Earth’s Inner Core Might Be Layered Like an Onion
Scientists are peeling back the layers of Earth’s deepest secrets. A new study uses lab experiments to explain strange seismic wave behavior, pointing to a chemically stratified inner core.
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Apple Fights Back Against UK’s $1.9 Billion App Store Ruling
Apple is formally appealing a UK tribunal’s decision that it abused its dominant position and overcharged millions. The case could cost the tech giant £1.5 billion and is part of a broader consumer pushback against big tech fees.
Investors Reveal Their Biggest Pitch Deck Pet Peeve
A panel of seasoned investors at TechCrunch Disrupt cut through the hype to explain what makes a pitch deck work. Their top complaint? Founders who overuse buzzwords like AI. Real differentiation, they argue, comes from domain expertise and enabling new behaviors.
I quit Google and my US visa to chase the startup dream
Gregor Konzett left a stable job at Google and his U.S. visa to cofound a startup in London. He says the risk was necessary to live an exciting life, not an easy one, even in a tough market.
The Real Bottleneck in Hiring Isn’t Finding People, It’s Getting Them Ready
The biggest challenge for employers this winter isn’t just finding workers, it’s getting them cleared and compliant for day one. New AI tools are tackling this “last mile” of hiring by automating paperwork, which could cut onboarding time by more than half.
Tory Bruno’s move to Blue Origin is a major power shift
In a major industry shakeup, former United Launch Alliance CEO Tory Bruno is jumping to Blue Origin. He’ll lead the company’s newly formed National Security Group, reporting directly to CEO Dave Limp.
Oracle’s AI Bet Backfires, Stock Plunges 30%
Oracle’s aggressive push into AI infrastructure is hitting major roadblocks. Project delays and soaring costs have cratered the stock by 30% this quarter, raising serious doubts about its $225 billion revenue target.
The U.S. Is Digging Up Graphite Again. It’s a Big Deal.
Graphite mines in the U.S., closed since the 1950s, are getting a second life. Driven by battery demand and trade tensions with China, companies like Titan Mining are racing to tap domestic deposits of this critical mineral.
A Lemon-Shaped Exoplanet Is Baffling Astronomers
Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope have analyzed the atmosphere of a truly bizarre world. The planet, PSR J2322-2650b, is stretched into a lemon shape, has a carbon-rich atmosphere, and orbits a millisecond pulsar every 7.8 hours, completely upending our understanding of planetary evol
Europe’s VC Market is Stuck, But Hope is a Strategy
The data shows Europe’s venture market hasn’t recovered from the 2022 reset, with funding flat and VC firm fundraising hitting a 10-year low. Yet, there are signs of life, including renewed U.S. investor interest and Klarna’s massive IPO.