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New figures show the world added around 690 gigawatts of solar power capacity in 2025, according to reporting by pv magazine. The total underscores the continued rapid expansion of solar energy worldwide, as installations keep outpacing forecasts driven by falling costs and strong demand in major markets. Industry observers are weighing what the record-scale buildout means for grids, fossil fuel demand and global climate targets.
- 2Longi sets 28.29% world record for silicon solar cell efficiency▼Longi sets 28.29% world record for single-junction silicon solar cell efficiency
Chinese solar manufacturer Longi has set a new world record of 28.29% efficiency for a single-junction silicon solar cell, according to pv magazine USA. The figure marks a milestone for crystalline silicon photovoltaics, pushing closer to the technology's theoretical limits. Industry observers see such records as key to lowering solar power costs and strengthening Longi's position in the fiercely competitive global panel market.
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A new Time Magazine essay argues against efforts to slow the pace of artificial intelligence development, pushing back on calls to pace or pause progress at the frontier of the technology. The piece reignites the ongoing debate between AI accelerationists, who warn that slowing down cedes ground to rivals, and safety advocates who want stricter controls on powerful models.
- 4Landemore and Tang call for global citizen commission to oversee AI●Vor kurzem ist ein Artikel von Hélène Landemore und Audrey Tang im Noema Magazin erschienen. Es wird die Forderung geste
Political theorist Hélène Landemore and Taiwan's former digital minister Audrey Tang have published an article in Noema Magazine calling for the development of large language models to be placed under the supervision of a rotating global commission of 1,000 members, selected like a citizens' assembly. The proposal links democratic sortition with AI governance and is drawing attention in discussions about who should control powerful AI systems.
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Attention is turning to the upcoming United States midterm elections, with Republicans reportedly worried about prospects of a large Democratic turnout. Time Magazine reports that panic is setting in among Republicans over the possibility of a massive blue wave, as polls and campaign signals point to a difficult night for the party.
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Time magazine examines how warming oceans and a changing climate may be altering the intensity and behavior of Nor'easters, the powerful storms that batter the US East Coast. Warmer sea surface temperatures can fuel heavier precipitation, while shifting jet stream patterns may influence storm tracks and frequency, raising questions about future coastal storm risks.
- 7Renewable Energy Group Acquires 715-MW Solar Portfolio▼Renewable Energy Group Acquires 715-MW Solar Power Portfolio
Renewable Energy Group has acquired a 715-megawatt portfolio of solar power projects, according to a report by POWER Magazine. The deal expands the company's renewable energy holdings and adds substantial solar generation capacity. Details on the seller, price, and location of the projects were not included in the available report.
- 8Hospitals Face Retrofit Challenge For Next-Generation MRI Systems▼Retrofitting Existing Healthcare Facilities For Next-generation MRI Technology
Healthcare Design Magazine reports on how hospitals can retrofit existing healthcare facilities to accommodate next-generation MRI technology. Newer MRI systems bring stricter shielding, power and space requirements, and many hospitals must adapt older buildings rather than build new ones. The article outlines the design and infrastructure considerations involved in upgrading imaging suites for advanced equipment.
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Scalawag Magazine published a piece arguing that improving voting maps alone will not resolve the challenges facing Black politics in the United States. The article contends that gerrymandering and redistricting reforms, while important, are insufficient to address deeper issues of political power, representation and material conditions for Black communities.