New wind, solar are cheaper than costs to operate all but one US coal plant
New analysis shows that renewables beat existing coal plants 99% of the time. Enlarge / A train carrying cars loaded with coal leaving a nearby coal mine is seen in front of Dry Fork Station, a coal-fired power plant operated by.....»»
Best Buy just discounted this ASUS laptop from $430 to $230
The Asus Vivobook 14 is an affordable laptop that's currently even cheaper from Best Buy following a $200 discount. It's down to $230, from $430 originally......»»
Remarkable new plant species steals nutrients from underground fungi
A distinctive plant that steals nutrients from underground fungi has been discovered as a new species by botanists from the Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM) in collaboration with local naturalists and stakeholders. The research is published.....»»
Space race heats up: Advanced electronics cooling systems for spacecraft
Spacecraft electronics operate under extreme conditions, facing issues like microgravity, thermal cycling, and space radiation. These factors necessitate robust thermal management solutions to maintain the functionality and longevity of onboard equip.....»»
The EcoFlow portable generator and solar panel combo is $1,000 off
Amazon has a fantastic offer on the EcoFlow Delta 2 Max Solar Generator which is perfect for camping or simply a reliable power source at home......»»
Study shows climate change boosts olive tree-devouring bacteria in the Mediterranean
Xylella fastidiosa, the deadly disease-causing bacterium that has already wiped out millions of plants of emblematic Mediterranean crops, like grapevines, olive-trees and almond-trees, by clogging their ducts and plant tissues, will get a boost from.....»»
Australia"s "learning by doing" approach to managing large mines is failing the environment
High-profile legal disputes, such as the current case between coal giant Adani and the Queensland government, show Australia's approach to managing large mining projects is flawed......»»
The new Motorola Edge (2024) looks like an incredible Pixel 8a alternative
The Motorola Edge (2024) is the newest Motorola phone on the street. It costs $550, has an impressive spec sheet, and could be an excellent Pixel 8a rival......»»
Informal water contracts could provide quicker, cheaper ways to reduce impact of droughts
Droughts continue to overburden the systems and infrastructure that bring water to citizens and businesses. This is especially true in places like the western United States, where water resources are scarce, and the rules that determine who gets wate.....»»
Grab the Soundcore Life Q30 Headphones for 30% Less!
Soundcore's Q30 headphones are a lot cheaper at the moment. The post Grab the Soundcore Life Q30 Headphones for 30% Less! appeared first on Phandroid. As far as affordable audio hardware is concerned, Anker’s Soundcore brand is one o.....»»
Unveiling the role of AGO"s post-translational modifications in plant gene regulation
A new study led by Nicolás Bologna, a CSIC researcher at the Center for Research in Agricultural Genomics (CRAG), sheds light on the crucial role of the N-terminal extension (NTE) of AGO proteins, offering new insights into RNA-associated gene regul.....»»
Blink Mini 2 vs. Ring Stick Up Cam Plug-In: Which budget security camera is best for you?
The Blink Mini 2 is cheaper than the Ring Stick Up Cam Plug-In, but does that make it a better choice for your smart home?.....»»
FTC regs will still cost dealers money, consumers time — just less than originally thought, NADA-backed study finds
The FTC's final rules will also cost dealerships about 21.8 percent less in total recurring costs than the proposed rules......»»
Think EVs are too expensive? Here are 11 for under $40K.
The average new car costs more than $47,000—here are 17 EVs for less than that. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) New cars have gotten pretty expensive, and it feels like electric cars are especially price.....»»
Final FTC auto dealer regs will cost less than proposed rules, NADA-backed survey finds
The FTC's final rules will also cost dealerships about 21.8 percent less in total recurring costs than the proposed rules......»»
Scientists find evidence of hot spring oasis during last ice age in central Europe
A multi-institutional team of plant specialists, microbiologists and paleontologists in the Czech Republic and the University of Minnesota, in the U.S., has found evidence of a hot spring oasis during the last ice age in a part of central Europe......»»
Anti-union group blasts UAW president as ‘election denier"
An anti-union ad says the UAW is undermining democracy in the workplace by calling for a new election at the Mercedes-Benz plant in Alabama......»»
California firefighters battle wind-driven wildfire east of San Francisco
California firefighters aided by aircraft battled a wind-driven wildfire burning Saturday in an area straddling the San Francisco Bay Area and central California, authorities said......»»
Meet Neo Px: the super plant that attacks air pollution
It may look like an innocent green plant, but its name evokes something far closer to a robot or interstellar rocket......»»
Honest dialogue is needed to help build consensus around solar radiation modification technology
Solar Radiation Modification (SRM) is a suite of possible technologies to counteract global warming by reflecting incoming solar radiation......»»
Cryovolcanism: Why study it? What can it teach us about finding life beyond Earth?
Universe Today has had the privilege of spending the last several months venturing into a multitude of scientific disciplines, including impact craters, planetary surfaces, exoplanets, astrobiology, solar physics, comets, planetary atmospheres, plane.....»»