Quantum-resistant encryption moves from labs to banks as regulators take notice
Quantum computing is no longer a futuristic concept. Powerful quantum machines are steadily advancing, forcing the world to reassess how encryption works. Financial institutions, long reliant on trusted security algorithms,…
Antitrust regulators challenge mega grocery merger, citing higher prices and fewer choices
The planned merger of two giant grocery chains has come under intense scrutiny by antitrust regulators across the United States. The deal, if approved, would combine hundreds of store locations…
States test mileage-based fees as gas tax revenues decline
America’s roads depend heavily on gas taxes for maintenance and expansion funding. As vehicles get more efficient and electric cars become common, gas tax revenues are dropping. This reality poses…
Electric grid operators warn of data center strain as AI power demand surges
Electric grid operators are sounding the alarm about a growing challenge. As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes mainstream, its energy needs are rising rapidly. Data centers, which drive much of AI’s…
Coastal towns test floating solar farms to stabilize local power grids
Many coastal towns are experimenting with floating solar farms as a way to address energy stability and environmental sustainability. These innovative systems harness solar power from panels mounted on waterborne…
Satellite data reveals methane super-emitters, prompting regulatory crackdown
Advanced satellite technology now exposes methane emissions at unprecedented scales. This innovation has transformed how governments and industry tackle climate change. Large methane leaks, also known as “super-emitters,” have been…
Drugmakers pivot to weight-loss pills as demand for injectables outstrips supply
Pharmaceutical companies have launched a significant push towards developing oral weight-loss medications. This shift follows unprecedented demand for injectable treatments like Wegovy and Ozempic, which have consistently exceeded available supply.…
Hospitals scramble to contain ransomware outbreak disrupting patient care
Across the healthcare sector, a sudden ransomware outbreak has thrown hospitals into crisis. Administrators and IT professionals are racing to contain the damage. Patient care has been disrupted as computer…
Coastal cities test seawater-cooled data centers to cut energy use
Data centers have become the digital backbone of modern economies, powering websites, cloud storage, and critical services. However, their immense energy hunger poses serious environmental challenges. To address data centers’…
Congress debates sweeping data privacy bill amid Big Tech lobbying
As digital technology shapes daily life, data privacy has become a pressing concern for millions of Americans. Lawmakers in the United States Congress are currently debating a comprehensive bill aimed…