Science and Technology

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman speaking at a technology conference

Sam Altman Breaks Corporate Silence, Says ICE Enforcement Has “Gone Too Far”

By HarshitMINNEAPOLIS, JANUARY 28, 2026 — U.S. TECHNOLOGY & POLITICS OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has told employees that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s recent actions have crossed a line, becoming one of the most prominent technology executives to publicly criticize immigration enforcement tactics during President Donald Trump’s second term. In an internal Slack message to […]

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NASA’s Europa Clipper spacecraft studying Europa’s habitability

How Nutrients Could Reach Europa’s Hidden Ocean, Boosting the Moon’s Potential for Life

By Harshit GLOBAL —23 JANUARY 2026 —Deep beneath the fractured ice of Europa, one of Jupiter’s largest moons, lies a vast liquid ocean that scientists believe may contain the essential ingredients for life. The challenge has never been the ocean itself—it is how nutrients from the surface could possibly penetrate an ice shell tens of

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Enterprise AI dashboards used for controlled deployment

Why U.S. Companies Are Slowing AI Rollouts Despite Massive Investment

By Harshit NEW YORK, JANUARY 20 — Artificial intelligence spending in the United States continues to climb, with corporations allocating billions toward AI tools, cloud capacity, and automation platforms. Yet in 2026, a surprising trend has emerged: many U.S. companies are deliberately slowing the pace at which AI systems are rolled out across core business

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Software engineers working with automation tools

Why U.S. Tech Hiring Has Stalled in 2026 Even as AI Investment Surges

By Harshit SAN JOSE, JANUARY 19 — At first glance, the U.S. technology sector in 2026 appears to be thriving. Investment in artificial intelligence continues to rise, data centers are expanding across the country, and companies are racing to integrate automation into nearly every function. Yet beneath this surge in capital spending lies a surprising

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Cooling systems used in high-performance computing environments

Why Energy Demand From Digital Technology Is Becoming a Major Scientific and Policy Challenge in the United States

By Harshit WASHINGTON, JANUARY 14, 2026 —Digital technology is often discussed in terms of speed, convenience, and innovation. Cloud services, artificial intelligence, streaming platforms, and online communication tools are typically framed as intangible or “virtual.” Yet behind this digital world lies a rapidly growing physical footprint—one that is increasingly shaping scientific research, energy planning, and

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Power grid supporting digital infrastructure

Why Data Centers Are Quietly Becoming One of the Most Important Technology Issues in the United States

By Harshit WASHINGTON, JANUARY 13, 2026 —Data centers rarely attract public attention, yet they form the physical backbone of the modern digital economy. As Americans stream video, use cloud-based services, rely on artificial intelligence tools, and store information online, vast networks of data centers work continuously behind the scenes. In early 2026, these facilities are

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atellite imagery used in climate monitoring and research

Why Climate Science in the United States Is Becoming More Impact-Focused in 2026

By Harshit WASHINGTON, JANUARY 12, 2026 —Climate science in the United States is entering 2026 with a noticeably different emphasis than it had even a few years ago. While measuring temperature trends and tracking atmospheric changes remain central tasks, researchers are increasingly focused on how climate data translates into real-world impacts for communities, infrastructure, public

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AI-generated deepfake face used in identity fraud illustration.

Deepfakes Are Breaking Digital Trust — and Why Verification, Not Detection, Is the Only Defense

By HarshitJANUARY 11, 2026 — U.S. TECHNOLOGY & CYBERSECURITY Deepfakes are no longer a fringe internet phenomenon or a novelty confined to manipulated videos. In 2026, they have become a structural threat to digital trust itself — undermining identity systems, bypassing authentication controls, and enabling fraud at industrial scale. Security experts warn that the danger

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Ocean drilling vessel attempting to reach Earth’s mantle at the Mohorovicic Discontinuity in the western Pacific

The Living Industry and the Moho Race: Why January 2026 Marks a Turning Point for Science

By Harshit GLOBAL — JANUARY 2026 —As the world enters 2026, science is no longer defined by promises or prototypes. Across biology, Earth science, space exploration, and energy systems, research has crossed a threshold: the shift from discovery to engineering. What once lived in simulations and laboratory papers is now being deployed in real environments

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Microscopic view of apatite mineral formation on bioactive nanocomposite surfaces.

Magnetic Nanomaterial Shows Promise for Treating Bone Cancer While Repairing Bone

By Harshit SÃO PAULO–LISBON, FEBRUARY 7 —Researchers from Brazil and Portugal have developed a new magnetic nanomaterial that could change how bone cancer is treated by combining tumor destruction with bone regeneration in a single therapeutic platform. The study, published in Magnetic Medicine, describes a nanocomposite made of iron oxide nanoparticles coated with a thin

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