Brian Pinkard went from building trails in the Rockies to launching Aquagga, a startup that’s developed technology to destroy PFAS forever chemicals. The company has conducted nine field demonstrations and is close to its first commercial deployment. His journey shows how engineering and environment
The Department of Energy is backing Constellation Energy’s restart of the infamous Three Mile Island nuclear facility with a $1 billion loan. Microsoft stands to benefit significantly, having signed a 20-year power purchase agreement for the plant’s output. The reactor could be online by 2027, provi
Researchers at Zhejiang University announced they’ve built a supercomputer called Darwin Monkey that mimics a macaque brain. The system contains 2 billion spiking neurons and 100 billion synapses, running on just 2,000 watts. But neuroscience experts are treating the claim with skepticism given the
Scammers are flooding the web with fake stores ahead of Black Friday, with a 250% increase in bogus e-commerce sites. NordVPN’s Threat Protection Pro blocked over 4.5 million malicious domains between March and October 2025 as criminals use AI to create increasingly convincing scams.
TE Connectivity has expanded its rapid prototyping capabilities to two U.S. facilities to help medical device manufacturers get products to market faster. The new centers in Plymouth, Minnesota and Wilsonville, Oregon join existing locations in Ireland and India.
Google’s Gemini for Home is already causing paywall confusion just one month after launch. The AI assistant incorrectly told users they needed a $10 monthly subscription for basic word definitions that should remain free under Google’s promises. The company acknowledges it’s working on a fix for the
A new startup called Preventive has raised $30 million from Silicon Valley elites to pursue human embryo gene editing. The controversial effort aims to prevent genetic diseases but faces massive safety and ethical questions. Scientists warn this isn’t software – you can’t just “move fast and break t
Digital Realty has committed to a massive $373 million power equipment deal with Schneider Electric. The agreement covers UPS systems, low voltage switchgear, and prefabricated skids to support growing data center capacity demands.
Gen Z is using social media to drive real economic impact for small businesses. American Express is expanding creator partnerships and launching a $5 million grant program to capitalize on this shift during the critical holiday season.
Microsoft has deployed a new Extended Security Updates Licensing Preparation Package to resolve installation failures. The fix addresses a licensing component issue rather than the update content itself. Systems must install this after the October 2025 security update KB5066791.
