The Geography of Innovative Firms
Summary The article discusses a paper published by NBER that reveals most innovation in the U.S. comes from firms with R&D operations across various local markets. It examines how the…
Mitochondrial origins of the pressure to sleep
This article delves into the connection between sleep pressure and mitochondrial function by examining the molecular changes occurring in specific neurons during sleep deprivation. Through single-cell transcriptomics in _Drosophila_, it…
Intel Layoffs Exceed 5,000 Across US
Intel is laying off over 5,000 employees across California, Oregon, Texas, and Arizona, primarily affecting locations in Santa Clara and Folsom. The layoffs, reported under Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification…
Scale AI Lays Off 200 Employees: ‘We Ramped Up Our GenAI Capacity Too Quickly’
Summary Scale AI has announced it is laying off 200 employees, representing about 14% of its workforce, as part of a restructuring effort. This decision follows a period of rapid…
Linux Reaches 5% On Desktop
Linux has officially topped 5% of the desktop market share in the USA for the first time, marking a significant milestone for the open-source community. Reports indicate that this growth…
Chinese Authorities Are Using a New Tool To Hack Seized Phones and Extract Data
Summary Chinese authorities are reportedly using a new malware tool named Massistant, developed by Xiamen Meiya Pico, to extract various data from seized mobile phones. This includes sensitive information such…
VMware Reboots Its Partner Program Again With New Invite-Only Program
VMware Reboots Its Partner Program Again With New Invite-Only Program VMware is overhauling its partner program under new management from Broadcom, cutting back on the number of its authorised partners…
Transatlantic Communications Cable Doubles As Ocean Sensor
Summary Scientists have discovered that transatlantic communications cables can serve as ocean sensors, monitoring changes in water temperature and pressure at the seafloor. This innovation uses existing fibre-optic infrastructure to…
Stellantis Abandons Hydrogen Fuel Cell Development
Stellantis has decided to terminate its development of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, aimed at light, medium, and heavy-duty applications. The move highlights the challenges associated with hydrogen as a fuel,…
Germany Is Building the World’s Tallest Wind Turbine
Content Summary Germany is set to construct the world’s tallest wind turbine in Brandenburg, reaching a whopping height of 300 metres (about 365 metres with rotor blades). This innovative design…