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Teravolt looks to cannibalize older industries to meet AI power demand
AI

Teravolt looks to cannibalize older industries to meet AI power demand

Bitcoin farms, aluminum smelters, and other old infra is more lucrative to repurpose as a datacenter

F1 in Madrid: Like Monaco but twice as long and none of the glamour
Technology

F1 in Madrid: Like Monaco but twice as long and none of the glamour

It’s been quite the couple of weeks for Formula 1. First, its annual visit to one of the oldest tracks on the calendar, the Italian temple of speed that is Monza, just outside Milan. Apologies for no Ars report, but your correspondent was on the ground, on vacation, learning the hard way that attempts to call the circuit “accessible by public transport” can still involve walking several miles.

Science

UK universities are on the brink — what is their greatest source of stress?

Nature, Published online: 14 September 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02608-zNature asked eight leaders in higher education what they thought about the state of UK institutions. Here’s how they answered.

Staff slept while patient killed at NHS mental health unit
Health

Staff slept while patient killed at NHS mental health unit

Inquest hears how Rolando Torres-Pena, 22, was able to strangle and kill Hugo Flint-Cahan on a hospital ward in east London.

Chiefs vs. Broncos SGP: 'Monday Night Football' same-game parlay picks, bets, props from SportsLine AI
Sports

Chiefs vs. Broncos SGP: 'Monday Night Football' same-game parlay picks, bets, props from SportsLine AI

SportsLine's Machine Learning Model AI reveals its 'Monday Night Football' SGP for Broncos vs. Chiefs

World

Burnham must establish an inquiry into Britain’s role in the Gaza genocide

Delaying scrutiny will not make questions about UK complicity in Gaza disappear.

Kyle Larson surges to second in NASCAR postseason Chase heading to Bristol track he's dominated
Business

Kyle Larson surges to second in NASCAR postseason Chase heading to Bristol track he's dominated

MADISON, Ill. (AP) — Even as his winless drought stretched on for more than a year and Hendrick Motorsports’ Chevrolets lagged behind his competitors’ Toyotas, Kyle Larson never lost faith in his abilities or trust in his team.

Emily St. John Mandel's new novel 'Exit Party' builds on favorite themes in her 'Mandelverse'
Culture

Emily St. John Mandel's new novel 'Exit Party' builds on favorite themes in her 'Mandelverse'

Emily St. John Mandel has written enough novels to form a world unto herself — the Mandelverse

AI

Hear how AI can engineer nature’s comeback at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026

Not long ago, bringing an extinct species back to life belonged to science fiction. Today, it’s the mission of a billion-dollar startup. Advances in artificial intelligence, genetics, and computational biology are changing what’s possible in conservation research, raising questions that extend far beyond the laboratory. If technology can help revive extinct species, should it? And […]

Scientists Identify The 'Doomsday' Seeds That Could Last The Longest
Technology

Scientists Identify The 'Doomsday' Seeds That Could Last The Longest

The world's 'doomsday' seed banks could be a way to replant our planet after disaster, but only if their contents survive the years.

Making measles great again in Ohio | Science-Based Medicine
Science

Making measles great again in Ohio | Science-Based Medicine

Jonathan Howard was right. They really do want you—and your kids—infected, preferably with measles. That's why they want to hamstring public health officals.

Why so few older Americans get counseling – and how it could help
Health

Why so few older Americans get counseling – and how it could help

Counseling in later life isn’t just for coping with loss and illness – it can help people work through questions of identity and how they seek meaning in their lives.

College football odds, lines, schedule for Week 3: LSU favored at Ole Miss, SMU-Louisville offers ACC intrigue
Sports

College football odds, lines, schedule for Week 3: LSU favored at Ole Miss, SMU-Louisville offers ACC intrigue

An early look at Week 3's top games and all betting lines involving nationally-ranked teams

This Wild Stunt in 'The Expendables 3' Nearly Killed Jason Statham
World

This Wild Stunt in 'The Expendables 3' Nearly Killed Jason Statham

A brake failure sent Statham’s truck plunging into the Black Sea, where his diving experience may have helped save his life.

Cutwater is becoming a $1 billion brand by doing the opposite of what everyone else in alcohol is doing
Business

Cutwater is becoming a $1 billion brand by doing the opposite of what everyone else in alcohol is doing

Cutwater, one of the fastest-growing brands in the spirits industry, is approaching a major milestone: $1 billion in annual sales. Revenue growth for the ready-to-drink canned cocktails, which come in two dozen different vodka, tequila, whiskey, gin, and rum concoctions, has hit triple digits—fast enough to make the brand one of the biggest growth engines for parent company Anheuser-Busch InBev. Cutwater has been scaling so quickly that in the second quarter of this year, the brand became

Donald Trump Jr.'s Wedding Bankrolled by Russian Oligarch Tied to Putin
Culture

Donald Trump Jr.'s Wedding Bankrolled by Russian Oligarch Tied to Putin

Donald Trump Jr. apparently had one helluva wedding hookup ... because a Russian oligarch with close ties to Vladimir Putin reportedly bankrolled the lavish affair.

Innovation Archives - Interesting Engineering
AI

Innovation Archives - Interesting Engineering

Get news on the latest new innovations in technology, health, Robotics, AI and more on Interesting Engineering.

The four-hour-long Elon Musk documentary might be preaching to the choir
Technology

The four-hour-long Elon Musk documentary might be preaching to the choir

Alex Gibney’s latest feature is so gigantic in scope that it may miss its intended audience.

CPython eases Rust requirements as assimilation continues
Science

CPython eases Rust requirements as assimilation continues

By making Rust opt-in, the Python builders hope to enjoy Rust bennies without the backlash that roiled the Linux kernel keepers

Health

Common Osteoporosis Drugs Linked to Lower Alzheimer's Risk in 120,000-Person Study

This study was supported by the Health and Medical ... Scientists link immune system proteins to mental health conditions like schizophrenia and ...

Why 16-year-old Cavan Sullivan, going toe-to-toe with Lionel Messi since World Cup, deserves USMNT chance
Sports

Why 16-year-old Cavan Sullivan, going toe-to-toe with Lionel Messi since World Cup, deserves USMNT chance

The young American, who will join Man City when he's 18, has done enough to be on USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino's radar

UK Prime Minister’s office rejects possibility of referendums on countries leaving Britain
World

UK Prime Minister’s office rejects possibility of referendums on countries leaving Britain

According to the statement, the prime minister is committed to delivering change across all four nations of the United Kingdom and believes strongly in the union

Trump’s mail ballot order gets blocked again by a federal judge. Here’s what comes next
Business

Trump’s mail ballot order gets blocked again by a federal judge. Here’s what comes next

A federal judge late Sunday ordered that the U.S. Postal Service not implement President Donald Trump’s executive order limiting mail balloting, adding another obstacle to the administration’s effort to rewrite election rules as the Supreme Court is poised to weigh in on the matter.The nation’s highest court already is considering the administration’s appeal of an order by U.S. District Court Judge Indira Talwani in Boston prohibiting the Postal Service from enforcing its

Spencer Matthews admits he and Vogue Williams are 'lonely in disturbed bubble'
Culture

Spencer Matthews admits he and Vogue Williams are 'lonely in disturbed bubble'

Spencer Matthews and Vogue Williams welcomed their fourth child, baby Remy, but the reality TV star admits both he and his wife "feel a bit lonely" as he opened up on their "disturbed bubble"

AI

5 days left to exhibit at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026

The last day to apply for an exhibit table at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 on Sept 18. Just 5 days left. Secure your spot on the Expo Hall floor and put your business in front of 10,000+ founders, investors, and tech leaders.

Technology

Apple’s Handoff lets two iPhones share one number, but it won’t come cheap

T-Mobile will put your number on a second iPhone, but for the right price.

The temperature of your tea or coffee is linked to cancer
Science

The temperature of your tea or coffee is linked to cancer

If I can give those of you who start their day by throwing back a freshly made cup of tea or coffee a word of advice – maybe wait a few minutes before taking that first sip.

Subtle sign of motor neurone disease that can hide in the mouth
Health

Subtle sign of motor neurone disease that can hide in the mouth

Dentists and GPs will now be trained to spot early and little-known signs of deadly motor neurone disease.

Florida State fires AD Michael Alford: Are Mike Norvell's days numbered as FSU football coach?
Sports

Florida State fires AD Michael Alford: Are Mike Norvell's days numbered as FSU football coach?

The Seminoles have moved on from a leader who has been in Norvell's corner from the start

World

China rejects AI ‘threat narratives’, urges global cooperation

China called for international cooperation on artificial intelligence.

Business

Stacking the odds: A blueprint for successfully scaling agentic AI

Many enterprises are scaling AI agents faster than they are redesigning the work underneath. A detailed blueprint supports the rollout and lays the groundwork for lasting value creation.

Emmerdale star elopes with girlfriend three months after being axed from soap
Culture

Emmerdale star elopes with girlfriend three months after being axed from soap

The 29-year-old actor, whose character Vinny Dingle was reportedly brutally axed from ITV soap Emmerdale three months ago, took to Instagram to share the happy news

AI

A Vinyl Bar in Shibuya is a startup offering fun music apps without any AI prompting

Former Spotify exec's company releases experimental "singles" that involves users in music making.

Bad news, binge-watchers: Netflix Malaysia bill is up from September
Technology

Bad news, binge-watchers: Netflix Malaysia bill is up from September

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 14 — Netflix subscribers in Malaysia, take note! The popular video streaming service has officially rolled out yet another price hike across all its...

Summer Training: Catching Up With NASA’s Astronaut Candidates
Science

Summer Training: Catching Up With NASA’s Astronaut Candidates

3 min readPreparations for Next Moonwalk Simulations Underway (and Underwater) The members of NASA’s 2025 Astronaut Candidate Class pose with rock samples collected during their geology training at the Rio Grande del Norte National Monument, New Mexico, in May 2026. NASA/Helen Arase Vargas Did you spend part of your summer camping, hiking, at the pool, or in an aircraft? So did NASA’s 2025 Astronaut Candidate Class. The 10 candidates have been working their way through a comprehensive and rigorous training program since the agency introduced them to the public on Sept.

Shingles can cause severe chronic pain – new research on how exosomes alter neurons offers pathways to treatment
Health

Shingles can cause severe chronic pain – new research on how exosomes alter neurons offers pathways to treatment

The pain of post-herpetic neuralgia can drive people to the point of suicide. Researchers are getting closer to pinpointing its cause – which may extend to other forms of neuropathy.

Best NFL Betting Promos for Week 1: Sportsbook Promos, Bonus Codes for Broncos-Chiefs, Monday Night Football
Sports

Best NFL Betting Promos for Week 1: Sportsbook Promos, Bonus Codes for Broncos-Chiefs, Monday Night Football

Bettors can use NFL sportsbook promos at the best NFL betting sites and NFL betting apps for Chiefs vs. Broncos

World

‘Silent Cold War’: Why calls to slow AI have sparked new US–China frontier

Anthropic CEO urges restricted China access to AI tech, sparking accusations of US technological dominance strategies.

Emmy Awards 2026 livestream: How and when to watch
Business

Emmy Awards 2026 livestream: How and when to watch

It’s hard to believe in the golden age of streaming, but television used to be looked down upon by movie stars. These days the boundaries between the art forms barely exist—just ask the cast of the hit Apple TV series The Studio. Tonight (Monday, September 14, 2025), the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences is celebrating the small screen at the 78th Emmy Awards, which will take place at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. Here’s everything you need to know, including how to tune

Watch: Le Sserafim performs 'Overwatch' song 'Made My Night' at BlizzCon - UPI.com
Culture

Watch: Le Sserafim performs 'Overwatch' song 'Made My Night' at BlizzCon - UPI.com

K-pop stars Le Sserafim performed an hour-long set at BlizzCon that included "Made My Night," their new song for the video game "Overwatch."

AI

Superhuman acquires YC-backed notetaker Fathom as productivity platforms push for agentic work

Fathom said that it has over 400,000 monthly active users

New 27-hp electric tractor uses solar roof to extend its field range
Technology

New 27-hp electric tractor uses solar roof to extend its field range

GoSun and Moonrider have jointly developed the Moonrider 27, a solar-powered electric tractor for small farms and property owners.

What happens when driverless cars break the law?
Science

What happens when driverless cars break the law?

Police and states are figuring out how to punish driverless car companies like Waymo and Zoox when their cars break the law.

Outrage as NHS Trust bans the word 'normal' in aid of anxious patients
Health

Outrage as NHS Trust bans the word 'normal' in aid of anxious patients

Woke health chiefs at Sussex Health & Care have banned the word 'normal' - amid concerns it makes patients feel alienated.

Cowboys' new defense flops vs. Giants: Why Christian Parker, other additions have work cut out for them
Sports

Cowboys' new defense flops vs. Giants: Why Christian Parker, other additions have work cut out for them

Dallas had the worst defensive success rate of any team Sunday

World

How can the Islamic world challenge Western narratives about it?

University of Cambridge visiting fellow and author Ahmed Paul Keeler on his life, the West, modernity and Islam

'Dark money groups funded $60M…': Soros-linked network in Minnesota 'exposed' at Senate hearing
Business

'Dark money groups funded $60M…': Soros-linked network in Minnesota 'exposed' at Senate hearing

A Senate Homeland Security Committee hearing titled 'Examining Fraud and Foreign Influence in State and Federal Programs' turned chaotic as Senators debated allegations of fraud, foreign influence, and so-called 'dark money' networks connected to Minnesota programs.

Oasis 2027: Knebworth return confirmed as well as Manchester and Glasgow gigs
Culture

Oasis 2027: Knebworth return confirmed as well as Manchester and Glasgow gigs

The band have officially announced the anticipated second wave of their hit reunion tour shows.

Some in Silicon Valley are questioning the calls for an AI slowdown
AI

Some in Silicon Valley are questioning the calls for an AI slowdown

The debate over the safety of artificial intelligence grew personal as key tech leaders said calls for government regulation were self-serving and misplaced.

Video. Sweden faces ‘very messy’ politics after election, expert says
Technology

Video. Sweden faces ‘very messy’ politics after election, expert says

Video. Lars Trägårdh, Professor of History at Ersta Sköndal University College in Stockholm, said Sweden’s election-winning Social Democrats would have to rely on “a very unwieldy coalition”, warning that the country faces a “very messy” political situation.

Science

The pet trade puts reptiles and amphibians at risk: close legal gaps now

Nature, Published online: 14 September 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02852-3Patchy legislation means that animals are routinely taken from their natural habitats and sold in other countries. Fresh national and international measures could help to stop this exploitation.

Health

EU says no easy way forward on stalled WHO pandemic agreement

EU official denounces ‘ideological’ approach as developing countries seek better access

Saints' Chris Olave explains why he wears a Guardian Cap, what it means for his family
Sports

Saints' Chris Olave explains why he wears a Guardian Cap, what it means for his family

After suffering four concussions in his first 39 games, Olave chose the protective helmet cover to 'live regular life after football'

World

Why is Trump warning Zelenskyy not to hit Russian diesel refineries?

Trump blames Ukraine’s attacks for global diesel shortage, linking the crisis to Russia's war rather than US actions.

Why mouthfeel is trending globally in the food and beverage industry
Business

Why mouthfeel is trending globally in the food and beverage industry

Texture is having a crunchy, gooey moment in the food and beverage industry.For many people, the way a menu item or packaged snack feels in the mouth has become as big a draw as flavor, although consumers don’t always recognize the part texture plays in their cravings for crispier takeout, frothier coffees and juicier candies, according to industry experts.The importance of “mouthfeel,” a food science term for oral sensation, has inspired new products like Starbucks’ Aero

Sadiq Khan responds to St Paul's Cathedral and Fabric live event partnership after religious outcry
Culture

Sadiq Khan responds to St Paul's Cathedral and Fabric live event partnership after religious outcry

Sadiq Khan has responded to a new partnership between St Paul's Cathedral and Fabric, with live music hosted there over the next four years.

AI

Only at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: What happens when OpenAI ships your roadmap?

If you're building an AI company, the question isn't whether foundation models will continue to evolve. It's whether your company will continue creating value as they do. The greatest risk isn't building a weak product — it's building a strong one that eventually becomes someone else's feature. You don’t want to miss this interactive session on the Builders Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. Register before Sept 25 to save up to $200.

The Court of Owls Come to Roost in 'The Batman, Part II'
Technology

The Court of Owls Come to Roost in 'The Batman, Part II'

Plus, could Courteney Cox direct 'Scream 8?'

The AI Doom Debate
Science

The AI Doom Debate

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei said he thinks a swarm of AI agents could take over the internet in just six months, if left unchecked. Amodei joins many in the industry with warnings about the ever-advancing technology that could one day pose a threat to humanity. So, what's behind the AI doom recently

Revealed: The healthiest ways to cook chicken, according to experts
Health

Revealed: The healthiest ways to cook chicken, according to experts

Whether it's smoked on a BBQ, eaten on the bone from a KFC bucket or roasted with vegetables for a Sunday dinner, chicken is a staple in British diets.

How John Harbaugh helped Malik Nabers get over mental hurdle in return from knee injury
Sports

How John Harbaugh helped Malik Nabers get over mental hurdle in return from knee injury

The first-year Giants coach took an unorthodox approach in preparing his star receiver for Week 1

World

Fiscal pressure from Iran War clouds Gulf States’ US spending plans

Gulf nations may prioritise domestic investments over US commitments amid economic pressures, says new report.

Zoom wants to reintroduce itself, courtesy of SNL’s biggest stars
Business

Zoom wants to reintroduce itself, courtesy of SNL’s biggest stars

Kate McKinnon’s supervillain alter ego wants to destroy the productivity platform Zoom once and for all. Unfortunately, all of her minions need Zoom to do her bidding.  That’s the plot of Zoom’s latest ad, created in partnership with Colin Jost’s creative agency No Notes, which debuted on September 14. In the spot, McKinnon’s conniving character discovers all of the myriad uses for Zoom that make it so indispensable to her henchmen. The ad is the second installment of Zoom and No Notes’

This is what women in sport look like - Hunt
Culture

This is what women in sport look like - Hunt

British sprinter Amy Hunt is among the female athletes to criticise the controversial betting advert starring actress Sydney Sweeney.

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