Energy
Meet the innovators under 35 shaping climate tech
Each year, the editorial team at puts together a list of 35 innovators under 35--a group of researchers, inventors, and other young minds worth following. The team worked on the newest edition of the list for months, and the final slate includes nine individuals from all over the world in the climate and energy category. Each one has a fascinating story and is tackling an important challenge. I think it's worth zooming out and considering the energy and climate awardees as a group. Taken together, these innovators and their work can tell us something about where climate tech is at this moment--and where it's heading.
From Yanbu to Sohar: Tracking Saudi Arabia's alternative oil routes
Did Iran capture a US submarine? Saudi Arabia's oil exports took another blow last week when drone attacks knocked out part of the country's East-West pipeline, halting oil flow and removing 4-5 million barrels per day (bpd) of oil from global supply. It is unclear how long repairs will take, although The Associated Press estimates three to five weeks, citing two regional officials. The 1,200km (746-mile) pipeline connects the kingdom's main oil-producing fields in the east of the country with Yanbu port on the Red Sea coast in the west, allowing Saudi crude to bypass the Strait of Hormuz, which has largely remained closed since the United States-Israel war on Iran began on February 28. As the world's second-largest oil producer, Saudi Arabia's ability to keep crude flowing has significant consequences for global energy markets.
Interest rates hold expected but Bank of England facing tough choices
Policymakers at the Bank of England are expected to keep interest rates unchanged despite price rises accelerating due to the prolonged conflict in the Middle East. The nine-member Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has been meeting amid a backdrop of increasing global energy prices and interest rate rises around the world. Economists expect the MPC to hold the benchmark Bank rate at 3.75% for a sixth consecutive meeting but analysts are more divided on whether the rate will need to go up before the end of the year. The Bank rate is crucial in setting the benchmark for banks and other lenders in setting interest for individuals and businesses borrowing and saving money. The latest interest rate decision will be announced by the Bank at 12:00 BST on Thursday.
I recommend you don't run these appliances on your power station – even if you can
I recommend you don't run these appliances on your power station - even if you can Using a power station for backup is ideal, but not with these appliances. Maria Diaz is a staff writer with a passion for home automation, smart home devices, and tablets. Certain heat-producing and large appliances can quickly drain your power station. Battery capacity is a limited resource during outages, so prioritization is key. This list is a recommendation; it doesn't mean you run these appliances on power stations.
Woman loses nearly 1M in LinkedIn romance scam
This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Market data provided by Factset . Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions . Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by LSEG . Asked Siri to call your bank? Floating solar panels could save cities millions. Amazon's Alexa for Shopping can now verify suspicious messages Ex-Pentagon AI official warns'doomers' and boosters both miss'middle path' Elon Musk urges AI rivals to test each other's models Iran launches'deliberate' drone hunts to expose how to evade US defenses, expert warns Woman sends nearly $1 million in romance scam using real man's photos Congress sounds alarm over'rogue' AI as lawmakers weigh new guardrails Trump dubs AI fears'a hoax' as tech leaders call for safeguards A LinkedIn connection became a two-year romance scam that used a real man's identity Woman sends nearly $1 million in romance scam using real man's photos A woman caught up in a two-year LinkedIn romance scam that used a real man's identity shares the tactics a scammer used to build trust and trick her into sending nearly $1 million. NEW You can now listen to Fox News articles!
Why an escalating Saudi oil crisis could drive up prices everywhere
Global energy prices have spiked alarmingly again, driven largely in recent days by the escalating conflict between Yemen's Houthis and Saudi Arabia causing chaos for the oil industry. Petrol and diesel costs have risen rapidly in most countries while the wholesale price of natural gas - used for heating homes and generating electricity - has almost doubled in the UK and Europe since July. There are growing concerns of another inflationary shock on the world economy, which could cause interest rates to rise, increase mortgage costs and raise the price of almost everything in the shops including food. So what is behind this latest surge - and what are the implications for the world economy? The global oil price is currently above $108 (£80) per barrel, up from $70 (£52) in June 2026 - a roughly 50% increase.
Amazon's early Prime Day deals are live and these 146 are the best
Gear Amazon's early Prime Day deals are live and these 146 are the best The Amazon fall Big Deal Days sale officially runs October 6th and 7th, but there are a ton of deals live right now specifically for Prime members. More information Adding us as a Preferred Source in Google by using this link indicates that you would like to see more of our content in Google News results. We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. It feels like Amazon's summer Prime Day sale was just a few days ago, but it's already time for another round. The fall Big Deal Days sale runs October 6th and 7th, but you can save right now.
Building the materials foundation for AI
As AI pushes semiconductors and data centers toward new physical limits, advanced materials are becoming critical to performance, efficiency, and sustainability, says Mike Finelli, chief technology and innovation officer and chief North America officer at Syensqo. The AI boom is becoming a materials challenge. As AI pushes computing into new territory, the materials behind that infrastructure are becoming just as crucial as the algorithms running on it. Semiconductors and data centers are approaching physical limits around performance, thermal management, electrical efficiency, and reliability, creating new demands for materials that can do more at once. At the same time, AI is giving materials scientists new ways to search the enormous universe of possible molecules and accelerate the development of solutions. For Mike Finelli, chief technology and innovation officer and chief North America officer at Syensqo, that convergence is transforming what advanced materials can enable. "AI is now, from a material standpoint, really pushing semiconductors and the data centers to their physical limits," he says. As requirements accumulate, including high temperature, purity, electrical performance, chemical resistance, plasma resistance, and long-term stability, materials move toward what Finelli calls the "top of the pyramid."