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Blue Origin's New Glenn Rocket Explodes During Static Fire Test in Florida

Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket was destroyed during a static fire test at the company's launch facility in Florida, according to reports. The explosion has been described as one of the most spectacular rocket failures since the Soviet N1 moon rocket's infamous explosions in

NASA's X-59 Quiet Supersonic Aircraft Prepares for First Flight Beyond Mach 1

NASA's X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft is preparing for what officials describe as some of its most significant flights to date. The experimental X-plane is about to begin a new block of test flights that will include its first time flying faster than the speed of sound—a

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First UK Team Announced to Access Google's Willow Quantum Chip

A UK team has been announced as the first in the country to use Google's Willow quantum chip. The Willow processor represents Google's latest advancement in quantum computing technology. This access marks a notable milestone for UK quantum research efforts and could support work in areas

Ohio Halts Data Center Tax Incentives Amid Calls for AI Firms to Cover Energy Costs

Overview Ohio has suspended its data center tax break program, signaling a shift in how the state approaches the economic and energy implications of artificial intelligence infrastructure. The move comes as legislators and policymakers scrutinize the growing electricity demands of AI data centers and pressure tech companies to contribute more

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Anthropic-SpaceX Compute Deal Duration Disputed as Musk and SpaceX S-1 Conflict

Compute Deal Duration Questioned A discrepancy has emerged between Elon Musk's public statements and SpaceX's official filing regarding the duration of a major compute agreement involving Anthropic. Musk has reframed xAI's substantial Anthropic compute deal as short-term and cancellable when speaking publicly. However, SpaceX&

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Waymo's New Zeekr-Based Ojai Robotaxi Opens to Passengers

Waymo has announced that its newest vehicle, the Zeekr RT minivan branded internally as Ojai, is now open to select non-employee passengers after several months of testing. The autonomous vehicle company will initially offer free rides to select users in three cities: San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Phoenix. The expansion

3D-Printed Lymph Nodes Could Lower Barriers to CAR T-Cell Cancer Therapy

The Promise and Problem of CAR T-Cell Therapy CAR T-cell therapy has emerged as one of the most effective treatments for certain blood cancers. By genetically engineering a patient's own immune cells to better recognize and attack cancer, the therapy has shown remarkable results. However, the current manufacturing