Nvidia sales are 'off the charts,' but Google, Amazon and others now make their own custom AI chips
Nvidia is king in AI chips, but custom ASICs are gaining ground with Google, Amazon, Meta, Microsoft and OpenAI now making their own. Source link
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NASA Awards Custodial, Landscaping Services Contract
NASA has selected Melwood Horticultural Training Center Inc. of Upper Marlboro, Maryland, to provide custodial, janitorial, landscaping, and recycling services for the agency’s Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland. The Facilities Custodial and Landscaping award is a firm-fixed-price hybrid completion and indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract. The contract includes one 12-month base period and up to four 12-month options with a potential contract value of approximately $36 million if all options are exercised. The basic period of performance begins Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025, and ends Sept. 30, 2026. The four option periods, if exercised, would extend the contract through Sept. 30,…
Scientists just found a material that beats diamond at its own game
Boron arsenide has dethroned diamond as the best heat conductor, thanks to refined crystal purity and improved synthesis methods. This discovery could transform next-generation electronics by combining record-breaking thermal conductivity with strong semiconductor properties. Source link
Asos turns to AI stylists to win back shoppers after sales slide 12%
Online fashion retailer says action to cut discounts and deter ‘serial returners’ contributed to fall in sales Business live – latest updates Asos has turned to online stylists powered by artificial intelligence as it attempts to win back customers and reverse a fall in sales. The online fashion retailer said sales had fallen 12% in the year to 31 August, and City analysts predicted another year of declining sales ahead. Continue reading… Source link
Voters in Republika Srpska elect new leader after separatist Dodik’s ouster
Vote occurs amid rising secessionist rhetoric in Serb-majority entity and Milorad Dodik's defiance of the Dayton treaty. Source link
Best of BS Opinion: Policy steadiness, job gaps, and creative loss
Here are the best of Business Standard’s opinion pieces for today Source link
Ambani zoo, India cleared of probe curbing endangered animal imports
A UN wildlife trade body decided on Sunday not to restrict India from importing endangered animals after many countries supported reversing an earlier stringent recommendation that had embroiled the private zoo run by Asia’s richest family. Vantara, a 3,500-acre zoo in Gujarat run by the philanthropic arm of the Reliance conglomerate led by Mukesh Ambani and his family, faced allegations from non-profit and wildlife groups of improper imports of some animals, triggering higher scrutiny by… Source link
NASA Glenn Tests Mini-X-Ray Technology to Advance Space Health Care
As NASA plans future human exploration missions to the Moon, Mars, and beyond, new and unique challenges emerge — like communication delays and limited return-to-Earth options — so enhanced medical care capabilities are critical. Crews will need non-invasive imaging technology to diagnose medical conditions, like broken bones or dental injuries. Scientists at NASA’s Glenn Research Center in Cleveland are testing portable, handheld X-ray systems for use during future extended space missions. Having portable X-ray capabilities aboard spacecraft would allow astronauts to immediately assess and treat potential injuries or identify equipment issues without having to disassemble the gear. “Technological innovations…
A 540-million-year-old fossil is rewriting evolution
Over 500 million years ago, the Cambrian Period sparked an explosion of skeletal creativity. Salterella, a peculiar fossil, defied conventions by combining two different mineral-building methods. After decades of confusion, scientists have linked it to the cnidarian family. The find deepens our understanding of how animals first learned to build their own skeletons. Source link
Safe haven to sanctions: how Jersey sheltered Roman Abramovich’s billions
Court papers show the island cautiously welcomed the oligarch – with London’s approval – before Russia’s invasion of Ukraine For decades the Channel Islands tax haven of Jersey has played a big role in moving fortunes made in some of the world’s most despotic countries into the west, attracting overseas oligarchs with a mix of low tax and high levels of financial secrecy. It is a secrecy that extends to Jersey’s relationship with the UK government. As a crown dependency, Jersey has its own parliament, but belongs to the king. The relationship between the two jurisdictions remains something of…
Houthi court sentences 17 to death accused of spying for Israel, West
Houthi authorities want to publicly execute the convicted individuals, and also sentenced two others to prison. Source link
Berkshire's unusually modern bet on Alphabet forces a fresh look at Warren Buffett’s playbook
Berkshire Hathaway’s Alphabet stake has surged $415 million in just a week, reaching nearly $5.35 billion as shares climbed 8.4%. The move has reignited debate over whether the traditionally cautious firm is warming to high-risk, AI-driven growth. Alphabet’s rally was boosted by Berkshire’s disclosure and positive reception of Google’s new Gemini 3 AI model, even as other tech stocks lagged. Source link
United Breweries update on upcoming brewery in Unnao, Uttar Pradesh
The proposed facility will produce both mainstream and premium brands, including Heineken, with capabilities for cans and bottles. This milestone strengthens the Company’s manufacturing footprint, expands capacity and supports its long-term growth plans in India. Source link
NASA’s X-59 Nears First Flight
As we honor the legacy of aviation pioneers this National Aviation Day, NASA’s X-59 is preparing to push the boundaries of what’s possible in air travel. The quiet supersonic aircraft’s historic first flight is on the horizon, with final ground tests about to begin. Following completion of low-speed taxi tests in July 2025 in Palmdale, California, medium- and high-speed taxi tests mark the final steps before the aircraft takes to the skies for the first time. The taxi tests will focus on how the aircraft handles at higher ground speeds, including braking, steering, stability, and sensor performance. The X-59…
Ancient DNA reveals the deadly diseases behind Napoleon’s defeat
Researchers have uncovered microbial evidence in the remains of Napoleon’s soldiers from the 1812 Russian retreat. Genetic analysis revealed pathogens behind paratyphoid and relapsing fever, diseases likely contributing to the army’s massive losses. Using advanced DNA sequencing, the team pieced together centuries-old infection clues, connecting historical accounts with modern science. Their work redefines our understanding of how disease shaped history’s most infamous retreat. Source link
Term “fossil fuels” absent from COP30 climate pledge
Harjeet Singh explains why he is disappointed with the outcome of COP30 but holds hope for the 2026 summit. Source link
Max Verstappen dominates F1 Las Vegas GP to keep championship hopes alive
Red Bull driver all but untouchable under the lights in Nevada Lando Norris took second, George Russell third and Oscar Piastri fourth Max Verstappen has won the Las Vegas Grand Prix with a dominant drive that was enough to just keep his world championship hopes alive. Title leader Lando Norris took second and with his McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri in fourth he managed to put another six points on him, with the Australian too just hanging on to his title chances. However an hour and a half after the race the FIA announced they were investigating the wear on…
Total faces war crimes allegations over Mozambique massacre
TotalEnergies denies responsibility for the actions of local security forces involved in dozens of killings. Source link
How to choose a mutual fund: A beginner’s simple step-by-step guide
Start investing with an amount you’re comfortable with and review your mutual fund’s performance every six months or annually. Stay invested if it meets your goals and outperforms peers; otherwise, consider alternatives. For beginners, a simple, well-diversified equity or balanced fund via SIP is ideal. Discipline, periodic review, and letting compounding work are key to long-term wealth creation. Source link
What to Expect in Markets This Week: Retail Sales; Earnings From Deere, Dell and Alibaba; and Thanksgiving
What to Expect in Markets This Week: Retail Sales; Earnings From Deere, Dell and Alibaba; and Thanksgiving Source link
Rocket Ranch – Episode 25: Lessons of Loss
Subscribe via Google Play Launch Broadcaster: And it has cleared the tower. Derrol Nail: 35 years ago, the 10th flight of Space Shuttle Challenger ended, when it broke apart 73 seconds after liftoff. All seven crew members, five NASA astronauts and two payload specialists, were killed. Launch Broadcaster: We have a report from a flight dynamics officer that the vehicle has exploded. Derrol Nail: On this episode of the Rocket Ranch Podcast, we remember Challenger, her crew and their survivors, and how we carry forward the lessons NASA learned with the director of the Apollo Challenger Columbia Lessons Learned…
New study finds hidden diabetes danger in vaping
Smoking, vaping, or using both products significantly increases the likelihood of developing prediabetes and diabetes, and the risk is even higher among Hispanic, Black, and low-income groups. Researchers found that vaping alone raises prediabetes risk, while combining cigarettes and e-cigarettes drives those odds up dramatically. Source link
Steve Rosenberg: Putin uncompromising as leaked plan reaches Moscow
Russia and Ukraine may be about to enter a period of intense diplomacy, writes the BBC’s Russia editor. Source link
Chhattisgarh: Forces set up new camp in Karregutta Hills, former Maoist stronghold
The new camp will function as a forward operating base for the CRPF’s 196th Battalion and CoBRA’s 205th Battalion. Source link