Maine has the longest shoreline in the lower 48 states, yet it had no single plan for its marine future until lawmakers set up a Blue Economy Task Force in 2024. After two years of study, the state passed a law creating a Maine Blue Economy Center to guide and grow coastal businesses from Kittery al
A new platinum‑based material can change its light color when exposed to different vapors, thanks to a bendable side chain on the molecule. The core of the compound is a platinum ion linked to an N‑heterocyclic carbene ligand that carries a five‑carbon (pentyl) tail. Because the tail can twist
A new approach turns a common problem in converting ethane into the valuable gas, ethylene, into an advantage. In solid oxide electrolysis cells, people have struggled to keep ethane from being over‑oxidized into carbon dioxide while still getting enough conversion. Typical voltage control can
Elder David A. Bednar, part of the leadership group in his faith, spoke to leaders and guests at a big international meeting about how technology affects family life. Because he could not travel, he sent a recorded message that was played for the audience in Abu Dhabi. He began by asking two simp
In many towns across western Washington, new plans to build large battery farms are meeting fierce resistance. The state’s push toward clean energy relies on these giant storage sites to smooth out the supply of wind and solar power. Yet more than a dozen cities and counties have put temporary bans
Abu Dhabi‑backed AI firm MGX is looking to buy Singapore data centre company DayOne, a move that could launch the group into the Asian market. The talks are still private and MGX has been working with a bank to prepare for the purchase. DayOne plans to go public in the U. S. , hoping to raise
U. S. investors poured a record $38. 37 billion into equity funds last week, the biggest influx since mid‑November 2024. The surge followed a new U. S. –Iran agreement that extended a ceasefire by 60 days and promised full, free passage through the Strait of Hormuz – a key oil shipping lane that
The company behind a worldwide network that keeps sites safe and fast is now worth about $18. 2 billion, placing it solidly in the large‑cap group of tech firms. Its services span security, cloud storage and media delivery, helping businesses protect apps, APIs and websites while delivering content
The world of business services is growing fast, and many companies need help with things they can’t do in-house. These gaps create chances for new ventures that promise good earnings and steady work. First, think about the core tasks every company must run: strategy, marketing, data analysis, fina
Goodwill Industries of the Inland Northwest has just finished a big move. The charity bought a 36, 000‑square‑foot building at 750 W. Canfield Ave. , which used to belong to Sunshine Minting Inc. This purchase marks Goodwill’s second site in the city and will let the organization grow its services a
