Europe’s ‘dark universe’ telescope shares first scientific data and new cosmic images

A space mission exploring the dark universe has released itsfirst scientific data and five new extraterrestrial snapshots. Captured by theEuropean Space Agencys(ESA)Euclidtelescope, the observations paint a never-before-seen picture of the cosmos. They also offer new insights into theproperties of celestial bodies. The images areat least four times sharper than any taken from ground-based telescopes, according to ESA. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. The new images offer a glimpse of whats to come for Euclid....

May 23, 2024 · 1 min · 209 words · Karen Rivera

Finnish startup gets full funding for world-first fungal protein factory

Finnish scale-upEniferis set to build a world-first fungal protein factory after securing fullfundingfor the 33mn site. The futuristic plant will convert food industry sidestreams into an ingredient called Pekilo. Invented in the 1970s, Pekilo was the worlds first commercial mycoprotein a food source derived from natural fungus. With a low carbon footprint and minimal land requirements, Pekilo promises a sustainable substitute for meat protein. 40% off TNW Conference! Enifer will then heat-treat and harvest the biomass with centrifuges....

May 23, 2024 · 2 min · 302 words · Amy Schneider

Plans for Dutch chip powerhouse get €180M boost from ASML and TU/e

ASML will also provide funding for TU/es new cleanroom, a controlled environment for manufacturing chips. 40% off TNW Conference! The collaboration also allays fears about ASMLs future. One is thechip warbetween the USA and China, which has led to restrictions on ASML exports. Another involves the local business climate. ASML has raised concerns about Dutch immigration curbs and plans to phase out tax credits for ex-pats. The company said these rules would restrict access to talent....

May 23, 2024 · 1 min · 171 words · Taylor Rowe

Report: Rory McIlroy and CBS' Amanda Balionis are 'the Talk of the Links' Now That He's Getting Divorced

Pro golfers are different from you and me in a lot of ways. And those differences are measured in more ways than just strokes, fairways hit and greens in regulation. There’s almost nothing better for a regular, ordinary slob’s marriage than a round of golf. Disappearing out of your spouse’s hair for five or six hours does wonders for a relationship. Even through the ice and cold of January and February....

May 23, 2024 · 3 min · 489 words · Mark Jackson

Smockin vs. Macrodosing, Season 4

SPOILERS AHEAD - Macrodosing suffers another tough loss. SEASON 4 RESULTS:Match 01:Ziti def. Minihane, 13-11Match 02:Frank def. Ponies, 13-10Match 03:Yak def. Balls, 12-10Match 04:Experts def. Honkers, 16-9Match 05:Chicago def. Smockin, 15-13Match 06:Honkers def. Icedogs, 14-8Match 07:XYZ def. urMom, 19-7Match 08:Minihane def. Foreplay, 19-8Match 09:Balls def. FLUX, 15-8Match 10:Experts def. Gaz, 13-12Match 11:Frankettes def. Chicago, 14-13Match 12:Ziti def. Smockin, 15-14**Match 13:Experts def. XYZ, 15-12Match 14:Yak def. Icedogs, 15-6Match 15:FLUX def....

May 23, 2024 · 2 min · 359 words · Robert Johnson

Survivor Capped Off Its Best Season Of The New Era With A Worthy Winner And Tons Of Drama

Survivor 46 came to an end last night with a satisfying finish. The sob stories were minimal. There were no overboard twists and advantages. Just some good blindsides and good gameplay from good players. It’s hard to give it a ranking already. For me, it’s probably middle of the road in that 20-25 range. But I overall enjoyed it a lot. -Let me start by saying that Kenzie is a very deserving winner....

May 23, 2024 · 3 min · 498 words · Adrian Keller

AI translation unicorn DeepL reaches $2B valuation with new $300M investment

It now covers 32 languages and counts 100,000 business users. A list that includes the likes of Nikkei, Coursera, and Deutsche Bahn. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. The investment follows a period of significant growth for DeepL. It has also launched new products for businesses, such as theDeepL Write ProAI assistant. Sometests of our ownhere at TNW did indeed see the startup come out on top. Focus is always an important thing, hetoldTNW during a December interview....

May 22, 2024 · 1 min · 140 words · Kari Mcconnell

Chip wars: ASML could reportedly brick its machines in Taiwan if China invades

EUVs are the most advanced machines on the market and ASML is the worlds sole manufacturer. This puts the Dutch tech giant (once again) at the centre of anescalating chip war. 40% off TNW Conference! ASML declined to comment on the matter when TNW reached out. Its not unlikely that one of those lines contains a kill switch. As such, theyre at the heart of the geopolitical chessboard. Amidworld-widegovernmental effortsto secure production and supply of chips, tensions are particularly high between the US and China....

May 22, 2024 · 1 min · 192 words · Brandon Gonzales

Creating an inclusion blueprint for lasting impact

Inclusion is simple, but it is not easy. For ethnic and cultural diversity, top-quartile companies were 36% more likely to achieve above-average profitability. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. There are various reasons why some companies have only seen meagre returns from their D&I efforts. A blueprint is required for lasting success. Then accurately label the architectural features in your drawing. Finally, showcase the blueprint of your design. For every organisation achieving this is a matter of both learning and unlearning....

May 22, 2024 · 2 min · 349 words · David Alexander

ESA enlists European duo to develop space cargo return shuttles

ESAawarded the new contracts to the Exploration Company in Germany and Thales Alenia Space in Italy. The services are due to deliver supplies to the International Space Station (ISS). Once the ISS is retired in 2030, they could also send cargo to thespacestations successors. ESA even envisions the shuttles taking people to the cosmos. 40% off TNW Conference! According tothe Exploration Company, the contract is alsoimportant for NASAs certification of the startups vehicle....

May 22, 2024 · 1 min · 202 words · Christopher Lawson

Fran, Brandon, PFT & The Experts vs. urMom, Season 4

SPOILERS AHEAD - Late-season muscle flex by The Experts. SEASON 4 RESULTS:Match 01:Ziti def. Minihane, 13-11Match 02:Frank def. Ponies, 13-10Match 03:Yak def. Balls, 12-10Match 04:Experts def. Honkers, 16-9Match 05:Chicago def. Smockin, 15-13Match 06:Honkers def. Icedogs, 14-8Match 07:XYZ def. urMom, 19-7Match 08:Minihane def. Foreplay, 19-8Match 09:Balls def. FLUX, 15-8Match 10:Experts def. Gaz, 13-12Match 11:Frankettes def. Chicago, 14-13Match 12:Ziti def. Smockin, 15-14**Match 13:Experts def. XYZ, 15-12Match 14:Yak def. Icedogs, 15-6Match 15:FLUX def....

May 22, 2024 · 2 min · 356 words · Jeremiah Clarke

New global AI safety commitments echo EU’s risk-based approach

Its been a busy week for AI policymakers. The EU has sealed the deal on its AI Act. To say that the past year was the one when the world woke up toAIwould be an understatement. Mitigating AI risk of varying nature 40% off TNW Conference! Could AI regulation cycles speed up? The AI Seoul Summit comes over six months after the AI Safety Summit at Bletchley Park in the UK....

May 22, 2024 · 1 min · 186 words · Daniel Nelson

Tank's NHL Conference Finals Preview

Eastern Conference Finals I have accepted the fate. The New York Rangers are winning the Stanley Cup. The stars aligned right for them, and they have come into the postseason and taken off. First, they easily embarrassed the aged Capitals. Then they made the Hurricanes look like a mere drizzle, winning in six games. In addition, Igor Shesterkin resembles a brick wall with a .923 save percentage. The Florida Panthers fought through two rivals, taking down the Lightning in five and the Bruins in six....

May 22, 2024 · 1 min · 131 words · Samuel Ortiz