Unbound - Deep Tech & Space Insights | No 210

Throttling Artificial Intelligence Will Come Back to Haunt California

by Daily Bulletin Staff | 5 minute read
California's AI regulation efforts are facing backlash as industry leaders warn they could stifle innovation. This article examines how restricting AI advancements could harm California's tech leadership and impact economic growth in AI-driven industries.

DBS Rolls Out Blockchain-Powered Banking for Institutions

by Finextra | 4 minute read
DBS has launched a blockchain-based platform designed to transform institutional banking. The new system aims to enhance transactional transparency, boost security, and improve efficiency, all while reducing costs for institutional clients engaged in cross-border transactions.

What Happens to the World if Forests Stop Absorbing Carbon? Ask Finland

by Grist | 6 minute read
Finland's forests, vital to absorbing global carbon emissions, may lose their effectiveness due to climate change. This article delves into the catastrophic environmental consequences if forests stop capturing carbon, highlighting the urgent need for new carbon management solutions.

🌙 NASA - Best Photo from Last Week
Europa Clipper Begins Journey to Jupiter’s Icy Moon

A SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket carrying NASA’s Europa Clipper spacecraft lifts off from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Monday, Oct. 14, 2024.

Europa Clipper is the first mission designed to conduct a detailed study of Jupiter’s moon Europa to determine if it currently has habitable conditions. The spacecraft will travel 1.8 billion miles (2.9 billion km) to reach Jupiter in April 2030. It will orbit Jupiter and conduct 49 close flybys of Europa.

Follow Europa Clipper’s journey in NASA’s Eyes on the Solar System app.

Image credit: SpaceX

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