Daniel Kim — Technology Editor

New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed an executive order on Tuesday, enacting a one-year moratorium on new hyperscale data centers. The order, the first of its kind in the US, pauses state permitting for facilities exceeding 50 megawatts while officials develop new environmental and energy impact standards. Executive Order Targets Hyperscale Development Governor Hochul’s order … Read more

The SpaceX Fram2 mission, which launched in late March 2025, has achieved a significant milestone in aerospace medicine by successfully capturing the first medical-grade X-rays during an orbital flight. The mission, which carried four amateur astronauts, demonstrated that in-orbit radiography is a feasible diagnostic capability for future space exploration. Researchers unveiled the results of this … Read more

More than two in five UK adults (45 per cent) have encountered discrimination in the workplace or during their job search, according to a survey of 4,000 people conducted by Ciphr. The findings suggest that 39 per cent of respondents believe they were rejected from a role for discriminatory reasons. Aggie Mutuma, CEO of Mahogany … Read more

Researchers at the University of Newcastle have discovered that the endangered green and golden bell frog (Ranoidea aurea) possesses iridescent skin on its inner thighs. The discovery, led by conservation biologist Dr. John Gould, identifies a sophisticated visual defense mechanism in a species already struggling to survive. While the green and golden bell frog is … Read more

Apple Inc. shares reached an all-time high of $323.45 on Monday, yet the company faces a potential downturn as analysts warn of slowing growth and shifting consumer habits. Despite a year-to-date rise of nearly 17%, KeyBanc has downgraded the technology giant from sector weight to underweight, setting a price target of $250. This target suggests … Read more

Two female Przewalski’s horses, Shara and Togs, were recently transported 3,000 miles from Marwell Zoo in Hampshire to Kazakhstan. This international effort aims to bolster the wild population of a species that was considered extinct in the wild until the 1960s, continuing a long-term conservation revival led by European zoos. Conservation Stakes for the Przewalski’s … Read more

Meteorologists identified the phenomenon as a large “Scud Cloud,” a harmless collection of low-level water vapor fragments often found near thunderstorms, which typically dissipates within minutes as air currents shift. Identifying the Pennsylvania Scud Cloud The unusual weather event, which captured local attention earlier this month, featured a thick, greyish-white structure that observers initially mistook … Read more

Advancing Scalable Quantum Computing: Quantum Dots and Photonic Strategies Shannon Harvey, a scientist at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory, is developing scalable quantum dot qubits. This work is conducted as part of Q-NEXT, a DOE National Quantum Information Science Research Center led by Argonne National Laboratory in partnership with SLAC. … Read more

Governor Kathy Hochul signed an executive order on Tuesday, establishing a one-year moratorium on new environmental permits for data centers consuming over 50 megawatts of power. The action makes New York the first state to implement a statewide pause, aiming to address concerns over energy prices and environmental impact. Governor Hochul’s Executive Action and Regulatory … Read more

Cybersecurity agencies and security firms report a surge in sophisticated WhatsApp scams, including account takeovers via remote access, “task” job fraud, and fake verification codes. Criminals are increasingly using AI to generate multilingual phishing sites, targeting users globally to steal personal information, financial credentials, and full control of messaging accounts. The “Task Scam” and Employment … Read more