A Start-Up Aiming to Make Geothermal Energy Mainstream Goes Public
Fervo Energy, which uses drilling techniques from the oil and gas industry to produce power from the earth’s heat, raised $1.9 billion in an initial public offering.
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Peer Bork obituary
My husband Peer Bork, who has died unexpectedly aged 62, was a bioinformatician with a remarkable ability to identify new directions in science and carry out world-class research to push them forward.
During his career, he progressed from the statistical analysis of the sequences of individual protein molecules, via the analysis of the human genome, to the bioinformatics analysis of whole...
Harvard Votes On Limiting ‘A’ Grades
Harvard faculty are voting on a proposal (PDF) to curb grade inflation by limiting solid A grades to 20% of students in a class, plus four additional A’s per course. Axios reports: Grade inflation is at a tipping point at Harvard. A move to make A grades harder to come by at one of the world’s leading universities could influence grading debates at peer institutions. Solid A’s account for...
Perfect Timing, Big Payouts: Insider Trading Red Flags Emerge on Polymarket
Dozens of long-shot bets on Polymarket, from the war with Iran to the cryptocurrency market, have defied the odds, according to a New York Times examination.
Fuel Prices Drive Sales of E.V.s, Just Not in the U.S.
Electric vehicle sales have soared in Europe and much of the rest of the world, but Americans are still hesitant.
Trump’s Inner Circle Is Already Scrambling Over the 2028 Presidential Ticket
Republicans still have the midterms to get through, but administration officials have already set their sights on the next election.
Obesity rates in some countries levelling off or potentially falling, study finds
Researchers say rise not inevitable and it is important to unpick what is behind differences in obesity trends
A continuing rise in obesity around the world is not inevitable, research suggests, with rates in some countries levelling off or potentially in decline.
Researchers say focusing on what has been described as a global epidemic of obesity hides large variations in trends across...
WhatsApp launches ‘incognito’ AI chat with private disappearing messages
A cyber security expert says deleting chat history could lead to a lack of accountability if things go wrong.
WhatsApp Adds Meta AI Chats That Are Built to Be Fully Private
The company says its new Incognito Chat allows you to use its AI chatbot without anyone else—including Meta—being able to access your conversations.
In crypto, trust is the new currency
Binance South Africa’s Sam Mkhize on how compliance is reshaping Africa’s crypto ecosystem.
Google opens Hustle Academy 2026 registration
Small business owners, entrepreneurs and students in SA, Kenya and Nigeria can register for free access to the training sessions.
Westcon-Comstor joins Microsoft REO programme to boost marketplace sales
The Microsoft REO programme allows channel partners to create and manage private offers on behalf of software vendors, as cloud marketplace sales are forecast to reach $163 billion by 2030.
Cash Felber Charges to Maiden British F4 Podium at Brands Hatch
DAVENTRY, UK – Cash Felber took on a starring role at Brands Hatch this past weekend (9-10 May) as the American teenager claimed a first-ever podium finish in the Wera Tools F4 British Championship, certified by FIA. In just his second meeting competing in Britain’s Formula 4 category, Cash delivered a sublime drive in the weekend’s […]
ICASA signals policy limitations for Starlink’s SA entry
Policy direction that would lower regulatory hurdles for telecoms licences would require changes to the law, says ICASA.
Suicide forum fined £950,000 for not blocking UK users
The regulator said the forum had not done enough to protect UK users – but critics accuse Ofcom of acting too slowly.
Inside the Race to Develop a Test for the Rare Andes Hantavirus
A University of Nebraska lab has developed a test that can detect the virus before symptoms become severe. Now, it’s ready to start testing those returning to the US after a cruise outbreak.
Malatsi touts LEOs for SA’s digital future
Low-Earth orbit satellites are key to delivering meaningful connectivity, says minister Solly Malatsi, amid the Starlink impasse in SA.
Best Air Purifiers (2026): Coway, AirDoctor, IQAir, and More
Protect your home against dust, pets, allergies, and more with the best air purifiers, tested firsthand.
CERN Open Sources Its KiCad Component Libraries
Ancient Slashdot reader ewhac writes: CERN, a longtime Open Source pioneer, has made several contributions over the years to KiCad (“KEE-kad”), an Open Source EDA (Electronic Design Automation) package widely used in the hobbyist and professional electronics communities. It’s gotten so widely used that users can now submit their KiCad design files directly to several electronics fabricators...
Submit Your Questions: AI Is Changing Your Job—Now What?
Pose your questions ahead of our May 27 livestream AMA, where a panel of WIRED experts will discuss how AI is transforming work.
OnlyFans’ First-Gen Creators Are Retiring—and Some Are Begging You to Forget They Exist
As more sex workers quit the industry, some are having to navigate tough questions around consent and the “afterlife” of work they no longer want to be associated with.