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In the quiet, foggy woods near Pensacola, a man named Steve Williams decided to investigate a disturbing rumor. He knew these woods well, having spent time there as a teenager and still visiting to ride dirt bikes. As he ventured into the dense forest on a dark, wet night, he noticed two unusual sme

Solid-State Batteries: Are They Really Safer?

Solid-state batteries are often seen as the next big thing in energy storage, especially for electric vehicles. They use solid materials instead of liquid electrolytes, which is expected to make them safer and more efficient. However, experts are warning that these batteries are not without risks.

politics

Lawmaker Challenges FAA on Funding Cuts for Airport Solar Project

Rep. Andre Carson recently questioned the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) about cuts to aviation grants, specifically targeting the termination of funds for a solar farm upgrade at Indianapolis International Airport. He argued that these cuts, made under the Department of Government Efficiency

Small Satellites Get a Big Upgrade: NASA's DiskSat Takes Flight

NASA has just sent a bunch of flat, disk-shaped satellites into space. These DiskSats could change how small satellites do their job in orbit. The launch happened on December 18 from Virginia. A Rocket Lab Electron rocket carried the four DiskSats into low Earth orbit. These satellites are differen

environment

Arizona's Air Quality Crisis: Why Clean Energy is the Answer

Arizona's air quality is in trouble. Harmful pollutants are making it hard for people to breathe. Heatwaves, wildfires, and smog are making life difficult. But there's a solution: clean energy. Most Arizonans want the state to switch to solar and wind power. They believe these are better than fossi

Waste to Wonder: How Eggshells Power Green Tech

Ever thought trash could fuel tech? Eggshells, often discarded, are now key in making green, touch-sensitive devices. These e-skins detect pressure and touch without needing extra energy. The magic? A blend of eggshells and gelatin. This mix crafts flexible, single-electrode triboelectric nanogener

Nvidia's Journey: From Struggle to Dominance in the AI Boom

Nvidia's success story is a mix of persistence, innovation, and a bit of luck. The company's GPU chips have become the backbone of the AI revolution, much like oil wells fueling an industrial boom. The employees, including CEO Jensen Huang, are deeply committed to the technology, seeing it as a once

business

Is MCE Really a Better Deal for Contra Costa County?

MCE, or Marin Clean Energy, has been making waves in Contra Costa County. It promised cheaper and greener energy, breaking PG&E's monopoly. But is it really delivering? MCE is now mostly a Contra Costa operation. Fifteen of its nineteen cities, plus unincorporated areas, have joined. That's more cu

finance

Tesla's Stock: A Gamble on Tomorrow's Tech

Tesla's stock has been making headlines with its recent surge. In just one month, it's jumped by 20%, and since April, it's skyrocketed by 111%. This impressive growth has placed Tesla among the top performers in the S&P 500. But what's driving this surge? Investors aren't just looking at the elect

finance

Tesla's Stock: The Future is Now