Solvay second quarter 2026 results
Solvay reported lower Q2 2026 earnings due to a Middle East plant shutdown and weaker volumes, but confirmed full-year guidance and plans to restart the facility in Q3.
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Quality care is the mission. Finance protects the margin.
Databricks introduces Genie, an AI assistant for healthcare finance teams, to address margin pressures by providing real-time, context-rich financial insights tied to payer contracts, service lines, and cost structures.
Energy runs on volatile markets. Finance protects the margin.
Databricks introduces Genie, an AI tool for energy finance teams to track live margin, revenue risks, and capital allocation amid volatile power markets driven by AI demand.
Manufacturing runs on capital. Finance protects the margin.
Databricks introduces Genie, an AI coworker for manufacturing finance teams to identify and free trapped capital in inventory, receivables, and underperforming assets, enabling faster, governed decision-making amid...
Bringing real-time fraud prevention to government benefits
Federal agencies face annual fraud losses of up to $521 billion, with $186 billion in improper payments reported in fiscal 2025 alone. Traditional "pay and chase" models are slow and ineffective, but real-time fraud...
Agents for production lines: Trusted decisions in real time
Databricks introduces ProdLine CoPilot, an AI agent system that integrates real-time operational technology data to help manufacturing line managers make faster, data-driven decisions during shifts, aiming to improve...
Climate change increases wildfire risks in Yosemite and other national parks
UC Berkeley research warns climate change could double or triple wildfire frequency in Yosemite, Sequoia, Kings Canyon, and Lassen Volcanic National Parks by 2100.
NASA Sets Coverage for August Northern Hemisphere Total Solar Eclipse
NASA will livestream the August 12 total solar eclipse crossing Greenland, Iceland, Russia, and parts of Europe, with partial views available across the Northern Hemisphere.
XBOX celebrates 25 years of play and returns to gamescom
Microsoft’s Xbox marks its 25th anniversary by returning to gamescom 2026 in Cologne with hands-on previews of 25 upcoming titles, live broadcasts, and inclusive accessibility features.
How the Head of YouTube Health handles screen time with his kids
Dr. Garth Graham, Head of YouTube Health, advises parents to prioritize the quality of children’s screen time over strict limits, advocating collaborative family media plans and built-in tools like Shorts timers to ease...
UC Berkeley offers nearly 19,000 students admission to fall 2026 class
UC Berkeley admitted nearly 19,000 students for fall 2026, including 13,982 first-years and 5,284 transfers, with slight declines in offers due to reduced enrollment capacity.
YouTube & Kids: Therapist Georgia Dow
Psychotherapist Georgia Dow discusses parenting strategies and media literacy on YouTube, emphasizing shared viewing and critical engagement over restrictive controls.
Mowi’s approach to reducing plastic waste and advancing circularity
Mowi targets plastic waste reduction through circular economy principles, aiming for zero non-hazardous waste to landfill by 2030 and 100% reuse or recycling of plastic farming equipment.
NASA’s Curiosity Mars Rover Discovers Field of Honeycomb Textures
NASA’s Curiosity rover has discovered an extensive field of polygonal fractures on Mars, resembling honeycomb patterns, in the Valle Grande region. The findings may provide insights into ancient Martian environmental...
APOD: 2026 July 29
NASA’s Psyche spacecraft will use a Mars gravity assist in May 2026 to reach the metal-rich asteroid Psyche by 2029, testing instruments during the flyby.
AWS announces AWS Interconnect
AWS has launched AWS Interconnect — multicloud, enabling private, scalable connections between AWS and other cloud providers, starting with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure and Google Cloud.
The July/August 2026 issue of the CERN Courier is out – Home
The July/August 2026 CERN Courier reviews the legacy of LEP, upgrades to NA64, and the open-source Xsuite framework, alongside Europe’s particle physics strategy update favoring the FCC-ee collider.
Amazon Connect Customer now automatically finds example agent evaluations for tailored coaching
Amazon Connect Customer now automatically provides managers with relevant agent evaluation examples to support targeted coaching, reducing manual search time and improving feedback quality.
Hank Green has the freedom of old age (and he’s using it)
YouTuber Hank Green discussed his long-term creative strategy at OpenSauce 2024, emphasizing community focus over algorithmic optimization and the freedom of longevity.
L3Harris Technologies Reports Robust Second Quarter 2026 Results
L3Harris Technologies announced strong second quarter 2026 financial results, citing record backlog and double-digit first-half growth driven by strategic investments and execution.
DOE Site in Western Kentucky Revitalized with Data Center Campus and Dedicated Energy Project, Creating Jobs and Protecting Residents and Businesses from Costs
A $100 billion partnership will transform the DOE’s Paducah Site into a 1.8 GW data center campus by 2032, creating 8,600 jobs and adding 4.6 GW of dedicated power generation to protect local rates.
Kraken Cyprus honored at the 14th Invest Cyprus International Investment Awards
Kraken Cyprus received an award at the 14th Invest Cyprus International Investment Awards for its contribution to the Cypriot economy, highlighting the company’s growing presence in Europe.
Amazon EFS now supports cross-account Replication in AWS GovCloud (US)
AWS GovCloud (US) customers can now replicate Amazon EFS file systems across AWS accounts to meet disaster recovery and compliance needs without custom synchronization.
Garmin announces second quarter 2026 results
Garmin reported its Q2 2026 financial results on July 29, 2026, highlighting revenue growth and profitability for the quarter ending June 27, 2026.
Silent Hill: Townfall hands-on report
Silent Hill: Townfall introduces first-person survival horror where protagonist Simon navigates a foggy Scottish town, St. Amelia, questioning reality while uncovering Zoe’s story through puzzles and clues.
Dropbox vs. Google Drive: Which is right for you? [2026]
Cloud storage platforms Dropbox and Google Drive now compete as productivity suites, each targeting different user needs with AI, collaboration, and pricing differences.
Electrolux Group Interim report Q2 2026
Electrolux Group reported Q2 2026 results with organic sales growth in EMEA, APAC, and Latin America, while North America faced declines amid tariff pressures and weak demand.
Sizing Up the Sargassum Belt
Satellite data shows the Great Atlantic Sargassum Belt reached near-record Sargassum levels in June 2026, with the Caribbean Sea and Gulf of Mexico setting all-time highs, according to the University of South Florida.
Litho Booster 1000 Enables Highly Accurate Overlay Correction in Wafer-to-Wafer Bonding Processes for 3D Semiconductor Structures
Nikon will launch the Litho Booster 1000 alignment station in January 2027, improving measurement accuracy by 35% and productivity by 10% for advanced semiconductor manufacturing processes.
The Ratepayer Protection Pledge Is a Turning Point—But Onsite Power Will Determine Whether It Succeeds
The White House’s Ratepayer Protection Pledge aims to prevent AI-driven data center growth from increasing electricity costs for households and small businesses by encouraging onsite power generation to reduce grid...