The Sentinel-6B climate satellite has launched from California to join its twin in monitoring global sea levels. The spacecraft will collect high-precision data through 2030 as part of the EU’s Copernicus Programme.
Scientists have documented the largest ocean waves ever recorded from space, with swells reaching 115 feet during a historic Pacific storm in December 2024. The same waves fueled legendary surfing events in Hawaii and California while traveling 15,000 miles across oceans. New satellite data is forci
DartPoints is pouring $125 million into expanding its South Carolina data center footprint. The project will transform the Greenville facility from 2.5MW to 12.5MW capacity with high-density capabilities. This represents one of the company’s first major expansions since its 2021 merger with Immedion
In a new book excerpt, Adam Grant reflects on pandemic data interpretation and the human side of numbers. He argues we need more emotional connection to data in uncertain times.
Data science education is rapidly expanding across US K-12 schools with over 70,000 students now enrolled in dedicated courses. Eight states have advanced their data science policy implementation while thousands of teachers receive specialized training.
A new open-access Raman spectral database could transform how scientists identify biomolecules. The library includes 140 key biological compounds and uses algorithms that achieved 100% accuracy in testing. This represents a major step toward better disease diagnosis and AI development.
Microsoft is pushing forward with major data center expansions on both sides of the Atlantic. The company has filed plans for a three-building campus outside Leeds, UK, while simultaneously growing its Wisconsin land holdings to over 2,000 acres for cloud infrastructure development.
Health disinformation has accelerated dramatically over the past 19 months, fueled by AI tools and political decisions. The consequences are already visible in rising vaccine exemptions and disease outbreaks across the US.
GHGSat is launching two more methane-monitoring satellites, bringing its constellation to 14. The company works with major oil producers who’ve lost over $142 million in potential revenue from leaks. Their data has already helped mitigate emissions equivalent to taking 4.6 million cars off the road.
A Microsoft attorney openly acknowledged that communities don’t want data centers in their neighborhoods. The admission comes as Microsoft plans to double its data center footprint amid growing local opposition to AI infrastructure projects.
