Global warming has accelerated over the past decade, according to a new analysis of global temperature records by researchers at the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK).
The study finds that the pace of warming since 2015 has…
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Solar storms, AI forecasts, and the future of safe flight on Earth and in space
In our latest episode of Lexicon, we sit down with Dr. Lulu Zhao, an assistant professor of climate and space sciences and engineering at the University of Michigan and the lead of NASA’s CLEAR Center, a Space Weather Center of…
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Uncertainty Over Trade Policy, Oil Prices Drives February’s 11K Jobs Decline
The construction industry shed an estimated 11,000 positions overall in February, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ March 6 jobs report estimating that the U.S. economy shed 92,000 jobs for the month.
Driving the construction…
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Carbon capture underground? X-rays test CO2 storage in volcanic rocks
Capturing and storing carbon dioxide will be critical to avoiding the worst impacts of climate change.
Scientists estimate that billions of metric tons of industrial CO2 must be captured and locked away by the end of the century.
One…
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Nintendo files lawsuit to recover Trump administration tariffs
Nintendo of America has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. government over tariffs introduced during the Trump administration.
The complaint was submitted to the U.S. Court of International Trade and seeks refunds for duties the company says…
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Robot performs surgery across 1,500 miles with just 48-millisecond lag
A surgeon in London has successfully removed a patient’s prostate in Gibraltar using a remotely controlled surgical robot, marking a milestone for long-distance robotic surgery.
The operation was performed on March 4 by Prokar Dasgupta, who…
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What will be the most widely adopted AI solution in 2026?
Companies today are moving from the experimentation stage to the mature adoption of artificial intelligence solutions. At the same time, many organizations are starting 2026 wondering: What will be the most widely adopted AI solution this year?…
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What does France’s nuclear carrier deployment mean for the Iran war?
France has deployed its Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier to the eastern Mediterranean in response to escalating conflict following the outbreak of the Iran war.
The nuclear-powered aircraft carrier has operated since 2001, and is one of the…
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MXene smart textiles could track vitals, kill bacteria, and harvest solar energy
MXene materials can be coated onto fabrics to create smart textiles that track heart rate, blood pressure, and temperature while fighting bacteria and storing solar energy.
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MassRobotics startups raise $2 billion as Massachusetts strengthens its global robotics hub
MassRobotics resident startups have collectively raised $2 billion in venture funding since launching in 2017. Resident startups have announced major funding rounds, new product launches, and key industry milestones so far in 2026, highlighting…
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