Scientists have created an RNA-replicating molecule in the lab — and brought the world one step close to creating artificial life.
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The Peace War by Vernor Vinge (Bruce Huntey)
The Peace Warby Vernor VingeRead by Bruce HunteyThis book was first published in 1984Audio originally issued by NLS on cassette in 1988 The Peace Authority g…
AI execs who urgently need more energy to power their tech revolution are turning to fossil fuels
AI is driving a dramatic new need for electricity, and while tech execs have long trumpeted their commitment to a green energy future, the urgency of that need presents them with a difficult path forward.
Questions about fueling the AI boom took center stage earlier this month at the CERAWeek by S&P Global, The Wall Street Journal reported. The annual energy conference draws thousands of executives to Houston to discuss topics ranging from geopolitics to the energy transition.
No one knows how much electricity will be needed to power the AI boom. AI requires massive computing power and energy loads and has triggered an explosion of data centers. Microsoft cofounder Bill Gates said at the conference that the amount of power AI is bound to consume is mind-blowing.
Extended Alert: Severe solar storm warning, auroras possible as far south as Alabama
A significant geomagnetic solar storm is currently in progress, sparked by recent solar eruptions that have hurled plasma towards Earth.
This atmospheric phenomenon is set to illuminate skies with the Northern Lights, extending unusually far south to regions including Alabama and Northern California as early as Monday.
The Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC) of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) warns of an extended period of heightened geomagnetic activity, known as a Geomagnetic K-index of 5.
