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Anthropic targets $90 billion IPO at $1.4 trillion valuation
Anthropic PBC is preparing for an initial public offering aiming for a fully diluted valuation of $1.4 trillion. The company plans to raise up to $90.4 billion, including a private placement with major investors. It has reported a revenue run rate of $81 billion, showcasing significant growth in recent months. The IPO is scheduled to price on November 18 and begin trading the next day.
Moonshot AI rents Nvidia’s top AI chips in China, documents show
Documents indicate that Moonshot AI possibly accessed advanced Nvidia chips despite US export restrictions and related investigations. The servers were reportedly rented from Super Micro Computer Inc. with significant financial backing from Lingmeixin Technology Co.
US students raise concerns over ICE deportations and international student safety after mid terms
Students and faculty at Northeastern University in Boston have raised concerns over US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), deportation policies and the safety of international students under the Trump administration. The meeting took place a day after Democrats secured major victories in the US midterm elections.
Stock Picks of the Week: 5 stocks with consistent score improvement and upside potential of up to 35% in 1 year, according to analysts
The market weathered a whole bad patch with almost no FPI money coming in. But it cuts the other way too. When so little has been flowing in, even a small amount of FPI buying can move the market more than it normally would. That said, the mood has turned from bearish to cautiously optimistic, thanks largely to dropping oil prices. None of that changes your basic job as an investor: Study companies, look at earnings, and keep quality front and centre.
Tech billionaires in Democrats’ crosshairs: Who could face congressional probes? Here’s the hit list
Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, Jeff Bezos and other tech leaders could face congressional investigations as Democrats prepare to take control of Congress in 2027. Their scrutiny could focus on ties to Donald Trump, political influence, AI development, data center expansion and the industry's impact on American jobs and communities.
India-Pakistan Moon race: With China's help, Pakistan wants to send humans to Moon five years before India
Pakistani astronaut on Moon: Pakistan has set a target of landing on the Moon by 2035 as it expands its space programme through cooperation with China. Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal announced that Pakistan’s first astronaut is scheduled to embark on a space mission from China on November 25. The partnership also includes a lunar rover project, while India is pursuing its own human spaceflight and Moon exploration goals.
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Giant 'heat storms' are scorching the Earth. This is the story of the biggest one on record
Heat storms have increased dramatically, causing severe global consequences including excess deaths and environmental catastrophes. Recent heat storms have been identified as a new classification, representing larger and more persistent heat events. The intensity of these heat storms has worsened due to climate change and greenhouse gas emissions. Associated weather patterns have significantly disrupted ecosystems and agriculture worldwide.
One solar eruption raced at 645 km/sec, another crawled at 145 km/sec: Bengaluru scientists uncover new clues about the Sun
A Bengaluru research team combined observations from India's Aditya-L1 and Europe's Proba-3 to study two solar eruptions. One CME travelled at 645 km per second, while the other moved at 145 km per second. The study also revealed differences in density changes and energy distribution.
US midterms 2026: Why AI data centres, power bills and water use are becoming local election issues
The 2026 US midterm elections are on the horizon and data centers for artificial intelligence are becoming a big issue Voters are worried about the effect on their electricity bill, water consumption, the environment and local development.Surveys show a strong opposition to new facilities in residential neighborhoods, causing candidates from both parties to reassess their stances.
Trump honours Microsoft's CEO Satya Nadella after Vance drops H-1B visa hammer on company
President Donald Trump recognized tech leaders including Satya Nadella with National Medals for their achievements during a ceremony. Vice President JD Vance announced the suspension of Microsoft's green card applications due to alleged visa abuse. Vance criticized Microsoft for laying off American workers while hiring foreign employees. The event coincided with ongoing discussions about the implications of AI on the economy.
Trump plans to honour Microsoft's CEO after Vance drops H-1B visa hammer on company
The crackdown on Microsoft came under Vance's purview as the head of a fraud task force, but the targeting revealed the tension between the companies powering US economic growth and the administration's efforts to reduce immigration that it says has come at the expense of American workers.
Trump plans to honor Microsoft's CEO after Vance drops an H-1B visa hammer on the company
Vice President JD Vance announced that Microsoft has been suspended from the skilled foreign worker visa program. This decision coincides with President Donald Trump's intention to accolade tech giants, including Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella. Vance condemned Microsoft's actions, stating their layoffs of U.S. employees contradict their reliance on H-1B visas, suggesting they misused the system.
Trump expected to award science medal to SpaceX's Elon Musk, other tech leaders
US President Donald Trump will present the National Medal of Science to Elon Musk and other innovators. The White House event will discuss the impact of private-sector investment in scientific breakthroughs and technology. Musk's relationship with Trump has improved following a previous dispute over government contracts. The awards ceremony is significant as it is the first of its kind during Trump's administration.
Meet Ace-Liam Ankrah, a Ghana toddler who has set the record as the world’s youngest male artist
Ghanaian toddler Ace-Liam Nana Sam Ankrah has been recognized by Guinness World Records as the world’s youngest male artist. His journey started accidentally at six months old when he encountered his mother Chantelle Kukua Eghan’s acrylic paints while she was working. His first artwork, “The Crawl,” emerged as he spread paint on a canvas. Encouraged by his mother, Ace-Liam continued painting and later held an exhibition at Accra’s Museum of Science and Technology, where nine of 10 displayed works were sold.
In 2012, Jennifer Aniston became an investor and face of Living Proof; four years later, Unilever agreed to buy the science-based haircare company
Jennifer Aniston has been instrumental in the rise of Living Proof, a haircare brand that prioritizes groundbreaking science in its products. Co-founded by MIT's Robert Langer and entrepreneur Jon Flint, the brand was acquired by Unilever in 2016 to bolster its haircare division. Aniston's role highlights the necessity of scientifically-backed products rather than just celebrity glamour, reshaping how consumers view beauty brands.
‘India’s biotech ecosystem holds tremendous promise’: Eli Lilly CEO
Eli Lilly has experienced significant growth, reaching a market capitalization over $1 trillion. The company aims to maintain its leadership in anti-obesity drugs through ongoing innovation and development. With successful trials for drugs like retatrutide and Foundayo, Lilly is expanding its product offerings. The company recognizes the importance of India as a growing market for healthcare investments and partnerships.
Trump-Xi dinner: Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, Sam Altman, Huang, Nadella among star-studded guest list
Billionaires and leaders from the technology sector gathered at the White House for a state dinner. This event hosted Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife, Peng Liyuan, with various US officials. The discussions included trade, artificial intelligence, and strategic issues between the two nations. Trump highlighted his friendship with Xi during the dinner and emphasized mutual cooperation.
In 2019, researchers used Sentinel-2 satellite images to find eight unreported emperor-penguin breeding colonies, lifting the known total to 61
Eight new emperor penguin colonies have been identified in Antarctica, increasing the total to 61 active populations. The British Antarctic Survey made this discovery using satellite imagery to detect guano stains on sea ice. This finding raises the estimated population to over 500,000 birds, but the new colonies are small and vulnerable. Most colonies are located in areas predicted to lose ice early due to climate change.
The strange 2% rule: Why black holes suddenly switch on their powerful jets
A new study reveals black holes become predictable when feeding. Jets emerge when accretion rates fall to two percent of the Eddington limit. This threshold applies to black holes of vastly different sizes. Tidal disruption events offer a rare view of this process. Future observations may predict when these powerful jets will appear.
French researchers tested zebra stripes and checkerboards on wind turbines. The surprising result may change how blades are painted to protect birds
In an effort to reduce bird collisions with wind turbines, researchers are investigating how to enhance the visibility of turbine blades. Various designs, such as stripes and checkerboards, have yielded mixed results among species like black kites and pigeons. The study indicates that while some patterns aid in detection, their effectiveness is reliant on the specific visual systems of different birds, hinting at the improbability of a one-size-fits-all solution.
For the first time, Europe’s wild honeybees are listed as endangered; researchers warn some populations could fall by a median 56% within 10 years without new swarms from managed hives
Wild European honeybee colonies, once thought to be extinct, are now classified as endangered. These bees, living freely without managed hives, face an alarming decline due to habitat destruction and parasites. A recent study predicts their population could plummet by 56 percent in just ten years. Urgent conservation measures are necessary to protect these vital pollinators from disappearing altogether.
These large- and mid-cap stocks with ‘Strong Buy’ & ‘Buy’ recos have upside potential of up to 25%, according to analysts
Talk of tariffs, especially steep ones, makes the market nervous. Which is exactly why the next few trading sessions are critical, and why being in a hurry to take any market-related decision is the one thing to avoid right now. It is better to be cautious, to wait and watch. And let the picture become a little clearer before you act.
At Texas’ Panther Creek III, blades from 133 turbines were repurposed in cement kilns as the wind farm’s capacity rose from 199.5 MW to 215 MW
Wind turbine blades, made of non-recyclable fiberglass, pose a significant waste challenge. A West Texas wind farm utilized cement kilns for blade disposal, diverting waste from landfills. This process uses ground blades as fuel and raw materials within the kilns. European countries have already banned landfilling wind turbine blades due to disposal issues. This method represents downcycling, offering a viable solution for nearby wind farms.
For investors who know and accept that bears can roam the street longer: 5 mid-cap stocks with upside potential of up to 29%
It is when the market displays the kind of sentiment it is doing now that most investors develop a strong desire to just get out. That’s quite understandable, especially as more trouble is expected. But there is a problem with getting out. The market can turn on a single sentence, over a single weekend, and by the time you register the move, it is gone. As you cannot reliably jump out and back in, the sensible thing to do is to hold on to good businesses and forget about timing the market.
The US eradicated this flesh-eating parasite decades ago. Now it is detected in Texas and New Mexico
After vanishing for decades, the New World screwworm has made a distressing return to the United States. To address this threat, scientists have created an advanced tracking system designed to foresee potential infestations. The U.S. is leveraging the Sterile Insect Technique, which has previously demonstrated success. Coordinated actions are underway to ensure this parasite does not regain its former presence throughout the country.
Mid-tier VCs scout deeptech deals; ETSA winner Varaha’s India play
Happy Monday! Sector-agnostic mid-tier venture capital investors are recaliberating focus on India's deeptech startups. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
In 2022, China grew rice from seed to seed on Tiangong for 120 days; six seeds produced 59, and their descendants reached a third generation on Earth
Chinese astronauts have made remarkable strides in agricultural innovation by growing rice aboard the Tiangong space station. The experiment led to a successful seed-to-seed growth cycle, and subsequent generations thrived back on Earth, yielding rice with enhanced sweetness and nutritional value. This success opens exciting possibilities for future food cultivation in space environments.
In 2015, fruit flies were sent to International Space Station to study how microgravity and the space environment affect the innate immune system
In 2015, fruit flies were sent to International Space Station to study how microgravity and the space environment affect the innate immune system. NASA’s Fruit Fly Lab-01 tested how weightlessness affects immunity and also tested a new research platform. The mission used fruit flies because of their genetic links to humans and their short life cycle.
In 1947, the military sent fruit flies 67 miles into space to test radiation risks. 11 years later, NASA was founded in 1958, with animal flights underway in America now
1947 mission was part of a larger American effort to understand whether living organisms could survive the journey into space. Beginning in the mid-1940s, military and scientific teams used captured German V-2 rockets for research after World War II.
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