Those experiments seek to answer some of the biggest questions in science. These include learning how the Universe began and how it will end, finding the first ever signs of life on planets orbiting distant stars, detecting black holes that ripple space time, mapping newborn planets around distant stars and analysing their atmospheres for signs of life. All of these are experiments in which, histo...
Those experiments seek to answer some of the biggest questions in science. These include learning how the Universe began and how it will end, finding the first ever signs of life on planets orbiting distant stars, detecting black holes that ripple space time, mapping newborn planets around distant stars and analysing their atmospheres for signs of life. All of these are experiments in which, historically, the UK played a leading role. But now, British scientists could be largely locked out of them in the future, if the STFC does not pay its way.
DayOne Data Centers Ltd. is seeking to double the size of an existing loan to as much as $7 billion, according to people familiar with the matter, in what would be the largest borrowing for the sector by any firm in Asia. The deal size would be a leap from the original $3.4 billion-equivalent facility, as the Singapore-based company, once an international affiliate of Chinese data center operator ...
DayOne Data Centers Ltd. is seeking to double the size of an existing loan to as much as $7 billion, according to people familiar with the matter, in what would be the largest borrowing for the sector by any firm in Asia. The deal size would be a leap from the original $3.4 billion-equivalent facility, as the Singapore-based company, once an international affiliate of Chinese data center operator GDS Holdings Ltd. , looks for additional funding to expand its operations in Malaysia. It would also add to the mountain of debt these companies are taking on to power their AI ambitions, even as some investors grow anxious about the potential impact. Talks are ongoing and details of the deal could change, said the people, asking not to be identified discussing private matters. DayOne’s funding plans underscore how the artificial intelligence boom remains a key driver of debt deals in the Asia-Pacific region, fueling a wave of big ticket financings. Blue Owl Capital -owned data center company Stack Infrastructure Inc. , for example, is seeking an about A$3 billion loan ($2.1 billion) to finance a new project in Melbourne. AI-related data center spending could reach $2.9 trillion between 2025 and 2028, with roughly half requiring external financing, which is driving debt issuance, according to Morgan Stanley. CoreWeave Inc. , one of the leading data center operators in the US, plans capital spending of $30 billion to $35 billion this year, and has pushed its long-term borrowings to more than $14 billion as it builds capacity for customers like Microsoft Corp. and Meta Platforms Inc. Lenders are willing to provide billions because revenue is often assured for a decade or longer to investment-grade tenants like Microsoft, Alphabet Inc. ’s Google, or Amazon.com Inc. , providing a steady cash flow to service the debt. Still, the scale of the lending has sparked concerns on Wall Street about whether the industry will be able to deliver sustainable returns despite all the cash pou...
Samsung has been a supplier of high-bandwidth memory chips for AMD's most recent artificial intelligence accelerators for approximately the past year. Both AMD and Samsung Electronics declined to provide comments on the reported plans. The talks are expected to move beyond memory chips and into the area of foundry manufacturing. During the visit, Su is anticipated to meet with senior Samsung chip ...
Samsung has been a supplier of high-bandwidth memory chips for AMD's most recent artificial intelligence accelerators for approximately the past year. Both AMD and Samsung Electronics declined to provide comments on the reported plans. The talks are expected to move beyond memory chips and into the area of foundry manufacturing. During the visit, Su is anticipated to meet with senior Samsung chip executives, including the head of the chip division and the leader of the Foundry Business. Following the site tour, a dinner meeting with Samsung Electronics ' Chairman is also planned. Advanced Micro Devices CEO Lisa Su will visit a Samsung Electronics chip production facility this week, according to a report from Reuters. The visit is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, where Su will tour production lines and hold discussions aimed at broadening the existing collaboration between the two firms. This report provides a comprehensive view of the static converter industry in South Korea, tracking demand, supply, and trade flows across the national value chain. It explains how demand across key channels and end-use segments shapes consumption patterns, while also mapping the role of input availability, production efficiency, and regulatory standards on supply. Beyond headline metrics, the study benchmarks prices, margins, and trade routes so you can see where value is created and how it moves between domestic suppliers and international partners. The analysis is designed to support strategic planning, market entry, portfolio prioritization, and risk management in the static converter landscape in South Korea. Quick navigation Key findings Domestic demand is shaped by both household and industrial usage, with trade flows linking local supply to imports and exports. Pricing dynamics reflect unit values, freight costs, exchange rates, and regulatory shifts that affect sourcing decisions. Supply depends on input availability and production efficiency, creating a distinct nation...
Nearly 150 retired federal and state judges have filed an amicus brief on Tuesday supporting AI company Anthropic in its lawsuit against the Trump administration for designating it a “supply chain risk,” CNN has learned. The former judges, appointed by both Republicans and Democrats, join a growing list of Anthropic supporters that includes industry organizations and former senior national securit...
Nearly 150 retired federal and state judges have filed an amicus brief on Tuesday supporting AI company Anthropic in its lawsuit against the Trump administration for designating it a “supply chain risk,” CNN has learned. The former judges, appointed by both Republicans and Democrats, join a growing list of Anthropic supporters that includes industry organizations and former senior national security government officials, as well as Microsoft and staffers from competing AI companies. The amicus brief underscores concerns raised in the tech, legal and national security community over the precedent the situation could set regarding government influence over private companies. For Anthropic, the stakes could be significant; the “supply chain risk” label could affect the company’s contracts with the vast ecosystem of private-sector firms that do business with the military. “More fundamentally, as a practical matter, no one is trying to force the Department to contract with Anthropic,” the judges wrote. “Instead, Anthropic is asking only that it not be punished on its way out the door.” The Pentagon “misinterpreted the statute and violated the necessary procedures” when it labeled Anthropic a “supply chain risk,” they also wrote. The Defense Department designated Anthropic a “supply chain risk” earlier this month after negotiations over the use of the company’s AI models in classified systems broke down. The Pentagon wanted to use Claude in “all lawful” cases, but Anthropic refused to back down over two key redlines: AI’s use in autonomous weapons, and AI’s use in mass surveillance of American citizens. The “supply chain risk” label is usually given to companies associated with foreign adversaries and has never been given to an American company in modern times. It means companies with military contracts must ensure that any use of Anthropic’s tools are kept separate from that work. In addition to the ‘supply chain risk’ designation, President Donald Trump ordered all feder...
What Happened? Shares of ride sharing and on-demand delivery platform Uber (NYSE:UBER) jumped 5.1% in the afternoon session after the company announced an expansion of its robotaxi services through new and expanded partnerships with NVIDIA and Amazon's autonomous vehicle division, Zoox. The plan detailed the deployment of a fleet of self-driving robotaxis powered by NVIDIA's technology. The rollou...
What Happened? Shares of ride sharing and on-demand delivery platform Uber (NYSE:UBER) jumped 5.1% in the afternoon session after the company announced an expansion of its robotaxi services through new and expanded partnerships with NVIDIA and Amazon's autonomous vehicle division, Zoox. The plan detailed the deployment of a fleet of self-driving robotaxis powered by NVIDIA's technology. The rollout was scheduled to begin in Los Angeles and San Francisco in 2027, with a goal to expand to 28 cities worldwide by 2028. Additionally, a new deal with Amazon's Zoox aimed to bring robotaxis to Las Vegas. This strategy allowed Uber to pursue its autonomous vehicle goals without the high cost of developing its own technology, instead serving as a platform for partners. The positive news followed announcements that Uber would also invest half a billion dollars in its Argentina operations over the next three years. The shares closed the day at $77.75, up 4.4% from previous close. Is now the time to buy Uber? Access our full analysis report here, it’s free. What Is The Market Telling Us Uber’s shares are somewhat volatile and have had 11 moves greater than 5% over the last year. In that context, today’s move indicates the market considers this news meaningful but not something that would fundamentally change its perception of the business. The biggest move we wrote about over the last year was 9 months ago when the stock gained 7.2% on the news that after the company announced it is expanding its autonomous ride-hailing services with Waymo to Atlanta. The move extends the partnership where Uber app users can be matched with a fully autonomous Waymo vehicle, a service already active in Austin. This expansion into a 65-square-mile area of Atlanta signals progress in Uber's strategy to integrate autonomous technology into its platform, a key area for future growth. The news comes as competition in the self-driving space heats up, with Tesla recently launching its own robotaxi servi...
US Confirms Tesla–LG Energy Solution's $4.3 Billion LFP Battery Plant In Michigan Authored by Evgenia Filimianova via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), The U.S. government has confirmed that Tesla and South Korea’s LG Energy Solution have signed a supply agreement to build a $4.3 billion lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery cell factory in Michigan. A Tesla Model Y is displayed at the AI+Expo Speci...
US Confirms Tesla–LG Energy Solution's $4.3 Billion LFP Battery Plant In Michigan Authored by Evgenia Filimianova via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), The U.S. government has confirmed that Tesla and South Korea’s LG Energy Solution have signed a supply agreement to build a $4.3 billion lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery cell factory in Michigan. A Tesla Model Y is displayed at the AI+Expo Special Competitive Studies Project in Washington on June 2, 2025. Madalina Vasiliu/The Epoch Times The project, to be located in Lansing, is expected to begin production in 2027 , according to a March 16 statement by the U.S. Department of the Interior. “Tesla and LG Energy Solution are expanding their partnership with a supply agreement to build a $4.3 billion LFP prismatic battery cell manufacturing facility in Lansing, Michigan, launching production in 2027,” the statement said. “American-made cells will power Tesla’s Megapack 3 energy storage systems produced in Houston, creating a robust domestic battery supply chain.” The announcement was included in the results from the Indo-Pacific Energy Security Ministerial and Business Forum held in Tokyo over the weekend. The deal was one of several investments highlighted by the Trump administration at the forum as part of its “American energy dominance” agenda. In July 2025, LG Energy Solution said it had signed an LFP battery supply deal with an overseas client, but did not name the buyer. The Korean battery maker said in its July 25, 2025, quarterly results that it had begun producing batteries at its first North American energy storage manufacturing hub in Michigan and planned to expand capacity further. “By proactively adjusting its capacity expansion plans, the company now aims to expand its annual production capacity for ESS [energy storage systems] batteries to 17GWh by the end of this year,” LG said in July. In the same statement, the company said it plans to continue expanding its ESS business in North America and aims to...