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- 1Astronomers detect variable water clouds beyond the solar system▼Discovery marks the first detection of variable water clouds outside of our solar system
Researchers led by the University of Arizona report the first detection of variable water clouds on an object outside our solar system. Observations showed changes in the clouds over time, offering a rare glimpse into weather-like conditions on a distant world. Scientists say the finding helps refine understanding of atmospheres on planets and brown dwarfs beyond the Sun's neighbourhood.
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Google maintains a public directory of its data center locations around the world, listing its facilities across multiple continents. The company's data center network underpins services like Search, YouTube, and Google Cloud, and has drawn growing attention amid rising demand for AI computing power and discussions about energy and water use.
- 3Steam demo's AI bill runs up $1,000 a day for developers●Here is a fun game to try for free if you want to financially hammer AI game developers https://www. tomshardware.com/vi
A free game demo on Steam is running up roughly $1,000 a day in cloud AI costs, forcing the studio behind it to take out bank loans to keep it online. The developers say they are now looking at running AI models on local hardware to escape the cloud bills. Gamers are sharing the story as a cautionary tale about the economics of shipping generative AI features in games.
- 4Communities Across the US Resist Data Center Projects▼Across the US, people don't want data centers coming to their communities
Opposition to data centers is growing in communities across the United States. Residents are pushing back against plans to build the facilities locally, citing concerns over noise, water and electricity use, and strain on local infrastructure, according to a report by Phys.org. The resistance comes as demand for data centers rises with the expansion of artificial intelligence and cloud computing.
- 5US communities push back against new data centers▼Across the US, people don’t want data centers coming to their communities
Communities across the United States are resisting plans to build data centers in their areas, citing concerns over energy use, water consumption, noise and limited local economic benefit. Reporting highlights a growing wave of local opposition as companies expand data center construction to meet demand for cloud computing and artificial intelligence, turning the facilities into a contested political issue in many towns.
- 6Dramatic sunrise sets wetland skies ablaze in fiery reds●Sky on fire over the wetlands. Caught the first light igniting the cloud deck in deep oranges and fiery reds, casting a
A striking sunrise over the wetlands is drawing attention after a photographer captured first light igniting the cloud deck in deep oranges and fiery reds. The vivid glow reflected across the calm marsh water, creating a dramatic natural scene that nature and landscape photography enthusiasts are sharing and admiring.
- 7US Officials Block Hundreds of Data Centers Over Power and Water Fears▼# USA # US Hundreds Of Data Centers Blocked, Good For Environment Local and state officials across the nation have block
Local and state officials across the United States have blocked hundreds of proposed data centers representing roughly $260 billion in planned investment. Residents have pushed back against the projects, arguing the facilities would compete with households for electricity and consume millions of gallons of water. The resistance is being framed as a win for the environment amid growing concern over the energy demands of AI and cloud infrastructure.
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The American Public Health Association has put a spotlight on data centers and public health, raising questions about how the rapid expansion of digital infrastructure affects nearby communities. Concerns typically centre on emissions from backup generators, energy demand, water use, noise, and air quality around large facilities. As data center construction accelerates to support artificial intelligence and cloud services, health advocates are pushing for stronger oversight and community impact assessments.
- 9Volcano-driven cloud stretched across sky by fierce winds●"First, a cloud forms overhead, caused by air getting pushed up the sides of the volcano, where scant amounts of water v
Posts are explaining a striking sky phenomenon linked to a volcano: air pushed up the volcano's slopes causes water vapor in the atmosphere to freeze and form a cloud overhead, which then stretches into a long trail across the sky. The cloud is carried outward by winds reaching up to 373 miles per hour, prompting amazement and discussion of the unusual weather effect.
- 10US study reports first water cloud changes beyond solar system▼US study finds first water cloud changes outside solar system
Researchers in the United States report the first detection of changing water cloud formations on an object outside the solar system. The findings, highlighted by science media, offer a rare look at weather-like activity on a distant world and could improve understanding of atmospheres beyond our own planetary neighborhood.
- 11Variable water clouds detected on a world beyond the solar system▼Discovery marks the first detection of variable water clouds outside of the solar system
Astronomers have reported the first detection of variable water clouds outside the solar system, according to a discovery covered by Phys.org. The finding means that cloud cover on the distant object changes over time, something previously observed only within our own planetary neighbourhood. It offers a rare glimpse into weather-like conditions beyond the solar system.
- 12Dark clouds bring welcome rain to dry region▼This one is for our friend @ Lee6 . Even though the dark clouds might reflect your current mood, here they are actually
A social media user shared photos of dark clouds with a friend, noting that while the skies look gloomy, the rain is actually good news after a summer that has been far too dry. The post says nature badly needs the water, but adds that vineyard watering has become necessary in the region for the first time, highlighting how unusual the drought conditions are.
- 13Hyperscale Data Centres Strain Electricity and Water Supplies▼Hyperscale Data Centres Consume Huge Amounts of Electricity and Water, Causing Widespread Environmental Damage
Hyperscale data centres are being blamed for consuming vast amounts of electricity and water while causing environmental damage, according to a report by Countercurrents. The piece highlights the growing resource footprint of the facilities powering cloud computing and artificial intelligence. Critics argue the industry's expansion is outpacing efforts to make it sustainable.
- 14Astronomers Detect Changing Water Clouds Beyond Solar System●First Detection of Variable Water Clouds Outside our Solar System
Astronomers report the first detection of variable water clouds outside our solar system, observing changes in cloud cover on a distant planetary atmosphere. The finding, covered by scientific outlets, marks a milestone in exoplanet weather observation, showing that water-based cloud activity beyond Earth's neighbourhood can now be tracked over time with current instrumentation.
- 15Rare Waterspouts Spawn Tornado Along Sicily's Coast●Rare Waterspouts Spawn Tornado Along Sicily’s Coast | Asia One News #Asiaone #Asiaonenews #Italy #Sicily #Tornado #Water
Multiple waterspouts formed off the coast of Sicily, Italy, with at least one coming ashore as a tornado near Marsala. Footage of the rare weather event is drawing wide attention, with observers sharing dramatic images of the funnel clouds over the water and discussing the unusual severe weather along the island's coastline.
- 16Dramatic landscape photo captioned 'This is the end'●This is the end. #photography #nature #landscape #scape #sky #clouds #lakes #water #mountains #trees #travel #stunday #b
A photographer shared a dramatic landscape image of sky, clouds, water and mountains with the caption 'This is the end', drawing a small wave of attention among nature photography fans. The image plays on moody scenery, and the wording has people reacting to its apocalyptic tone.
- 17Nature Photographers Share Serene Lake Morning Shots●# nature # naturephotography # naturephoto # outdoorphotography # outdooradventures # reflections # lake # water # morni
Outdoor photographers are posting early-morning images of lakes, capturing reflections of trees, shoreline and clouds across calm water. Many of the shots are tagged to Ontario Parks, suggesting the scenes come from protected areas in Ontario, Canada. The posts pair the photographs with hashtags promoting time outdoors and movement as medicine, framing the images as part of a wider appreciation of nature and outdoor adventure.
- 18Mars hosts a 1,800-kilometer morning cloud unlike any seen before●A 1,800-Kilometer Cloud on Mars Forms Each Morning Through Ice Physics Never Before Seen in a Planetary Atmosphere
Researchers report that a vast elongated cloud stretching roughly 1,800 kilometers forms over Mars each morning, driven by ice physics not previously observed in any planetary atmosphere. The finding sheds new light on how water and ice behave in the Martian climate, and it is drawing attention as a striking example of atmospheric processes unique to the Red Planet.
- 19Mars volcano spawns a 1,600 km morning cloud▼🔴 NEW: A 1,600 km (1,000 mi) long cloud forms above # Mars ’ # ArsiaMons volcano nearly every morning in spring and summ
Scientists have explained a recurring phenomenon on Mars: every spring and summer morning, a cloud roughly 1,600 km (1,000 miles) long forms above Arsia Mons, one of the planet's giant volcanoes, before evaporating within hours. New simulations show that winds rising over the 19 km (12 mile) peak cool so rapidly that water vapor freezes directly into ice, producing the dramatic elongated cloud.
- 20Most data centers refusing to disclose water and electricity use●Most data centers refusing to say how much water, electricity they use
Most data centers are declining to reveal how much water and electricity they consume, according to reporting from the Netherlands. The lack of transparency is drawing criticism as demand for AI and cloud computing drives rapid growth in data center construction, putting pressure on local power grids and water supplies while operators keep their environmental footprint hidden from the public.
- 21Climate models miss key ocean particles that form clouds▼Climate models are missing tiny ocean particles that help clouds form
New research indicates that climate models are failing to account for tiny ocean particles that play a role in cloud formation. These microscopic particles, originating at the sea surface, help water vapour condense into droplets, meaning projections of cloud cover and warming may be less accurate than assumed. Scientists say better representation of these ocean-derived particles could improve the reliability of climate predictions.
- 22Report That GTA 6 Would Launch on PC Quickly Walked Back●For a moment it looked like Grand Theft Auto 6 might be playable on PC on launch day—then Xbox's chief strategy officer
A report suggested Grand Theft Auto 6 might be playable on PC at launch via Xbox cloud streaming, briefly exciting fans of the long-awaited sequel. Xbox's chief strategy officer then poured cold water on the claim, indicating the report was inaccurate. PC Gamer covered the correction, and gamers are debating what the mix-up means for the game's platform availability.
- 23Startup claims drone cloud seeding created 70 million litres of rain●Startupen vill minska vattenbristen med hjälp av drönarbaserad molnsådd. Men metoden ifrågasätts av experter. # miljö #
A startup says its drone-based cloud seeding technique produced more than 70 million litres of rain in just three hours, presenting it as a way to fight water shortages. Experts, however, are questioning whether the method actually works, arguing the claimed rainfall is difficult to attribute to the drones. The debate touches on whether such technology can deliver real climate benefits.
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