Wind and solar plants do not always supply the electricity Greece needs. In a recent study, researchers used random‑variable models to check how often these green sources match demand. The results were surprising: solar panels cover only about a third of the yearly need, while wind turbines sa
Denver is bracing for a string of scorching days, with temperatures expected to hit the 90‑degree range across low elevations. The National Weather Service warned residents to drink plenty of water and avoid heavy outdoor work while the heat stays high from Sunday through Wednesday. Sunday’s foreca
After a rough Saturday night that toppled trees and cut power in Maryland, the D. C. area is calming down today. The sky will be clear and warm, with temperatures climbing close to 70°F later in the day. A weather front that caused last night’s storms lies mostly south of the metro now. It may
A new design tweak in the tiny molecules of ether solvents lets sodium metal batteries stay reliable from -40 to 70°C. Scientists found that the usual weakly solvating ethers are too volatile, which makes them unsafe at high temperatures. By reshaping the ether molecules, they strengthened the
In the heart of the Democratic Republic of Congo, a group of nurses and doctors is standing against the relentless spread of Ebola. Their days are long, their wages thin, and their rest is scarce. The outbreak began in the eastern provinces, where communities are still learning to live with the v
Caitlin Clark looked tired after a recent bout of sickness that left her throwing up during a game. She said she felt fine, but the next match against the New York Liberty showed something else. In that game, she struggled to score and seemed out of sync with her usual play. She missed her first fi
A new study shows that kids across the U. S. are not doing as well now as they were before the pandemic. The report, released by a nonprofit that focuses on child and family health, looks at four big areas: money, school, health, and home life. The overall score for child well‑being went down fro
The British Prime Minister plans to stop children under 16 from using certain social media sites that can be harmful. He will still let them use safer apps, but the list of banned platforms will grow. The decision follows talks with parents who have lost loved ones to online dangers and studies from
The Knoxville Smokies finished a four‑game stretch against the Birmingham Barons with a 7‑4 victory that secured them the series. A solid outing from starter Brooks Caple, who went five innings, helped keep the Barons at bay. Jefferson Rojas and Owen Ayers each had multi‑hit games, contributing four
Law firms are quietly adding AI tools to their toolbox, not to replace lawyers, but to handle the grunt work. Back in 2021, a major car company needed to check new software features for legal risks in over 100 countries. Instead of flying in lawyers from each location—a costly and slow process—the f
