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CleanChoice Energy Triples Capacity with Solar Acquisitions in North Carolina
NewsFeb 18, 2026

CleanChoice Energy Triples Capacity with Solar Acquisitions in North Carolina

CleanChoice Energy announced the acquisition of two utility‑scale solar projects in North Carolina—Sumac (103.92 MW) and Sweetleaf (118.3 MW)—adding 222.2 MW of capacity and tripling its portfolio. Construction is slated to start early 2027 with grid interconnection to the PJM market expected in...

By POWER Magazine
Zero to $1M ARR: Hunt Whales, Share Journey,
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Zero to $1M ARR: Hunt Whales, Share Journey,

I’ve bootstrapped $0 to $1M ARR three times. If I had to start over with no money and no personal brand, this is exactly how I’d hit $1M ARR in under 12 months: 1. Hunt whales in their natural habitat. Alina Vandenberghe...

By Adam Robinson
Language‑Based Policies Enable Zero‑Shot Cross‑Robot Skills
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Language‑Based Policies Enable Zero‑Shot Cross‑Robot Skills

Same task, same scene. Different robot. Everything breaks… LAP trains the model to express motion in plain language, for example “move forward 3 cm” or “tilt 15 degrees” instead of predicting joint torques or tokens. Because language carries structure and...

By Ilir Aliu
Digital Path Practices Reflected in Latest Checklist Changes
NewsFeb 18, 2026

Digital Path Practices Reflected in Latest Checklist Changes

The College of American Pathologists issued the 2025 accreditation checklist on Dec. 9, adding a new “Digital Pathology Including Remote Data Assessment” section. The revision requires laboratories to validate digital pathology systems, document remote review locations, and treat remote CLIA‑certified sites...

By CAP Today
One Simple Tactic to Boost Engagement From 25 Strategies
SocialFeb 18, 2026

One Simple Tactic to Boost Engagement From 25 Strategies

288 pages. 17 chapters. 25+ proven tactics. 1 easy way to increase engagement and response.

By Nancy Harhut
Measuring Chaos: Researchers Quantify the Quantum Butterfly Effect
NewsFeb 18, 2026

Measuring Chaos: Researchers Quantify the Quantum Butterfly Effect

Chinese researchers led by Yu‑Chen Li have, for the first time, precisely quantified the exponential growth of chaos in a quantum many‑body system during a time‑reversal protocol. Using solid‑state nuclear magnetic resonance, they measured out‑of‑time‑ordered correlators (OTOCs) and applied a...

By Phys.org (Quantum Physics News)
From Messy to Clean: 8 Python Tricks for Effortless Data Preprocessing
BlogFeb 18, 2026

From Messy to Clean: 8 Python Tricks for Effortless Data Preprocessing

The article outlines eight concise Python tricks that streamline data preprocessing, from normalizing column names to clipping outliers. Each technique uses pandas functions to handle whitespace, type conversion, date parsing, missing values, categorical standardization, duplicate removal, and quantile‑based capping. The...

By KDnuggets
The 20 Coolest Security Operations, Risk And Threat Intelligence Companies Of 2026: The Security 100
NewsFeb 18, 2026

The 20 Coolest Security Operations, Risk And Threat Intelligence Companies Of 2026: The Security 100

CRN’s Security 100 list spotlights 20 security‑operations, risk and threat‑intelligence vendors that distinguished themselves in 2026. The roundup underscores a rapid shift toward AI‑driven, agentic SOC solutions that automate triage, investigation and response. Companies such as 7AI, Arctic Wolf, Google Cloud and...

By CRN (US)
Ep 38: Interview with Lt. General (Ret.) David Buck, President, BRPH Mission Solutions
PodcastFeb 18, 202639 min

Ep 38: Interview with Lt. General (Ret.) David Buck, President, BRPH Mission Solutions

In this episode, Lt. Gen. (Ret.) David J. Buck discusses how his three‑decade Air Force career—spanning strategic missile, space launch, satellite command, and cyber operations—shapes his work leading BRBR Mission Solutions, a firm that designs and builds mission‑critical infrastructure for...

By The Spacepower Podcast
AI in Healthcare Starts Long Before the Exam Room
NewsFeb 18, 2026

AI in Healthcare Starts Long Before the Exam Room

AI-driven clinical tools are rapidly improving diagnosis and treatment, but they leave patients exposed to hidden financial risks. A case of an autonomous AI ER physician resulted in a $37,000 out‑of‑network bill, highlighting systemic navigation failures. While clinical AI promises...

By Employee Benefit News
SBC White Paper Proposes New Mode for Devices in School Settings
NewsFeb 18, 2026

SBC White Paper Proposes New Mode for Devices in School Settings

The Safer Buildings Coalition (SBC) has released a white paper proposing a “School Mode” for smartphones that automatically restricts non‑essential functions when a device enters a school geofence during class hours. The model is opt‑in, gives schools control over policy,...

By Urgent Communications
Viridien Partners with NVIDIA to Advance HPC for Seismic Imaging Workflows
BlogFeb 18, 2026

Viridien Partners with NVIDIA to Advance HPC for Seismic Imaging Workflows

Viridien announced a partnership with NVIDIA to accelerate its seismic imaging workflows using NVIDIA's high‑performance computing platforms. The collaboration will optimize Viridien’s algorithms for GPU accelerators, including tensor cores and mixed‑precision techniques, aiming to boost imaging speed, accuracy, and efficiency....

By HPCwire
Indeed Names New CTO
NewsFeb 18, 2026

Indeed Names New CTO

Indeed announced Jim Giles as its new Chief Technology Officer, effective immediately. Giles, formerly Vice President of Engineering at Google, will steer the technical strategy of Indeed’s global engineering teams. His mandate includes accelerating AI‑first product development to simplify hiring...

By HRTechFeed
Plaid Promises Welsh Communities Share of Renewable Energy Profits
NewsFeb 18, 2026

Plaid Promises Welsh Communities Share of Renewable Energy Profits

Plaid Cymru announced that a future Welsh government would require renewable projects larger than 10 MW to allocate a 15‑25% community‑ownership stake, ensuring locals share in profits. The party also plans to create a national energy body to manage large‑scale wind...

By BBC News – Science & Environment
Work Product Vs. Evidence: Why Your Firm’s DMS Is Not an eDiscovery Platform
BlogFeb 18, 2026

Work Product Vs. Evidence: Why Your Firm’s DMS Is Not an eDiscovery Platform

The article clarifies that a firm’s document management system (DMS) is not a substitute for a dedicated eDiscovery platform. While DMS tools excel at storing and retrieving files, they typically lack features such as legal holds, privilege tagging, and forensic...

By Legal Tech Daily
Early Adopters Saw Graph Memory Before Hype
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Early Adopters Saw Graph Memory Before Hype

good example: i had multiple builders telling me to check out how graphs could help babyagi’s memory 6 month before graphRAG was even a term which is how i ended up working on graph based memory and investing in @falkordb only started...

By Yohei Nakajima
Microsoft Says Office Bug Exposed Customers’ Confidential Emails to Copilot AI
NewsFeb 18, 2026

Microsoft Says Office Bug Exposed Customers’ Confidential Emails to Copilot AI

Microsoft confirmed a bug in its 365 Copilot Chat that allowed the AI to read and summarize customers' confidential emails for weeks, even when data‑loss‑prevention policies were in place. The issue, tracked as CW1226324, affected both draft and sent messages...

By TechCrunch (Cybersecurity)
Deploying AI 'Allows Doctors to Be Doctors' Again
NewsFeb 18, 2026

Deploying AI 'Allows Doctors to Be Doctors' Again

Innovaccer released the whitepaper "Autonomous Healthcare" outlining AI’s role in alleviating clinicians’ administrative load. The report highlights AI‑powered documentation, scheduling, and data integration tools that can reclaim up to 30% of physicians’ time. CEO Abhinav Shashank argues that these efficiencies...

By Healthcare Finance News (HIMSS Media)
Turn Organic Content Into High‑Performing Ads
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Turn Organic Content Into High‑Performing Ads

If you want to make better ads internally. Start creating organic content. From what we've seen with a wide range of testing is that some of top spending ads at the moment are really good pieces of organic content. Not a guarantee but...

By Kody Nordquist
Frosted Flakes Remixes ‘90s Jingle to Reintroduce Tony the Tiger
NewsFeb 18, 2026

Frosted Flakes Remixes ‘90s Jingle to Reintroduce Tony the Tiger

Kellogg's Frosted Flakes teamed with rap artist JID to remix its classic “Hey Tony” jingle, releasing the track on Spotify and Apple Music. The song launches at the Frosted Flakes Day Ones Bowl Game on Feb. 22, accompanied by limited‑edition apparel and a collectible box sold...

By Marketing Dive
Trackforce Brings Real-Time Visibility to the Whole Business with Geckoboard
NewsFeb 18, 2026

Trackforce Brings Real-Time Visibility to the Whole Business with Geckoboard

Trackforce upgraded its support analytics by swapping delayed Zendesk reports for Geckoboard’s real‑time dashboards. The new self‑serve visualisations gave agents instant insight into queue health, productivity and CSAT, enabling proactive management. As a result, customer satisfaction jumped to 92.5% and...

By Geckoboard – Blog
Poland Bans Chinese-Made Cars From Entering Military Sites
NewsFeb 18, 2026

Poland Bans Chinese-Made Cars From Entering Military Sites

Poland’s senior army commanders have issued a directive barring Chinese‑manufactured cars from entering protected military facilities. The move targets vehicles whose sensors, software or connectivity modules could transmit location and other sensitive data. It aligns Poland with recent U.S. and...

By The Record by Recorded Future
Yello Integrates LinkedIn CRM Connect to Boost Efficiency for Recruiters
BlogFeb 18, 2026

Yello Integrates LinkedIn CRM Connect to Boost Efficiency for Recruiters

Yello has launched an integration with LinkedIn CRM Connect, linking its early‑talent acquisition platform directly to LinkedIn Recruiter. The new connection lets recruiters view real‑time LinkedIn member profiles and update candidate records without switching applications. It also surfaces interaction history...

By HRTech Cube
Shopify’s Product Network: The Quiet Update That Could Change Ecommerce Forever
PodcastFeb 18, 20260 min

Shopify’s Product Network: The Quiet Update That Could Change Ecommerce Forever

In this episode, Pep Hufen, CEO of Smart Marketer Agency, explains Shopify’s new Product Network—a feature that lets merchants embed other brands’ products on their own sites without holding inventory or losing the customer relationship. He clarifies that it’s not...

By Smart Marketer
AI Figures Heavily Into CMOs’ Strategic Considerations
NewsFeb 18, 2026

AI Figures Heavily Into CMOs’ Strategic Considerations

Chief marketing officers are increasingly prioritizing emerging media such as entertainment IP and FAST platforms, with Black audiences driving a disproportionate share of streaming time. CMOs expect most of their revenue in five years to stem from products that do...

By MarketingCharts
Cross-Government Report Shows Quadrupling of Detected Fraud and Error in Two Years
NewsFeb 18, 2026

Cross-Government Report Shows Quadrupling of Detected Fraud and Error in Two Years

The Public Sector Fraud Authority reported a record £1.7 bn in detected fraud and error for 2023‑24, more than four times the £438 m reported in 2021‑22. The surge is driven largely by error, especially £327 m linked to closed energy‑affordability schemes, while...

By Civil Service World (UK)
Qunnect and Cisco Demonstrate Metro-Scale, High-Speed Quantum Entanglement Swapping Over Commercial Fiber
BlogFeb 18, 2026

Qunnect and Cisco Demonstrate Metro-Scale, High-Speed Quantum Entanglement Swapping Over Commercial Fiber

Qunnect and Cisco have demonstrated metro‑scale quantum entanglement swapping over 17.6 km of commercial fiber in New York City, achieving record rates of 1.7 million local pairs and 5,400 pairs per hour across deployed fiber. The system maintained over 99 % polarization fidelity...

By HPCwire
Use AI to Build SaaS Moats, Not Fear
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Use AI to Build SaaS Moats, Not Fear

AI isn't the threat to your SaaS. How you use it is. Today... live podcast: The NRR Battle 2026. We'll talk about building moats and leveraging AI to make your SaaS even more valuable while your competitors are running scared. We go live...

By Lincoln Murphy
WFIO Moments Fuel Founder Resilience and Future Wins
SocialFeb 18, 2026

WFIO Moments Fuel Founder Resilience and Future Wins

Every Founder has their WFIO moment. WFIO = We're F*cked. It's Over. The other day I was looking through old photos on my phone and found a picture of this receipt from ThirstyBear on Howard Street. It was June of 2013. And my...

By TK Kader
Rox Heart Radio: Why AI?
NewsFeb 18, 2026

Rox Heart Radio: Why AI?

Rox Heart Radio released a new episode titled “Why AI?” featuring host Roxana Mehran in conversation with cardiology researchers Ami Bhatt and Rohan Khera. The trio explores how artificial intelligence is poised to reshape cardiovascular care, from imaging interpretation to risk prediction....

By TCTMD
From UAV Spraying to Climate Intelligence: What Research Reveals About Sustainable Agri-UAS Deployment
NewsFeb 18, 2026

From UAV Spraying to Climate Intelligence: What Research Reveals About Sustainable Agri-UAS Deployment

Recent research on agricultural UAVs in India shows that drones can deliver genuine sustainability gains, but only when design, flight parameters, and data‑driven decisions are optimized. Life‑cycle assessments reveal reductions in water use, chemical load, and operator exposure under ideal...

By Commercial UAV News (if feed accessible)
As Trump Obliterates Climate Efforts, States Try to Fill the Gap
NewsFeb 18, 2026

As Trump Obliterates Climate Efforts, States Try to Fill the Gap

Democratic‑led states are accelerating climate initiatives as the Trump administration moves to roll back federal greenhouse‑gas regulations. Colorado proposes a $2,000 tax credit for new electric vehicles, Virginia is streamlining approvals for large solar farms, and California aims to make...

By The New York Times – Climate
AI Amplifies Bias; Build Software Wisely, Not Endlessly
SocialFeb 18, 2026

AI Amplifies Bias; Build Software Wisely, Not Endlessly

AI is an amplifier of your intellect and values. A mirror of your soul. If you were a confirmation bias person, AI can be catastrophic for you. There’s some way to contort almost any prompt to give you the answer you’re...

By Guillermo Rauch
How Musicians, Marketers Use WhatsApp to Build Fan Communities
BlogFeb 18, 2026

How Musicians, Marketers Use WhatsApp to Build Fan Communities

Direct-to-fan communication is shifting from optional to essential as social‑media algorithms limit reach. WhatsApp, with over 2 billion users, provides 100% message deliverability and a private‑conversation feel that email and SMS can’t match. Artists like Lorde, The Lathums, Dua Lipa and Sahel Sounds...

By Hypebot
Artimus Robotics Is Launching Next-Generation Artificial Muscles and Seeking Partners to Evaluate the Technology in Markets Requiring Dexterous Robotic Manipulation.
NewsFeb 18, 2026

Artimus Robotics Is Launching Next-Generation Artificial Muscles and Seeking Partners to Evaluate the Technology in Markets Requiring Dexterous Robotic Manipulation.

Artimus Robotics unveiled its next‑generation HASEL artificial muscles, delivering more than twice the mechanical output of the prior version. The new actuators are fully encapsulated, improving safety and simplifying integration into robotic systems. Artimus is actively recruiting partners to test...

By RoboticsTomorrow
Addressing the 58% Launch Failure Rate: Accelerating Market Access Through Intelligent Decision-Making
NewsFeb 18, 2026

Addressing the 58% Launch Failure Rate: Accelerating Market Access Through Intelligent Decision-Making

Pharma launches are missing the mark 58% of the time, a failure rate driven by poor market insight and fragmented decision‑making. Accelerating market‑access planning from pre‑Phase 2 and integrating real‑world data can give companies a strategic north star. Purpose‑built AI tools...

By MedCity News
Public S3 Buckets: A Cloud Security Wake‑Up
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Public S3 Buckets: A Cloud Security Wake‑Up

The most exposed lady in the cloud? Lady S3 Bucket. ☂️ If you use AWS, you know the shame. Public access is NOT a vibe. https://youtube.com/shorts/q_T0RC87aRg #DevOps #CloudComputing #Security

By Tatiana (DevOps Pink)
Smart Metrics Need Guardrails to Ensure Durable AI Transformation
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Smart Metrics Need Guardrails to Ensure Durable AI Transformation

Smart metrics don’t just measure performance, they shape behavior. If we’re deploying #AI across the enterprise, we need guardrails against metric gaming from day one. Governance isn’t a brake on innovation, it’s what makes transformation durable. Especially as agentic systems enter ops. https://t.co/r792RxQbTa...

By Harold Sinnott
OCC Conditionally Approves Stripe Subsidiary Bridge for Trust Charter
NewsFeb 18, 2026

OCC Conditionally Approves Stripe Subsidiary Bridge for Trust Charter

Stripe’s subsidiary Bridge received conditional approval from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency for a national trust bank charter. The license would allow Bridge to issue stablecoins, custody digital assets, and manage reserves under OCC oversight. The decision...

By Banking Dive
EU Parliament Approves Digital Euro for All Transactions
SocialFeb 18, 2026

EU Parliament Approves Digital Euro for All Transactions

EU Parliament Backs Digital Euro for Both Online and Offline Use - Fintech Schweiz Digital Finance News - FintechNewsCH https://t.co/mgf2DlIs9B

By Oliver Bussmann
IEA Backs Ukraine’s Energy Resilience Amid Infrastructure Attacks
SocialFeb 18, 2026

IEA Backs Ukraine’s Energy Resilience Amid Infrastructure Attacks

Important exchange with Ukraine's First Deputy Prime Minister @Denys_Shmyhal We discussed 🇺🇦's efforts to ensure energy security this heating season and beyond – amid ongoing attacks on critical infrastructure @IEA will continue to closely support 🇺🇦's energy sector resilience https://t.co/tQQpcbUtpO

By Fatih Birol
Does the Motion of DNA Influence Its Activity?
NewsFeb 18, 2026

Does the Motion of DNA Influence Its Activity?

Researchers at the Salk Institute demonstrated that the dynamic three‑dimensional folding of the genome directly influences gene expression and cell identity. By depleting the cohesin‑loader protein NIPBL in human iPSC‑derived neurons and cardiomyocytes, they observed region‑specific unfolding of chromatin loops....

By Phys.org – Biotechnology
Claude Code Fabricates Fake ENSEMBL IDs for Gene Plots
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Claude Code Fabricates Fake ENSEMBL IDs for Gene Plots

1/ Claude Code just hallucinated ENSEMBL IDs for my volcano plot. (it happened last week for real) I asked it to highlight specific genes. The data matrix uses ENSEMBL identifiers. Instead of flagging that it couldn't map the gene symbols, it invented...

By Ming Tang
Emerging Tech Will Revolutionize Pharma Manufacturing and Distribution
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Emerging Tech Will Revolutionize Pharma Manufacturing and Distribution

This book explains how disruptive technologies and emerging trends such as robotics, artificial intelligence, 3D printing, precision medicine or patient design will impact the manufacturing and distribution of pharmaceuticals in order to prepare successfully for a better future of healthcare. It's...

By Bertalan Meskó, PhD
Unity Says It Has a New Product That Cooks Up Entire Games Using AI
NewsFeb 18, 2026

Unity Says It Has a New Product That Cooks Up Entire Games Using AI

Unity announced a new AI-powered tool that can generate entire casual games from natural‑language prompts, aiming to eliminate traditional coding. The company will showcase a beta version at the Game Developers Conference in March. Unity frames the technology as a...

By Futurism AI
Analyze Global Data with One BigQuery Query
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Analyze Global Data with One BigQuery Query

You've got data spread across geographies. What happens when you want to bring that data together? Usually ETL jobs or other mechanisms. We just launched @googlecloud BigQuery global queries. Do multi-location analysis with a single query: https://t.co/F3p2mn5SjZ

By Richard Seroter
10 Free Bioinformatics Tools to Save Time & Money
SocialFeb 18, 2026

10 Free Bioinformatics Tools to Save Time & Money

🧵 10 free bioinformatics tools you should know in 2026. These will save you time, money, and headaches. https://t.co/t8amdLE4MX

By Ming Tang
Legacy Banks' Failures Fuel $1.3T Debt Fintech Surge
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Legacy Banks' Failures Fuel $1.3T Debt Fintech Surge

$1.3 trillion in credit card debt. An all-time high. One unicorn CEO says his fintech wouldn’t even exist if traditional banks had served customers better. When legacy systems fail to manage risk, transparency and affordability, disruption isn’t optional. It’s inevitable. https://t.co/b072MMXcSy @fortunemagazine...

By Spiros Margaris
Cross‑team Context Fuels Smarter Autonomous Marketing
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Cross‑team Context Fuels Smarter Autonomous Marketing

imagine if your marketing dept knew exactly what your dev team has been working on that’s what @layers enables in an agentic world, with their code-aware autonomous marketing the take-away pattern is to use context from department A to help department B...

By Yohei Nakajima