The recent conflict in Iran has pushed oil prices higher, but the real shift is how nations are rethinking their energy habits. Because of the uncertainty in the Middle East, many countries now view oil as a safety net rather than a routine commodity. This mindset is boosting the stock values
NASA’s Parker Solar Probe just zipped past the sun for the 28th time, matching its own speed and distance records set earlier this year. The spacecraft hit 430, 000 miles per hour and came within 3. 8 million miles of the sun’s surface—close enough for its heat shield to reach 1, 700 degrees Fahrenh
In mid-2026, Iran and the United Arab Emirates held their first direct talks since the U. S. -Israel-Iran war began in late 2023. The meeting came as both countries faced rising costs from years of conflict, with neither side able to fully defeat the other. The war had strained economies on all side
Maine's power system is facing a huge challenge. More people are using electric cars. Also, more homes are installing heat pumps. This means everyone needs way more electricity than before. To handle this growing demand, the state seriously needs bigger energy storage options. If Maine wants to use
India just made a rule change that could save nuclear plants money on old purchases. The finance ministry decided to cancel customs taxes on parts bought between April 2019 and January 2026 for building or running nuclear reactors. This decision surprises some because it works backwards—covering bil
Summer heat is more than just high temperatures—it’s the thick, heavy feeling that sticks to your skin and makes every room feel like a swamp. Humidity above 40% turns a home into an uncomfortable space, and most people respond by blasting the air conditioning. But cooling the air doesn’t just lower
Alaska sits on a massive natural gas reserve, yet Anchorage struggles to keep up with fuel demand. Many leaders push for a new pipeline, but the price tag is staggering—$13. 2 billion just for the first phase, with a potential $44. 5 billion expansion for exports. That’s more than the entire state b
This week in cattle trading proved tricky. Prices stayed stuck between two days from last week. Traders couldn’t make up their minds, and fewer contracts changed hands. No real deals happened off the screen. Meanwhile, feed costs dropped fast. That’s good news for those fattening cows but risky if p
Finance chiefs are stepping up to decide how artificial intelligence can truly help a company grow. At Chevron, the CFO looks at AI not as a tool that can do tasks, but as a way to boost results and fix limits. She says the question is: “How can AI improve performance? ” Inside Chevron, tea
The study looks at how using phones, internet and other digital tools changes the way people in Chinese villages use energy. It uses data from a big survey that covered a thousand households in Jiangxi province, China. The researchers applied statistical methods to see if families that use digital d
