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JWST Spots Unexpected Abundance of Organic Molecules in Nearby Ultra-luminous Galaxy

When the James Webb Space Telescope peered into the dust-shrouded core of IRAS 07251–0248, it found far more small organic molecules than models predicted. The observations revealed a dense mix of hydrocarbons — including the first confirmed detection beyond the Milky Way of the methyl radical, a highly reactive carbon-based molecule — inside a galactic nucleus long hidden behind thick gas and dust.

Discover Magazine|08 Feb 2026, 20:36|Read Full Chronicle 📜

NASA Webb Pushes Boundaries of Observable Universe Closer To Big Bang

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has topped itself once again, delivering on its promise to push the boundaries of the observable universe closer to cosmic dawn with the confirmation of a bright galaxy that existed 280 million years after the Big Bang. The galaxy, named MoM-z14, holds intriguing clues to the universe's historical timeline and just how different a place the early universe was than astronomers expected.

NASA|08 Feb 2026, 20:35|Read Full Chronicle 📜

Big Tech's $600 Billion AI Spending Plans Add To Investors' Worries

A planned $600 billion artificial intelligence spending splurge by big tech firms in 2026 is ⁠adding to investor unease as they assess the implications for profitability as well as a potential existential threat to software firms.

The Economic Times|07 Feb 2026, 18:53|Read Full Chronicle 📜

Here's How Much Amazon, Microsoft, Meta, and Google Will Spend To Develop More AI in 2026

Big Tech is on a spending spree, forecast to drop a staggering $650 billion on artificial intelligence (AI) in 2026 alone—and that's just for Alphabet, Meta, Microsoft, and Amazon.

Fast Company|07 Feb 2026, 18:52|Read Full Chronicle 📜

Global Infrastructure and Project Finance: Key Data Center Financing Takeaways From PPIF 2026 - S&P Global

Hyperscalers recognize a need to bring their own generation, as the cost to build has made merchant plant economics unattractive. There is a broad consensus that new build will need support from long-term contracts.

S&P Global|06 Feb 2026, 21:20|Read Full Chronicle 📜

In the Dark with a Giant: Tracing the Shape of China's Economy - Techsoda

With domestic consumption weak, China is flooding global markets in what some call “China Shock 2.0.” Despite tariffs and trade barriers, Goldman Sachs forecasts 4.8% GDP growth for 2026, fueled by export resilience. Chinese companies are becoming experts at bypassing trade walls.

TechSoda|06 Feb 2026, 18:17|Read Full Chronicle 📜

Nobel Laureates Settle the Debate: Artificial Intelligence Accelerates Discovery Within Clear Limits and Will Not Replace Humans

Professor Tony F. Chan affirmed that artificial intelligence has a growing capacity to support discovery and innovation, pointing out that the Nobel Prize in Chemistry was recently awarded to scientists who developed the AI tool AlphaFold, which predicts protein structures, opening new horizons in scientific research and accelerating the discovery of drugs and treatments.

إنت عربي | منصة رواد الأعمال العرب - entArabi|06 Feb 2026, 18:16|Read Full Chronicle 📜

Meet Sir Demis Hassabis: a British Genius Who Won the Nobel Prize and Made AI Breakthroughs

Demis Hassabis's crowning achievement came in 2024 when he shared the Nobel Prize in Chemistry with John Jumper for AlphaFold2, an AI system that predicts protein structures, revolutionising biology and drug development.

The Financial Express|06 Feb 2026, 18:16|Read Full Chronicle 📜

9 Shocking Predictions of Agentic AI in 2026 - Nexgen Architects

In 2026, agentic AI transitions from an emerging concept to an execution reality and a significant governance challenge, with predictions including every knowledge worker being assigned an AI agent and over 40% of projects being cancelled due to governance failures.

NexGen Architects|05 Feb 2026, 18:16|Read Full Chronicle 📜

2026: the Year Agentic AI Becomes the Attack-surface Poster Child - Dark Reading

Nearly half (48%) of respondents believe agentic AI will represent the top attack vector for cybercriminals and nation-state threats by the end of 2026, highlighting the growing security concerns surrounding the technology's widespread adoption.

Dark Reading|05 Feb 2026, 18:16|Read Full Chronicle 📜

Memory Prices Set for Record Surge in Early 2026

New forecasts from TrendForce suggest the memory industry is heading for its steepest-ever quarterly price increases, with contract prices for all major DRAM and NAND Flash product categories now expected to rise to record levels in the first quarter of 2026.

Mobile Europe|04 Feb 2026, 18:34|Read Full Chronicle 📜

A New Look at the Economics of AI | MIT Sloan

AI will affect almost 40% of jobs around the world, according to the International Monetary Fund. It will increase global GDP by $7 trillion — or 7% — over 10 years, predicts Goldman Sachs.

MIT Sloan|03 Feb 2026, 18:34|Read Full Chronicle 📜

AI Adoption in the Workplace Spreads Quickly, but Unevenly - Staffing Industry Analysts

The report showed that studies found declining employment for early-career workers in the most AI-exposed occupations since late 2022, while employment for older workers in these same occupations remained stable or grew.

Staffing Industry Analysts|03 Feb 2026, 18:33|Read Full Chronicle 📜

Amid Tensions with China, Japan Extracts Rare Earth Elements From Deep Ocean

Sediments containing elements vital to multiple industries were extracted from 6000 meters in the Pacific by a Japanese drilling ship to curb reliance on China, as environmental groups warn deep-sea mining threatens ecosystems.

Ynet News|03 Feb 2026, 18:32|Read Full Chronicle 📜

How To See 2 Total Solar Eclipses in the Next 2 Years — Including the 'eclipse of the Century'

After a two-year gap since the "Great American Eclipse" in 2024, two more total solar eclipses are approaching: one on August 12, 2026, visible from Greenland, Iceland, and Spain, and another on August 2, 2027, across North Africa, southern Spain, and the Middle East, which is being called the "eclipse of the century".

Space.com|02 Feb 2026, 18:35|Read Full Chronicle 📜

ICO Tech Futures Report: Agentic AI – Key Takeaways for Organisations - Burges Salmon

Gartner forecasts that by 2026, around 40% of enterprise applications will incorporate AI agents – a steep rise from under 5% in 2023 – illustrating how quickly agentic AI is becoming embedded in enterprise software.

Burges Salmon|02 Feb 2026, 18:32|Read Full Chronicle 📜

IGD Calls on Retailers To 'act Now' Before Agentic AI Rewrites How People Shop

The Institute of Grocery Distribution (IGD) has urged retailers and suppliers to “prepare now” before agentic AI "rewrites how people shop". New analysis from the organisation shows that agentic AI can already automate basket‑building and replenishment; compare prices and availability across multiple retailers; optimise purchases for budget, health, and sustainability goals; and complete checkout without shopper intervention.

Retail Systems|02 Feb 2026, 18:31|Read Full Chronicle 📜

Amazon in Talks To Invest Up To $50 Billion in Openai As AI Race Intensifies

Amazon in Talks to Invest Up to $50 Billion in OpenAI as AI Race Intensifies - BUSINESS 2.0 NEWS. Amazon CEO Andy Jassy is leading negotiations with Sam Altman for what could become the largest single investment in OpenAI, as part of a fundraising round that may value the ChatGPT maker at $830 billion.

BUSINESS 2.0 NEWS|01 Feb 2026, 18:33|Read Full Chronicle 📜

How Cybersecurity Infrastructure Could Determine America's AI Supremacy Over China

As the U.S.-China AI race intensifies, experts argue America's competitive edge lies not in algorithms alone, but in trustworthy, secure AI infrastructure. Cybersecurity excellence could prove more decisive than raw model performance in capturing global market share and defining AI leadership.

WebProNews|01 Feb 2026, 18:32|Read Full Chronicle 📜

22 Future Technologies That Could Rewrite Reality - Youtube

This video explores future technologies like nanotech suits and cybernetic limbs, which are so advanced they could feel less like innovation and more like magic to many.

Future Business Tech (YouTube)|01 Feb 2026, 11:50|Read Full Chronicle 📜
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