Dr. Gladys West, whose mathematical models inspired GPS, dies at 95

Pioneering mathematician Dr. Gladys West has passed away at the age of 95. Her name may not be familiar to you, but her contributions certainly are; West's work laid the foundation for the global [...]

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy Live is an enjoyable mess

The following contains mild spoilers for The Hitchhikers’ Guide to the Galaxy.Following its birth as a 1978 BBC Radio sitcom through its many and varied adaptations, Douglas Adams’ The Hitchhikers [...]

Engadget's favorite games of 2025

From indies like Silksong, to AAAs like Ghost of Yotei, and everything in between, 2025 truly had it all, and is likely to go down in the history books as one of the best years in gaming. But these ar [...]

'Unprecedented drought conditions': More than 500 data centers across Nevada, California, and Arizona could feel the pinch as the iconic Hoover Dam potentially loses 40% of its power output because of poor rainfall and abnormally low snowpack numbers

Drought driven water cuts are set to reduce Hoover Dam output significantly, forcing utilities to find replacement power amid raising regional costs. [...]

What we’re listening to: Bad Bunny, The Weeknd, FKA twigs and more

In What We’re Listening To, Engadget editors and writers discuss the new music we can’t get enough of.<br /> Bad Bunny - DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS<br /> You don’t need me to tell you to [...]

Europe’s drought is shutting down nuclear reactors

Nuclear reactors need water. They sit beside rivers and coastlines for a reason. The water carries heat away from the core. When it runs low or runs warm, the reactor has to power down. That is happen [...]

Southwestern drought likely to continue through 2100, research finds

Weather patterns that drive drought in the Southwest may persist for several decades. [...]

Forget a hosepipe ban - UK government suggests we help combat drought by deleting old emails and pictures

UK authorities link digital storage habits to water conservation amid a nationally significant drought. [...]

Many new AI data centers will be built on US drought-hit areas — raising questions over water and power supply

Nearly two-thirds of upcoming data centers tracked in a study are being built in areas that have been in drought over the last year. [...]