How "Green" Are Wood Pellets as a Fuel Source?
Europe is betting big on wood to replace coal, but the industry is taking heat for stoking carbon emissions and air pollution......»»
Column: Toyota Motor"s king of hybrids reputation is paying off
Toyota Motor North America came up just shy of half of its September sales being hybrid, PHEV, BEV or hydrogen fuel cell vehicles. That figure was under 20 percent in the same month just two years ago......»»
Methane emissions from dairy farms higher than thought—but conversion to biogas could reduce emissions
New research has found methane emissions from slurry stores on dairy farms may be up to five times greater than official statistics suggest—and highlights the huge potential for turning them into a renewable energy source......»»
Column: Toyota Motor"s king of hybrids reputation paying off right now
Toyota Motor North America came up just shy of half of its September sales being hybrid, PHEV, BEV or hydrogen fuel cell vehicles. That figure was under 20 percent in the same month just two years ago......»»
As the Advanced Photon Source upgrade nears completion, scientists anticipate experimental possibilities
In June, X-rays began to shine again at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Advanced Photon Source (APS), a facility where intense, directed X-ray light beams are used to inspect everything from materials for better solar cells and batteries to ant.....»»
Study traces wild cat eye color diversity to ancient ancestor
Fans of Clementine, the cat who recently captivated TikTok with her rare eye color, should take note. The piercing golden gaze of cheetahs, the striking blue stare of snow leopards, and the luminous green glare of leopards are all traits that can be.....»»
Focal’s first wireless speakers are a tech tour de force with a price to match
Focal's Diva Utopia are floor-standing speakers with built-in amplification, a wireless link, and a ton of music source options......»»
Nvidia just released an open-source LLM to rival GPT-4
Nvidia just released a 72 billion-parameter, open-source LLM that will rival GPT-4.....»»
Scientists use tiny "backpacks" on turtle hatchlings to observe their movements
New research suggests that green turtle hatchlings 'swim' to the surface of the sand, rather than 'dig,' in the period between hatching and emergence. The findings have important implications for conserving a declining turtle population globally......»»
Switch emulator Ryujinx shuts down development after “contact by Nintendo”
GitHub removal comes months after a Nintendo lawsuit took down the Yuzu emulator. Popular open source Nintendo Switch emulator Ryujinx has been removed from GitHub, and the team b.....»»
Suricata: Open-source network analysis and threat detection
Suricata is an open-source network intrusion detection system (IDS), intrusion prevention system (IPS), and network security monitoring engine. Suricata features Suricata offers comprehensive capabilities for network security monitoring (NSM), includ.....»»
Illinois city plans to source its future drinking water from Lake Michigan
As aquifers dry up, some Midwest communities are looking to the region’s natural resources. Enlarge / Waves roll ashore along Lake Michigan in Whiting, Indiana. (credit: Scott Olson/Getty Images) This article originall.....»»
Cities unprepared for impact of climate change, says report
Half of the world's population lives in cities, and that proportion is expected to increase to 70% by 2050. With their large populations, lack of green spaces that can cool a warming environment, and aging infrastructure that is vulnerable to floods.....»»
Study finds about 40% of public supports rationing measures to fight climate change
Rationing of goods such as meat and fuel can both effectively and fairly reduce consumption with high climate impact. Almost 40% of the public say they could accept such measures. These are the findings of new research from the Climate Change Leaders.....»»
New mission to create total solar eclipses in space
A UK team of researchers including UCL's Professor Lucie Green are working on the launch of a spacecraft mission that will allow us to view the sun's atmosphere in more detail than ever before......»»
Transforming seaweeds into raw materials for aviation fuel and pharmaceuticals
A new technology has been developed to convert common seaweeds such as Kkosiraegi, which are often used in cooking, into high-quality sources for both bio-aviation fuels and energy storage devices. The results were published in the Chemical Engineeri.....»»
A new and unique fusion reactor comes together due to global research collaboration
Like atoms coming together to release their power, fusion researchers worldwide are joining forces to solve the world's energy crisis. Harnessing the power of fusing plasma as a reliable energy source for the power grid is no easy task, requiring glo.....»»
Discovery of 3,775-year-old preserved log supports "wood vaulting" as a climate solution
A new study published in the journal Science suggests that an ordinary old log could help refine strategies to tackle climate change......»»
Can Washington state hack and burn its way out of a future of megafires?
The teeth of the mower chewed through a stand of small trees and shrubs 30 miles from Mount Rainier and belched out a brown cloud of dirt and wood chips......»»
Open source maintainers: Key to software health and security
Open source has become the foundation of modern application development, with up to 98% of applications incorporating open-source components and open-source code accounting for 70% or more of the typical application. In this Help Net Security video,.....»»
SCCMSecrets: Open-source SCCM policies exploitation tool
SCCMSecrets is an open-source tool that exploits SCCM policies, offering more than just NAA credential extraction. SCCM policies are a key target for attackers in Active Directory environments, as they can expose sensitive technical information, incl.....»»