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Cornell’s Underwater Concrete 3D Printing Tech Nears DARPA Milestone

Feb 04,2026adminChemicals&Materialsconcrete, printing, underwater

Cornell University researchers are pioneering an effort to extend 3D printing technology into the ocean, developing an innovative method to print concrete directly underwater. Funded by DARPA, the project aims to enable intelligent, non-destructive construction and repair of subsea infrastructure. (Underwater Concrete 3D Printing) Traditional underwater construction faces significant challenges, notably the “washout” problem where

Indonesia Lifts Ban on Grok, But With Conditions

Feb 03,2026adminChemicals&Materialsban, grok, xai

The Indonesian Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs recently announced the conditional lifting of the ban on the AI chatbot Grok, developed by xAI. This decision follows similar actions taken by Southeast Asian countries such as Malaysia and the Philippines, which had previously imposed bans due to the tool being used to generate a large

Tether’s CEO Is Everywhere — Here’s Why

Feb 03,2026adminChemicals&Materialsardoino, ceo, tether

If you’ve been following the news recently, you may have noticed Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino making frequent appearances in media outlets like Reuters and TechCrunch this week. This media blitz is no coincidence—Tether just launched its first U.S.-regulated stablecoin, USAT, designed to compete directly with Circle’s USDC under new federal rules. At the same time,

Microsoft to Continue Buying Nvidia, AMD Chips Alongside Its Own AI Processors

Feb 03,2026adminChemicals&Materialschips, its, microsoft

Microsoft announced this week that it has deployed the first batch of its self-developed AI chip, Maia 200, in its data centers and plans to expand its application over the coming months. ( Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella) The chip is specifically optimized for AI model inference tasks, and Microsoft claims its performance surpasses that of

Amazon Pursuing $50 Billion Stake in OpenAI, Reports Say

Feb 02,2026adminChemicals&Materialsamazon, billion, openai

Currently valued at $500 billion, OpenAI is seeking a new round of financing totaling up to $100 billion. According to The Wall Street Journal, Amazon could contribute at least $50 billion of this record-breaking funding round. This unprecedented investment is expected to drive OpenAI’s valuation to a staggering $830 billion, positioning it as one of

iPhone Posts Historic Best Quarter Ever

Feb 02,2026adminChemicals&Materialsapple, billion, iphone

Apple Inc. delivered strong performance in the first quarter of 2023, with iPhone sales being a particular standout, setting a new all-time quarterly record. Financial reports indicate that iPhone revenue reached $85 billion, a significant increase from $69 billion in the same period last year. (Apple CEO) During the earnings call, CEO Tim Cook noted

Gold Soared Past $5,500, Silver Nears $118 – Metals Surge Amid Dollar Weakness

Feb 02,2026adminChemicals&Materialsdollar, gold, year

On Wednesday evening, international gold prices broke through the $5,500 per ounce mark, with spot gold rising 2% to a historic high of $5,588.36 per ounce, bringing the cumulative gain for the week to nearly 9%. Since the beginning of this year, gold prices have increased by approximately 20%, far surpassing the full-year growth of

Zuckerberg Vows Major 2026 AI Push, Focused on Commerce with New “Agentic” Tools

Feb 01,2026adminChemicals&Materialsai, meta, zuckerberg

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg revealed during an investor call on Wednesday that the company will roll out a new generation of AI models and products to users in the coming months. He stated, “In 2025, we rebuilt the foundation of our AI project,” and predicted that “the new year will continue to push the boundaries

Tesla to Discontinue Model S and Model X Production

Feb 01,2026adminChemicals&Materialsmarket, model, tesla

Tesla Announces Gradual Phase-Out of Model S and Model X. CEO Elon Musk stated during the quarterly earnings call that the final versions of these two electric vehicles will be produced next quarter, with future manufacturing resources shifting toward autonomous driving and robotics projects. He emphasized that Tesla will continue to provide long-term support for

Forged in Heat and Light: The Enduring Power of Silicon Carbide Ceramics alumina rods

Jan 30,2026adminChemicals&Materialscarbide, high, silicon

When engineers discuss products that can survive where steel thaws and glass evaporates, Silicon Carbide ceramics are usually on top of the listing. This is not a rare research laboratory curiosity; it is a material that quietly powers sectors, from the semiconductors in your phone to the brake discs in high-speed trains. What makes Silicon

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