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Earth is tearing apart beneath the Pacific Northwest
Scientists have captured detailed images of a subduction zone beneath the Pacific Northwest actively breaking apart into smaller pieces, revealing how a major tectonic system reaches the end of its life.
Earth microbes survive simulated conditions of Saturn moon’s ocean
Microbes from Earth’s deep ocean survive in simulated conditions matching Saturn’s moon Enceladus, suggesting the distant world could potentially harbor microbial life.
The Senate passes the Protect College Sports Act, but the bill’s future is unclear
The Senate passed the Protect College Sports Act with bipartisan support, granting the NCAA a limited antitrust exemption to restore eligibility rules and regulate athlete compensation, though its House prospects remain uncertain.
News organizations ask court to bar White House enforcement of access ban
Three news organizations asked a federal court to block the Trump administration’s ban on their White House access, claiming the administration has inconsistently enforced restrictions despite a temporary restraining order.
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Anthropic’s biolab made a discovery it’s comparing to Crispr
Anthropic reports its AI Claude autonomously discovered a novel enzyme system in a biolab project, marking the artificial intelligence company’s first scientific finding as it prepares for a public offering.
Data centers are black boxes, but California wants to change that
California Governor Newsom signed legislation requiring data centers to disclose energy and water usage details starting next year, addressing public concerns about infrastructure impacts on power grids and local water systems.
Meta’s AI agent is a cute little guy who’s great at spending my money
Meta’s AI agent Muse handles tedious tasks like following up with contractors and purchasing espresso machine parts, though some capabilities like phone calls remain under development.
Battery tech: Europe hopes to make up ground in battery industry
European battery companies are turning to nanotechnology to compete with Chinese rivals, with firms like LeydenJar and Powall developing advanced materials and coating techniques to improve battery performance.
Chiltern Railways enters public ownership in Labour nationalisation push
Chiltern Railways has become the sixth train operator to enter public ownership under Labour’s rail nationalisation programme, with improvements including additional services and new trains planned.
Eli Lilly CEO tells CNBC one-third of new GLP-1 pill patients are taking Foundayo, as drugmaker ramps up production
Eli Lilly’s CEO stated that one-third of new GLP-1 pill patients are using Foundayo as the company expands production capacity to compete in the obesity treatment market.
Sir Jim Ratcliffe suspends production at key UK plants blaming high gas prices
Ineos suspends production at three UK plants, citing gas prices twelve times higher than in the US. The move affects up to 1,000 staff as the firm seeks lower-cost liquefied natural gas alternatives.
Peloton is revamping its treadmills with new features in the next phase of its turnaround
Peloton unveiled three new treadmills and AI-powered features for runners as part of its turnaround strategy to expand its customer base and reignite revenue growth.
Data centres: Developers hope fibre optics will cut power use
Data centre operators are exploring fibre optic photonics technology to replace copper wiring, potentially reducing power consumption and cooling needs as the industry seeks more energy-efficient solutions.
UK warned over ballooning debt costs and slower growth ahead of Budget
The UK faces warnings over rising debt servicing costs and slower economic growth ahead of Chancellor Healey’s first Budget next month, with the OECD downgrading growth forecasts.
Indian billionaire’s payments firm plots biggest London flotation in years
Airtel Money, the mobile money arm of an Indian billionaire’s African telecoms conglomerate, plans to list on the London Stock Exchange, targeting an $800 million raise and $8-9 billion valuation.
Legal & General to cut 1,000 jobs by mid-2027
Legal & General announced plans to cut 1,000 jobs by mid-2027, representing approximately 10% of its workforce, as part of a broader organizational transformation led by CEO António Simões.