U.S. Facing Record-Breaking Heat Wave This Week

U.S. Facing Record-Breaking Heat Wave This Week

But for others, the highest temperatures are still ahead. Experts forecasted that Wednesday will be the hottest day for much of the Northeast. In New York City, temperatures are expected to reach as high as 103 degrees Fahrenheit. In Philadelphia, it’ll be even hotter, with some forecasters predicting 107-degree weather. Cities like Tempe, Arizona, and…

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House Passes Bill to Make Daylight Saving Time Permanent

House Passes Bill to Make Daylight Saving Time Permanent

Sleep experts have criticized the idea of making Daylight Saving Time permanent. While they support ending the biannual clock change, they advocate for making Standard Time permanent instead because, they argue, that would align best with people’s circadian rhythms and ultimately improve health and safety. Many states are poised to jump at the chance to…

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The Biggest Risk to A.I. in Space Is Sitting on the Ground

The Biggest Risk to A.I. in Space Is Sitting on the Ground

Space-based computing could solve A.I.’s growing energy demands, but its success will depend on securing the terrestrial infrastructure beneath it. Unsplash+ Putting data centers in space has moved from science fiction to procurement. SpaceX, Meta and Google are all pursuing the concept, and for sound reasons: orbit offers near-continuous solar power and the natural cooling…

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