Sourcing, innovation and décor: What’s new at WSN in September
From Saturday, September 6 to Monday, September 8, WSN is back in Paris with three…
Big Tech Dreams of Putting Data Centers in Space
For one thing, the systems he imagines process data relatively slowly compared to those on terra firma. They’d be constantly bombarded by radiation, and “obsolescence would be a problem” because making repairs or upgrades would be confoundingly difficult. Hajimiri believes that data centers in space could, someday, be a viable solution but hesitates to say…
Distillation Can Make AI Models Smaller and Cheaper
The original version of this story appeared in Quanta Magazine. The Chinese AI company DeepSeek released a chatbot earlier this year called R1, which drew a huge amount of attention. Most of it focused on the fact that a relatively small and unknown company said it had built a chatbot that rivaled the performance of…
Hardly anyone uses this surprisingly simple fix for high blood pressure
Few people with high blood pressure were using salt substitutes, even though they are a simple and effective way to lower sodium intake and manage blood pressure, according to preliminary research presented at the American Heart Association’s Hypertension Scientific Sessions 2025. The meeting is the premier scientific exchange focused on recent advances in basic and…
Key oceans treaty crosses critical threshold to come into force
A global agreement designed to protect the world’s oceans and reverse damage to marine life is set to become international law. The High Seas Treaty received its 60th ratification by Morocco on Friday, meaning that it will now take effect from January. The deal, which has been two decades in the making, will pave the…
Egg-eating worms could be the secret to saving Chesapeake Bay’s blue crabs
Parasitic, egg-eating worms might sound like the stuff of nightmares, but they’re simply a fact of life for blue crabs in the Chesapeake Bay. Interestingly, a new study published in the journal PLOS One by researchers at William & Mary’s Batten School & VIMS suggests these worms could serve as a valuable biomarker for managing…
Forgotten royal warship sunk 500 years ago reveals surprising secrets
Lund University archaeologists have revealed details of late medieval artillery from the wreck of the royal Danish-Norwegian flagship, Gribshunden. The shipwreck is the only known example of its kind from the medieval period — as both ship and weapons are nearly identical to those of the early Spanish and Portuguese explorers. The new study tells…
Bulgari opens ‘Kaleidos’ exhibition in Tokyo
Published September 20, 2025 Bulgari opened on Wednesday its largest exhibition ever in Japan, at The National Art Center, in Tokyo. Bulgari opens “Kaleidos” exhibition in Tokyo. – Bulgari Dubbed “Bulgari Kaleidos: Colors, Cultures and Crafts”, the exhibition is the maison’s first in the country in a decade and brings together nearly 350 creations spanning…
Montreal Fashion Week returns for fifth edition
Published September 19, 2025 Montreal Fashion Week (MFW) is set to return this fall from September 23 to 30 for its fifth edition. Montreal Fashion Week returns for fifth edition – Montreal Fashion Week This year’s edition will feature six signature events, including the return of designer Eliza Faulkner to the runway, a new chapter…
Hugo Boss launches new loyalty program in the US
Published September 19, 2025 Hugo Boss has launched a revamped customer loyalty program to the U.S. market. Hugo Boss launches new loyalty program in the U.S. – Hugo Boss Dubbed “Hugo Boss XP”, the program features a four-tier structure that upgrades membership status based on spending and combines traditional benefits with gamified elements such as…
3 ways to use photo-to-video in Gemini
Lights. Camera. AI-Action. 🎬 As a creative producer at Google, I bring our stories to life for social posts, video series and events for Googlers. I’m always looking for new ways to create content and engage with audiences around the world. Enter from stage left: Gemini’s photo-to-video capability, powered by Veo 3. From just an…
