A Preview of Coalton 0.2

By Robert Smith Coalton is a statically typed functional programming language that lives inside Common Lisp. It has had an exciting few years. It is being used for industrial purposes, being put to its limits as a production language to build good, reliable, … more…

WireGuard Is Two Things

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open-air museum revives its industrial past through reclaimed materials and oral histories

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Minecraft meets Wind Waker? Hytale with airships? Everwind is Steam's latest big early access release, and it could be a winner with time

As the old saying goes, you wait ages for a fantasy themed Minecraft-a-like to come along, and then two arrive at once. Just months after Hytale made a stellar entrance following its near-cancellation, Enjoy Studio's sandbox survival RPG Everwind is now ready… more…

Phew and Danielle de Picciotto – Paper Masks

Phew and Danielle de Picciotto Paper Masks Shards of voice are reprocessed and repurposed in this eerie dialogue between former members of Japanese post-punks Aunt Sally and Australian rock band Crime & the City Solution Paper Masks by Phew and Danielle de Pi… more…

The True Famine Is Yet to Come: Why a Nuclear Middle East Means Global Starvation

The Powder Keg and the Match I am writing this in March 2026, and I can feel the tectonic plates of geopolitics grinding against each other. The Persian Gulf is a powder keg, and the United States under President Donald Trump, aligned with Israeli Prime Minis… more…

The Famine Years: How Trump’s Unnecessary War Has Put Global Food Security on the Brink

The War We Didn’t Need, The Hunger We’ll All Feel It is 2026, and I am watching with horror as President Donald Trump, sworn in last year, deliberately provokes a war that is set to starve millions across the globe. The choice to escalate strikes on Iran and … more…

씨이랩, 이화기계 Japan과 협력…일본 AI 인프라 시장 공략 추진

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Taiwan machinery industry sees limited impact from Middle East, freight costs in focus

Amid concerns that recent conflicts in the Middle East may impact industrial power supplies, Taiwan Association of Machinery (TAMI) chairman David Chuang noted that the machinery sector is currently operating normally, with no reported disruptions from member… more…

Zelenskyy and Starmer urge continuing support for Ukraine against Russia as Iran war steals focus

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called Russia and Iran “brothers in hatred” on Tuesday as he sought support from British Prime Minister Keir Starmer at a time when the Iran war has robbed momentum from U.S.-brokered talks to end Russia’s invasion of U… more…

Ecuador Is Suspending the Bank Accounts of Environmental Activists

“Debanking” is the government's newest weapon of repression against environmental leaders and anti-mining advocates. more…

Why Does the Division of Labor Matter?

Smith begins An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations with the following claim: “The greatest improvement in the productive powers of labour, and the greater part of the skill, dexterity, and judgment with which it is any where directed,… more…

GST reform urgency: India must mend a chain of input tax credit that’s holding its economy back

India’s GST is failing to act as a tax on value addition, since its credit system has got bent out of shape. Cascades don’t just burden enterprise, they push exports back, distort value chains and hurt the economy. Restore ITC neutrality to lower business cos… more…

India’s Press Note 3 revision opens up economic opportunities without giving security short shrift

New Delhi’s revision of Press Note 3 enlarges the scope of India’s economic relationship with China without compromising security. Indian firms can access Chinese technology and manufacturing expertise while keeping control to enhance domestic value addition … more…

Europe’s second chance on AI: building an opportunity in factories, labs, and the real economy

As the next AI wave unfolds, Europe’s position as a commercial first-wave AI laggard may actually prove to be a strength. more…

The Oscars’ Best Picture category exposes a harsh new reality for Hollywood

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Foreign-invested firms drive 30 pct of Türkiye’s 2025 exports

Foreign-invested companies in Türkiye were responsible for approximately 30 percent of the country’s total exports in 2025, according to the Trade Ministry. more…

Machine learning identifies novel signatures of antifungal drug resistance in Saccharomycotina yeasts

Author summary Resistance to drugs is a major challenge in the treatment of fungal infections. Many fungi are naturally resistant to antifungal drugs, but the genetic variants involved are poorly characterized. We employed machine learning, structural, and ev… more…

Global Analysis Reveals Up to 4 in 10 Cancer Cases Could Be Prevented

Cancer is often talked about as though it strikes at random — a matter of bad luck or inherited genes. But a sweeping new global analysis suggests otherwise. Published in Nature Medicine, the study from the World Health Organization and its International Agen… more…

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Linked to Energy Metabolism and Immune Dysfunction

Story at-a-glance Americans report high rates of chronic fatigue, but myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME), also called chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), represents a distinct, clinically defined disease that affects a small subset of the population rather than a dia… more…

Dear Vicki: Should I persuade my son to take over the business, or should I give control to my deputy?

Q I am a business owner in my 60s, and planning to retire in the next three years. We supply the industrial sector with specialist machinery. We had a challenging period after the financial crash and my kids opted not to come into the business. They are now s… more…

Ukraine, now Israel, is Europe next?

“You are talking about this like it’s over,” the author Oleksandr Mykhed said when we met in central Kyiv last month. In a more bookish era Mykhed would be a famous man. His The Language of War (2024) more…

Monstropolis Rising: Hollywood Studios Undergoes a Radical Transformation as Major Muppet News Looms

Disney’s Hollywood Studios is currently a park in the midst of a massive identity shift. For years, the park has been a collection of disparate “studios,” but the 2026 construction season is proving to be the most transformative era since the opening of Star … more…

Globalization faces its next crisis

Companies that import products into the United States, the world’s largest economy, are grappling with confusion over the future of Trump’s tariffs after the Supreme Court ruled that he had breached his presidential authority. more…

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Stop Building AI Code Generation Platforms on the Wrong Foundation

AI code generation platforms need robust foundations. Ditch TypeScript for C#/.NET! Build a reliable, cost-effective software factory, not just a demo. Prioritize engineering over trends. more…

Hettich Strengthens ‘Made in India, Made for the World’ Strategy with Launch of New Indore Manufacturing Plant

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Huge Study Links 99% of Heart Attacks and Strokes with 4 Risk Factors

The heart attack that seems to come out of nowhere almost never does. Cardiovascular disease — encompassing heart attacks, strokes, and heart failure — builds silently over years, and the evidence was almost always there, waiting to be noticed. It's marked by… more…

Gut Bacteria May Influence Brain Circuits Involved in Bipolar Depression

Bipolar disorder is a chronic mood condition that affects about 37 million people worldwide.1 It's characterized by recurring episodes of depression and periods of elevated or irritable mood known as mania or hypomania. During depressive phases, you may exper… more…

US Stocks: US manufacturing output increases; homebuilder sentiment ticks up

U.S. factory production increased marginally in February as manufacturing remained constrained by tariffs on ​imports, and the conflict in the Middle East could raise operating costs. more…

Gas Town and Bullet Hell – Petafloptimism

Warning: a collection of half-formed thoughts about time, screens, AI agents, and a surprisingly relevant Japanese arcade genre. This started with a phrase in Azeem Azhar’s piece about his AI… more…

Industry seeks concessional imports via SEZs

In a communication to the commerce and industry ministry, SEZ units and developers suggested that 200 products including photovoltaic cells, naphtha, fungicides, non-industrial diamonds, parts of electric power machinery, certain vaccines and aluminium billet… more…

Mint Explainer | Why the Supreme Court is re-examining a 46-year-old definition of ‘industry’ that could affect millions

India's top court will revisit a landmark 1978 judgment that broadly defined 'industry', impacting which organizations fall under labour laws and workers' access to dispute mechanisms. A nine-judge bench begins hearing on 17 March. more…

Germany Agricultural Machinery Market Report 2026: Shares Analysis, Market Dynamics, Company Profiles and Growth Forecasts to 2031

The Germany agricultural machinery market is driven by demand for tractors, precision and autonomous tech, and rapid irrigation adoption. Subsidies support these trends, but high costs and labor shortages challenge growth. The Germany agricultural machinery m… more…

US Industrial Production Increases on Factory, Mining Output

US industrial production rose modestly in February, lifted by a second month of gains in manufacturing and mining output. more…

Industrials Lead S&P 500 Earnings Beat on Defense, AI Demand

US industrial companies delivered the biggest earnings surprise of any sector last quarter, with profits topping estimates as defense demand, commercial aerospace and artificial intelligence-related capital spending powered results. more…

Market for Industrial Robotics Lubricants to Grow 11.3% Annually Through 2030

“Global Industrial Robotics Lubricants Market” is projected to grow from $9.5 billion in 2025 to $16.2 billion by the end of 2030, at a CAGR of 11.3%.... more…

[Latest] Global Silicon Nitride Balls Market Size/Share Worth USD 766 Million by 2034 at a 4.8% CAGR: Custom Market Insights (Analysis, Outlook, Leaders, Report, Trends, Forecast, Segmentation, Growth Rate, Value, SWOT Analysis)

[220+ Pages Latest Report] According to a market research study published by Custom Market Insights, the demand analysis of Global Silicon Nitride Balls Market size & share revenue was valued at approximately USD 425 Million in 2024 and is expected to reach U… more…

SimScale Partners with AI Engineering GmbH to Unlock Ultra-Fast, Meshless SPH Simulation in the Cloud, Powered by NVIDIA AI Infrastructure

SimScale announces a partnership with AI Engineering to integrate the PAMICS® meshless SPH solver into its cloud-native platform.... more…

Shape the Future of Electrification: Registration Opens for CWIEME Shanghai 2026

SHANGHAI, March 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The global electrical engineering community is setting its sights on Shanghai. CWIEME Shanghai, the Asia-Pacific region's leading exhibition for coil, motor, and transformer manufacturing, has officially announced its … more…

Heavy Construction Equipment Market worth $286.51 billion in 2030 | MarketsandMarkets™

Delray Beach, FL, March 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- According to MarketsandMarkets™, the Heavy Construction Equipment Market size is expected to reach USD 286.51 billion in 2030 from USD 224.49 billion in 2025, at a CAGR of 5.0% from 2025 to 2030. more…

Paints & Coatings Additives Market Forecast Report, 2026-2032 - Regional Regulatory Tightening is Quickening the Shift Towards Bio-Based and Low-Toxicity Additives

Dublin, March 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Paints & Coatings Additives Market - Global Forecast 2026-2032" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. more…

$6.36 Bn Intelligent Power Module Markets, 2026-2035 Industry Trends and Global Forecasts - Opportunities Lie in Adopting New Configurations and Voltage Ranges, Driving Market Innovation

The intelligent power module (IPM) market is poised for substantial growth due to its key role in enhancing energy efficiency, optimizing power management, and reducing system complexity across sectors like automotive, consumer electronics, and renewable ener… more…

Collaborative Robots Market to Witness 21.4% CAGR during 2026 and 2033 Owing to Increase in SME Adoption

Rapid adoption of human-robot collaboration and low-code automation platforms is enabling smaller players to deploy robotics without complex infrastructure more…

Solar Panel Recycling Market – 9%+ CAGR Forecast for 2026–2031 Amid Rising Solar PV Waste and Strengthening Recycling Regulations, Reports Mordor Intelligence

The global solar panel recycling market is projected to reach USD 718.7 million by 2031, supported by increasing end-of-life photovoltaic module volumes, tightening environmental regulations, and growing demand for recovery of valuable materials such as silic… more…

Rapid Thermal Processing (RTP) Equipment Market Size to Hit USD 3.90 Billion by 2035 | SNS Insider

Rapid Thermal Processing Equipment Market Size, Share & Segmentation Analysis, By Type, Wafer Size, Application, End-Use Industry, Region | Forecast 2035... more…

Embedded AI Market Accelerates with Advancements in Semiconductor Design and Edge-Based AI Deployment, Valued at USD 42.3 billion by 2033

Embedded AI Market to create USD 28.5 billion of Absolute Dollar Opportunities in between 2026 and 2033... more…

Prefabricated Construction Market Outlook: USD 413 Billion Opportunity by 2031 Led by Volumetric Modular Buildings with 47.4% Share in 2025, Reports Mordor Intelligence

Prefabricated construction market growth is driven by urbanization and housing demand, boosting scalable offsite solutions; North America leads as the largest region, supported by stricter energy and carbon regulations. Prefabricated construction market growt… more…

Connector Market, 2025-2035 Industry Trends and Global Forecasts - Growth Driven by Consumer Electronics and Telecommunications, with Full-duplex Connectivity and the B2B Model Leading

The connector market thrives on technological innovation and rising connectivity needs, with PCB connectors and metal connectors dominating due to their adaptability and reliability. Growth is fueled by sectors like consumer electronics and telecommunications… more…

Automotive Trailer Industry Analysis Report 2026-2032: Forecasted to Reach USD 38.32 Billion by 2032

Dublin, March 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Automotive Trailer Market - Global Forecast 2026-2032" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. more…

Iran war pushes importers into energy triage as they conserve power and curb soaring prices

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Trade deficit nearly 2x in Feb; exports face battlefield ahead

India's trade deficit widened significantly in February, reaching $27 billion. This increase was driven by a substantial rise in imports, especially gold and silver. Exports experienced a minor decrease. The government plans to introduce measures to support e… more…

Cabinet nod to Rs 45,000 crore plans: BHAVYA parks, UP highway, hydro push

The Union Cabinet has approved significant proposals totaling Rs 54,926 crore. Key initiatives include establishing 100 industrial parks, a major highway project in Uttar Pradesh, and support for cotton farmers. A new scheme for small hydro power development … more…

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QY Research株式会社ダマスカス鋼業界、2032年までに119百万米ドル規模へ拡大見込み

QYResearch株式会社（所在地：東京都中央区）は、「ダマスカス鋼―グローバル市場シェアとランキング、全体の売上と需要予測、2026～2032」の最新調査レポートを発表しました。【市場概要：ダマスカス鋼の戦略的分析】ダマスカス鋼市場のダイナミズムを多角的に検証し、収益構造、供給能力、価格戦略、および主要プレイヤ... more…

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グローバルレポート代理店（Global Reports：東京都中央区）は、最新調査レポート「グローバル電気めっき薬品市場規模、主要企業シェア、ランキング分析レポート【2026年版】」（YHResearch）を2026年3月16日に発行しました。無料サンプルのご請求・レポート詳細はこちら：https://www.globalreports.jp/reports/56508/e... more…

LPG Crisis Highlights: Gas shortage fears grip cities across India even as Iran lets Indian ships through Hormuz

Petrol, Diesel & LPG Shortage Updates: Global oil markets surged on Thursday as Brent crude crossed the $100-a-barrel mark after an attack on two oil tankers in Iraqi waters, heightening fears of supply disruptions across the Persian Gulf energy corridor. more…

Gas crisis impact: Maruti, M&M, other auto stocks tumble up to 16% in a month; what lies ahead?

Indian auto stocks have seen a significant drop. Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are impacting crude oil prices and causing gas shortages. This is affecting the production of raw materials and industrial output for auto companies. Several major auto … more…

Iran war pushes Asian nations into energy triage as they conserve power

Governments are deciding where to cut demand or absorb higher costs, while prioritizing dwindling supplies. more…

Britain to lead fusion energy race to deliver energy security

Government sets out its vision for developing a commercial fusion industry in the UK that will deliver skilled jobs, investment and growth. more…

Deep Fission Launches Groundbreaking Nuclear Project in Kansas

Deep Fission has finally broken ground on its cutting-edge power project in the Great Plains Industrial Park in Parsons, Kansas. The innovative start-up seeks to turn traditional nuclear power production on its head by burying it deep, deep underground – and … more…

US starts Section 301 probe against India, 15 other economies: An explainer

The probe covers sectors, including steel, aluminum, automobiles, batteries, electronics, chemicals, machinery, semiconductors, and solar modules more…

Iran war pushes importers into energy triage as they conserve power, curb soaring prices

Asia is highly exposed due to its heavy reliance on imported fuel, much of which passes through the now-blocked Strait of Hormuz, a key route for a fifth of global crude oil and LNG trade more…

LEXIVON Tool Review: High-End Performance Without Designer Price

LEXIVON Tool Review There’s a big gap between throwaway homeowner tools and high-priced truck brands—and that’s exactly where Lexivon tool  product operate. Their lineup focuses on the core tools mechanics and serious DIYers actually use: torque wrenches, imp… more…

Industrials lead S&P 500 in surprise earnings beat on defence, AI demand

U.S. industrial companies delivered the biggest earnings surprise of any sector last quarter, with profits topping estimates. Find out more. more…

Nifty Auto extends fall amid energy supply worries, Ashok Leyland, TMPV, Bharat Forge among top losers

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Nifty Auto index falls over 3%, M&M, Maruti, Eicher, TMPV lead decline amid LPG supply fears

The sell-off comes amid rising geopolitical tensions in West Asia, raising fears of natural gas supply disruptions via the Strait of Hormuz. more…

EU lawmakers deal to ban AI non-consensual intimate deepfakes

A March 11 political agreement on AI Act amendments will add an explicit prohibition on non-consensual intimate AI-generated images, direct fallout from the Grok scandal. It took a scandal, a wave of regulatory anger, and a coalition of 57 European Parliament… more…

AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P100 SoCs Equipped With LPCAMM2 Memory On Solidrun’s Edge AI Modules

Solidrun has introduced its latest Edge AI systems equipped with AMD's Ryzen AI Embedded P100 chips & LPCAMM2 memory. LPCAMM2 Memory & AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P100 SoCs Power Edge AI Systems From Solidrun Press Release: SolidRun, a leading developer and manufac… more…

AI code generation platforms need robust foundations. Ditch TypeScript! C#/.NET offers superior control, determinism & cost-efficiency. Build a real software factory! more…

18th Century Live Theater

By Kathy Kovach As one who enjoys live performances, from my dabbling in the acting world to watching my son perform in high school, col... more…

Azerbaijan's industrial production augments in 2025

Azerbaijan's industrial production increased in real terms during January-February 2026. The growth was driven mainly by the processing industry, with significant gains in automobile manufacturing, electrical equipment, pharmaceuticals, and machinery repairs.… more…

EPA set to redefine Bangladesh-Japan trade landscape

The Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) signed between Bangladesh and Japan on February 6, in Tokyo is poised to transform the trajectory of bilateral trade between the two countries, said Tareq Rafi Bhuiyan (Jun), president of the Japan-Bangladesh Chamber o… more…

Australia interest rate hike: Rise is a risk, but we can fight inflation in other ways

If the RBA unleashes further painful interest rate hikes, we risk severely hurting the economy and plunging into recession without reducing inflation at all. more…

Iran war pushes countries into energy triage as they conserve power

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Tariffs, scarce power and a splintered map: the macro forces reshaping technology investment to 2035

Over the next decade, technology companies will operate in a world shaped by tariffs, resource constraints and regional rivalries. For investors and dealmakers, the implications are profound: supply chains will be rewired, capital allocation strategies will s… more…

Economic Digest: Nepal’s Business News in a Snap

KATHMANDU: Economic Digest offers a concise yet comprehensive overview of significant business happenings in Nepal, presented in easily digestible summaries. Nepal’s economic landscape shows mixed signals, with strong external inflows and financial market sta… more…

Can Nepal’s Political Wave Deliver Reform?

Nepal’s political landscape after three decades appears to be entering another moment of transition. The rise of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) reflects a growing public desire for political renewal after years of frustration with governance failures, cor… more…