Altman and Nadella need more power for AI, but they’re not sure how much
How much power is enough for AI? Nobody knows, not even OpenAI CEO Sam Altman or Microsoft CEO…
Elusive polaron ‘dance’ discovery solves decades-old quantum mystery
An international team of researchers has solved a long-standing puzzle in quantum physics by discovering an elusive quasiparticle,…
Rising energy prices put AI and data centers in the crosshairs
As tech companies tout their plans for massive new data centers, consumers are increasingly worried the AI-driven gold…
Far North power outage cuts electricity to more than 23,000 homes
Equipment failure at the Kaikohe substation was suspected but initial investigations by Top Energy crews on site showed…
World used record amount of fossil fuels last year, scientists say
Industries and individuals around the world burned record amounts of oil, gas and coal last year, releasing more…
Australians join race for fusion energy as AI pressure on electricity sector starts to bite
The two great technology revolutions of the modern era — artificial intelligence and renewable energy — are colliding.…
Stocks Swoon as Trade Jitters Spur Rush to Bonds: Markets
(Bloomberg) — Flaring trade tensions between the US and China sent shockwaves across markets Friday, hammering stocks, oil…
Chinese and Spanish scientists tap into salt-laced ice to generate electricity – with a twist
Scientists from China and Spain have discovered that adding salt to ice can enable it to generate electricity,…
Powerco agrees to buy Tairāwhiti’s Firstlight Network from Clarus Group’s owners
Its gas network covers Taranaki, Horowhenua, Hawke’s Bay, Manawatū, Porirua, Hutt Valley and Wellington. Firstlight Network, formerly known…
AI Data Centers Are Skyrocketing Regular People’s Energy Bills
Illustration by Tag Hartman-Simkins / Futurism. Source: Getty Images As some of us continue to calcify our brains…
Asian Stocks and US Futures Gain, Dollar Weakens: Markets
(Bloomberg) — Asian shares rose with US equity-index futures, signaling Wall Street’s advance after an in-line inflation reading…
Major energy users call for stronger backup as Huntly remains key to supply
Among those who felt the brunt of escalating costs were industrial companies, who have experienced a 34% increase…