A strong solar flare struck Earth on February 23, 2025, at 2:27 p.m. EST. The NASA Solar Dynamics Observatory captured an image of the event, showcasing the powerful burst of energy emitted by the Sun. The X2 class flare is one of the most intense types, and its classification provides more insight into its strength. … Read more
Australia’s air traffic control authorities were unaware of an impending Chinese naval live-fire drill off its east coast until a Virgin Australia pilot alerted them via radio communications, officials revealed in a Senate hearing. The drills took place within Australia’s exclusive economic zone and have sparked tensions between Beijing and Canberra. Despite previous warnings from … Read more
Balatro, the popular roguelike game with poker imagery and mechanics, has had its PEGI rating in Europe reduced from 18 to 12. The decision was made following an appeal by Sold Out Sales & Marketing, the publisher of Balatro’s physical edition. The game was initially given a PEGI 3 rating but was later bumped up … Read more
Amazon’s $8.5 billion acquisition of MGM in 2022 has given the company creative control over the James Bond franchise, a rare move for a production studio. The change comes as Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson step back from their long-standing roles as heads of Eon Productions. The question on everyone’s mind now is: who … Read more
The European Union is reviewing its agreement with Rwanda over raw materials amid growing concerns about the conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). High Representative Kaja Kallas announced that the bloc will reconsider its critical materials deal with Rwanda, which was signed last year to secure supplies for microchips and electric cars. The … Read more
NASA has chosen SpaceX to launch its NEO Surveyor spacecraft, which aims to detect and track asteroids and comets that pose a threat to Earth. The mission is set to launch on a Falcon 9 rocket from Florida’s Space Coast in September 2027. The $100 million contract covers the launch and related services for the … Read more
D-Wave Quantum Inc., a leader in quantum computing systems, software, and services, has announced its Qubits 2025 quantum computing user conference to be held in Scottsdale, Arizona, on March 31 and April 1. The event, themed “Quantum Realized,” will showcase how D-Wave’s quantum technology solutions are delivering tangible value today. The conference will feature presentations … Read more
The Alternative for Germany (AfD) party secured 20.8% of the vote in Sunday’s election, a record high for any far-right party since the end of World War II. Chancellor candidate Alice Weidel expressed surprise and gratitude after receiving a congratulatory call from billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk. Weidel initially missed the call, but later confirmed that … Read more
D-Wave Quantum (QBTS) stock surged higher on Wednesday, with shares up 13.6% as of 2:30 p.m. ET. The company’s valuation is climbing after Microsoft unveiled its new quantum-computing chip, Majorana 1. Microsoft’s breakthrough technology uses a novel conductor approach to control Majorana particles, which could solve problems in other quantum computing methods. This development may … Read more
Microsoft’s data center lease cancellations have raised investor skepticism about the AI-led stock-market boom. Analysts at TD Cowen noted that the tech giant has scrapped leases for hundreds of megawatts of capacity with private data-center operators, suggesting potential oversupply. This news comes as Microsoft plans to invest $80 billion in AI and cloud capacity this … Read more