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New research indicates that data centers, driven by the demand for AI and digital services, are creating localized "data center heat islands" (DCHIs). A study by David Sailor and colleagues measured significant warming downwind from data centers in Phoenix, with temperatures increasing by 1.5 to 4 degrees Fahrenheit up to 500 meters away. These facilities reject substantial amounts of waste heat, comparable to that of hundreds of thousands of households, concentrated in small areas. AI

Astronomers utilizing the James Webb Space Telescope have observed a distinct weather pattern on the exoplanet WASP-94A b, a gas giant located 689 light-years away. The telescope's observations revealed that mineral clouds form on the planet's cooler night side and dissipate under intense daytime heat, leading to cloudy mornings and clearer evenings. This discovery provides unprecedented insight into the atmospheric dynamics of exoplanets and may significantly alter future research methods in the field. AI