ENERGY

Apr 28 2025POLITICS

Trump's First 100 Days: Promises Kept, Promises Broken

The first 100 days of Trump's return to office have been a flurry of activity, with a Republican-controlled Congress backing his moves. Trump has made significant changes, but the long-term effects are still uncertain. Some of his executive orders are just starting points for future actions. For ins

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Apr 27 2025TECHNOLOGY

Solar Power from Space: The Next Big Thing?

The United States is gearing up to send a satellite into space that could change how we think about solar power. This isn't your average satellite. It's designed to collect solar energy up there and send it back down to Earth. The company behind this idea, Aetherflux, has secured a whopping $50 mill

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Apr 26 2025HEALTH

The Quest to Spot Energy Shortfalls in Young Athletes

A new tool is in the works to spot energy deficiency in young women who are into sports. The goal is to help these young athletes stay healthy. This tool is called the Female Energy Deficiency Questionnaire, or FED-Q for short. It focuses on eating habits and overall health. The idea behind FED-Q i

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Apr 24 2025SCIENCE

How Fractures Impact Geothermal Energy Systems

The efficiency of enhanced geothermal systems (EGS) relies heavily on the behavior of cold water circulating in deep reservoirs. This process isn't straightforward. It involves a complex interplay of thermal, hydraulic, and mechanical factors. One crucial element is the discrete fracture network (DF

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Apr 24 2025TECHNOLOGY

Harnessing Gravity: The Future of Renewable Energy Storage

Renewable energy sources like wind and solar are crucial for reducing carbon emissions. However, their unpredictable nature makes it tough to keep the power grid stable. This is where advanced energy storage systems come in. Among these, gravity energy storage systems (GESS) stand out. They are scal

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Apr 23 2025BUSINESS

Oil Prices Dip Despite Inventory Surprises.

Oil prices took a hit recently, continuing a downward trend that started with the announcement of new tariffs. This drop happened even though there was a significant decrease in U. S. oil inventories, as reported by the American Petroleum Institute. The API noted a large draw of 4. 565 million barre

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Apr 23 2025ENVIRONMENT

How War in Ukraine Shifted Green Priorities in Europe

The war in Ukraine has had a surprising impact on environmental concerns in Europe. It is important to look at how this war has changed the way Europeans think about climate change. The war started in February 2022. This was a perfect chance to see how people's views changed before and after the

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Apr 21 2025TECHNOLOGY

A New Way to Run AI on Your Laptop

A new AI model called BitNet b1. 58 2B4T has been released. It is designed to work efficiently on standard computers. Unlike other AI models, it doesn't need powerful graphics cards. Instead, it uses a clever trick to save memory. It stores information using just three values: -1, 0, and +1. This is

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Apr 17 2025SCIENCE

Mixed Magic: Crafting Super Thin Films for Energy Storage

The world of energy storage is buzzing with excitement over tiny, powerful devices. These gadgets need special materials and clever fabrication methods to work their best. One standout technique is atomic layer deposition (ALD). This method allows for the creation of incredibly thin, complex structu

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Apr 17 2025SCIENCE

Boosting Thermoelectric Power with Poly and Manganese

The hunt for better thermoelectric materials is on. This is because they can turn heat into electricity. Scientists have been experimenting with a mix of polyaniline and manganese dioxide. They made this mix in different amounts to see how it affects performance. The goal was to boost the Seebeck c

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