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Submarine Cables Carry 99% of the World's Internet Traffic — and They Keep Getting Cut
Technology

Submarine Cables Carry 99% of the World's Internet Traffic — and They Keep Getting Cut

The global internet runs on a network of around 550 fiber optic cables on the ocean floor, carrying virtually all international data traffic. Recent incidents in the Red Sea and Baltic Sea have highlighted how this critical infrastructure can be disrupted — by accident, by anchor, or by design.

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After the ISS: The Race to Build Private Space Stations Before the 2030 Deorbit
Space & Exploration

After the ISS: The Race to Build Private Space Stations Before the 2030 Deorbit

The International Space Station is scheduled for a controlled deorbit in 2030. NASA has already contracted with Axiom Space, Starlab, and Orbital Reef to replace it. What those replacements actually look like — and whether they'll be ready in time — is the story the space industry is watching most closely.

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Solid-State Batteries Are Three Years Away — and Have Been for a Decade
Electric Vehicles

Solid-State Batteries Are Three Years Away — and Have Been for a Decade

Toyota, QuantumScape, Samsung SDI, and Solid Power have all announced solid-state battery production timelines. The technology genuinely promises higher energy density, faster charging, and better safety. The gap between lab results and mass production is where every timeline has collapsed — and the 2027-2028 window is the most credible yet.

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