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Southeast Asia revisits nuclear power plans for AI data centers as Iran war disrupts energy supplies

Newsday | 2026-03-27, 00:36

BANGKOK, ThailandNuclear power is getting a second look in Southeast Asia as countries prepare to meet surging energy demand as they vie for artificial intelligence-focused data centers. Several Southeast Asian nations are reviving mothballed nuclear plans

Amine-functionalized carbon material releases CO2 at 140°F, cuts energy costs

Interesting Engineering | 2026-03-27, 00:26

Researchers in Japan have developed a new carbon-based material that can release captured carbon dioxide at much lower temperatures, potentially cutting the cost of carbon capture. Most existing systems require high heat to release trapped CO2. This step,

Thordon Bearings Appoints Engineering Leads

MarineLink | 2026-03-27, 00:23

Thordon Bearings has announced two significant appointments which reinforce its commitment to meet growing demand for high performance, pollution-free seawater-lubricated bearings and seals in commercial shipping. Anthony Hamilton has been appointed VP of

Treating Myths as Science

Quillette | 2026-03-27, 00:10

In the early 2000s, I spent much of my time over the course of several years fighting the incursion of religion into science classes in the United States. At the time, the main target of religious fundamentalists was evolution. Well-funded groups at places

US judge dismisses Elon Musk’s antitrust lawsuit, says X ad boycott was not illegal

Interesting Engineering | 2026-03-27, 00:08

A US federal judge has dismissed Elon Musk’s antitrust lawsuit against major advertisers, dealing a blow to X’s legal campaign over an alleged ad boycott following his takeover of Twitter. US District Judge Jane Boyle ruled that Musk failed to

SQ Tech Delivers Prefab Steel Buildings to the U.S. Southwest – Design, Engineering, and Fabrication ...

GetNews | 2026-03-27, 00:05

SQ Tech provides architectural design, IBC-compliant structural engineering, fabrication, and delivery of prefabricated steel buildings to U.S. buyers. Image - Nupro Industrial Plant Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico - Cross-border procurement of prefabricated steel

Tulip-Salesfloor Merger Confirms Clienteling Is Retail’s New Growth Engine BSPK CEO Responds

GetNews | 2026-03-27, 00:05

Tulip and Salesfloor merged on March 24, 2026, and BSPK CEO Zornitza Stefanova says the real story isn't the scale, it's the warning. The Tulip and Salesfloor merger was announced on March 24, 2026. For , Founder and CEO of , the news is less a surprise than a

White House Crypto Chief David Sacks Makes Pivotal Move to President’s Science Council

Bitcoin World | 2026-03-26, 23:56

WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a significant development for U.S. technology policy, David Sacks has concluded his 130-day tenure as the Trump administration’s head of artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency. According to reports from Bloomberg and CNBC, Sacks

'The 'engineering of addiction' explained — 3 ways Meta and YouTube have harmed young users, ...

TechRadar | 2026-03-26, 23:15

The science of smartphone addiction, according to the landmark Meta-Google ruling. ...

Fusion propulsion advances as Sunbird engine hits first plasma milestone

Interesting Engineering | 2026-03-26, 23:14

UK-based Pulsar Fusion has achieved its first plasma in the exhaust system of its Sunbird propulsion concept, marking an early step toward developing nuclear fusion-based engines for space travel. The company said the test demonstrates the physical

China unveils two new laser defense systems to destroy close-range drones in seconds

Interesting Engineering | 2026-03-26, 23:14

China has unveiled two laser-based air defense systems designed to counter a growing drone threat on modern battlefields. The Guangjian-11E and Guangjian-21A target small, low-flying unmanned aerial vehicles that often slip past traditional radar coverage.

Inside the CIA's chilling mind-control program that turned ordinary Americans into 'assassins'

The Daily Mail | 2026-03-26, 23:11

The CIA was rumored to have experimented with mind-control methods during the Cold War, in an attempt to turn citizens into cold-blooded assassins. ...

Rewritten air safety legislation moves out of House committees

Roll Call | 2026-03-26, 23:08

Two House committees voted unanimously on Thursday to approve a new version of aviation safety legislation intended to respond to the January 2025 fatal midair collision between a commercial airliner and a military helicopter near Ronald Reagan Washington

Rights group raises concerns about bombs targeting civilians in Nigeria

Jurist | 2026-03-26, 22:59

Human Rights Watch (HRW) expressed concern on Thursday about the resurgence of violent attacks against civilians in Nigeria following recent bombings in the city of Maiduguri, Borno State’s capital, urging Nigerian authorities to strengthen civilian

Battle continues between Pa. engineering firm, Texas developer over scrapped plastics plant

Penn Live | 2026-03-26, 22:54

WILLIAMSPORT — The battle continues between a Lancaster engineering consulting firm and the Texas developer that in 2024 scrapped plans for a $1.1 billion plastics recycling facility in Northumberland County. ...

Country’s top 10 scientific advances of 2025 unveiled

Shenzhen Daily | 2026-03-26, 22:54

THE National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) announced the country’s top 10 scientific advances for 2025 during the opening ceremony of the 2026 Zhongguancun Forum in Beijing on Wednesday, recognizing progress in basic research. The advances include

3D printers attract consumers

Shenzhen Daily | 2026-03-26, 22:54

A display of 3D printers draws the attention of visitors at Bambu Lab’s first flagship store at MixC

Westlake Robotics reveals new humanoid robot

Shenzhen Daily | 2026-03-26, 22:54

WESTLAKE Robotics, a Chinese robotics company, has revealed its humanoid robot Titan o1 empowered by the company’s independently developed large model General Action Expert (GAE), which can imitate human movements in real time, without limitations of time and

Experts call for more AI integration in healthcare

Shenzhen Daily | 2026-03-26, 22:54

ARTIFICIAL intelligence (AI) is helping doctors read CT scans, train on virtual patients, and manage chronic diseases in community clinics. As China pushes to integrate smart technologies across its healthcare system, experts have called for broader AI

Experimental evidence shows how photons spread across multiple paths in an interferometer

Phys Dot Org | 2026-03-26, 22:53

The nature of quantum particles has long puzzled scientists. While

Asia's next growth story needs twin engines

China Daily | 2026-03-26, 22:49

As world leaders gather at the 2026 Boao Forum to discuss how to shape a shared future, Asia's manufacturing heartlands face a decisive moment. Sustainable development is no longer just a policy goal but has become an industrial imperative. The challenge is to

Mosquitoes carrying deadly disease are evolving faster than insecticides can kill them

The Independent | 2026-03-26, 22:30

This puts millions of people at greater risk of infection

PARP Inhibitors Clinical Trial Pipeline Accelerates as 30+ Pharma Companies Rigorously Develop Drugs for Market ...

GetNews | 2026-03-26, 22:29

DelveInsight’s “PARP inhibitor Pipeline Insights 2026” report provides comprehensive insights about 30+ companies and 30+ pipeline drugs in the PARP inhibitor pipeline landscape. It covers the PARP inhibitor pipeline drug profiles, including