Behind the power crisis in petroleum center Texas
Some 2.7 million households in Texas were still without power as of Wednesday morning in the wake of extremely cold weather buffeting the region.
Feb 18, 2021
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Energy & Green Tech
HVAC algorithm can provide thermal comfort for building occupants, with a smaller carbon footprint
As organizations work to reduce their energy consumption and associated carbon emissions, one area that remains to be optimized is indoor heating and cooling. In fact, HVAC—which stands for heating, ventilation, and air ...
Oct 5, 2023
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Electricity from the cold ocean depths could one day power island states
In the tropics, the deep sea is cold and the sea surface is very warm. That temperature difference can be harnessed and turned into electricity. If we can improve the technology, this method of producing power could be a ...
May 31, 2022
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New car heating technology gives zero emissions
Zemission has developed a zero-emission catalytic burner for heating in electric and hybrid vehicles. The device will promote the uptake of plug-in electric vehicles (EVs) by increasing their driving range.
Aug 3, 2018
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Experts discuss what went wrong with Texas power grid
On Feb. 13, a severe winter storm swept across Texas and nearby southern states, bringing sub-zero temperatures and snowfall as far south as the border with Mexico. The polar air that descended on Texas lasted many days, ...
Feb 23, 2021
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Engineering
New research may point the way towards frost-free heat pumps
A chilly winter morning, the car windshield shrouded in a thick layer of frost. Who has not experienced the frustration of scraping ice or waiting for the defroster to work? It is a daily winter struggle, but what if this ...
Sep 6, 2023
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CERN facility heat will warm households in neighboring Ferney-Voltaire
Can fundamental physics keep you warm in winter? Using neurons, maybe? Think bigger! Like some industrial sites, scientific facilities can be used to heat living spaces. CERN is taking the first steps in this direction.
Jul 23, 2019
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Business
Kazakhstan moves to reel in crypto mining
Kazakhstan, one of the world's leading locations for cryptocurrency mining, has moved to reel in the power-hungry industry that has often burdened the ageing energy grid of the Central Asian country.
Dec 8, 2022
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Air travel across US thrown into chaos after computer outage
The world's largest aircraft fleet was grounded for hours by a cascading outage in a government system that delayed or canceled thousands of flights across the U.S. on Wednesday.
Jan 11, 2023
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Engineering
Lithium-ion batteries don't work well in the cold. A battery researcher explains the chemistry at low temperatures
Rechargeable batteries are great for storing energy and powering electronics from smartphones to electric vehicles. In cold environments, however, they can be more difficult to charge and may even catch on fire.
Mar 6, 2024
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