Don’t panic... but they’re using human brains to power data centres

It might sounds suspiciously like The Matrix - but here in the real world, it’s already happening.

A rack of 20 computers powered by living human neurons has gone into operation at the National University of Singapore, the first deployment of Australian startup Cortical Labs' biological hardware outside its home market.

A report from the Pembina Institute claims the new Sturgeon County Meta data centre could add hundreds of dollars each year to Albertans’ power bills.

Household and business power prices could rise if artificial intelligence (AI) data centres on Australia’s end up being powered by coal or gas generation, a federal assistant minister has said. Cabinet Secretary and Assistant Minister for Science, Technology and the Digital Economy Andrew Charlton spoke to The Conversa

An AI data centre in north-west Tasmania, proposed by Firmus Technologies, plans to cool its facilities using rainwater and water that it trucks in. Community members are now able to make submissions on the proposal.

Rio2 Ltd has received the green light for a major expansion of its Condestable copper mine in Peru, allowing for increased production and a 10-year life extension.

Rio2 Ltd has received the green light for a major expansion of its Condestable copper mine in Peru, allowing for increased production and a 10-year life extension.

BTG Pactual confirmed on 24 August 2026 that it received authorization to trade natural gas in Colombia. The same week, Minerva Ingredients announced the first direct shipment of Colombian beef tallow to the United States for renewable diesel.

The Northwest Busway has received draft approval, with construction due to start in 2027.

French President Emmanuel Macron and Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman agree on a $7 bn investment in the anime theme park.

Dumfries-based VASO Global will use its recycled glass building panels in a new affordable housing development in Closeburn.