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MXenes, a promising class of 2D materials with diverse applications, have faced manufacturing challenges due to expensive, complex, and wasteful production methods. A new technique offers a more efficient method by synthesizing MXenes atom-by-atom from the bottom up.  A colorized scanning electron microscopy (SEM) image of a two-dimensional material called a MXene. This particular MXene, a combination of niobium, carbon, and chlorine, was synthesized using a new “bottom-up” method pioneered by researchers from the University of Chicago, University of Illinois Chicago, and Vanderbilt University through the NSF Center for Chemical Innovation on MXenes Synthesis, Tunability and Reactivity (M-STAR). Image Credit:…

Gitanjali Venkatraman does wonderful illustrations of complex subjects (which is why I was so happy to work with her on our Expert Generalists article). She has now published the latest in her series of illustrated guides: tackling the complex topic of Mainframe Modernization In it she illustrates the history and value of mainframes, why modernization is so tricky, and how to tackle the problem by breaking it down into tractable pieces. I love the clarity of her explanations, and smile frequently at her way of enhancing her words with her quirky pictures.  ❄                ❄                ❄                ❄                ❄ Gergely Orosz on social media Unpopular opinion:…

JavaScript has grown far beyond the browser. It now powers millions of backend systems, APIs, and cloud services through Node.js, which is one of the most widely deployed runtimes on the planet. Keeping such a critical piece of infrastructure fast, secure, and stable is a massive engineering challenge, and the work behind it is often invisible. Rafael Gonzaga is a Principal Open Source Engineer at NodeSource and a member of the Node.js Technical Steering Committee. He’s spent years digging into the performance and security layers of Node’s core, helping shape the direction of the runtime itself. Rafael joins the show…

Mark Hopkins, General Manager of Dell Technologies Ireland, has unveiled his top five technology predictions for 2026, outlining how Artificial Intelligence (AI), data and intelligent automation will fundamentally reshape how Irish businesses and public services operate. The technology leader is forecasting a major acceleration in AI adoption, as organisations move from pilots and proof-of-concept projects to enterprise-wide deployment. In 2026, AI will become embedded into everyday operations, delivering measurable gains in productivity, efficiency and resilience across the Irish economy. Key predictions include the rise of physical and agentic AI, a step-change in public sector adoption, and a renewed focus on…

There are plenty of exciting new startups to keep an eye on The telco AI sector is going through massive growth. According to a Presedence Research report, while representing a $2.66 billion market today, the telco AI market is projected to reach $50.21 billion by 2034. That transition from strategy decks to actual deployment has opened up space for a new cohort of startups.  What these companies are building falls into familiar categories — customer care automation (still accounting for nearly half of all telecom AI implementations), network optimization (around 20% of deployments), and operational tools addressing everything from fraud to infrastructure management. These platforms…

AI as an amplifier of human ingenuity This is a golden age for research. Never before have technical breakthroughs and scientific progress so quickly materialized into impactful, real-world solutions, which, in turn, bring to the fore new data and questions that inspire new avenues of foundational research. This magic cycle is accelerating significantly, propelled by more powerful models, new agentic tools that support scientific discovery, and open platforms and tools.Together with our Google colleagues and partners, we’re advancing research and technologies that aim to be helpful in diverse areas. Our research, grounded in a rigorous dedication to safety and trust,…

For different learning styles, goals, and comfort levels, finding a course that matches how you learn is HARD. Some people need visuals. While others wanna jump straight into code. Some need structure, others need flexibility. And many learners just want proof of effort at the end in the form of a certificate. This list is built with that in mind. A list of free Python courses, each for a different type of learner, so you can stop forcing yourself into the wrong format and start learning in a way that works for you. From the classroom lover to the hermit, this…

A few months ago at re:Invent, I spoke about Simplexity – how systems that start simple often become complex over time as they address customer feedback, fix bugs, and add features. At Amazon, we’ve spent decades working to abstract away engineering complexities so our builders can focus on what matters most: their unique business logic. There’s perhaps no better example of this journey than S3.Today, on Pi Day (S3’s 19th birthday), I’m sharing a post from Andy Warfield, VP and Distinguished Engineer of S3. Andy takes us through S3’s evolution from simple object store to sophisticated data solution, illustrating how…

Posted by Liz Prucka, Hamzeh Zawawy, Rishika Hooda, Android Security and Privacy Team Last year, Google’s Android Red Team partnered with Arm to conduct an in-depth security analysis of the Mali GPU, a component used in billions of Android devices worldwide. This collaboration was a significant step in proactively identifying and fixing vulnerabilities in the GPU software and firmware stack. While finding and fixing individual bugs is crucial, and progress continues on eliminating them entirely, making them unreachable by restricting attack surface is another effective and often faster way to improve security. This post details our efforts in partnership with…

SP Energy Networks has committed £490,000 to a major peatland restoration project on Scotland’s Slamannan Plateau. Working with Buglife Scotland, the initiative aims to bring over 114 hectares of rare bog habitat back to life across Falkirk and North Lanarkshire – protecting unique wildlife and helping fight climate change. Peatlands are one of Scotland’s natural powerhouses, locking away vast amounts of carbon and supporting species found exclusively within these local areas. But years of damage have left the bogs in poor condition. This project will restore five key sites by installing ditches, removing trees and creating the wetter conditions rare…