⚡ World's first fourth-generation nuclear reactor starts up
Commercial operations have started at a new generation nuclear reactor that is the first of its kind in the world.
🦾 The Angry Optimist appointed member of the Swedish government's AI commission
The Swedish government has established an AI commission, announced by Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson. It is led by former Ericsson CEO, Carl-Henric Svanberg, with Warp News editor-in-chief, Mathias Sundin, as a member.
🌞 Solar power has seen a remarkable increase in capacity worldwide - and that is just the beginning
In 2010 it took an average of a month to install one gigawatt of solar capacity. By 2015, this pace quickened to a week, and in 2023, it is expected to exceed one gigawatt per day.
📱 Study: No impact of screen time on children's brain development
An extensive study on the relationship between digital screen engagement and childhood brain development goes against a widely held belief about the harmful effects of screen time on young minds.
👩💻 New studies: No negative mental health impact from internet and social media
Contrary to widespread concerns, recent studies suggest that the global adoption of internet has not led to negative psychological outcomes.
🦾 Deepmind's AI discovers millions of new materials
Traditionally, the discovery of new materials, particularly inorganic crystal materials, has been a slow and meticulous process fraught with trial-and-error experimentation. But now AI is catapulting this field forward.
🤧 First steps towards a universal flu vaccine
Are we finally on the path to get ríd of the flu?
🔭 James Webb Space Telescope uncovers never-before-seen features in the Milky Way's center
The Webb telescope's advanced infrared imaging has exposed aspects of the Sagittarius C region that were previously hidden. This new perspective reshapes our understanding of star formation in the galaxy's most extreme environments.
🐳 Blue whales returning to the Indian Ocean
Acoustic monitoring reveals a significant presence of these whales in the region. This observation is a testament to the resilience of nature when given a chance to recover.