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tech

Plastic Waste Solution: Recycling Labs Partner with Veolia

January 21, 2025

It’s all about closing the loop on plastic waste. Sam White, recently appointed CEO of GreenLabs Recycling, is spearheading an innovative project to reuse lab plastics. In collaboration with Veolia, they collect discarded lab equipment from clients like Sanofi, transforming it into new benchtop wast

technology

AI's Next Big Shift: From Models to Systems

January 21, 2025

Artificial intelligence is about to take a big step forward. Arthur Mensch, the CEO of French AI company Mistral, predicts that 2025 will see AI move beyond just large language models. Instead, he believes the focus will shift towards "systems" that combine models with real-world business data and t

business

Union Pacific Plans Online Upgrades to Boost Ease of Use

January 21, 2025

Kenny Rocker, the executive vice president of marketing and sales at Union Pacific, outlined plans to simplify their online customer portal at a recent industry meeting. He acknowledged that users currently have to navigate through multiple clicks to perform different tasks like generating waybills,

technology

Europe's Quantum Leap in Space Security

January 21, 2025

Imagine this: a satellite up in the sky, guiding a new era of secure communication. European satellite maker Thales Alenia Space and Spanish satellite operator Hispasat have gotten some serious funding – to the tune of €104 million – to develop something pretty impressive. They're working on a geost

politics

America's Efficiency Experiment: Meet DOGE

January 21, 2025

What happens when you mix government, tech, and a dash of humor? You get the Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE for short. Launched under Elon Musk's leadership, this new US department wants to shake up how the government works. Instead of the same old red tape, DOGE aims to cut waste and

health

Comparing Traditional and Tech-Assisted Implant Surgeries: A Laboratory Study

January 21, 2025

Scientists recently put three different methods of dental implant surgery under the microscope. They looked at how precise each was, how long each took, and how the experience of the surgeon affected the time needed. The methods were: doing it by hand (like in the old days), using static computer as

science

Attoseconds: The Race to Ultrafast Science

January 21, 2025

Imagine if we could watch electrons zoom past in real time. Attosecond science is making that possible, with super-fast laser pulses that shine light on matter for billionths of a billionth of a second! This isn't just cool to watch—it could revolutionize how we solve problems, harness solar power,

politics

Trump's Inauguration: A Mix of Wealth, Power, and Surprises

January 21, 2025

In the heart of the Capitol Rotunda, President Donald Trump's inauguration wasn't just about politics. It was a gathering of some of the world's richest people, influential tech leaders, and even foreign dignitaries. Among the crowd were four of the world's wealthiest individuals, five former U. S.

politics

“Tech Leaders alongside Trump: A Surprising Sight”

January 21, 2025

Rachel Maddow, an MSNBC personality, was taken aback by the presence of prominent business and tech leaders seated near President Trump during his inauguration. She highlighted the unusual scenario: "Kristi Noem, the nominee for homeland security, sat next to Apple CEO Tim Cook. How did this happen

business

Tech's New Game: Pay to Play in Trump's Era

January 20, 2025

President Trump's inauguration is turning out to be a wild ride, especially for tech bigwigs. They're spending big bucks to stay in the government's good graces. Facebook's Zuckerberg, for instance, wants a friendly SEC for his crypto adventures. Meanwhile, Apple, Google, and Meta are dealing with l