Imagine waking up one morning with no electricity. That's what happened to the entire population of Cuba recently. The island's power grid failed, leaving 10 million people without any electricity. The cause? One of the main power plants stopped working at around 11 a. m. , leading to a total grid f
China has been waging a cyber war against America for years, and it’s not looking good. The Chinese government wants to challenge America’s dominance in the western Pacific. They’re hacking into the country’s critical infrastructure. This includes energy, communications, and transportation systems.
Ever thought about how we stay connected and safe during natural disasters? Satellites play a massive role in this, even when land-based systems go down. They're like superheroes in the sky, keeping a watchful eye. When a hurricane hits, satellites are already on the job. They track these massi
Did you know that millions of people lose power every year due to extreme weather events? This was the reality for Cary Kottler, a clean energy executive, when a historic cold snap hit Texas in 2021. The temperature in his house was barely above freezing, and sadly, his family’s goldfish didn’t surv
Guernsey Airport might soon welcome bigger planes. How? Thanks to a Swedish safety system called EMAS. This tech can stop planes if they go past the runway, making it safer for larger aircraft to land. Right now, Guernsey Airport, the biggest on the Channel Islands’ Bailiwick, can only handle smalle
As the leaves begin to change color in Teller County, Colorado, crews are working against the clock to complete several road projects before winter sets in. One of the biggest projects is the reconstruction of Lake Avenue, a major street that runs through the heart of Woodland Park. The project star
Imagine working in one of the world's largest public health services, the UK's NHS, but feeling like you're stuck in the stone age. That's what some doctors in the NHS are experiencing due to outdated IT systems. With medical records for nearly 67 million people, a data breach could be catastrophic.
In a surprising turn of events, banks in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries are sitting on more liquid cash than many of their global counterparts. This shift is largely due to the high interest rates in Europe and other regions, according to an executive from Qatar National Bank. Speaking
Picture this: Ireland just scored a massive windfall from tech giant Apple - $14.4 billion! The money comes after a recent court ruling, and the government has big plans for it. They're not splashing cash around; instead, they want to tackle some real challenges. Housing, transport, energy, and wate
Western North Carolina was devastated by Hurricane Helene, with severe flooding and landslides causing extensive damage. Road closures have hindered emergency response efforts, while essential services like electricity, internet, and cellular networks remain down. The River Arts District in Ashevill
