Decarbonization scenario model analyzes ambitious pathways to net-zero carbon emissions
While the world would love to have a quick fix, there is no one specific pathway to stop or slow the rate of climate change.
Apr 16, 2024
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Integrating battery storage into electrical grids can sometimes increase emissions due to market forces
An electricity market analysis found adding battery storage to enhance grid reliability caused power generation markets to favor coal over natural gas.
Apr 11, 2024
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New open-source generative machine learning model simulates future energy-climate impacts
As countries worldwide transition to more wind and solar generation and electrify energy end uses, societies are becoming more intertwined with weather conditions. Meanwhile, the climate is rapidly changing and making extreme ...
Apr 11, 2024
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To understand the risks posed by AI, follow the money
Time and again, leading scientists, technologists, and philosophers have made spectacularly terrible guesses about the direction of innovation. Even Einstein was not immune, claiming, "There is not the slightest indication ...
Apr 10, 2024
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New method for detecting unusual air turbulence holds promise for aviation safety
With air turbulence presenting a significant safety concern in civil aviation, especially amidst the growing impacts of climate change and the expansion of the aviation industry, the need for effective monitoring and mitigation ...
Apr 8, 2024
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An anonymous coder nearly hacked a big chunk of the internet. How worried should we be?
Outside the world of open-source software, it's likely few people would have heard about XZ Utils, a small but widely used tool for data compression in Linux systems. But late last week, security experts uncovered a serious ...
Apr 4, 2024
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Energy & Green Tech
Study shows magnetic fields boosts electrocatalysis for sustainable fuel production
In an era where the quest for sustainable energy sources has become paramount, researchers are tirelessly exploring innovative avenues to enhance fuel production processes. One of the most important tools in converting chemical ...
Apr 3, 2024
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Engineering
Semi-transparent camera allows for eye tracking without obstructing the view
A team of engineers at The Barcelona Institute of Science and Technology's ICFO–Institut de Ciències Fotòniques has developed a nearly transparent camera that can be used for eye tracking without obstructing the view. ...
Energy & Green Tech
Solution to energy storage may be beneath your feet
Anyone who has ever hot-footed it barefoot across the beach on a sunny day walks away with a greater understanding of just how much heat sand can retain. That ability is expected to play a vital role in the future, as technology ...
Mar 29, 2024
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Solar-powered emission-free technology converts saltwater into drinking water
Scientists have developed a new solar-powered system to convert saltwater into fresh drinking water which they say could help reduce dangerous waterborne diseases like cholera.
Mar 27, 2024
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