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Microsoft’s Majorana 1 chip carves new path for quantum computing.

Microsoft’s Majorana 1 Quantum Chip: A 20-Year Journey to a Million Qubits

Microsoft has created a new computer chip that works differently from any before – it uses a completely new type of matter that’s neither solid, liquid, nor gas. Called Majorana 1, this

Rahul Somvanshi

February 20, 2025

Artificial Intelligence·Sustainability·Technology·World

Global Coalition of 100+ Partners Launches Sustainable AI Initiative

The green revolution of AI One hundred Players from Around the World Join Forces for Planet-Conscious Computing. AI’s reckless energy consumption is met with its environmental consequences. A landmark event occurred on

Rahul Somvanshi

February 20, 2025

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Health

5 Billion People Lack Medical Oxygen Access, Lancet Report Reveals

We are lucky as we get oxygen free from nature. But in an epidemic like corona, artificial or medicinal oxygen is needed. There was a loss of life due to non-availability of

Tejal Somvanshi

February 19, 2025

Sunrise this morning at The Sundown Point was pretty sad.

Australia·Marine Life

Over 150 False Killer Whales Stranded in Tasmania

A large group of whales is fighting for survival on a remote beach in northwest Tasmania. Local wildlife teams found 157 false killer whales – a type of large dolphin – stranded

Govind Tekale

February 19, 2025

Corpse Flower at the U.S. Botanic Garden. Photo Source: itoldya

Australia·Plant Life

Australia’s 15-Year Corpse Flower Blooms; ‘The Forgotten Sense’ on Human Odor vs. Animals.

Recently the corpse flower bloomed after 13 years in Australia. It drew crowds as it smells like a dead body. But, despite the horrible smell, the people went to see and smell

Govind Tekale

February 19, 2025

Representative image.European Union Flag. Photo Source: Håkan Dahlström (CC BY 2.0).

Climate·Europe

EU Aims for 90% Emissions Reduction by 2040 Amid €170B in Climate Damages

The European Union wants to cut its climate pollution by 90% by 2040. This new target, announced by the European Commission, shows how Europe is tackling climate change head-on. Recent extreme weather

Rahul Somvanshi

February 19, 2025

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Business·Energy·News

UBE’s $500M Louisiana Plant to Produce Key EV Battery Materials

A new $500 million factory in Louisiana will make materials needed for electric car batteries, creating hundreds of local jobs. Japanese company UBE started building the plant on February 13, marking the

Sunita Somvanshi

February 18, 2025

Rocky Baltic Sea coastline with lush green vegetation. Photo Source: WWF

Activism·Artificial Intelligence·Marine Life·Technology

AI Targets 50,000 Tons of Ghost Nets Polluting Oceans Annually

Lurking beneath ocean waves, abandoned fishing nets silently wreak havoc on marine ecosystems. WWF Germany quantifies this aquatic menace: 50,000 tons of ghost nets infiltrate oceans yearly, while 20% of fishing gear

Rahul Somvanshi

February 17, 2025

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Health

Study: Ozempic Reduces Alcohol Consumption by 40%

The popular diabetes and weight loss medication Ozempic might help people drink less alcohol. New research shows that people taking the drug not only lost weight but also found themselves naturally wanting

Tejal Somvanshi

February 15, 2025

Representative image. Redwoods at Tall Trees Grove. Photo Source: Redwood National and State Parks (CC BY 2.0)

Nature

Legal Battle Over Highway 101 Expansion Threatening Ancient Redwoods

Conservation groups have launched an appeal against a California court’s dismissal of their legal challenge to protect ancient redwoods in Richardson Grove State Park. The dispute centers on Caltrans’ Highway 101 realignment

Govind Tekale

February 13, 2025