“Nature provides a free lunch, but only if we control our appetites.” — William Ruckelshaus
SUSTAINABILITY
Gender equality progress remains uneven: The World Economic Forum's Global Gender Gap 2025 report highlights both incremental improvements and the persistent global distance from true gender parity. DETAIL
AI’s carbon paradox: While data centers powering AI risk generating 1.6 billion metric tons of CO₂, AI tools could offset up to 5.4 billion tons annually by 2030 if directed toward sustainability. DETAIL
Heat dome scorches: U.S. East Coast: New York reached 100°F (38°C) for the first time in over a decade, as Baltimore, Philadelphia and Boston also recorded record-breaking heat. DETAIL
Wolters Kluwer adds ESG compliance tools:Two new modules now support EU CBAM compliance and integrate ESG metrics into enterprise planning and performance. DETAIL
Eni and BMW team up for sustainable mobility: A new partnership aims to decarbonize road transport through biofuels and electric vehicle infrastructure. DETAIL
Europe’s largest floating solar plant launches: In Perthes, France, Q Energy inaugurated a 74.3 MW floating solar farm atop former gravel pits. DETAIL
HEALTH
Instant coffee may raise AMD risk:A new study links dry age-related macular degeneration to a combination of genetic predisposition and instant coffee consumption. DETAIL
Daytime naps tied to mortality risk:apping in middle and older age may reflect underlying health issues, suggesting a link to all-cause mortality in observational data. DETAIL
DIGITAL / TECHNOLOGY / SCIENCE / ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
Microsoft debuts Mu model for on-device AI: The new lightweight model powers task automation on Windows with 330 million parameters. DETAIL
Dream Recorder transforms spoken dreams into visuals: Modem’s bedside device uses generative AI to create hazy, analog-like visuals of dream recollections. DETAIL
Windows blue screen turning black: Microsoft will switch to a black error screen as part of OS resilience updates following widespread outages in 2024. DETAIL
AST SpaceMobile courts US military: The satellite-to-phone tech provider demonstrated tactical use cases with BlueBird satellites in Hawaii. DETAIL
World’s oldest rocks discovered in Canada: New findings may rewrite Earth’s geological timeline, though scientific debate continues. DETAIL
Sezen Aksu's new album debuts with AI-powered video: “Doğrucu,” directed by Öner S. Biberkökü, uses Google Gemini and Veo 3 to accompany the highly anticipated release.
ENERGY / TRANSPORTATION
Tesla launches Robotaxi service in Austin: 20 Model Y vehicles begin operating with safety monitors ahead of Cybercab rollout. DETAIL
French consortium targets hybrid-electric aviation: Daher, Safran, Collins Aerospace and Ascendance partner to develop sustainable small-aircraft propulsion. DETAIL
CATL eyes battery swapping in Europe: Battery exchange could lower EV costs and extend lifespans, says CATL executive Jiang Li. DETAIL
ZeroAvia and Loganair pursue hydrogen-powered flights: The partners will test the ZA600 hydrogen-electric engine on regional UK routes. DETAIL
Trump eyes executive orders to fuel AI expansion: New actions are being drafted to increase U.S. energy output in the face of AI-driven demand. DETAIL
CYBERSECURITY
AT&T data breach settlement advances: A $177M agreement over recent security incidents moves forward with preliminary court approval. DETAIL
CURIOSITY
Adobe releases iOS photo app Project Indigo: Created by Google Pixel’s camera pioneers, the app mimics SLR-style visuals on mobile. DETAIL
Mission: Impossible composer Lalo Schifrin dies at 93: The prolific artist scored over 100 films and television series. DETAIL
Millennium-old sword uncovered in Dutch river: A remarkably preserved weapon decorated with spiritual motifs emerged during routine dredging. DETAIL
