China’s hydropower megaproject breaks ground
China’s hydropower megaproject breaks ground Summary On 19 July, Chinese premier Li Qiang announced the launch of a project to build the world’s largest hydropower station in the lower reaches…
How citizen science can help to solve the global freshwater crisis
How citizen science can help to solve the global freshwater crisis Summary This World View piece by Sasha Woods (Earthwatch Europe) sets out how citizen science can help tackle the…
Britain targets Kyrgyz crypto networks aiding Kremlin with sanctions
Britain targets Kyrgyz crypto networks aiding Kremlin with sanctions Summary The UK has imposed a new tranche of sanctions on Kyrgyz financial institutions and crypto networks accused of helping Russia…
Molten salt nuclear reactors slated to power Google datacenters in 2030
Molten salt nuclear reactors slated to power Google datacentres in 2030 Summary Kairos Power, backed by Google, TVA and partners, plans to bring a molten salt small modular reactor (SMR)…
More customers asking for Google’s Data Boundary, says Cloud Experience boss
More customers asking for Google’s Data Boundary, says Cloud Experience boss Summary Google Cloud’s President of Customer Experience, Hayete Gallot, told The Register at Google’s Cloud Summit in London that…
Softbank bets $2 billion on Intel having a future
Softbank bets $2 billion on Intel having a future Summary Japanese investment group SoftBank has announced a $2 billion strategic investment in Intel, taking roughly a two per cent stake.…
August update leaves Windows reset and recovery dead in the water
August update leaves Windows reset and recovery dead in the water Summary Microsoft’s August 2025 security update has broken Windows’ reset and recovery functionality on multiple versions (notably many Windows…
How low can colo go, asks JLL, as datacenter vacancy rates near zero
How low can colo go, asks JLL, as datacenter vacancy rates near zero Summary JLL’s North America Datacenter Report shows colocation vacancy has plunged to a record low of 2.3%…
Python survey shows growth even as Foundation funding falters
Python survey shows growth even as Foundation funding falters Summary The Python Software Foundation (PSF), working with JetBrains, published its eighth Python Developer Survey based on nearly 30,000 responses collected…
NASA starts bolting together Artemis III rocket for 2027 Moon shot
NASA starts bolting together Artemis III rocket for 2027 Moon shot Summary NASA has begun assembling the Space Launch System (SLS) core for the Artemis III lunar landing mission at…