Wall Street closed slightly lower, with the Dow Jones dropping by 0.25%, while the S&P 500 remained flat, closing at 5,078 points. The Nasdaq 100 saw a slight increase of 0.21%; the S&P 100 consolidated at yesterday’s levels with a 0.1% rise. Investors are awaiting new macroeconomic data for further clues on interest rate cuts…

Big tech companies are major energy consumers, facing the significant challenge of reducing their carbon footprint. Amazon has set an ambitious plan in this regard between 2030 and 2040. The announcement by nuclear energy firm, Talen Energy, about selling a data center adjacent to its power plant to Jeff Bezos’ firm fits into this plan.…

Portal Space Systems, a pioneering startup, has introduced a novel approach to satellite mobility, focusing on using solar-powered spacecraft to heat propellant and generate thrust. This method promises to enhance the maneuverability of satellites in orbit. Traditionally, satellite propulsion has been relegated to a secondary role, primarily used for maintaining position and conducting minor maneuvers…

The German Federal Environmental Foundation (DBU) has thrown its support behind a pioneering project featuring the semi-mobile agricultural robot “Davegi”, developed by startup AI.Land in Kempen. This cutting-edge robot is designed to foster sustainable vegetable production through its unique ability to rotate 360 degrees, maximizing sunlight exposure for the crops while simultaneously generating solar energy.…

In a groundbreaking development, the global electricity sector reached over 30% renewable energy production in 2023 for the first time, reports Ember, an energy research group. This significant rise from 19% in 2000 showcases a robust shift towards sustainable energy sources, predominantly fueled by the rapid expansion of solar and wind power. Despite this achievement,…

Brazil has gained significant prominence on the global solar energy stage in recent years, thanks to its remarkable growth in this sector. This progress is attributed to the country’s favourable geography, which supports the implementation of solar technology, as well as societal adoption and government incentives. In 2023, Brazil marked a milestone in the expansion…

The chess division of FC St. Pauli has announced a sensational new addition: Magnus Carlsen, the world’s best player, will be competing for the team in their promotion season. Can FC St. Pauli maintain their position in the league? Following their promotion, many consider it questionable without significant reinforcements for the Chess Bundesliga. Yes, not…

In the month of July, solar photovoltaic power matched its best record, contributing to almost a quarter of Spain’s electricity production. Throughout a very hot July, solar photovoltaic was responsible for nearly a quarter, or 24%, of Spain’s electricity generation. This figure not only matches the highest monthly contribution of this technology but also confirms…

In a move to bring back a much-loved feature, Meta has reintroduced the ‘view-once’ functionality for photos and videos in its WhatsApp Desktop version. Roughly a year ago, Meta had removed this feature from the WhatsApp apps for macOS and Windows, leading to disappointment among users. However, recent updates indicate its return to the latest…