A new study using NASA’s XRISM space telescope has detected the faint signatures of chlorine and potassium in the Cassiopeia A supernova remnant. These “odd-Z” elements are crucial for life but were previously hidden from view. The discovery helps explain how the raw materials for planets like Earth
The United States is imposing new tariffs on imports from Nicaragua, citing pervasive labor and human rights abuses. The 15% duty will be phased in starting in 2027 and will stack on top of existing levies.
Latin American data center provider Kio Networks has launched a new 12MW facility in Querétaro, Mexico. The QRO2 data center expands the company’s local capacity to nearly 19MW, creating a high-density hub for the region.
A new analysis reveals a counterintuitive trend with AI coding assistants like GitHub Copilot. While junior developers see significant speed gains, senior developers often become less productive. The culprit isn’t the tool, but the deep expertise of the senior engineers using it.
Fei-Fei Li, the Stanford professor known as the “Godmother of AI,” says she wouldn’t hire a software engineer in 2025 who doesn’t embrace AI tools. Her view is part of a broader movement where CEOs from Palantir to LinkedIn are questioning the traditional college degree.
Elon Musk has seemingly confirmed reports that SpaceX is planning to go public. The company is reportedly targeting a staggering $1.5 trillion valuation, with an IPO potentially happening in the 2026-2027 timeframe.
Oracle’s shares tumbled over 10% after missing revenue forecasts, even as its AI cloud business soared 68%. In other news, police data shows Snapchat is the most common platform for child exploitation offences, and McDonald’s Netherlands pulled a generative AI ad following online criticism.
Apple is directly warning iPhone users to stop using Google Chrome, citing privacy concerns. In response, Google is rolling out its Gemini AI directly into Chrome for iOS, making the browser a key battleground.
A recent Sifted op-ed makes a forceful case for why Europe needs to get comfortable with defence venture capital. The argument hinges on a stark choice: become a builder of critical defence technologies or remain a dependent buyer.
Adobe is projecting double-digit annual recurring revenue growth for fiscal 2026, pinning its hopes on AI-powered tools. The announcement comes as the company’s stock has lost about 20% of its value this year amid fears of AI disruption.
