Panthalassa Floating AI Data Center

Panthalassa Floats Data Centers That Make Their Own Electricity From Waves

By

Panthalassa Floating AI Data Center
Demand for artificial intelligence compute continues to rise, necessitating the search for new sources of reliable power and effective cooling. Facilities built on land frequently face opposition from communities concerned about electricity bills, noise, and water consumption. Panthalassa, a Pacific Northwest-based company, has spent the last decade developing floating platforms that generate power straight from ocean waves while staying cool in the surrounding waters. Data is transmitted to and from the platforms via satellite links rather than undersea cables. The strategy isolates operations far from shore and takes advantage of wave energy that is available around the clock in strategically chosen places.

Read More

Jackery Explorer 240D Delivers the Power Campers / Travelers Need Without Weighing Down Their Packs

By

Jackery Explorer 240D Power Bank Station
Long trips into the backcountry or extended stays at a campsite often hit the same wall once phones, laptops, and cameras start running low. Most standard power banks simply run out of capacity or lack the wattage to charge current electronics at a reasonable rate. Jackery designed the Explorer 240D, priced at $129 (was $179), to tackle just those scenarios, with a focus on real-world portability and convenience.

Read More
NASA JPL ERNEST Rover Test

NASA’s ERNEST Rover Just Completed a 16-Mile Desert Run to Unlock Steeper Routes on the Moon and Mars

By

NASA JPL ERNEST Rover Test
Engineers at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory sent a new four-wheel prototype, called ERNEST, into California’s Colorado Desert near Plaster City for a demanding field trial. Over 37 hours of driving time the machine covered about 16 miles while its autonomy software handled route planning and obstacle avoidance on its own. Team members stayed nearby to monitor progress but let the rover make its own decisions across daylight, dusk, and full nighttime conditions.

Read More