• Assetto Corsa EVO is Out Now in Early Access on PC
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    Developer KUNOS Simulazioni and publisher 505 Games have announced that racing sim Assetto Corsa EVO is out now as an early access title on Steam. Celebrating the launch, the game is available at a 20 percent discount as well. Check out the games early access launch trailer below.At launch, Assetto Corsa EVO will feature quite a few features, including 5 tracks and 20 cars. In terms of game modes, players will be able to play Free Practice, Quick Race, learn the game through the Driving Academy, and take part in Special Events. The game is also launching with support for triple-screen setups, as well as VR headsets.In these wonderful eleven years, first with Assetto Corsa and later with Assetto Corsa Competizione, we have always tried our best to offer our community the most rewarding simulation and competitive driving experience possible, said studio co-founder Marco Massarutto in a press release. Finally, after four years of development, we have reached the launch of the Early Access version of Assetto Corsa EVO, certainly our most ambitious project ever.Massarutto also spoke about how the new title represents a new starting point for the studio, promising constant updates throughout the games early access period with new content like vehicles and modes.However, this important milestone represents even more a new starting point, thanks to your support, to make Assetto Corsa EVO the racing simulation that our great community has been eagerly awaiting, he said. During the Early Access period, we will work to provide constant updates of content and modes, refining the experience based on the valuable feedback received from the community to give our title its best possible shape when it will be released in its full version this autumn.While the studio hasnt confirmed the date for the 1.0 release of Assetto Corsa EVO, the target seems to be Fall 2025. By the time the 1.0 release comes around, the game is slated to have 100 cars, 15 officially licensed circuits, as well as post-launch updates bringing 5 more tracks.For time being, Early Access players can drive through circuits from across 4 continents. These include Laguna Seca in America, Brands Hatch and Imola in Europe, Mount Panorama in Australia, and Suzuka in Japan.For more details about Assetto Corsa EVO as compared to its predecessor Assetto Corsa Competizione, here are all the details about the two games compared. And heres everything you need to know about the latest racing sim.
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  • Back issues of historic Section a magazine now digitized online
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    Image credit: Section a magazineThe back issues of Section a magazine have been digitized and are now available to view online.Section amagazine was launched in February 1983 by architectural editor and critic Odile Hnault. Written in French and English, this bimonthly publication taregeted an audience of architects, designers and urban planners, as well as a wider audience. It ceased publication in January 1986, after 15 issues and one supplement.The magazine included numerous projects from Canada and abroad, as well as texts and interviews on subjects that are still relevant today. These included the major architectural competitions for the National Gallery of Canada and the National Museum of Man (now known the Canadian Museum of History), along with the Muse dart contemporain de Montral.Several internationally-renowned architects contributed to Section a with texts or interviews, including Alvaro Siza, Oriol Bohigas, Christian Devillers, Bernard Tschumi and Vittorio Gregotti. Many Canadian and Quebec professors and architects also participated.Section a benefited from the collaboration of two exceptional graphic designers: Gilles Brault, creator of the magazines graphic identity, and Angela Grauerholz, who is celebrated today for her artistic career and professorship at the Universit du Qubec Montral (UQAM). Graphisme Qubec recognized their work by awarding the magazine ten graphic design prizes. In 1984, the prestigious Canadian Magazine Awards Foundation recognized Section as contribution with a special mention for editorial excellence.For more information and to view the back issues, click here.The post Back issues of historic Section a magazine now digitized online appeared first on Canadian Architect.
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  • Archaeologists in Pompeii Discover Private Spa Where Dozens of Guests Bathed in Luxury 2,000 Years Ago
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    An elite resident of Pompeii used these baths to entertain guests. Pompeii Archaeological ParkA lavish thermal bath complex has been unearthed in Pompeii, the ancient city that was frozen in time following Mount Vesuvius eruption in 79 C.E. Archaeologists say it may be one of the largest discoveries of its kind.The luxurious spa is at the heart of a grand household in Regio IX, a large district at the center of the city, according to a statement from the Pompeii Archaeological Park.We have here perhaps the largest thermal complex in a private house in Pompeii, Gabriel Zuchtriegel, director of the archaeological park, tells theAssociated Press, adding: It was an opportunity to show the wealth in which they lived and also to have a nice thermal treatment. The cold room in the ornate bath house Pompeii Archaeological ParkDue to the size of the home, researchers think it was owned by an important figure in the community. The bath could host up to 30 people and was likely used to impress guests.The complex contains three rooms that were heated to different temperatures. Guests entered the calidarium first, which was filled with hot water, according to BBC News Rebecca Morelle and Alison Francis. Then, in the tepidarium, they would rub oil into their skin and immerse themselves in warm water. Bathers would then continue on to the frigidarium, which was filled with cold water. They also had access to a apodyterium, or changing room, with a beautiful mosaic floor.Not everyone had this level of luxury, Zuchtriegel tells the New York Times Elisabetta Povoledo.The owner could have invited guests to the complex for a number of reasons, such as closing business deals or securing votes for politicians, adds Zuchtriegel. Perhaps this individual was hosting team building activities, much like a CEO of an important company would today. Archaeologists also found large clay pots used to transport oil or wine. Pompeii Archaeological ParkArchaeologists have been excavating the grand household for two years. Over the summer, they uncovered the remains of two victims. One was a woman between 35 and 50, while the other was a young man in his teens or early 20s. The pair had tried to take shelter in a small room, but the rush of volcanic gas and ash brought their lives to a violent end. The man had died beneath a fallen wall, and the woman was found rolled up on a bed.The pyroclastic flow from Vesuvius came along the street just outside this room and caused a wall to collapse,Sophie Hay, an archaeologist at Pompeii, tells BBC News.The thermal baths are also connected to a banquet room decorated with elaborate frescoes that was discovered last spring. The colorful artworks depict mythological characters connected to theTrojan War.Officials say that excavations at the complex likely wont continue anytime soon, per the Times. After experts restore the site, it will eventually open to the public.Get the latest stories in your inbox every weekday.Filed Under: Ancient Rome, Archaeology, Artifacts, Cool Finds, History, Italy, leisure, Pompeii, Wealth
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  • GDC reveals finalists for the 27th Independent Games Festival
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    The Independent Games Festival revealed the nominees for its upcoming awards event, with Consume Me and Despelote leading in nominations.Read More
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  • Original Donkey Kong Country Returns devs omitted from HD remaster's credits
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    Players of the newly released Donkey Kong Country Returns HD discovered original creators at Retro Studios aren't featured in the credits. Instead, the remaster's credits acknowledge how it's "based on the work of the original development staff."We've seen greater scrutiny over crediting (and their omissions) within games lately. Credits for recent high-profile titles like Marvel's Spider-Man 2, The Callisto Protocol, and Skull & Bones failed to properly list translators or staff who left the studio before the game's release.Nintendo has previously come under fire for this practice. The music app it launched last year features soundtracks from its first-party games and doesn't credit their respective composers. External translators also previously alleged they repeatedly weren't credited properly by what was described by sources as Nintendo policy.Not the first Retro Studios crediting gaffeLike the Donkey Kong remaster, the credits for 2023's Metroid Prime Remastered say it's "based on the work of Metroid Prime (original Nintendo GameCube and Wii versions) development staff." Zoid Kirsch, a former Retro engineer on the original Prime, said at the time he was "let down" by the lack of proper crediting. "I worked with so many amazing people on the game and everyone's name should be included in the remaster, not just a single card like this."In a statement about Donkey Kong Country Returns HD, Nintendo told Eurogamer it "believes in giving proper credit for anyone involved in making or contributing to a game's creation, and value the contributions that all staff make during the development process."At time of writing, it has not explained why it omitted the original Retro team from the remaster's credits. Likewise, it has not said if it will update the credits, which previous developers like Obsidian have done.
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  • AT&T pulls its 5G internet service in NY over new affordable internet law
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    AT&T announced it will no longer offer its 5G Internet Air service in New York this week in response to the states Affordable Broadband Act going into effect on Wednesday. The company says existing users can continue to use the service for 45 days without any charges, giving them time to find an alternate broadband provider, according to CNET.New York originally passed the Affordable Broadband Act in 2021, but the law was stalled for several years by pushbacks and legal challenges from broadband lobbying groups. Last December, the US Supreme Court declined to intervene, allowing the law to finally come into effect this month.It follows Congress decision not to continue funding the federal Affordable Connectivity Program last year, which started during the covid-19 pandemic and offered discounts of up to $30 per month on home internet for qualifying households.The law requires internet providers with over 20,000 customers to offer two affordable broadband plans to low-income households that qualify for social assistance benefits like Medicaid or the National School Lunch Program. One plan offers download speeds of at least 25Mbps for no more than $15 per month, while the other boosts that to speeds of up to 200Mbps at a maximum of $20 per month.AT&Ts Internet Air service offered New York residents download speeds of 40 to 140Mbps (which was temporarily slowed when the companys 5G network was busy) for $55 per month, or $60 for those not opting for autopay. Instead of complying with the new law and offering Internet Air at a discount, AT&T has instead ended its home internet services in New York. The company also doesnt offer home internet over fiber or DSL in the state.While we are committed to providing reliable and affordable internet service to customers across the country, New Yorks broadband law imposes harmful rate regulations that make it uneconomical for AT&T to invest in and expand our broadband infrastructure in the state, the company said in statements provided to CNET and Ars Technica.
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  • ChemAgent: Enhancing Large Language Models for Complex Chemical Reasoning with Dynamic Memory Frameworks
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    Chemical reasoning involves intricate, multi-step processes requiring precise calculations, where small errors can lead to significant issues. LLMs often struggle with domain-specific challenges, such as accurately handling chemical formulas, reasoning through complex steps, and integrating code effectively. Despite advancements in scientific reasoning, benchmarks like SciBench reveal LLMs limitations in solving chemical problems, highlighting the need for innovative approaches. Recent frameworks, such as StructChem, attempt to address these challenges by structuring problem-solving into stages like formula generation and confidence-based reviews. Other techniques, including advanced prompting strategies and Python-based reasoning tools, have also been explored. For instance, ChemCrow leverages function calling and precise code generation for tackling chemistry-specific tasks, while combining LLMs with external tools like Wolfram Alpha shows potential for improving accuracy in scientific problem-solving, though integration remains a challenge.Decomposing complex problems into smaller tasks has enhanced model reasoning and accuracy, particularly in multi-step chemical problems. Studies emphasize the benefits of breaking down queries into manageable components, improving understanding and performance in domains like reading comprehension and complex question answering. Additionally, self-evolution techniques, where LLMs refine their outputs through iterative improvement and prompt evolution, have shown promise. Memory-enhanced frameworks, tool-assisted critiquing, and self-verification methods strengthen LLM capabilities by enabling error correction and refinement. These advancements provide a foundation for developing scalable systems capable of handling the complexities of chemical reasoning while maintaining accuracy and efficiency.Researchers from Yale University, UIUC, Stanford University, and Shanghai Jiao Tong University introduced ChemAgent, a framework that enhances LLM performance through a dynamic, self-updating library. ChemAgent decomposes chemical tasks into sub-tasks, storing these and their solutions in a structured memory system. This system includes Planning Memory for strategies, Execution Memory for task-specific solutions, and Knowledge Memory for foundational principles. When solving new problems, ChemAgent retrieves, refines, and updates relevant information, enabling iterative learning. Tested on SciBench datasets, ChemAgent improved accuracy by up to 46% (GPT-4), outperforming state-of-the-art methods and demonstrating potential for applications like drug discovery.ChemAgent is a system designed to improve LLMs for solving complex chemical problems. It organizes tasks into a structured memory with three components: Planning Memory (strategies), Execution Memory (solutions), and Knowledge Memory (chemical principles). Problems are broken into smaller sub-tasks in a library built from verified solutions. Relevant tasks are retrieved, refined, and dynamically updated during inference to enhance adaptability. ChemAgent outperforms baseline models (Few-shot, StructChem) on four datasets, achieving high accuracy through structured memory and iterative refinement. Its hierarchical approach and memory integration establish an effective framework for advanced chemical reasoning tasks.The study evaluates ChemAgents memory components (Mp, Me, Mk) to identify their contributions, with GPT-4 as the base model. Results show that removing any component reduces performance, with Mk being the most impactful, particularly in datasets like ATKINS with limited memory pools. Memory quality is crucial, as GPT-4-generated memories outperform GPT-3.5, while hybrid memories degrade accuracy due to conflicting inputs. ChemAgent demonstrates consistent performance improvement across different LLMs, with the most notable gains on powerful models like GPT-4. The self-updating memory mechanism enhances problem-solving capabilities, particularly in complex datasets requiring specialized chemical knowledge and logical reasoning.In conclusion, ChemAgent is a framework that enhances LLMs in solving complex chemical problems through self-exploration and a dynamic, self-updating memory library. By decomposing tasks into planning, execution, and knowledge components, ChemAgent builds a structured library to improve task decomposition and solution generation. Experiments on datasets like SciBench show significant performance gains, up to a 46% improvement using GPT-4. The framework effectively addresses challenges in chemical reasoning, such as handling domain-specific formulas and multi-step processes. It holds promise for broader applications in drug discovery and materials science.Check out the Paper and GitHub Page. All credit for this research goes to the researchers of this project. Also,dont forget to follow us onTwitter and join ourTelegram Channel andLinkedIn Group. Dont Forget to join our65k+ ML SubReddit.(Promoted) Sana Hassan+ postsSana Hassan, a consulting intern at Marktechpost and dual-degree student at IIT Madras, is passionate about applying technology and AI to address real-world challenges. With a keen interest in solving practical problems, he brings a fresh perspective to the intersection of AI and real-life solutions. Meet 'Height':The only autonomous project management tool (Sponsored)
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  • Save 50% Off the Beats Solo 4 Wireless Headphones, Minecraft Edition Only at Target
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    For this week only (and while supplies last), Target is offering a 50% discount on the popular Beats Solo 4 wireless on-ear headphones. Right now you can get it for just $99.99 (normally $200). This is the Minecraft Anniversary Edition model, which sports a design inspired by Minecrafts pixel art textures and colors. It's currently sold out at the Apple Store.50% Off Beats Solo 4 Wireless HeadphonesMinecraft EditionBeats Solo 4 Wireless Bluetooth On-Ear HeadphonesThe Beats Solo 4 is a very compact and lightweight headphone that can still pack a punch when you need it. It features 40mm drivers, Spatial Audio with Dynamic Head Tracking, Lossless audio via USB Type-C, and up to 50 hours of battery life. The Solo 4 doesn't have built-in active noise cancellation, however the headphone's design keeps the earcups securely on the head, aiding in excellent passive noise isolation. Because Apple owns Beats, the Solo 4 is one of the few headphones that supports seamless integration with iPhones and, unlike AirPods, is a good option for Android users.We picked the Beats Solo 4 as the best wireless headphones for Apple users. "If youre not fully in the AirPods camp but want headphones that work seamlessly with your iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch, the Beats Solo 4 is the way to go. Rather than going with an Apple chip like in previous models, the Solo 4 is powered by Beats' own processor, which supports Google Fast Pair for an easy connection to Android devices as well. But you can still link these headphones to an iCloud account for speedy pairing and auto-switching between Apple devices. However, the spatial audio with head tracking is exclusive to Apple users."Why Should You Trust IGN's Deals Team?IGN's deals team has a combined 30+ years of experience finding the best discounts in gaming, tech, and just about every other category. We don't try to trick our readers into buying things they don't need at prices that aren't worth buying something at. Our ultimate goal is to surface the best possible deals from brands we trust and our editorial team has personal experience with. You can check out our deals standards here for more information on our process, or keep up with the latest deals we find on IGN's Deals account on Twitter.Eric Song is the IGN commerce manager in charge of finding the best gaming and tech deals every day. When Eric isn't hunting for deals for other people at work, he's hunting for deals for himself during his free time.
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  • Silo Season 2 Ending Explained: How Mysterious New Characters Set Up Season 3
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    This article contains spoilers for the Silo season 2 finale.After a season full of building tension and mounting rebellion, the Silo season 2 finale not only gives us an incredible payoff that pushes the story forward toward season 3, it also provides the series first flashback to what this world was like before the silos. Staying true to Hugh Howeys books in the ways that matter, this season mostly concludes the story of the first book Wool while also weaving in threads of the second, expanding this world beyond the two silos weve seen thus far. While we did get a lot of answers to our pressing questions this season, we were also left with quite a few more in the aftermath of the finale.Heres everything that went down and the questions we hope will be answered more thoroughly in season 3.Who Are Helen and the Congressman in the Flashback?This section contains a few spoilers for the Silo book Shift.The final scene of the season takes us back in time, presumably to what humanity was like before the silos were built. We see a conversation take place between a Washington Post reporter named Helen (Jessica Henwick) and an unnamed Congressman played by Ashley Zukerman. According to Deadline, Zukermans Congressman is named Daniel, which is likely a substitute for the character Donald Keene in the books a freshman Congressman who is also from Georgia and is instrumental in the development of the silo program. Helen is also Donalds wife in the book, which makes sense given their somewhat flirty encounter in the show.Shift is a prequel to Wool, and tells the story of the formation of the silos and how Silo 1 has been monitoring them from a distance over the years with key personnel taking shifts through cryo sleep, including Donald Keene. If Zukerman is playing this key character from the book, he could be featured in a lot more than just flashbacks. Helen will also likely have an important role to play, as she is gifted a Pez dispenser by the Congressman, the same Pez dispenser weve seen circulating Silo 18 as a relic.The introduction of these characters is a big step in finally answering Silos biggest mystery why was humanity forced underground in the first place? I wont give away too much more of Shifts secrets, especially because we still dont know exactly how season 3 will weave these past and present timelines. Its doubtful theyll take us away from Silo 18 for too long, but theres a lot of important backstory in Shift still to cover before the series dives too far into the next book, Dust, and its likely that Helen and the Congressman will be at the center of it all.What Is the Silo Safeguard Procedure?Lukas (Avi Nash) quest to find the answers left by Salvador Quinn has finally come to a close as he emerges from the mysterious chamber at the bottom of Silo 18. He looks like hes seen a ghost, and is desperate to make his way to the top of the silo as fast as he can. Once he finds Bernard (Tim Robbins) he tells him that he learned about the Safeguard a way for some kind of outside force to kill everyone in the silo instantly if they deem the silo to be a threat. Its in that moment that Bernard realizes that all of his efforts to save the silo have been futile.While Juliette (Rebecca Ferguson) works to return home to Silo 18, Solo (Steve Zahn) discovers that each silo has something called the Safeguard Procedure in place that has the ability to pump some kind of poisonous substance into the silo from somewhere outside. While in his old apartment, Solo remembers that his parents were working to try to disable this in Silo 17 and tries to help Juliette find a quick way to stop it. Theyre on their way to investigate where the poison pump is in Silo 17, but Juliette has to leave quickly before theyre able to get any more answers.Does Juliette Make it Back to Silo 18?Juliette has been working all season toward making the journey back home to Silo 18. With the help of Solo and the youths of Silo 17, she manages to find a working suit. They try to find out as much as they can about the Safeguard Procedure, but sounds of an explosion in Silo 18 force Juliette to pack up and make her way back home as quickly as she can before they can investigate further.The suit works long enough to get her to the outside of Silo 18. Once there, she cleans the sensor with desperate haste, unfurling a message telling everyone inside that it is still not safe outside. She then makes it to the door and frantically tries to pry it open without success until it suddenly opens from the inside. As she descends down the stairs, she sees a fully-suited Bernard (Tim Robbins) with a gun. Having just learned about the Safeguard Protocol from Lukas, Bernard is ready to go out on his own terms.Juliette, however, isnt ready to give up so easily and she dives into the open door behind him before it closes. He tries to grab her, so the flames meant to cleanse the chamber of the dangers of the outside world dont burn them alive, but the door closes on both of them, seemingly trapping them inside. Hopefully the fact that the body of Juliettes suit was used by firefighters in Silo 17 will help her from fully burning to a crisp, but Bernard likely wont be so lucky when the show returns next season.Join our mailing listGet the best of Den of Geek delivered right to your inbox!All 10 episodes of Silo season 2 are available to stream on Apple TV+ now.
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  • This robot worm digs for geothermal energy in your backyard
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    Four billion years ago, Earth was a fiery, tumultuous world of molten rock, volcanic eruptions, and toxic skies, with searing heat and the constant threat of asteroid impacts.Thankfully, our planet has cooled off a bit since then. Nevertheless, the Earth still radiates vast amounts of geothermal energy. Its a clean, limitless, always-on power source lying beneath our feet we just have to dig for it. Or get robots to do the hard work for us.Borobotics, a startup from Switzerland, has developed an autonomous drilling machine dubbed the worlds most powerful worm that promises to make harnessing geothermal heat cheaper and more accessible for everyone.Drilling will become possible on properties where it would be unthinkable today small gardens, parking lots, and potentially even basements, Moritz Pill, Borobotics co-founder, tells TNW. At just 13.5 cm wide and 2.8 metres long, the compact boring robot can silently burrow just about anywhere. It could make geothermal a viable backyard energy source.Limited tickets available - Book NowA 3D render of Borobotics geothermal drilling rig. Credit: BoroboticsThe machine nicknamed Grabowski after the famous cartoon mole is the worlds first geothermal drill that operates autonomously, according to the startup. Sensors in Grabowskis head mean it can detect which type of material its boring through. If it bumps into a water spring or gas reservoir on its way down, the robot worm automatically seals the borehole shut. And unlike the diesel-powered drills typical to the industry, the machine plugs into a regular electrical socket.However, Grabowskis humble frame has a few drawbacks. The device is less powerful than bigger rigs. Its also slower and can only dig to a maximum depth of 500 metres. But for Borobotics target market, thats more than adequate, it says.Limitless heat just below our feetWhile most geothermal startups look to produce utility-scale electricity by digging many kilometres below the Earths crust, Borobotics is going shallow.In many European countries, at a depth of 250 metres, you have an average temperature of 14 degrees C, says Pill. This is ideal for efficient heating in winter, while still being cold enough to cool the building in summer.Borobotics wants to tap the burgeoning demand for geothermal heat pumps. These devices use a network of subterranean pipes to transfer heat from below the ground to a building on the surface. Under the right conditions, they double-up as air conditioning.Heating and cooling buildings accounts for half of global energy consumption, the lions share of which comes from burning fossil fuels like natural gas.To curb emissions, the EU has committed to installing 43 million new heat pumps between 2023 and 2030, as part of the blocs 300bn REPowerEU plan.The advantages are obvious. Heat pumps use electricity instead of fossil fuels to transfer heat or cold air. They are up to three times more efficient than the equivalent gas boiler. If they plug into a renewable energy source, even better.The EU backs both geothermal and air-source heat pumps, but the latter dominate thanks to lower costs and easier installation. Thats despite geothermal heat pumps being more efficient because they rely on stable subterranean heat rather than fluctuating outdoor temperatures.The potential of geothermal heat pumps to decarbonise Europe is substantial, as long as the cost comes down, Torsten Kolind, managing partner at Underground Ventures, tells TNW. The minute that happens, the market is open.Underground Ventures, based in Copenhagen, is the worlds first VC dedicated entirely to funding geothermal tech startups. The firm led Borobotics CHF 1.3mn (1.38mn) pre-seed funding round, announced this week.The Borobotics team, based in Zurich, just raised their first major funding round. Credit: BoroboticsDue to their small size, Borobotics says its drill is very resource efficient to produce and maintain. Whats more, Grabowskis autonomous capabilities, other than being cool, have a hidden advantage.Pill paints the following picture:A small team arrive to a site with a Sprinter van containing everything necessary to drill, he explains. They set the drill in half a day and from then on it works autonomously.Pill predicts that one or two people will be able to handle 10-13 drill sites simultaneously. If correct, this means drilling companies can cover more ground in less time, even if Grabowski is a little more sluggish than its fossil-fuelled relatives.Given the EUs chronic shortage of heat pump installers, an autonomous drilling robot may be a welcome helping hand.Despite the apparent potential, its still early days for Borobotics. Founded in 2023, the company is currently developing its first working prototype. Fuelled by its first major pot of funding, it looks to test the robot in real conditions this year.Geothermal tech is heating upIn December, the International Energy Agency (IEA) released its first report on geothermal energy in over 10 years. In the report, the IEA predicted that geothermal could cater to 15% of global energy demand by 2050, up from just 1% today.Geothermal projects of old were largely state-led, and confined to volcanically active regions like Iceland or New Zealand where hot water bubbles at or near the surface. But the next wave of installations looks to be led by startups armed with state-of-the-art technology that allows them to dig deeper and more efficiently.Geothermal energy startups attracted $650mn in VC funding in 2024, the highest value ever recorded, according to Dealroom data. One of those is US-based Fervo Energy, backed by Bill Gates Breakthrough Energy Ventures. Google has already plugged into Fervos geothermal plant in Nevada to power one of its data centres. Another upstart is Canadas Eavor, which is currently building a giant underground radiator in Germany that could heat an entire town.The problem has always been geology and economics, but the advances of startups like Fervo and Eavor in recent years have changed the game, says Kolind.While US startups are leading the pack, Europe is well poised to compete.Europe has excellent geothermal subsurface conditions, and, unlike America, it also has a strong tradition for district heating, says Kolind. The investor believes its only a matter of time before Europes investors and policymakers go all-in on geothermal tech.Unlike natural gas and coal, it is fossil-free. Unlike wind and solar, it is always-on. And unlike nuclear energy, it is geopolitically benign, he says. Story by Sin Geschwindt Sin is a climate and energy reporter at TNW. From nuclear fusion to escooters, he covers the length and breadth of Europe's clean tech ecos (show all) Sin is a climate and energy reporter at TNW. From nuclear fusion to escooters, he covers the length and breadth of Europe's clean tech ecosystem. He's happiest sourcing a scoop, investigating the impact of emerging technologies, and even putting them to the test. Sin has five years journalism experience and holds a dual degree in media and environmental science from the University of Cape Town, South Africa. Get the TNW newsletterGet the most important tech news in your inbox each week.Also tagged with
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