Senators Joe Manchin (I-W. Va. ) and Tom Carper (D-Del. ) have announced that their push to include “permitting reform” in important legislation this year has failed. They both pointed the finger at House Republicans. Manchin said it was unfortunate that the U. S. was missing out on a significant ch
TSMC has spilled the beans on their upcoming 2nm technology, and it's a game-changer! They’ve found some pretty amazing ways to boost performance and slash power consumption. How did they do it? By switching to something called "nanosheets. " These little guys can pack in more transistors and contro
In 2017, China started a "coal-to-gas" policy to reduce indoor air pollution. This policy helped rural households switch to cleaner energy. But did it also improve the mental health of elderly residents? Researchers from the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Survey (CHARLS) found that it did.
Ever wondered how marine animals like penguins and turtles save energy while swimming long distances? It turns out they're not just splashing around at the water's surface. Instead, they dive a little deeper, about two to three times their body diameter, to avoid the energy-draining waves near the t
Governor Rick Perry deserves praise for leading Texas in renewable energy. However, his recent statements on whales and renewable energy projects are off the mark. He's worried about whales, but so far, no U. S. whale has died due to wind turbines. There just aren’t that many offshore wind projects
Scientists are on a mission to pinpoint the exact moment when neurons, grown in a lab, reach full maturity. This time, they're using a nifty tool called Raman spectroscopy and a clever method known as Dynamic Network Biomarker (DNB) analysis. The goal? To spot the critical shift during neuron develo
Did you know that a simple organic compound called 2, 5-dihydroxyterephthalic acid (H4dhta) can be used to create super conductive materials? Scientists have been using H4dhta to build metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) for a while now. But there's something special about the coordination polymers (CPs
Imagine a world where you don't need to charge your wearable devices. Researchers at Queensland University of Technology (QUT) have made a big step towards this future. They've created a super-thin, flexible film that can turn body heat into electricity. This isn't just good news for your smartwatch
Did you know that tiny marine plants, called microalgae, are making big waves in industries? They're not just adding color to your favorite smoothie; these powerhouses are being grown in special buildings or open spaces to create biomass. This biomass is a hot commodity for making food, medicines, c
Ever wondered how your body maintains its weight? It's all thanks to the brain's homeostatic and hedonic systems. These systems are like a finely tuned orchestra, with the hypothalamus as the conductor. The hypothalamus is well-known for its role in keeping your energy balance in check. But did you
