BLM ends future coal mining on Powder River Basin federal lands
The move compounds pressure on coal communities to diversify their economies. Enlarge / A 133-car coal train moves slowly as it's loaded at the Buckskin Coal Mine in 2006 in Gillette, Wyoming. (credit: Robert Nickelsberg/Getty.....»»
Advance in photochemical water oxidation enhances sustainable energy potential
With the global shift towards sustainable and renewable energy, the urgency to develop efficient methods for producing clean energy has never been greater. Imagine a future where the energy that powers our homes and cities comes from one of the plane.....»»
Endangered whales found entangled in rope off Massachusetts, and 1 is likely to die
Two endangered whales have been spotted entangled in fishing gear off Massachusetts, and one is likely to die from its injuries, the federal government said......»»
Supreme Court to decide if TikTok should be banned or sold
TikTok won’t get injunction but will get SCOTUS review ahead of potential ban. On Wednesday, the Supreme Court confirmed it would review whether a federal law that could ban or.....»»
Arm and Qualcomm fight in court over the future of Snapdragon X Elite chips
At issue: Arm SoC designs that Qualcomm acquired when it bought Nuvia in 2021. Arm and Qualcomm's dispute over Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Elite chips is continuing in court this week.....»»
US government urges federal agencies to patch Microsoft 365 now
First binding CISA directive of 2025 addresses Microsoft 365 issues.....»»
Machine learning framework improves groundwater recharge estimates in Western Australia
A new study led by Griffith University has unveiled a machine learning-based framework to accurately estimate groundwater recharge in the Perth Basin, with a particular focus on the Gnangara groundwater system......»»
Hidden fees banned from hotel and concert apps & websites
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has today announced a new rule which will ban apps and websites in the hotel and event industries from using hidden fees to engage in bait-and-switch pricing. The agency found it was common practice for companie.....»»
Report: Elon Musk failed to report movement required by security clearance
No federal agencies have accused Musk of disclosing classified information. A new investigation from The New York Times suggests that SpaceX founder Elon Musk has not been reporti.....»»
Cutting-edge satellite tracks lake water levels in Ohio River Basin
The Ohio River Basin stretches from Pennsylvania to Illinois and contains a system of reservoirs, lakes, and rivers that drains an area almost as large as France. Researchers with the SWOT (Surface Water and Ocean Topography) mission, a collaboration.....»»
Resource-rich countries still often invest unsustainably
Countries that earn a lot of money from oil, coal, minerals and other natural capital by no means invest it wisely. A lot of money flows away into corruption and unsustainable investments. Investing more sustainably in education, health and infrastru.....»»
Critically endangered elephant found dead in Bali river
A critically endangered elephant living at a zoo on the Indonesian resort island of Bali was found dead in a river Tuesday after being swept away by strong currents following days of torrential rain, officials said......»»
Waal river draws more water, signaling potential Rhine system shift
Historical observations and model computations point to the Rhine system having crossed a tipping point. Since extreme peak flows in the 1990s, the Waal has gradually attracted more water at the Pannerdense Kop bifurcation. This is shown in research.....»»
The future existence of the purple-crowned fairy-wren depends on strong climate action
A new report from Deakin University researchers in collaboration with the World Wide Fund for Nature—Australia (WWF—Australia) outlines the concerning reality facing Australia's wildlife as global temperatures continue to rise......»»
I’m really worried about the future of smart glasses
The Ray-Ban Meta have put smart glasses in a great place, but I'm worried about the situation going into 2025 and fear history may be about to repeat itself......»»
Trump FCC chair wants to revoke broadcast licenses—the 1st Amendment might stop him
Brendan Carr backs Trump's war against media, but revoking licenses won't be easy. President-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead the Federal Communications Commission, Brendan Carr,.....»»
2D materials boost p-type transistor performance, paving way for future tech
After dominating the electronics industry for decades, conventional silicon-based transistors are gradually approaching their limits, which is preventing engineers from further reducing their size without affecting their performance. To continue adva.....»»
Study reveals untapped potential in Switzerland"s wood material flows
Switzerland has set itself a goal that is as ambitious as it is necessary: net zero by 2050. One of the most important raw materials on the road to a climate-neutral future is wood. This renewable natural resource binds CO2 from the atmosphere as it.....»»
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This holiday season, pCloud, the trusted cloud storage provider for over 20 million users worldwide, is offering 9to5Mac readers an unprecedented chance to safeguard their family’s digital life at unbeatable prices. Don’t miss this rare opportuni.....»»
After wildfires, ranchers face two-year delay to graze cattle on federal land—is it doing more harm than good?
Lightning struck deep in the central Idaho mountains on July 24, 2024, igniting the Wapiti Fire that burned across 129,063 acres around Stanley, Idaho—a place known for its scenic vistas and idyllic rural landscape......»»
Wildfires in radioactive areas found to heighten river contamination risks
Wildfires in radiologically contaminated areas pose substantial risks, such as the redistribution of radionuclides and increased radiation exposure for residents. A team of researchers from the University of Tsukuba investigated the effects of a larg.....»»