Could floating solar farms survive out at sea?
Engineers are working on building solar farms robust enough to survive in the open ocean......»»
Fireworks forecast if comet survives risky sun flypast
A comet is expected to risk having its tail clipped on Friday by flying perilously close to the sun, promising fireworks next month should it survive the fraught flypast......»»
This Jackery solar generator comes with two solar panels — $650 off
The Jackery Solar Generator 1000 is a great device for camping or for keeping you powered at home. It's on sale now at Amazon......»»
Turbulent solar wind originates in the sun"s corona, study shows
Solar wind is a never-ending stream of charged particles coming from the sun. Rather than a constant breeze, this wind is rather gusty. As solar wind particles travel through space, they interact with the sun's variable magnetic field, creating chaot.....»»
This Jackery portable generator and solar panel combo is $650 off
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Ingredients used in chewing gum help tilapia survive cold climates
Two common ingredients in ordinary chewing gum—Arabic gum and lecithin—have been found to help improve the overall health of tilapia, helping these fish survive better even in cold climates. This discovery paves the way for raising tilapia for fo.....»»
Ultra-high speed camera for molecules: Attosecond spectroscopy captures electron transfer dynamics
In nature, photosynthesis powers plants and bacteria; within solar panels, photovoltaics transform light into electric energy. These processes are driven by electronic motion and imply charge transfer at the molecular level. The redistribution of ele.....»»
New insights into hot carrier solar cells: Study explores hot electron tunneling and collection to enhance efficiency
Hot carrier solar cells, a concept introduced several decades ago, have long been seen as a potential breakthrough in solar energy technology. These cells could surpass the Shockley–Queisser efficiency limit, which is a theoretical maximum efficien.....»»
Yeast chit-chat: How microorganisms communicate food shortages
To grow and survive, tiny organisms such as yeast must sometimes adapt their nutrient sources in response to changes in the environment. FMI researchers have now found that yeast cells communicate with each other to use less favorable nutrients if th.....»»
Potential indicators of life on other planets can be created in a lab
One way to understand the potential for life on far-off planets—those in other solar systems that orbit different stars—is to study a planet's atmosphere. Telescopic images often capture traces of gases that may indicate life and habitable planet.....»»
Hybrid RV with a solar roof can power your home in an emergency
The hybrid powertrain has a range of 500 miles. Enlarge / This is Thor and Harbinger's test bed for a new Class A hybrid RV. (credit: Thor) Electrification is moving through different parts of the automotive industry at.....»»
Bird flu is spreading rapidly in California; infected herds double over weekend
The state reported its first infected herds on August 30. Enlarge / Cows being milked in Wisconsin on May 8, 2024. (credit: Getty | Matthew Ludak) The H5N1 bird flu appears to be stampeding through dairy farms in Califo.....»»
Study raises questions about validity of standard model of solar flares
Solar flares are extremely intense events that occur in the sun's atmosphere, lasting anywhere from a few minutes to several hours. According to the standard flare model, the energy that triggers these explosions is transported by accelerated electro.....»»
High-resolution images of the sun show how flares impact the solar atmosphere
Solar flares are a fascinating thing and have a profound effect on what astronomers refer to as "space weather." These events vary with the sun's 11-year solar cycle, releasing immense amounts of radiation across the electromagnetic spectrum (from ex.....»»
New tool to help decision makers navigate possible futures of the Colorado River
The Colorado River is a vital source of water in the Western United States, providing drinking water for homes and irrigation for farms in seven states, but the basin is under increasing pressure from climate change and drought. A new computational t.....»»
China dairy farms swim in milk as fewer babies, slow economy cut demand
China dairy farms swim in milk as fewer babies, slow economy cut demand.....»»
Frostpunk 2 goes wider and more political but keeps the gritty, stressful joy
Sequel has yet again made losing your humanity to survive somehow… fun? Enlarge / Frostpunk 2 has you planning and building districts, rather than individual buildings or roads. You make plans, and a particularly icy god laughs.....»»
Norway limits wild salmon fishing as stocks hit new lows
Norwegian authorities on Friday rolled out fresh restrictions on wild salmon fishing for 2025 after stocks hit record lows in recent years, with scientists blaming fish farms......»»
Forever chemicals persist through waste incineration, researcher finds
PFAS, often called "forever chemicals," present in municipal solid waste can survive the high temperatures of waste incineration and continue to spread into the environment via residues from waste-to-energy plants......»»
Vampire Survivors evolution guide: all upgrades and weapon combos
No vampire can survive your power in Vampire Survivors once you master the art of evolving your weapons. This is a complicated task, so we'll break it down......»»
A $1 billion solar cell factory is coming to this U.S. state — and hundreds of new jobs are on the way
A $1 billion solar cell factory is coming to this U.S. state — and hundreds of new jobs are on the way.....»»