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Ancient Tools and Modern Data Centres
Archaeologists have discovered that ancient containers, such as slings and ostrich eggs, were crucial for early human survival. Meanwhile, a new study explores the feasibility of using floating data centres powered by wave energy.
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New Scientist
The rules governing gravity and other laws of nature seem like eternal truths, but cosmologist João Magueijo has always questioned their origins. Now, he has a bold new proposal
2026-05-11 16:00 UTC
New Scientist
A US start-up is putting autonomous data centres in the ocean, powered by wave energy, but experts warn that the harsh environment could make maintenance challenging
2026-05-11 18:00 UTC
New Scientist
An analysis of ancient human artefacts finds that the container, a simple but critical tool, may have originated 500,000 years ago. Columnist Michael Marshall explores how slings, ostrich eggs and wooden trays helped our ancestors survive
2026-05-11 18:00 UTC