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Fusion startup Helion Energy has moved its target for delivering commercial fusion power, delaying the timeline for its Orion project, which had been slated to supply electricity to Microsoft. The company, backed by OpenAI chief Sam Altman, has been one of the most prominent names promising near-term fusion energy, so any shift in its schedule reignites debate over whether commercial fusion is genuinely close or perpetually out of reach.
- 2Most data centers refusing to disclose water and electricity use●Most data centers refusing to say how much water, electricity they use
A report from the Netherlands finds that most data centers are declining to reveal how much water and electricity they consume, raising concerns about their environmental impact as demand for computing and AI grows. Critics say the lack of transparency makes it difficult for communities and regulators to assess the strain these facilities place on local resources and power grids.
- 3Physicists Say Helion's Fusion Machine Cannot Work●Helion's Fusion Machine Cannot Work, Physicists Say
Physicists are challenging Helion Energy's fusion startup, arguing its proposed fusion machine cannot work as designed. The criticism targets the technical feasibility of Helion's approach, which has attracted major investment and a power purchase agreement with Microsoft. The debate has drawn wide attention online, with many questioning whether bold claims about commercial fusion energy are outpacing the underlying physics.
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A detailed technical guide explains how to build functional ultrasound imaging (fUSI) systems from scratch. fUSI is an emerging brain-imaging technique that measures neural activity with high spatial and temporal resolution using ultrasound. The write-up covers the hardware, signal processing and practical steps involved, and is drawing attention among engineers and neuroscientists interested in low-cost, open approaches to brain imaging.
- 5Minnesota election leaders clear the air on courts and confusion●Courts and confusion: Election leaders in Minnesota clear the air
Minnesota election officials held a public discussion addressing how court rulings and litigation are affecting election administration in the state. Election leaders sought to clear up confusion among voters about what the courts have decided and how those decisions affect voting procedures. The segment, covered by regional outlets, reflects ongoing public concern over election rules and legal challenges ahead of voting.
- 6Physicists Say $15 Billion Fusion Machine Cannot Work●This $15 Billion Nuclear Fusion Machine Can’t Work, Physicists Say
Physicists are arguing that a nuclear fusion machine with a reported price tag of $15 billion will not work as intended, according to commentary circulating in the science community. The claim has drawn wide attention, with critics questioning whether the massive public investment in fusion energy can deliver on its promises. Supporters of fusion research have not been quoted in the available material.
- 7German chancellor accuses Russia of refusing Ukraine peace talks●German chancellor accuses Russia of refusing negotiations over Ukraine war
The German chancellor has publicly accused Russia of refusing to enter negotiations to end the war in Ukraine. The statement frames Moscow as the party blocking a diplomatic resolution to the conflict, which has continued since Russia's full-scale invasion in 2022. The accusation adds to ongoing debate among Western leaders about how to push Russia toward peace talks.
- 8Mass Spectrometry Advances Nuclear Fusion Research▼How Mass Spectrometry is Advancing Nuclear Fusion Research
Mass spectrometry, a technique for identifying gases and isotopes by their mass, is playing a growing role in nuclear fusion research. According to AZoQuantum, scientists use it to monitor plasma conditions, detect fuel impurities, and measure tritium levels in fusion experiments, helping improve reactor performance and move practical fusion energy closer to reality.
- 9Study Links Cardiovascular Fitness to Sustained Attention in Elderly▼The association between cardiovascular fitness and sustained attention in the elderly—a diffusion decision model approach
A study published in Frontiers examines how cardiovascular fitness relates to sustained attention in older adults, using a diffusion decision model to separate effects on processing speed from decision-making quality. The modeling approach offers a finer-grained look at how fitness may support cognitive performance in aging, beyond simple reaction-time measures.
- 10California Signs Fusion Legislation, Commits $30 Million to Quantum●California Signs Fusion Legislation and Announces $30 Million Quantum Investment
California has signed new fusion energy legislation and announced a $30 million investment in quantum technology. The dual move signals the state's intent to build on its leadership in advanced energy and computing research, supporting commercialization efforts in both fusion power and quantum science. The announcement was reported by The Quantum Insider.
- 11Madison students increasingly refusing school Chromebooks●Madison schools see big spike in students refusing Chromebooks
Madison's school district is reporting a sharp rise in the number of students declining to take the Chromebooks the district provides for schoolwork. The Cap Times reported the spike, though the reasons behind the refusals were not detailed. The trend has drawn attention to how students and families view district-issued devices.