What the Texas-Freeze Fiasco Tells Us About The Future of the Grid
Depending on your point of view, the Texas blackouts were caused by deregulation, green energy, or an isolated electrical grid “Don’t Mess with Texas” started life as part of an anti-litter campaign, back in 1985, and soon became an inter.....»»
Legislators too ‘trigger happy" on banning alternative fuels, Volvo Trucks says
As legislators and regulators across the globe pursue fully emissions-free transportation, Volvo Truck's complaint raises questions about whether alternative fuels have a role to play in a green future......»»
NASA scientists gear up for solar storms at Mars
In the months ahead, two of NASA's Mars spacecraft will have an unprecedented opportunity to study how solar flares—giant explosions on the sun's surface—could affect robots and future astronauts on the Red Planet......»»
Legislators too ‘trigger-happy" on banning alternative fuels, Volvo Trucks says
As legislators and regulators across the globe pursue fully emissions-free transportation, Volvo Truck's complaint raises questions about whether alternative fuels have a role to play in a green future......»»
I spent four days with the AI gadget of the future, and it was a mess
The Rabbit R1 is an AI-powered gadget that can help you get things done quicker than you're able to with your phone. At least, that's what it's supposed to do......»»
African farmers look to the past and the future to address climate change
From ancient fertilizer methods in Zimbabwe to new greenhouse technology in Somalia, farmers across the heavily agriculture-reliant African continent are looking to the past and future to respond to climate change......»»
US’s power grid continues to lower emissions—everything else, not so much
Excluding one pandemic year, emissions are lower than they've been since the 1980s. Enlarge (credit: US EIA) On Thursday, the US Department of Energy released its preliminary estimate for the nation's carbon emissions in.....»»
Experts develop way to harness CRISPR technology to deal with antimicrobial resistance
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is continuing to increase globally, with rates of AMR in most pathogens increasing and threatening a future in which every day medical procedures may no longer be possible and infections thought long dealt with could ki.....»»
Forget about the TikTok ban; now the U.S. might ban DJI
DJI is staring at an uncertain future in the U.S. after the House Committee on Energy and Commerce introduced a bill that could get its drones grounded......»»
Samsung and Google tease further AI collaboration for the future
A post on X has teased that both Samsung and Google will continue working on future AI experiences on mobile. The post Samsung and Google tease further AI collaboration for the future appeared first on Phandroid. With the launch of the Sam.....»»
Where to watch the NFL draft live stream in 2024 — starts tonight!
The 2024 NFL Draft has its first round tonight. For 257 prospects, it’s the culmination of years of hard work, and for 32 teams, it’s the introduction to integral pieces that will shape the future of their franchise. Round 1 of the draf.....»»
Why Llama 3 is changing everything in the world of AI
Llama 3 isn't just the latest version of Meta's AI -- it's a revolution in capabilities and accessibility. Here's why it could be the big AI of the future......»»
BlizzCon 2024 is not happening despite Blizzard’s strong 2024 lineup
Blizzard Entertainment confirmed that BlizzCon 2024 is not happening, but it will leave the door open for the event to return in the future......»»
Freeze casting—a guide to creating hierarchically structured materials
Freeze casting is an elegant, cost-effective manufacturing technique to produce highly porous materials with custom-designed hierarchical architectures, well-defined pore orientation, and multifunctional surface structures. Freeze-cast materials are.....»»
The Mars Sample Return mission has a shaky future, and NASA is calling on private companies for backup
A critical NASA mission in the search for life beyond Earth, Mars Sample Return, is in trouble. Its budget has ballooned from US$5 billion to over $11 billion, and the sample return date may slip from the end of this decade to 2040......»»
Toy Inventor’s Notebook: Mystic Emoji Fortune Teller
Make this pocket-sized prognosticator and let cute emojis guide your future! The post Toy Inventor’s Notebook: Mystic Emoji Fortune Teller appeared first on Make: DIY Projects and Ideas for Makers......»»
Nissan EVs go bold with diagonal front lighting at Beijing auto show
Nissan has shown a creative and bold front lighting design in a clutch of electrified concept vehicles that were unveiled at the Beijing auto show, which point toward a future design language......»»
Chamber of Commerce sues FTC in Texas, asks court to block ban on noncompetes
Noncompete clauses "benefit employers and workers alike," Chamber tells court. (credit: Getty Images | eccolo74) The US Chamber of Commerce and other business groups sued the Federal Trade Commission and FTC Chair Lina K.....»»
Pushing the limits of sub-kilowatt electric propulsion technology for space mission concepts
NASA has developed an advanced propulsion technology to facilitate future planetary exploration missions using small spacecraft. Not only will this technology enable new types of planetary science missions, one of NASA's commercial partners is alread.....»»
Shoreline model predicts long-term future of storm protection and sea-level rise
Researchers in North Carolina have created a simulation model to analyze how coastal management activities meant to protect barrier islands from sea-level rise can disrupt the natural processes that are keeping barrier islands above water......»»
Study recommends ending use of drug dogs, reducing police presence at future Mardi Gras
A study of policing at WorldPride and Mardi Gras events in 2023 found it was heavy-handed and damaging to its relationship with the LGBTQIA+ community......»»