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AI Weather Forecasting Reaches Operational Scale

The field of weather forecasting is undergoing a notable transformation as AI models move from laboratory experiments into real-world operational deployment. This transition represents a fundamental shift in how meteorological predictions are computed and delivered. Traditional weather forecasting relies on numerical weather prediction (NWP) systems, which solve complex physical equations

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NASA Deep Space Communications Complex Caught in Spanish Wildfires

Wildfires continue to rage near Madrid, Spain, and NASA's Deep Space Communications Complex has found itself in the path of the flames. The facility, which plays a key role in the agency's deep space communications network, was hit by the spreading fires. NASA has so far

Environmental DNA Detects Critically Endangered Chinese Bahaba in Hong Kong Waters After Decade-Long Absence

Researchers at Lingnan University have confirmed the presence of the critically endangered Chinese bahaba (Bahaba taipingensis) in western Hong Kong SAR waters using a co-developed environmental DNA (eDNA) technique. This marks the first scientific documentation of the species in the region in over a decade. The Chinese bahaba, also known

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Meta Exits Clean Energy Pact as Natural Gas Investments Accelerate

Meta has withdrawn from a significant clean energy initiative, according to reports. The company, which has substantially increased its natural gas investments over the past year, is stepping away from an industry group focused on renewable energy. The move represents a strategic pivot for the tech giant, which operates massive

Antarctica May Buy Time Against Sea Level Rise—But Only Through Mid-Century

Forecasting Ice Loss Provides Critical Head Start Recent research indicates that Antarctic ice loss may be predictable enough through the middle of this century to offer governments a vital head start on preparing for sea level rise. Scientists appear confident in their ability to model ice sheet behavior for the

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EPA Proposal Would Let States Limit Public Input on Pollution Permits, Aiding Data Centers

The Environmental Protection Agency has put forward a proposal that would fundamentally shift how the public can participate in decisions about air pollution permits. Under the proposed rule change, authority over public engagement requirements would be transferred from federal guidelines to individual states, giving state agencies significant discretion over whether

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Data Centers Projected to Quadruple Electricity Demand by 2035

Data center electricity consumption is on track to surge dramatically over the coming decade. According to new projections, data centers built through 2033 could consume as much electricity as India—currently the world's most populous country—uses today. The anticipated fourfold increase in electricity demand reflects the rapid