filing now cites water scarcity, regulations and drought as potential constraints on data‑center expansion, joining a broader industry focus on water use. Evaporative cooling, the dominant method for rack cooling, can save energy but may demand up...
Millions of Bees Have Thrived Under a New York Cemetery for More Than a Century
Cornell researchers have documented an estimated 5.5 million subterranean Andrena regularis bees nesting beneath East Lawn Cemetery in Ithaca, New York, covering roughly 1.25 acres. The colony size rivals more than 200 conventional honey‑bee hives, making it one of the world’s largest recorded...
A Fundamental Principle of Aeronautical Engineering Has Been Overturned
Researchers at Tohoku University have demonstrated that applying distributed micro‑roughness (DMR) to a surface can lower aerodynamic drag by as much as 43.6 percent. Using a 1‑meter magnetic support balance to eliminate support‑rod interference, they measured drag coefficients across Reynolds numbers...
All the Fancy Measuring Devices Used in Science Rely on Two Stone-Age Techniques
The article explains that every sophisticated scientific measuring instrument ultimately relies on two primitive techniques: counting and comparing. These methods trace back to Stone‑Age tools such as tally sticks and balance scales. Modern devices—from blood pressure cuffs to spectrophotometers—encode these...
Why the 2026 Hurricane Season Might Not Be That Bad
NOAA predicts a relatively quiet Atlantic hurricane season for 2026, with 8‑14 named storms, 3‑6 becoming hurricanes and only 1‑3 reaching major status. The outlook is driven by a strong El Niño that typically generates hostile wind shear in the Atlantic,...
XAI Adds 19 New Gas Turbines Despite Ongoing Lawsuit
Elon Musk's xAI has installed 19 new natural‑gas turbines at its Southhaven, Mississippi data‑center campus over the past two months. The move was revealed through internal emails obtained by WIRED. The expansion occurs while the company faces a lawsuit alleging...
What Happens When You Try to Treat OCD With Psilocybin
Simone Stolzoff’s new book explores using psilocybin, the active compound in magic mushrooms, to treat obsessive‑compulsive disorder (OCD). A 2025 pilot study gave nine patients up to four doses, reporting symptom improvements from 23 % to full remission, while conventional SSRIs...
Diabetes Detection Needs Better Tools. They’re on the Way
Researchers warn that traditional HbA1c testing misses millions at risk for diabetes, especially in Black and South Asian populations. New AI‑driven tools are leveraging continuous glucose monitors and routine electrocardiograms to flag metabolic dysfunction years before blood sugar spikes. Stanford’s...
This Treatment Could Reverse Osteoarthritis Joint Damage With a Single Injection
Researchers at the University of Colorado Boulder have secured a $33.5 million ARPA‑H grant to develop a regenerative osteoarthritis therapy that could reverse joint damage with a single injection. The approach uses a controlled‑release particle system to deliver an approved drug...
The UK’s Answer to Darpa Wants to Rewire the Human Brain
The UK’s Advanced Research and Innovation Agency (ARIA) has earmarked a £69 million ($86 million) program to develop circuit‑level neurotechnologies aimed at disorders such as epilepsy, Alzheimer’s, depression and addiction. Backed by a £1 billion ($1.3 billion) budget through 2030, ARIA has funded 19...
The Iran War Is Impacting the Environment in Unseen Ways
The Iran‑Israel war has unleashed a hidden environmental crisis across Iran, the Gulf and Lebanon. Within the first two weeks, more than 5 million tons of CO₂‑equivalent were emitted, while thousands of buildings were destroyed and oil spills threatened marine habitats. Smoke,...