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Why Anchorage’s shrinking electricity use could mean bigger bills

April 30, 2026

For years, the main concern about Anchorage’s power supply has been whether natural gas will run out. But there’s a quieter issue making bills rise: people are using less electricity. Over the past 15 years, power use in Chugach Electric’s territory has dropped by about 1% each year. In 2025, it fel

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Unlocking the Hidden Potential of Lipid Membranes

January 12, 2026

Lipid membranes are more than just passive barriers. They have a secret life. When exposed to electric fields, they can exhibit unique behaviors. Think of them as tiny, dynamic sponges that can remember and respond to electrical signals. Scientists used advanced computer simulations to study these

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Alaska's Gas Gamble: Why a Pipeline Dream Might Not Heat Homes

December 4, 2025

Alaska's hope for a massive North Slope natural gas pipeline is more of a holiday wish than a realistic plan. Many in Southcentral Alaska are pinning their hopes on this project to lower heating and electricity costs. But the truth is, this pipeline is too expensive and too risky. The world has plen

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Harnessing Heat: The Future of Eco-Friendly Energy Materials

March 19, 2025

The quest for sustainable energy has led scientists to explore materials that can turn waste heat into electricity. These materials are called thermoelectrics. They are not yet widely used because they are not very efficient. They also rely on rare and costly elements like tellurium. Plus, they str

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Unraveling the Mystery of Mixed Ferroelectrics

February 10, 2025

Have you ever wondered what happens when strange electric dipoles start to behave differently in mixed ferroelectrics? Imagine a bunch of these tiny electric dipoles spread out randomly across a material. Each one is like a tiny magnet but with electric fields instead of magnetic fields. Scientists

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Flat Out Amazing: The Sliding Way of 2D Ferroelectrics in Electronics

January 22, 2025

Ferroelectrics -- materials that can switch their electric polarity -- have been around since the days of Rochelle salt. Over time, scientists have figured out ways to make these materials more useful and less brittle. With the need for tiny, powerful electronics, researchers have turned to low-dime

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Polar Vortices: A New Discovery in Ferroelectric Materials

November 14, 2024

Scientists have uncovered fascinating structures called polar vortices and skyrmions in superlattices made of ferroelectric and dielectric materials. These structures lead to new ways polarization can behave, which is exciting news for the world of materials science. The secret to producing these em