Tech and Science Daily | The Standard What caused the power outage in Spain?
Apr 29, 2025
A major power outage in Spain and Portugal has officials citing a 'strong oscillation' in the European grid as the cause. In London, a fire at an electrical substation raises concerns, while hidden film reels found at ZSL spark curiosity. The tech world sees exciting innovations, with Hugging Face unveiling a $100 3D printed arm and the UK launching a clinical trial for a fridge-free vaccine. Academic interest in artificial intelligence surges, particularly among women, and even gaming is making headlines with rescue dog avatars promoting adoption.
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Cause of Spain-Portugal Outage
- A power outage in Spain and Portugal was caused by a strong oscillation in the European electricity grid.
- High temperatures induced atmospheric variation resulting in synchronization failures between systems.
ZSL's Film Archive Discovery
- ZSL found 230 film reels in their archive, some with cryptic or no titles, dating back to the 1960s and 1990s.
- They lack equipment and expertise to digitize them before films deteriorate.
Help Digitize ZSL Films
- If you know how to digitize film and have the equipment, ZSL invites you to help preserve their 230 film reels.
- Digitizing them quickly is crucial to prevent loss due to vinegar syndrome degradation.