Bitcoin consumes "more electricity than Argentina"
The rising value of Bitcoin leads to ever-higher energy consumption, researchers say......»»
Butterflies accumulate enough static electricity to attract pollen without contact, research finds
Butterflies and moths collect so much static electricity while in flight, that pollen grains from flowers can be pulled by static electricity across air gaps of several millimeters or centimeters......»»
Coal-filled trains are likely sending people to the hospital
Coal-filled trains trail a cloud of particulates shaken free from their cargo. Enlarge (credit: Bloomberg Creative Photos) Although US coal consumption has fallen dramatically since 2005, the country still consumes milli.....»»
Chemists design novel method for generating sustainable fuel
Chemists have been working to synthesize high-value materials from waste molecules for years. Now, an international collaboration of scientists is exploring ways to use electricity to streamline the process......»»
Nanoscale trilayer exhibits ultrafast charge transfer in semiconductor materials
Successfully innovating optoelectronic semiconductor devices depends a lot on moving charges and excitons—electron-hole pairs—in specified directions for the purpose of creating fuels or electricity......»»
Evidence for butchery of giant armadillo-like mammals in Argentina 21,000 years ago
Cut marks on fossils could be evidence of humans exploiting large mammals in Argentina more than 20,000 years ago, according to a study published July 17, 2024 in the open-access journal PLOS ONE by Mariano Del Papa of National University of La Plata.....»»
Leafy greens grown by night prove cheaper and just as good
Utility companies offer flexible electricity rates depending on the time of day to reduce demand at peak hours. That way, consumers can save some money, say, by using the dishwasher or tumble dryer at night. And the utilities avoid the need for massi.....»»
BLUETTI offers big Prime Day savings on its portable power for outdoor enthusiasts
The Bluetti AC70 portable power station delivers the best portable camping electricity to power all your epic summer plans. For a limited time, you can get it for as low as $399 (Reg. $699) for Prime Day. AC70 is a must-have camping companion wit.....»»
Craig Wright’s claim of inventing bitcoin may get him arrested for perjury
UK judge refers Wright to prosecutors, suggests arrest warrant and extradition. Enlarge / Dr. Craig Wright arrives at the Rolls Building, part of the Royal Courts of Justice, on February 6, 2024, in London, England. (credit: Dan.....»»
Cutting-Edge Technology Could Massively Reduce the Amount of Energy Used for Air Conditioning
Roughly 10 percent of the world’s energy is used for cooling, with much of the necessary electricity generated by fossil fuels. Companies need to make AC much more efficient—as soon as possible......»»
AT&T hack: Carrier paid ransom for data; delayed public disclosure at request of FBI
More details are coming to light about the AT&T hack, which saw the personal data of around 110M customers compromised – including records of who they called and texted. It’s reported that the carrier made a Bitcoin ransom payment in return fo.....»»
Discovery Of Lagoon In Argentina That Could Provide "Earliest Signs Of Life" On Earth
Discovery Of Lagoon In Argentina That Could Provide "Earliest Signs Of Life" On Earth.....»»
After FTX, Mt Gox customers will also get bitcoin back, in bittersweet news
Mt Gox customers will finally get some bitcoin back, a full decade after a large-scale theft led to the company announcing that it had almost no crypto left and filing for bankruptcy … more….....»»
Auroras caused by head-on blows to Earth"s magnetic field could damage critical infrastructure, scientists say
Auroras have inspired myths and portents for millennia—but only now, with modern technology dependent on electricity, are we appreciating their true power. The same forces which cause auroras also cause currents that can damage infrastructure which.....»»
The greening of planes, trains, and automobiles
We need new fuels as society moves away from coal, natural gas and oil. Enlarge (credit: Petmal / Getty Images) As the world races to decarbonize everything from the electricity grid to industry, it faces particular prob.....»»
Copa America 2024 live stream: Can you watch for free?
We’re into the quarterfinals at Copa America 2024. It appears we’re on a collision course for a repeat of the 2021 final between Argentina and Brazil, but there are still some remaining contenders that will certainly have something to say.....»»
The energy transition requires a lot of minerals and metals—which could impact our lakes
Bringing about the energy transition is essential, but it will require developing a significant amount of minerals and "green" electricity, such as hydroelectricity. These activities often take place on Indigenous lands and will have environmental co.....»»
Researchers use AI to accelerate the chase for safer, better batteries
As the clean transition drives uptake of electric vehicles and energy storage for an electricity grid with ever greater dependence on variable renewable energy sources such as wind and solar, the danger from battery fires grows as well. To limit this.....»»
Ecuador Is Literally Powerless in the Face of Drought
Drought-stricken hydro dams have led to daily electricity cuts in Ecuador. As weather becomes less predictable die to climate change, experts say other countries need to take notice......»»
Novel material shows potential to produce green hydrogen
An article published in the journal Polymer describes the production of a material with the potential to be used to obtain hydrogen (H2) by solar-driven water splitting (photoelectrocatalysis) instead of the conventional electricity-driven process......»»
Researchers crack 11-year-old password, recover $3 million in bitcoin
A flaw with the digital wallet and a bit of luck did the trick. Enlarge (credit: Flavio Coelho/Getty Images) Two years ago when “Michael,” an owner of cryptocurrency, contacted Joe Grand to help recover access to abo.....»»