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Microsoft Glass 'Books' Store Data for 10,000 Years
InnovationFeb 20

Microsoft Glass 'Books' Store Data for 10,000 Years

Scientists at Microsoft Research created tiny glass rectangles that can store massive amounts of data for millennia using lasers. The technology could preserve humanity's most important knowledge far longer than any current storage system.

Scientific American3 min read
South Korea Builds Network to Link AI Data Centers Nationwide
Innovation1d ago

South Korea Builds Network to Link AI Data Centers Nationwide

South Korea is developing technology that will connect AI data centers across the country, allowing them to work together as one powerful system. The breakthrough could help smaller nations compete in the global AI race.

Regional: south korea technology (KR)2 min read
New Iron Battery Could Replace Diesel Backup at Data Centers
InnovationMay 25

New Iron Battery Could Replace Diesel Backup at Data Centers

A California startup is launching clean batteries that could finally replace the diesel generators humming behind data centers. The iron-sodium technology promises 20 years of reliable backup power without the fumes, noise, or fire risks.

PV Magazine3 min read
Sweden Data Center Switches to AI with 100% Hydro Power
InnovationJun 18

Sweden Data Center Switches to AI with 100% Hydro Power

A Swedish data center powered entirely by renewable hydroelectricity is transforming from cryptocurrency mining to enterprise AI computing. The shift shows how clean energy and cutting-edge technology can work together.

Google News - Sweden Renewable2 min read
Illinois Leads Nation With Bold Data Center Climate Bill
SolutionsFeb 19

Illinois Leads Nation With Bold Data Center Climate Bill

Illinois just introduced groundbreaking legislation to make tech companies—not residents—pay for the explosive growth of power-hungry data centers while protecting the environment. The POWER Act could become a national model for balancing technology expansion with climate goals.

Inside Climate News3 min read
Exowatt's Solar Heat Batteries to Power AI Data Centers
SolutionsJan 29

Exowatt's Solar Heat Batteries to Power AI Data Centers

A new clean energy startup backed by Sam Altman just launched a solution to power massive AI data centers without straining local electric grids. The technology stores solar energy as heat and converts it to electricity on demand, solving one of tech's biggest climate challenges.

Google News - Clean Energy2 min read
Estonian Firm Launches Fuel Cell to Power Data Centers Clean
InnovationMay 12

Estonian Firm Launches Fuel Cell to Power Data Centers Clean

A new fuel cell platform can now power data centers and factories without burning fossil fuels, running on hydrogen or biofuels with 75% efficiency. The technology works like a battery that never needs charging, converting fuel directly into electricity without harmful emissions.

Google News - Clean Energy3 min read
Portland Startup Gets $140M for Wave-Powered Data Centers
InnovationMay 5

Portland Startup Gets $140M for Wave-Powered Data Centers

A Portland company just landed $140 million to build floating data centers that run on ocean waves instead of fossil fuels. The technology could solve one of AI's biggest environmental problems while creating clean energy from the sea.

Google: clean energy investment2 min read
Solar Heat Battery Powers Data Centers 24/7 in Southwest
SolutionsJan 26

Solar Heat Battery Powers Data Centers 24/7 in Southwest

A startup backed by Sam Altman just launched a solution to power AI data centers with clean energy around the clock, using innovative solar technology that stores energy as heat. The approach could fuel America's AI boom without straining local power grids.

Google News - Clean Energy2 min read
Scientists Create Rewritable DNA Hard Drive for Data Storage
InnovationMar 3

Scientists Create Rewritable DNA Hard Drive for Data Storage

University of Missouri researchers have solved a major roadblock in DNA data storage by making it rewritable for the first time. This breakthrough could transform how we store everything from family photos to corporate archives in molecules smaller than a grain of sand.

Phys.org - Technology3 min read
Scientists Store Data in 3D Light Using AI
InnovationMar 30

Scientists Store Data in 3D Light Using AI

Researchers in China developed a breakthrough holographic system that stores massive amounts of data inside light itself, using three dimensions instead of flat surfaces. An AI model reads the information back, opening doors to smaller data centers and faster storage worldwide.

Science Daily2 min read
Solar Tech Firm Brings Cleaner Power to Data Centers
InnovationJul 7

Solar Tech Firm Brings Cleaner Power to Data Centers

A California company that revolutionized solar energy just created breakthrough technology that could slash energy waste in AI data centers. The innovation could help data centers run cleaner while giving more space back to computing power.

PV Magazine2 min read
Greece Opens Laser Station for Faster Satellite Data
InnovationMay 21

Greece Opens Laser Station for Faster Satellite Data

Greece just launched a laser ground station that can download satellite data up to 10 times faster than traditional systems. The new technology could turn hours of data transfer into seconds while making Europe's space network more secure.

Euronews2 min read
Scientists Cut Data Storage Energy by 1000x
Innovation6d ago

Scientists Cut Data Storage Energy by 1000x

Researchers at the University of Edinburgh have discovered a mathematical method that could slash the energy needed to store digital data by several orders of magnitude. As AI drives explosive growth in data centers, this breakthrough could help keep electricity demand in check.

Google News - Scientists Discover3 min read
SpaceX Proposes 1 Million Solar-Powered Data Centers in Space
VideosFeb 2

SpaceX Proposes 1 Million Solar-Powered Data Centers in Space

SpaceX has filed plans with federal regulators to launch up to one million solar-powered satellites that would function as orbiting data centers for artificial intelligence. The ambitious proposal aims to harness near-constant solar power while eliminating the environmental impact of ground-based data centers.

CleanTechnica2 min read
New Data Shows AI Isn't Stealing Jobs After All
SolutionsMay 26

New Data Shows AI Isn't Stealing Jobs After All

Despite widespread panic about AI replacing workers, new analysis of U.S. labor data reveals unemployment is actually lower in AI-exposed jobs than in other fields. The numbers tell a surprisingly hopeful story about technology and work.

MIT Technology Review2 min read
Texas Grid Tracks 225GW in New Data Centers for AI Boom
InnovationMar 14

Texas Grid Tracks 225GW in New Data Centers for AI Boom

The data center industry is experiencing a transformation as dramatic as the Industrial Revolution, driven by AI's explosive growth. Texas alone is tracking over 225 gigawatts of new projects, with data centers making up 70 percent of those requests.

Inside Climate News3 min read
Israel Builds AI-Ready Data Centers for Tech Future
InnovationMar 26

Israel Builds AI-Ready Data Centers for Tech Future

Israel is building next-generation data centers specifically designed to handle the extreme power demands of artificial intelligence. Bynet Data Centers is leading the charge with innovative facilities that can support AI workloads up to eight times more powerful than traditional computing.

Google News - Israel Technology2 min read
Wind Turbine Powers Floating Data Center in North Sea
InnovationMay 12

Wind Turbine Powers Floating Data Center in North Sea

A company is building a wind turbine that powers its own data center inside while ocean water cools the servers. The floating prototype launches in 2027, solving energy and cooling problems that plague traditional data centers.

Good News Network2 min read
Ocean AI Nodes Could Power Data Centers Using Waves
VideosMay 6

Ocean AI Nodes Could Power Data Centers Using Waves

Investors just bet $210 million on floating AI data centers that generate their own power from ocean waves. The bold solution tackles energy and cooling challenges facing traditional data centers on land.

Ars Technica3 min read

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