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China Opens World's First Wind-Powered Underwater Data Center

China has opened what it claims is the world's first wind-powered underwater data center. The facility boasts an initial capacity of 24 megawatts and utilizes seawater as a natural cooling system, potentially reducing the significant energy demands typically associated with keeping data center servers at optimal temperatures. Underwater

Study Examines How NASA's Habitable Worlds Observatory Could Detect Biosignatures on Ancient Earth-Like Worlds

A new study has explored the capabilities of NASA's Habitable Worlds Observatory, examining how the next-generation space telescope might detect biosignatures on distant Earth-like planets. The Habitable Worlds Observatory is being designed as a flagship mission capable of directly imaging exoplanets and analyzing their atmospheres for signs of

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Science News: NASA Artemis III Crew Announced, Brain Mapping Breakthrough, and More

NASA Artemis III Crew Announced NASA has announced the four-person crew for the Artemis III mission, including NASA astronauts Andre Douglas, Randy Bresnik, and Frank Rubio, along with ESA astronaut Luca Parmitano. The mission will test integrated operations between the Orion spacecraft and one or more components in low Earth

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Avalanche Energy Achieves 10 Million Degree Plasma in Desktop Fusion Reactor Test

Fusion power startup Avalanche Energy has announced that its desktop reactor prototype reached plasma temperatures above 10 million degrees Celsius during recent testing. The milestone represents a significant step for the company's approach to compact fusion energy. The temperature achieved surpasses the 10 million degree threshold considered necessary

NASA Artemis III Crew Announcement Draws Criticism Over Gender Composition

NASA Artemis III Crew Announcement Draws Criticism Over Gender Composition NASA has announced the crew composition for its upcoming Artemis III mission, which aims to return humans to the Moon. The announcement has faced criticism due to the all-male lineup of the selected astronauts. The Artemis III mission represents a

MIT Develops Dual-Mode Spacecraft Thruster for Small Satellites

MIT researchers have demonstrated a spacecraft propulsion system that could fundamentally change what's possible for small satellites. The new design uses a single fuel source to power both chemical and electric thrusters, combining quick bursts of speed for rapid maneuvers with highly efficient long-range propulsion for deep space

Complete Neural Map of Fruit Fly's Central Nervous System Reveals Surprising Brain Organization

A team of scientists has produced a comprehensive map of every neural connection in an adult fruit fly's central nervous system, marking a major milestone in neuroscience research. This complete connectome provides an unprecedented view of how the brain and body communicate and coordinate behavior. The research reveals