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“There’s now policy certainty that we didn’t have before,” she adds. “Last but not least, the private sector is not only interested in using space nuclear power, they’re even interested in providing space nuclear power.” Both startups and established aerospace companies like Boeing and Lockheed Martin are researching the use of nuclear power in space. “There’s a lot of puzzle pieces that have come together in a good way, where we can actually move.”NASA’s Artemis program is supposed to lay the groundwork for a permanent base at the lunar South Pole and pioneer technologies to move on to Mars, though…

The Kaduna State Government has launched a new phase of road construction and rehabilitation across all 23 Local Government Areas, earmarking ₦3.5 billion in compensation for affected property owners and service providers. This initiative is part of the second phase of Governor Uba Sani’s Rural Transformation and Urban Renewal Agenda, following approvals granted by the State Executive Council. Speaking during a media briefing in Kaduna on Thursday, the Managing Director of the Kaduna State Roads Agency (KADRA), Dr. Abdullahi Baba Ahmed, stated that the compensation package is designed to facilitate smooth implementation of the projects, particularly in resolving right-of-way and…

“The Gilded Age” has hit a vein of viewers richer than the copper mines of Morenci. For the fourth straight week, the HBO drama series has notched another viewership high. Episode seven of Season 3 pulled in 4.6 million U.S. viewers in its first three days of availability. That is up from the 4.5 million viewers the show nabbed with episode six and up from 4 million with episode five in the same timeframe. The eighth episode, which is the third season finale, airs on Aug. 10. Per HBO, the show is adding viewers at a rater nearly 50% higher…

Manchester United are on the verge of signing Slovenian international striker Benjamin Sesko from RP Leipzig.Manchester United have agreed a deal worth up to 85 million euros ($99m) to sign striker Benjamin Sesko from RB Leipzig, according to multiple reports in England.United will reportedly pay an initial 76.5 million euros ($89m) for the 22-year-old with a further 8.5 million euros ($9.9m) due in add-ons.Newcastle United were also interested in signing the Slovenian, possibly to replace wantaway star Alexander Isak, a target for Liverpool.However, Sesko has been wooed by the enduring stature of the 20-time English champions, despite a lack of…

97 Zambia is positioning itself as a major player in the global race for energy transition minerals, as international demand for graphite, lithium, rare earth elements, and columbite-tantalite is expected to surge dramatically by the year 2040. With electric vehicles, renewable energy technologies, and digital devices driving the need for these critical minerals, the southern African country is stepping up exploration and early-stage development in several provinces — aiming to grow exports, attract foreign investment, and create new jobs. In the graphite sector, significant discoveries have been made in Petauke, Lundazi, and Kapiri Mposhi, with two standout high-grade sites at…

Mido has around 100 boys at The Maker and is aiming to expand the project to include girls.He says working on mental strength and adaptability is crucial to give his intake the best chance of succeeding in Europe.”We have a top psychology team who are working with the kids daily,” he explained.”Most of our boys speak very good English. As Egyptians, some of us had difficulties because of not speaking any foreign language which doesn’t help to adapt and with communication with your new team-mates.”Being able to deal with different cultures is very important.”If you have the right mindset, [are]…

After a second-quarter earnings beat, Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky shared his thoughts on the company’s AI strategy, cautioning investors that AI chatbots can’t yet be thought of as the “new Google.” That is, AI chatbots, while potentially driving new leads to the travel and services business, aren’t entirely a replacement for the referrals that the dominant search engine brings. At least not at this time. “I think we’re still kind of feeling out the space,” the exec told investors on the Q2 earnings call. “The thing I want to caution is I don’t think that AI agents — I don’t…

The Zambian government has dismissed claims of dangerous pollution in the Copperbelt mining region, following safety concerns raised by the US embassy.On Wednesday, the US embassy issued a health alert, ordering the immediate withdrawal of its personnel in Kitwe town and nearby areas due to concerns of “widespread contamination of water and soil” linked to a February spill at the Sino-Metals mine. The spill happened when a tailings dam, used to store toxic waste and heavy metals, collapsed into the Kafue River, a key drinking water source, following heavy rain.The US embassy said there was new information that showed “the…

In the era of pervasive digitization and AI-driven operations, data centers function as the nerve centers of enterprises and society. That makes electrostatic discharge (ESD) safety, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance non‑negotiable. Anti-static (ESD) flooring is a foundational layer of this reliability stack: get it wrong and you risk downtime, data loss, or even fire; get it right and you improve protection, airflow management, and lifecycle costs. Why Anti-Static Flooring Matters Protect Critical Equipment: Proper ESD floors dissipate static before it can damage chips or servers, ensuring long-term stability. Mitigate Operational Risk: Uncontrolled discharge can burn out components, corrupt data, or trigger…

As the world of technology advances into the 21st century, the conversation surrounding artificial intelligence (AI) and its impact on the workforce has practically spread like wildfire in every corner of the planet. With the powerful precision of AI evolving at an unprecedented pace, many are left wondering if AI will eat their jobs like a monstrous tech machine. CNN is reporting Bill Gates is sounding the alarm. “The question is, has it come so fast that you don’t have time to adjust to it?” Gates told a CNN reporter during an interview. Microsoft officials insist that AI is drastically…