Elon Musk received court summons in SEC suit over failure to properly disclose Twitter stake
Elon Musk received a summons in connection with the SEC's lawsuit over his alleged failure to properly disclose his Twitter stake before buying the company.
Elon Musk received a court summons last week in connection with the SEC's lawsuit over his alleged failure to properly disclose purchases of Twitter stock in 2022 before bidding to buy the company, according to a filing on Thursday.
A process server delivered the civil summons to Musk on March 14, at the headquarters of SpaceX in Brownsville, Texas, the filing said. The server noted that upon his arrival at the SpaceX facility, three different security guards refused to accept the documents, and one told him he was trespassing. He "placed the documents on the ground," and left while the guards photographed him and his car.
Trump's White House has directed deep cuts in the budget and staff of independent federal regulatory agencies, including the SEC. The regulator offered $50,000 to many of its employees, encouraging them to resign or retire by March 21.
The Trump administration has also reversed a 15-year-old policy that allowed the SEC's director of enforcement to issue formal orders of investigation. The agency will now require requests for formal orders of investigation to be pitched to and approved by a vote of SEC commissioners, a change likely to slow down probes like the one that led to the SEC's suit against Musk.
Revenue for the fiscal third quarter will be about $8.8 billion, Micron said, topping the $8.5 billion average analyst estimate, according to LSEG. Adjusted earnings will be roughly $1.57 a share, the company said, beating the $1.47 average estimate.
Prior to Thursday's close, Micron shares were up 22% for the year, while the Nasdaq is down more than 8%.
Micron will host its quarterly call with investors at 4:30 p.m. ET.
The partnership "aims to service the growing power needs of data centers, hyperscale cloud companies and other energy-intensive industries," a joint statement by the firms read. "As the continuity and quality of power supply is crucial for these high-growth industries, the need for captive power plants that are in proximity is often a pre-requisite. The partnership is focused on meeting these needs over the long-term."
The 50-50 partnership will deploy capital with the goal to invest more than $25 billion across 25 gigawatts worth of projects via greenfield site development, new builds and expansions of current infrastructure.
"How could a quantum computer company be public?" Huang said.
The event included panels with representatives from 12 quantum companies and startups. It represents a truce of sorts between Nvidia, which makes more traditional computers, and the quantum computing industry. Several quantum execs fired back at Nvidia after Huang's earlier comments.
A third panel included representatives from Microsoft and Amazon Web Services, which are also investing in quantum technology and are among Nvidia's most important customers.
Nvidia has another reason to embrace quantum. As quantum computers are being built, much of the research on them is done through simulators on powerful computers, like those that Nvidia sells.
It's also possible that a quantum computer would require a traditional computer to operate it. Nvidia is working to provide the technology and software to integrate graphics processing units (GPUs) and quantum chips.
"Of course, quantum computing has the potential and all of our hopes that it will deliver extraordinary impact," Huang said on Thursday. "But the technology is insanely complicated."
No quantum computer has yet beat a computer at solving a real, useful problem. But Google claimed late last year that it discovered a way to do error correction.
One question at the panel centered around whether quantum computing might one day threaten companies like Nvidia that make computers based on transistors.
"A long time ago, somebody asked me, 'So what's accelerated computing good for?'" Huang said at the panel. Accelerated computing is a phrase he uses to refer to the kind of GPU computers that Nvidia makes.
“With the right legal framework, institutions large and small will be liberated to invest, innovate, and take part in one of the most exciting technological revolutions in modern history. It’s so big. It’s, I think, as big as you can get,” Trump said.
The president told those in attendance that “pioneers like you will be able to improve our banking and payment system and promote greater privacy, safety, security and wealth for American consumers and businesses alike.”
“You will unleash an explosion of economic growth, and with the dollar-backed stablecoins, you’ll help expand the dominance of the U.S. dollar,” Trump said.
“And many, many years to come, it’ll be at the top. And that’s where we want to keep it. We only want to keep it at the top always.”
“Thank you, and good luck. God Bless America,” he concluded.
Trump began his address by saying it was an honor to speak about “how the United States is going to dominate crypto and the next generation of financial technologies.”
“It’s not going to be easy, but we’re way ahead,” the president said.
Two weeks ago, as Trump recalled, his administration hosted the first-ever White House Digital Asset Summit.
The event brought together White House artificial intelligence and crypto czar David Sacks, who Trump described as a “fantastic and very brilliant guy,” and many of the world’s top crypto leaders for a discussion on the future of the industry.
Rockwell, known as the brain behind Apple’s Vision Pro headset, will report to software chief Craig Federighi, removing Siri completely from Giannandrea’s command, according to Bloomberg.
Paul Meade, an executive who has run hardware engineering for the Vision Pro under Rockwell, will take over VPG, the report added.
The catch, however, is that the message can only be remotely erased for 15 minutes after pressing send.
“Until now, deleting something you sent or received in Messages only deletes the content for you,” writes Android Police.
“The original sender of the former and recipients of what you sent will still retain a copy of what you’re deleting.”
But, soon, the function will give users an option to either “delete for me” or “delete for everyone,” the latter meaning the the message will also be removed from the recipient’s device — although it’s yet to be determined when exactly the feature will go live.
The new tool is the latest innovation with RCS, short for Rich Communication Services, which offer a wider array of features when messaging depending on the carrier.
Apple TV+, known for original shows such as “Ted Lasso,” “The Morning Show,” “Shrinking,” and “Severance,” has lagged behind rivals Netflix, Disney+ and Amazon’s Prime Video in terms of subscribers.
Industry leader Netflix had a total subscriber count of 301.63 million, according to the latest data, while Disney+ had 124.6 million users followed by Warner Bros Discovery at 116.9 million.
The iPhone maker does not break down the subscribers for Apple TV+ but it is estimated to have reached 40.4 million at the end of 2024, according to five analysts polled by Visible Alpha.
It seems like Roku was consistent with the ads they were force-feeding people — this time around it was an ad for last year’s “Moana 2” movie.
“Just had it happen to me for Moana. That’s absolute garbage. If they make me watch an ad to get to my apps to watch tv I’m out,” an angry user said.
“Yup. Moana 2 for me. I’ve been a huge Roku advocate but this will end that. I may still use them, but I’m done telling everyone in my life to buy one,” read another frustrated comment.
“Moana ad for me just now when I turned on the tv!” wrote another commenter.
Players likely would require special exemptions to return to the U.S. following games against the Toronto Blue Jays or after playing in winter baseball leagues in Mexico, Venezuela, or the Dominican Republic.
However, the travel ban mainly would affect younger players and those in the minor leagues, Axios reported, because most foreign stars typically have obtained green cards, according to an immigration attorney.
Venezuela ranks as MLB's second-largest international player source behind the Dominican Republic, El Emergente reported. Many Venezuelan scouts, coaches, managers, and executives also work in the industry.
Musk Calls for Prosecution of Pentagon Staff After Leak
Elon Musk called for the prosecution of Pentagon staff who spoke to The New York Times after it reported he was set to be briefed on U.S. military plans for a potential war with China.
Elon Musk said Pentagon staff who spoke to reporters at the New York Times should be prosecuted, after the newspaper reported the billionaire was due to be briefed about the U.S. military's plan for any war that might break out with China.
"The New York Times is pure propaganda," Musk said in a post on his social media platform X on Friday. "Also, I look forward to the prosecutions of those at the Pentagon who are leaking maliciously false information to NYT. They will be found."
Musk's comments came after President Donald Trump also denied the story about his close ally.
The White House has previously said Musk will recuse himself if any conflicts of interest arise between his business dealings and his role in cutting federal government spending.
Last week, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard said she had ordered an investigation into leaks from inside the intelligence community and is also probing internal chat rooms for any misconduct by employees.
During Trump's first term, his administration referred more media leaks for criminal investigation each year than in any of the previous 15 years, according to records released in 2021 by the Justice Department to the independent watchdog group, Project on Government Oversight, in response to a Freedom of Information Act lawsuit.
Britain's Heathrow Airport Has Power Again
Britain's National Grid said on Friday the network of the North Hyde substation, in west London, has been reconfigured to restore power to the parts of Heathrow Airport connected to it on an interim basis.
Britain's National Grid said on Friday the network of the North Hyde substation, in west London, has been reconfigured to restore power to the parts of Heathrow Airport connected to it on an interim basis.
"The network has been reconfigured to restore all customers impacted, including the ability to resupply the parts of Heathrow airport that are connected to North Hyde," a National Grid spokesperson said.
"This is an interim solution while we carry out further work at North Hyde to return the substation and our network to normal operation."
A balance between energy and habitability
Ian Marius Peters from the Helmholtz Institute Erlangen-Nürnberg for Renewable Energy delved into whether such a megastructure could be built using materials available in our solar system while maintaining Earth’s habitability. His study reveals that small-scale Dyson structures positioned within Earth’s orbit would be ineffective, as they would either overheat or block too much sunlight from reaching our planet.
On the other hand, a large-scale Dyson swarm, while efficient at energy collection, would drastically raise Earth’s temperature. This outcome underscores the dilemma of such an ambitious engineering project—how to harvest vast amounts of solar energy without compromising the conditions necessary for life.
One potential compromise, according to the study, is constructing a Dyson swarm at 2.13 astronomical units (AU) from the sun. This setup could capture around 4% of the star’s energy—equivalent to a staggering 15.6 yottawatts—while increasing Earth’s temperature by less than 3 Kelvin, an impact comparable to current global warming trends.
However, even this partial structure would require an enormous amount of material, estimated at 1.3 × 10²³ kilograms of silicon.
Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd. and Elbit Systems revealed that the maritime EW solution will feature trainable and stabilized launchers, enabling rapid and accurate deployment of decoys.
Combat-proven electronic warfare solutions
“We are proud to lead this partnership and are honored by the trust that has been placed in us by awarding us this significant contract,” said Tzvi Marmor, EVP and General Manager of RAFAEL’s Land and Naval Systems Division.
“We are committed to delivering cutting-edge, combat-proven electronic warfare solutions that enhance naval operational capabilities. With decades of operational experience and a deep understanding of the evolving threats in the maritime domain, RAFAEL is dedicated to providing reliable and innovative EW systems that ensure mission success and safeguard our allies at sea.”
Tesla Leaders on the Shanghai Megafactory
Mike Snyder, vice president of energy and charging at Tesla, previously outlined the potential of the Shanghai Megafactory. “Megafactory gives us the ability to scale production and efficiency. We can lower logistics costs as well as product costs, and grow the business to new markets,” he stated.
The Shanghai Megafactory also seems to be part of Tesla’s efforts to grow its presence in China, which was highlighted by CEO Elon Musk during a meeting with Chinese Premier Li Qiang. During their meeting, Musk reportedly stated that “Tesla is willing to deepen cooperation with China and achieve more win-win results.”
80% recycled cement matches strength of Portland cement, cuts emissions by 61%
At the heart of this breakthrough is a heat-treatment process.
Engineers at the University of São Paulo and Princeton University have developed an innovative method to recycle cement waste, transforming demolition debris into a sustainable, low-carbon alternative to conventional Portland cement.
The research demonstrated that mixtures containing up to 80% recycled cement achieved the same strength as Portland cement while producing far fewer emissions. Portland cement, the most widely used binder in concrete, is responsible for around 8% of global carbon emissions.
If deployed alongside other emerging alternatives, this new approach could reduce the industry’s emissions by up to 61%, far surpassing current estimates from the Global Cement and Concrete Association.
Critics question the cost and need for NGAD fighter jet
Despite the excitement surrounding the F-47, the program has faced criticism.
Analysts have raised concerns about the cost, given that the F-35 program has already proven to be one of the most expensive in military history, with projected lifetime expenses exceeding $1.7 trillion.
Additionally, the Pentagon’s future B-21 Raider stealth bomber, which incorporates many of the same cutting-edge technologies, is already underway with a planned fleet of around 100 aircraft at an estimated total cost of at least $130 billion.
Dan Grazier, a military procurement analyst and director of the national security reform program at the Stimson Center, told Associated Press that the $20 billion contract is merely the starting point, predicting eventual expenditures in the hundreds of billions.
“This is a significant event in the evolution of AI and robotics, and I look forward to more collaborations with Hollo.AI.”
The realistic robots of Realbotix allow for superior social interaction with humans in a variety of social settings.
“We achieve this through patented technologies that deliver human-like appearance and movements. This versatility makes our robots and their personalities customizable and programmable to suit a wide variety of use cases,” said the company in a statement.
In this study, the team temporarily recreated a more primitive, dinosaur-like feather in a chicken by disrupting this developmental pathway in the embryonic stage.
Interestingly, chickens’ natural development ultimately corrected itself, highlighting the robustness of evolved feather formation.
The findings reveal new information about how feathers evolved and diversified.
In a previous study, they discovered that stimulating the Shh pathway in chicken embryos could transform scales into feathers. Now, they wanted to see what would happen if they inhibited it.
‘‘Since the Shh pathway plays a crucial role in feather development, we wanted to observe what happens when it is inhibited,’’ said Rory Cooper, a postdoctoral researcher and co-author of the study.
In this new study, the team caused chicken feathers to develop in a more primitive, proto-feather-like form by inhibiting a gene during embryonic development.
Scientists turn CO2 into jet fuel at industrial scale, produce 100 liters daily
A demonstrator facility dubbed Kopernikus P2X will eventually produce a tonne of jet fuel a day.
Researchers at the Karlsruher Institut für Technologie (KIT), in collaboration with partners Sunfire and Climeworks in Germany, have successfully demonstrated an efficient approach for making synthetic or e-fuels. This is a major milestone towards building a future where carbon-neutral fuels power sectors like shipping and aviation, a press release said.
In our bid to move away from fossil fuels, countries have set themselves targets to reduce their carbon emissions. Much of this is achieved through the electrification of sectors such as transportation, but certain areas are difficult to electrify.
Dead EV batteries get 15-year life boost with Nissan-Stena recycling breakthrough
The innovative method offers far greater value than merely dismantling old batteries for raw materials and minerals.
Japanese automotive giant Nissan and leading European recycling company Stena Recycling have teamed up to drive the development and expansion of second-life electric vehicle battery reuse in Norway.
The partnership aims to establish a new value chain for batteries no longer fit for road use, unlocking the full potential of units from over 80,000 Nissan LEAFs – the world’s first mass-market electric vehicle – on Norwegian roads.
“Since launching the Nissan LEAF in 2011, we have developed unique expertise in EV technology,” EV battery circular economy manager for Nissan Energy, Alan Low, reveals. “Now we want to take a leading role in the sustainable treatment of used EV batteries.”
“Through this partnership, we can offer second-life products while helping to reduce the environmental footprint in line with our ambitions for carbon neutrality by 2050,” Low explains.
By implementing the innovative reuse strategy, the team hopes not only to extend the lifespan of EV battery components – such as nickel and cobalt, which are in high demand – but also to contribute to a more sustainable energy system by reducing waste, conserving resources, and supporting long-term climate goals.
Joining forces for a green transition
The partnership with Nissan ensures that Stena Recycling has a reliable stream of used batteries. Sourced from vehicles decommissioned due to age or removed from service by insurance companies, they still hold significant potential for reuse in the years ahead.
BREAKING New York Giants news: NYG has agreed to a contract with quarterback Jameis Winston. It’s a two-year $8 MM dollar deal between Winston and the Giants. Winston spent the 2024 NFL season with the Cleveland Browns where he appeared in 12 games for the team and led them to two wins. Does the signing of Jameis Winston mean that the Giants are now out on Aaron Rodgers, and will they now look to not draft a QB with the #3 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft? Giants Now host Marshall Green is here to breakdown the contract between the Giants and Winston and cover what this means for the Giants as the NFL free agency continues and with the NFL Draft approaching.
The Sinaloa Cartel (Spanish: Cártel de Sinaloa, pronounced [ˈkaɾtel ðe sinaˈloa], CDS, after the native Sinaloa region), also known as the Guzmán-Loera Organization, the Federation, the Sinaloa Cartel,[14][15][16] or the Pacific Cartel, is a large, drug trafficking transnational organized crime syndicate and U.S.-designated Foreign Terrorist Organization based in Culiacán, Sinaloa, Mexico, that specializes in illegal drug trafficking and money laundering.
The cartel's history is marked by evolution from a small crime syndicate to one of the most powerful and violent drug trafficking organizations in the world. Founded in the late 1960s by Pedro Avilés Pérez in Sinaloa, the cartel initially focused on smuggling marijuana into the United States. Pérez is credited with pioneering the use of aircraft for drug smuggling, laying the groundwork for large-scale trafficking operations. His organization was a training ground for the second generation of Sinaloan traffickers.
Elon Musk received court summons in SEC suit over failure to properly disclose Twitter stake
Elon Musk received a summons in connection with the SEC's lawsuit over his alleged failure to properly disclose his Twitter stake before buying the company.
Elon Musk received a court summons last week in connection with the SEC's lawsuit over his alleged failure to properly disclose purchases of Twitter stock in 2022 before bidding to buy the company, according to a filing on Thursday.
A process server delivered the civil summons to Musk on March 14, at the headquarters of SpaceX in Brownsville, Texas, the filing said. The server noted that upon his arrival at the SpaceX facility, three different security guards refused to accept the documents, and one told him he was trespassing. He "placed the documents on the ground," and left while the guards photographed him and his car.
Trump's White House has directed deep cuts in the budget and staff of independent federal regulatory agencies, including the SEC. The regulator offered $50,000 to many of its employees, encouraging them to resign or retire by March 21.
The Trump administration has also reversed a 15-year-old policy that allowed the SEC's director of enforcement to issue formal orders of investigation. The agency will now require requests for formal orders of investigation to be pitched to and approved by a vote of SEC commissioners, a change likely to slow down probes like the one that led to the SEC's suit against Musk.
Data center revenue tripled, the company said.
Revenue for the fiscal third quarter will be about $8.8 billion, Micron said, topping the $8.5 billion average analyst estimate, according to LSEG. Adjusted earnings will be roughly $1.57 a share, the company said, beating the $1.47 average estimate.
Prior to Thursday's close, Micron shares were up 22% for the year, while the Nasdaq is down more than 8%.
Micron will host its quarterly call with investors at 4:30 p.m. ET.
The partnership "aims to service the growing power needs of data centers, hyperscale cloud companies and other energy-intensive industries," a joint statement by the firms read. "As the continuity and quality of power supply is crucial for these high-growth industries, the need for captive power plants that are in proximity is often a pre-requisite. The partnership is focused on meeting these needs over the long-term."
The 50-50 partnership will deploy capital with the goal to invest more than $25 billion across 25 gigawatts worth of projects via greenfield site development, new builds and expansions of current infrastructure.
"How could a quantum computer company be public?" Huang said.
The event included panels with representatives from 12 quantum companies and startups. It represents a truce of sorts between Nvidia, which makes more traditional computers, and the quantum computing industry. Several quantum execs fired back at Nvidia after Huang's earlier comments.
A third panel included representatives from Microsoft and Amazon Web Services, which are also investing in quantum technology and are among Nvidia's most important customers.
Nvidia has another reason to embrace quantum. As quantum computers are being built, much of the research on them is done through simulators on powerful computers, like those that Nvidia sells.
It's also possible that a quantum computer would require a traditional computer to operate it. Nvidia is working to provide the technology and software to integrate graphics processing units (GPUs) and quantum chips.
"Of course, quantum computing has the potential and all of our hopes that it will deliver extraordinary impact," Huang said on Thursday. "But the technology is insanely complicated."
No quantum computer has yet beat a computer at solving a real, useful problem. But Google claimed late last year that it discovered a way to do error correction.
One question at the panel centered around whether quantum computing might one day threaten companies like Nvidia that make computers based on transistors.
"A long time ago, somebody asked me, 'So what's accelerated computing good for?'" Huang said at the panel. Accelerated computing is a phrase he uses to refer to the kind of GPU computers that Nvidia makes.
“With the right legal framework, institutions large and small will be liberated to invest, innovate, and take part in one of the most exciting technological revolutions in modern history. It’s so big. It’s, I think, as big as you can get,” Trump said.
The president told those in attendance that “pioneers like you will be able to improve our banking and payment system and promote greater privacy, safety, security and wealth for American consumers and businesses alike.”
“You will unleash an explosion of economic growth, and with the dollar-backed stablecoins, you’ll help expand the dominance of the U.S. dollar,” Trump said.
“And many, many years to come, it’ll be at the top. And that’s where we want to keep it. We only want to keep it at the top always.”
“Thank you, and good luck. God Bless America,” he concluded.
Trump began his address by saying it was an honor to speak about “how the United States is going to dominate crypto and the next generation of financial technologies.”
“It’s not going to be easy, but we’re way ahead,” the president said.
Two weeks ago, as Trump recalled, his administration hosted the first-ever White House Digital Asset Summit.
The event brought together White House artificial intelligence and crypto czar David Sacks, who Trump described as a “fantastic and very brilliant guy,” and many of the world’s top crypto leaders for a discussion on the future of the industry.
Rockwell, known as the brain behind Apple’s Vision Pro headset, will report to software chief Craig Federighi, removing Siri completely from Giannandrea’s command, according to Bloomberg.
Paul Meade, an executive who has run hardware engineering for the Vision Pro under Rockwell, will take over VPG, the report added.
The catch, however, is that the message can only be remotely erased for 15 minutes after pressing send.
“Until now, deleting something you sent or received in Messages only deletes the content for you,” writes Android Police.
“The original sender of the former and recipients of what you sent will still retain a copy of what you’re deleting.”
But, soon, the function will give users an option to either “delete for me” or “delete for everyone,” the latter meaning the the message will also be removed from the recipient’s device — although it’s yet to be determined when exactly the feature will go live.
The new tool is the latest innovation with RCS, short for Rich Communication Services, which offer a wider array of features when messaging depending on the carrier.
Apple TV+, known for original shows such as “Ted Lasso,” “The Morning Show,” “Shrinking,” and “Severance,” has lagged behind rivals Netflix, Disney+ and Amazon’s Prime Video in terms of subscribers.
Industry leader Netflix had a total subscriber count of 301.63 million, according to the latest data, while Disney+ had 124.6 million users followed by Warner Bros Discovery at 116.9 million.
The iPhone maker does not break down the subscribers for Apple TV+ but it is estimated to have reached 40.4 million at the end of 2024, according to five analysts polled by Visible Alpha.
It seems like Roku was consistent with the ads they were force-feeding people — this time around it was an ad for last year’s “Moana 2” movie.
“Just had it happen to me for Moana. That’s absolute garbage. If they make me watch an ad to get to my apps to watch tv I’m out,” an angry user said.
“Yup. Moana 2 for me. I’ve been a huge Roku advocate but this will end that. I may still use them, but I’m done telling everyone in my life to buy one,” read another frustrated comment.
“Moana ad for me just now when I turned on the tv!” wrote another commenter.
Players likely would require special exemptions to return to the U.S. following games against the Toronto Blue Jays or after playing in winter baseball leagues in Mexico, Venezuela, or the Dominican Republic.
However, the travel ban mainly would affect younger players and those in the minor leagues, Axios reported, because most foreign stars typically have obtained green cards, according to an immigration attorney.
Venezuela ranks as MLB's second-largest international player source behind the Dominican Republic, El Emergente reported. Many Venezuelan scouts, coaches, managers, and executives also work in the industry.
Musk Calls for Prosecution of Pentagon Staff After Leak
Elon Musk called for the prosecution of Pentagon staff who spoke to The New York Times after it reported he was set to be briefed on U.S. military plans for a potential war with China.
Elon Musk said Pentagon staff who spoke to reporters at the New York Times should be prosecuted, after the newspaper reported the billionaire was due to be briefed about the U.S. military's plan for any war that might break out with China.
"The New York Times is pure propaganda," Musk said in a post on his social media platform X on Friday. "Also, I look forward to the prosecutions of those at the Pentagon who are leaking maliciously false information to NYT. They will be found."
Musk's comments came after President Donald Trump also denied the story about his close ally.
The White House has previously said Musk will recuse himself if any conflicts of interest arise between his business dealings and his role in cutting federal government spending.
Last week, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard said she had ordered an investigation into leaks from inside the intelligence community and is also probing internal chat rooms for any misconduct by employees.
During Trump's first term, his administration referred more media leaks for criminal investigation each year than in any of the previous 15 years, according to records released in 2021 by the Justice Department to the independent watchdog group, Project on Government Oversight, in response to a Freedom of Information Act lawsuit.
Britain's Heathrow Airport Has Power Again
Britain's National Grid said on Friday the network of the North Hyde substation, in west London, has been reconfigured to restore power to the parts of Heathrow Airport connected to it on an interim basis.
Britain's National Grid said on Friday the network of the North Hyde substation, in west London, has been reconfigured to restore power to the parts of Heathrow Airport connected to it on an interim basis.
"The network has been reconfigured to restore all customers impacted, including the ability to resupply the parts of Heathrow airport that are connected to North Hyde," a National Grid spokesperson said.
"This is an interim solution while we carry out further work at North Hyde to return the substation and our network to normal operation."
A balance between energy and habitability
Ian Marius Peters from the Helmholtz Institute Erlangen-Nürnberg for Renewable Energy delved into whether such a megastructure could be built using materials available in our solar system while maintaining Earth’s habitability. His study reveals that small-scale Dyson structures positioned within Earth’s orbit would be ineffective, as they would either overheat or block too much sunlight from reaching our planet.
On the other hand, a large-scale Dyson swarm, while efficient at energy collection, would drastically raise Earth’s temperature. This outcome underscores the dilemma of such an ambitious engineering project—how to harvest vast amounts of solar energy without compromising the conditions necessary for life.
One potential compromise, according to the study, is constructing a Dyson swarm at 2.13 astronomical units (AU) from the sun. This setup could capture around 4% of the star’s energy—equivalent to a staggering 15.6 yottawatts—while increasing Earth’s temperature by less than 3 Kelvin, an impact comparable to current global warming trends.
However, even this partial structure would require an enormous amount of material, estimated at 1.3 × 10²³ kilograms of silicon.
Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd. and Elbit Systems revealed that the maritime EW solution will feature trainable and stabilized launchers, enabling rapid and accurate deployment of decoys.
Combat-proven electronic warfare solutions
“We are proud to lead this partnership and are honored by the trust that has been placed in us by awarding us this significant contract,” said Tzvi Marmor, EVP and General Manager of RAFAEL’s Land and Naval Systems Division.
“We are committed to delivering cutting-edge, combat-proven electronic warfare solutions that enhance naval operational capabilities. With decades of operational experience and a deep understanding of the evolving threats in the maritime domain, RAFAEL is dedicated to providing reliable and innovative EW systems that ensure mission success and safeguard our allies at sea.”
Tesla Leaders on the Shanghai Megafactory
Mike Snyder, vice president of energy and charging at Tesla, previously outlined the potential of the Shanghai Megafactory. “Megafactory gives us the ability to scale production and efficiency. We can lower logistics costs as well as product costs, and grow the business to new markets,” he stated.
The Shanghai Megafactory also seems to be part of Tesla’s efforts to grow its presence in China, which was highlighted by CEO Elon Musk during a meeting with Chinese Premier Li Qiang. During their meeting, Musk reportedly stated that “Tesla is willing to deepen cooperation with China and achieve more win-win results.”
80% recycled cement matches strength of Portland cement, cuts emissions by 61%
At the heart of this breakthrough is a heat-treatment process.
Engineers at the University of São Paulo and Princeton University have developed an innovative method to recycle cement waste, transforming demolition debris into a sustainable, low-carbon alternative to conventional Portland cement.
The research demonstrated that mixtures containing up to 80% recycled cement achieved the same strength as Portland cement while producing far fewer emissions. Portland cement, the most widely used binder in concrete, is responsible for around 8% of global carbon emissions.
If deployed alongside other emerging alternatives, this new approach could reduce the industry’s emissions by up to 61%, far surpassing current estimates from the Global Cement and Concrete Association.
Critics question the cost and need for NGAD fighter jet
Despite the excitement surrounding the F-47, the program has faced criticism.
Analysts have raised concerns about the cost, given that the F-35 program has already proven to be one of the most expensive in military history, with projected lifetime expenses exceeding $1.7 trillion.
Additionally, the Pentagon’s future B-21 Raider stealth bomber, which incorporates many of the same cutting-edge technologies, is already underway with a planned fleet of around 100 aircraft at an estimated total cost of at least $130 billion.
Dan Grazier, a military procurement analyst and director of the national security reform program at the Stimson Center, told Associated Press that the $20 billion contract is merely the starting point, predicting eventual expenditures in the hundreds of billions.
“This is a significant event in the evolution of AI and robotics, and I look forward to more collaborations with Hollo.AI.”
The realistic robots of Realbotix allow for superior social interaction with humans in a variety of social settings.
“We achieve this through patented technologies that deliver human-like appearance and movements. This versatility makes our robots and their personalities customizable and programmable to suit a wide variety of use cases,” said the company in a statement.
In this study, the team temporarily recreated a more primitive, dinosaur-like feather in a chicken by disrupting this developmental pathway in the embryonic stage.
Interestingly, chickens’ natural development ultimately corrected itself, highlighting the robustness of evolved feather formation.
The findings reveal new information about how feathers evolved and diversified.
In a previous study, they discovered that stimulating the Shh pathway in chicken embryos could transform scales into feathers. Now, they wanted to see what would happen if they inhibited it.
‘‘Since the Shh pathway plays a crucial role in feather development, we wanted to observe what happens when it is inhibited,’’ said Rory Cooper, a postdoctoral researcher and co-author of the study.
In this new study, the team caused chicken feathers to develop in a more primitive, proto-feather-like form by inhibiting a gene during embryonic development.
Scientists turn CO2 into jet fuel at industrial scale, produce 100 liters daily
A demonstrator facility dubbed Kopernikus P2X will eventually produce a tonne of jet fuel a day.
Researchers at the Karlsruher Institut für Technologie (KIT), in collaboration with partners Sunfire and Climeworks in Germany, have successfully demonstrated an efficient approach for making synthetic or e-fuels. This is a major milestone towards building a future where carbon-neutral fuels power sectors like shipping and aviation, a press release said.
In our bid to move away from fossil fuels, countries have set themselves targets to reduce their carbon emissions. Much of this is achieved through the electrification of sectors such as transportation, but certain areas are difficult to electrify.
Dead EV batteries get 15-year life boost with Nissan-Stena recycling breakthrough
The innovative method offers far greater value than merely dismantling old batteries for raw materials and minerals.
Japanese automotive giant Nissan and leading European recycling company Stena Recycling have teamed up to drive the development and expansion of second-life electric vehicle battery reuse in Norway.
The partnership aims to establish a new value chain for batteries no longer fit for road use, unlocking the full potential of units from over 80,000 Nissan LEAFs – the world’s first mass-market electric vehicle – on Norwegian roads.
“Since launching the Nissan LEAF in 2011, we have developed unique expertise in EV technology,” EV battery circular economy manager for Nissan Energy, Alan Low, reveals. “Now we want to take a leading role in the sustainable treatment of used EV batteries.”
“Through this partnership, we can offer second-life products while helping to reduce the environmental footprint in line with our ambitions for carbon neutrality by 2050,” Low explains.
By implementing the innovative reuse strategy, the team hopes not only to extend the lifespan of EV battery components – such as nickel and cobalt, which are in high demand – but also to contribute to a more sustainable energy system by reducing waste, conserving resources, and supporting long-term climate goals.
Joining forces for a green transition
The partnership with Nissan ensures that Stena Recycling has a reliable stream of used batteries. Sourced from vehicles decommissioned due to age or removed from service by insurance companies, they still hold significant potential for reuse in the years ahead.
BREAKING New York Giants news: NYG has agreed to a contract with quarterback Jameis Winston. It’s a two-year $8 MM dollar deal between Winston and the Giants. Winston spent the 2024 NFL season with the Cleveland Browns where he appeared in 12 games for the team and led them to two wins. Does the signing of Jameis Winston mean that the Giants are now out on Aaron Rodgers, and will they now look to not draft a QB with the #3 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft? Giants Now host Marshall Green is here to breakdown the contract between the Giants and Winston and cover what this means for the Giants as the NFL free agency continues and with the NFL Draft approaching.
The Sinaloa Cartel (Spanish: Cártel de Sinaloa, pronounced [ˈkaɾtel ðe sinaˈloa], CDS, after the native Sinaloa region), also known as the Guzmán-Loera Organization, the Federation, the Sinaloa Cartel,[14][15][16] or the Pacific Cartel, is a large, drug trafficking transnational organized crime syndicate and U.S.-designated Foreign Terrorist Organization based in Culiacán, Sinaloa, Mexico, that specializes in illegal drug trafficking and money laundering.
The cartel's history is marked by evolution from a small crime syndicate to one of the most powerful and violent drug trafficking organizations in the world. Founded in the late 1960s by Pedro Avilés Pérez in Sinaloa, the cartel initially focused on smuggling marijuana into the United States. Pérez is credited with pioneering the use of aircraft for drug smuggling, laying the groundwork for large-scale trafficking operations. His organization was a training ground for the second generation of Sinaloan traffickers.