Rural Data Centers Are in for a Big Federal Tax Break

Under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act,  data center projects in rural areas could be eligible for major tax benefits starting next year. Some hyperscalers do not seem eager to take the free cash.

Elusive ‘Geoneutrinos’ Are Building a New Map of Earth’s Volatile Interior

A global network of detectors are reporting some of the most substantial measurements yet of neutrinos created deep underground by the radioactive elements that power our planet’s tectonic activity.

1 Thing You Need More Than Happiness To Feel Truly Fulfilled, By A Psychologist

Happiness isn’t enough. Psychology research shows meaning, and especially the sense that you matter, is what makes life feel truly fulfilling. Here’s why.

Northern Lights Forecast: 12 States May See Aurora On Saturday Night

Northern lights may return to the U.S. and Canada overnight Saturday, Oct. 3, and Sunday, Oct. 4, with a fast solar wind potentially triggering a G1 geomagnetic storm.

A Decade-Long Experiment Is Unlocking the Mysteries of the Ocean’s ‘Deep Reefs’

Scientists left structures up to 100 meters under the surface. Here’s what they found when they retrieved them 10 years later.

Moon To Hide Jupiter In A Spectacular Sky Show On Tuesday

On Tuesday, Oct. 6, the moon will occult Jupiter before sunrise, creating a rare celestial spectacle visible across eastern North America and beyond.

If a data center is camouflaged in the woods, will anyone hate it?
If a data center is camouflaged in the woods, will anyone hate it?

San Antonio City Councilmember Ric Galvan remembers when data centers first arrived in his city in the 2000s, looking like relatively unassuming office buildings. But that’s changed in recent years, as data centers have grown into massive “hyperscale” facilities spanning millions of square feet and housing the physical infrastructure for AI. There are now more […]

Northern Lights Alert: Aurora Possible Tonight As CME Reaches Earth

Northern lights may return to 11 U.S. states and Canada after dark Friday, Oct. 2, as an incoming CME likely triggers G1 geomagnetic storm conditions.

Google DeepMind’s watermarked AI proteins still work in the lab
Google DeepMind’s watermarked AI proteins still work in the lab

Google DeepMind has brought its SynthID watermarking technology to synthetic biology. The new tool, SynthID Bio, hides a signature in the amino acid sequence or predicted 3D structure of a protein. The lab announced it on Wednesday in a blog post and a…

2 Signs Your Intelligence Triggers ‘Tall Poppy Syndrome’ Around You, By A Psychologist

Tall poppy syndrome can make capable people doubt themselves. A psychologist explains two signs your success is drawing envy and how to spot real feedback.