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There is so much energy stored in the ground beneath our feet that experts at the Department of Energy (DOE) believe geothermal power could generate 60 gigawatts, or nearly 10% of the nation’s electricity, by 2050. Karl Hoyland, co-founder and CEO of Zanskar, believes this high figure is too low, mainly because it discounts the potential of conventional geothermal. DOE’s numbers assume advances in enhanced geothermal, which uses hydraulic fracturing technology to access hot rocks deep underground. Companies like Fervo and Sage Geosystems are pursuing that angle, and experts agree it has tremendous potential. By contrast, traditional geothermal power generation,…

SPACE4Cities pre-commercial procurement uses European satellite data wisely to create replicable solutions for better urban management. The SPACE4Cities innovation project is funded by the European Union’s Horizon Europe innovation program through the European Union Space Program Agency (EUSPA) and aims to leverage European satellite data to solve urban challenges and create more sustainable urban environments. The public procurement method used in the SPACE4Cities project is called Pre-Commercial Procurement (PCP). Pre-commercial procurement is a convenient way for public sector procurers to purchase research and development services from multiple contractors (suppliers) in parallel, to lead the development of innovative solutions that do…

Innovation News Network is pleased to announce that we are the official media partner of the upcoming EIT Raw Materials Summit 2026, Europe’s No. 1 event in the raw materials, mining and recycling sector. As a proud media partner, we are pleased to announce that tickets are now available. Register now to connect with global industry leaders, policy makers and innovators in the raw materials sector. 📅 When: May 19-21, 2026 📍 Location: The Egg, Brussels Accelerating Europe’s competitiveness Europe’s competitiveness is determined by its material economy. At the 2026 EIT Raw Materials Summit, leaders from across the raw materials…

Language learning marketplace Preply has raised $150 million in a Series D round and is now valued at $1.2 billion. This is a new chapter for the 14-year-old company, whose previous backers include Horizon Capital, Hoxton Ventures, Owl Ventures, and Techstars Berlin. Preply has been connecting language learners and tutors since 2013 and has now had 12 months of positive EBITDA. Not coincidentally, we’ve also strengthened our AI integration to support 100,000 instructors and continue to scale. It’s a fine line. While Duolingo faced backlash after declaring it would become an “AI-first company,” tutoring is a key differentiator for Preply.…

hacker newsJanuary 21, 2026Artificial intelligence/automation In 2026, all managed security providers will be challenged by the same problem. Clients who have too many alerts, too few analysts, and require “CISO-level protection” on small business budgets. truth? Most MSSPs are running harder, not smarter. And it’s breaking their limits. A quiet revolution is taking place there. More than just writing reports and surfacing risks, AI is reshaping the way security services are delivered. the shift Historically, MSSPs scaled by adding people. Each new customer means another analyst, another spreadsheet, and another late-night ticket line. AI automation flips that model. Process assessments,…

Cleaning up PFAS contamination has long been a challenge for environmental engineers, but a solution may emerge from an unexpected field. Rather than relying on filters and chemical additives, researchers are turning to the destructive power of particle accelerators and electron beams. By harnessing high-energy electrons, scientists believe they can break down some of the most stubborn synthetic pollutants, offering a fundamentally new way to treat contaminated water and soil. The global PFAS challenge PFAS compounds, also known as “forever chemicals,” are present in groundwater, rivers, and soils around the world. Because they are chemically stable, they resist natural degradation…

Patient: 26-year-old female living in CaliforniaSymptoms: The woman was admitted to a psychiatric hospital in an agitated and confused state. She speaks quickly, jumps from one idea to another, and said she believes she can communicate with her brother through an AI chatbot. But her brother had died three years earlier.What happened next: Doctors reviewed the woman’s psychiatric history and noted in the case report that she had a history of depression, anxiety, and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). She managed these symptoms with prescribed antidepressants and stimulants. She also reported having extensive experience using large-scale language models (LLMs) in schools and…

Accelerated nuclear power deployment requires early coordination on design choices to ensure new technologies remain unattractive for weapons development. During a period when the effects of climate change are pushing the world towards more sustainable forms of energy production, nuclear power has emerged as a suitable option in many states that had not previously planned for new nuclear energy systems. One example is Sweden, which is now considering the deployment of small modular reactors in the coming years. At the same time, increasing geopolitical uncertainty and growing concerns over war in Europe have led many states to place nuclear non-proliferation…

Gartner® doesn’t create new categories lightly. Typically, new acronyms emerge only when it becomes mathematically impossible to complete an industry-wide “to-do list.” The introduction of the Exposure Assessment Platform (EAP) category therefore appears to be a formal acknowledgment that traditional vulnerability management (VM) is no longer a viable way to protect modern enterprises. The transition from traditional vulnerability assessment market guides to the new Magic Quadrant for EAP represents a move away from an endless stream of “vulnerability hoses” or CVEs and toward a Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM) model. For us, this is more than just a change in…

Researchers from Trinity College Dublin are working with collaborators across the island of Ireland on a large-scale cross-border effort to improve air quality. Through a structured program of scientific research, behavioral insights, community outreach, and policy support, Peace Air addresses three major sources of air pollution: solid fuel combustion, transportation emissions, and agricultural ammonia. The project brings together local authorities, universities, environmental authorities, health organizations and community groups from both jurisdictions, ensuring that the work is based on shared priorities and accessible evidence. John Gallagher, associate professor of engineering at Trinity University, said: “For us, the success of this project…