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engineering

Sturdy Foundations for the Moon's Future

September 15, 2024

The moon has long been considered a potential haven for human explorers, but making this vision a reality requires significant infrastructure development. The Lunar Surface Innovation Consortium recently held a workshop to address the complex challenges of constructing launch and landing facilities,

technology

Edition Earth: How Digital Twins Are Revolutionizing the Way We Make Safe Decisions for the Planet

September 13, 2024

As typhoon Chanthu wreaked havoc on East Asia in 2021, meteorologists and government leaders scrambled to figure out what was coming next. The future of improving such predictions may lie with digital twins – virtual replicas of the Earth that can simulate extreme weather events, helping us make saf

technology

Sink or Swim: A Cautionary Tale of AI-Powered Lawyering in Singapore

September 13, 2024

Singapore has taken a significant step towards embracing the power of artificial intelligence (AI) in the legal profession by integrating Microsoft's Copilot into its legal technology platform. The move allows lawyers to automate certain tasks, such as drafting status updates and tracking deadlines,

business

Reimagining Eni's Business Structure: A Glimpse into the Future

September 13, 2024

The Italian energy giant Eni has recently approved a new business structure aimed at amplifying the value of its subsidiaries, such as Plenitude and Enilive, and potentially exploring new partnerships and public listings. But what does this mean for the company's future? The new structure is divid

environment

A Game-Changing Move Towards Climate-Friendly Batteries: Ohio's New Metals Refinery

September 11, 2024

Imagine a world where the metals crucial to addressing climate change are extracted in an environmentally friendly way, avoiding the damage of open pit mining and preventing metals from ending up in landfills. This is the vision of Nth Cycle, a company that's pioneering a new approach to extracting

science

Will NASA's Jupiter Probe Uncover the Secrets of Europa?

September 11, 2024

What if I told you that NASA's Europa Clipper mission, set to launch on October 10, has just cleared its final hurdle, and it's ready to take on the ultimate question: is life beyond Earth? The mission has been revamped, and the team has confirmed that the spacecraft's transistors can withstand t

lifestyle

MIT's Game-Changing Initiatives: Empowering Kids Through STEM

September 11, 2024

Imagine a world where kids are not just learning about science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM), but are actually excited to apply these skills to real-world problems. MIT's four pioneering initiatives - Scratch, the Computer Clubhouse Network, the Fab Lab network, and FIRST robotics compet

technology

Samsung's Most Expensive Gadgets: Worth the Splurge?

September 10, 2024

Are you ready to be blown away by Samsung's priciest products? From smartphones that cost more than a used car to smart appliances that could buy your groceries for a month, these gadgets are sure to make your jaw drop. But let's put on our thinking caps and really analyze if they're worth the hef

opinion

Harris-Walz: A Dangerous Agenda for LGBT Americans

September 10, 2024

As President of an organization representing millions of LGBT conservatives and allies, I have a stark warning: don't be fooled by Kamala Harris and Tim Walz's attempt to reinvent themselves as moderate, pro-family Democrats who just want equality for the LGBT community. Their true agenda goes far b

technology

The Blackwell Delay: A Yield Snag or a Sneak Peek at the Future?

September 8, 2024

Nvidia's recent quarterly results brought both good news and disappointment for investors. While revenue and earnings exceeded guidance, the company's fiscal Q3 outlook fell short of expectations due to the delay in its next-generation AI accelerator chip, Blackwell. Nvidia management clarified tha