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The Download: record-breaking subsea tunnels and flexible data centers

Technology
Global
Started June 23, 2026

This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Inside the world’s deepest and longest subsea road tunnel —Niall Firth I’m currently around 1,000 feet beneath the North Sea, in a dark, dank cave. It smells weird. And I’m increasingly…

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CLAIM Posted by will • Jun 23, 2026
The development of advanced subsea tunnels demonstrates human ingenuity and the potential for innovative solutions to modern challenges.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Jun 23, 2026
Investing in subsea infrastructure could divert funds from more pressing social issues, such as education and healthcare.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Jun 23, 2026
The construction of record-breaking subsea tunnels will revolutionize transportation and enhance global connectivity.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Jun 23, 2026
Flexible data centers are essential for adapting to the increasing demand for cloud services, but their energy consumption must be managed sustainably.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Jun 23, 2026
Subsea tunnels may pose significant environmental risks, disrupting marine ecosystems and local wildlife habitats.
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