The stormy relationship between solar power and the weather
Insurance claims, maintenance tickets show how snow and storms hit solar power. Enlarge / A hailstorm at a location like this could be really problematic. (credit: Barcroft Media / Contributor) Solar panels have a love-hate relationship with n.....»»
Getting a charge: An exercise bike that turns your pedaling into power
LifeSpan's Ampera offers a solid workout, but it has a lot of quirks. Enlarge (credit: LifeSpan) I enjoy getting my exercise, but hate doing it indoors. I'd much rather get some fresh air and watch the world drift past m.....»»
How to turn off the Apple Vision Pro when you’re done using it
The Apple Vision Pro is a powerful spatial computer with a short battery life, so here's how and when you should switch it off to save power......»»
Grab the Moto G Power 5G for up to 30% Off!
The 2023 Moto G Power 5G is curently on sale right now, with as much as 30% off its usual retail price. The post Grab the Moto G Power 5G for up to 30% Off! appeared first on Phandroid. Motorola’s varied selection of smartphone offe.....»»
The ‘Devil Comet’ will be visible during the solar eclipse in April
Not only will April bring a rare total solar eclipse, but there's also the chance to view the dramatically named Devil Comet......»»
Mercury could be the perfect destination for a solar sail
Solar sails rely upon pressure exerted by sunlight on large surfaces. Get the sail closer to the sun and, not surprisingly, efficiency increases. A proposed new mission called Mercury Scout aims to take advantage of this to explore Mercury. The missi.....»»
Cosmochemistry: Why study it? What can it teach us about finding life beyond Earth?
Universe Today has had some fantastic discussions with researchers on the importance of studying impact craters, planetary surfaces, exoplanets, astrobiology, solar physics, comets, planetary atmospheres, and planetary geophysics, and how these diver.....»»
Last coal-burning power plant in New England set to close in a win for environmentalists
The last coal-fired power plant in New England, which had been the focus of a lawsuit and protests, is set to close in a victory for environmentalists......»»
What do scientists hope to learn from total solar eclipse in US?
When a rare total solar eclipse sweeps across North America on April 8, scientists will be able to gather invaluable data on everything from the sun's atmosphere to strange animal behaviors—and even possible effects on humans......»»
UK"s summer 2022 drought provides warning for future years, say scientists
The UK will be increasingly tested by more droughts like 2022, emphasizing the importance of being prepared for similar extreme weather in future, say scientists who have analyzed that summer's events......»»
How Spanish conquistadors, and a tiny cactus-dwelling insect, gave the world the color red
When you think about a red object, you might picture a red carpet, or the massive ruby in the Queen's crown. Indeed, Western monarchies and marketing from brands such as Christian Louboutin have cemented our association of the color red with power an.....»»
ESA and NASA team up to study solar wind
In the run up to April's total solar eclipse, ESA-led Solar Orbiter and NASA-led Parker Solar Probe are both at their closest approach to the sun. Tomorrow (March 29), they are taking the opportunity to join hands in studying the driving rain of plas.....»»
UK greenhouse gas emissions fell 5.4% in 2023: data
UK greenhouse gas emissions fell by 5.4 percent in 2023, largely due to a reduction in the amount of gas used in power stations, according to official data published on Thursday......»»
Schools in the path of April"s total solar eclipse prepare for a natural teaching moment
Seventh-grade student Henry Cohen bounced side to side in time to the Beatles' "Here Comes the Sun" playing in teacher Nancy Morris' classroom, swinging his arms open and closed across the planets pictured on his T-shirt......»»
The Delta IV Heavy, a rocket whose time has come and gone, will fly once more
The final Delta IV Heavy rocket is scheduled to launch Thursday, weather permitting. Enlarge / United Launch Alliance's final Delta IV Heavy rocket, seen here in December when ground crews rolled it to the launch pad at Cape Cana.....»»
Looking at a solar eclipse can be dangerous without eclipse glasses. Here"s what to know
Millions of people along a narrow band in North America will look up when the sky darkens during a total solar eclipse on April 8. When they do, safety is key......»»
ESA, NASA Solar Observatory discovers its 5,000th comet
On March 25, 2024, a citizen scientist in the Czech Republic spotted a comet in an image from the Solar and Heliospheric Observatory (SOHO) spacecraft, which has now been confirmed to be the 5,000th comet discovered using SOHO data. SOHO has achieved.....»»
This massive Anker SOLIX power station is $1,000 off with free shipping
Anker There’s one thing that everyone should have around, whether living in a traditional family home, off-grid, or moving about in an RV or van: a portable power station. These plug-and-play friendly systems allow you to tap into renewable pow.....»»
All the ways Intel Macs are still better than Apple Silicon Macs
While Apple's new M-series MacBooks pack plenty of power, older Intel Macs are still better in a few ways......»»
Why the Baltimore bridge collapsed so quickly
The immense power of a container ship shouldn’t be underestimated. Enlarge / The steel frame of the Francis Scott Key Bridge sits on top of a container ship after the bridge collapsed in Baltimore on March 26. (credit: Jim Wats.....»»
Volvo ends 45-year relationship with the diesel amid shift to EVs
By 2030, Volvo aims to be an electric-only brand. Which is a major shift considering that in the 2010s the vast majority of the cars the automaker sold in Europe were diesels......»»