Innovations in Cooling Systems and Farming on Mars

3D printing offers new efficient designs for cooling systems, while researchers explore farming on Mars.

Recent research highlights the potential of 3D printing to revolutionize cooling systems used in air conditioners and refrigerators. These innovations promise to create smaller, more efficient heat exchangers essential in various applications, from data centers to industrial facilities. With energy demand for cooling expected to double by 2050, adopting new designs could significantly enhance efficiency and meet the increasing need for energy-saving technologies.

As humanity explores the possibilities of colonizing Mars, cultivating food on the Red Planet emerges as a pivotal challenge. Scientists propose innovative solutions for agriculture in the Martian environment, aiming to harness the arid soil for crop production. This effort forms part of broader research shared through the MIT Technology Review Narrated podcast, offering insight into the advancements required for sustainable extraterrestrial living.

Amidst these technological explorations, other notable stories include the impact of layoffs in US health agencies, regulatory discussions on Artificial Intelligence companions, and digital strategies like brands leveraging Reddit for AI optimization. These developments underscore a broader trend of technological integration shaping future societal frameworks.

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AMD unveils Ryzen artificial intelligence Halo developer box at CES 2026

AMD is positioning its new Ryzen artificial intelligence Halo box as a compact desktop and full artificial intelligence development platform aimed at consumer applications, drawing a comparison to NVIDIA’s DGX Spark. The system combines Strix Halo silicon with a custom cooling design and unified memory to attract developers targeting Windows and Linux.

Nandan Nilekani’s next push for India’s digital future

Nandan Nilekani, the architect of India’s Aadhaar system and wider digital public infrastructure, is now focused on stabilizing the country’s power grid and building a global “finternet” to tokenize assets and expand financial access. His legacy is increasingly contested at home even as governments worldwide study India’s digital model.

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