3 h. ago Efficient lithium extraction method could transform battery supply chains

In the race to meet the growing global demand for lithium—a critical component in batteries for electric vehicles—a team of researchers from Rice University's Elimelech lab has developed a breakthrough lithium extraction method that could reshape the industry.

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16 h. ago Residents near a fire at a California lithium battery plant worry about their health

In January, a lithium-ion battery-storage plant in Monterey County, Calif., caught fire and burned for days, prompting evacuations and school shut downs. Residents are concerned about their health.

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19 h. ago Researchers uncover unknown Android flaws used to hack into a student’s phone

Amnesty International said that Google fixed previously unknown flaws in Android that allowed authorities to unlock phones using forensic tools. On Friday, Amnesty International published a report detailing a chain of three zero-day vulnerabilities developed by phone-unlocking company Cellebrite, which its researchers found after investigating the hack of a student protester’s phone in Serbia. The […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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21 h. ago DOGE: $60 Million in Taxpayer Dollars Were Slated to Go Toward 'Indigenous Peoples and Afro

$60 million in taxpayer dollars were slated to go toward "Indigenous Peoples and Afro-Colombian empowerment," according to the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), which announced the cancellation of that effort this week. The post DOGE: $60 Million in Taxpayer Dollars Were Slated to Go Toward ‘Indigenous Peoples and Afro-Colombian Empowerment’ appeared first on Breitbart.

Economics

23 h. ago Collaborating to advance research and innovation on essential chips for AI

Agreement between MIT Microsystems Technology Laboratories and GlobalFoundries aims to deliver power efficiencies for data centers and ultra-low power consumption for intelligent devices at the edge.

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26 h. ago Stormy Weather for NOAA as Efficiency Cuts Claim Hundreds of Jobs

Hundreds of staffers on probationary status at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) were laid off Thursday as the Trump administration's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) continues to slash the federal workforce. The post Stormy Weather for NOAA as Efficiency Cuts Claim Hundreds of Jobs appeared first on Breitbart.

Society

29 h. ago Fabric giant Joann is closing down. What happens to those who relied on the retailer?

Joann, the major national retailer of fabric and craft supplies, is going out of business and closing all of its roughly 800 stores. What does that mean for professionals who relied on the chain?

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35 h. ago Vivek Ramaswamy argues DOGE hostility rooted in 'irrationality,' defends Trump, Musk's pursuit of 'golden age'

Ohio gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy analyzes the hostility toward Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency on "Jesse Watters Primetime."

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36 h. ago Moulton: Some Dems Won't Make Any Changes to Make Medicaid More Efficient

On Thursday’s broadcast of “CNN News Central,” Rep. Seth Moulton (D-MA) said that he thinks there are changes to Medicaid that would be acceptable, and “There are some Democrats who say, you can’t touch any of this. I’ve always been The post Moulton: Some Dems Won’t Make Any Changes to Make Medicaid More Efficient appeared first on Breitbart.

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40 h. ago DOGE work could 'cross extreme ethical and legal lines,' says former employee

On Tuesday, 21 DOGE employees resigned. NPR spoke to one of them who says she felt the new administration was causing "harm to the American people." As Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency work to remake the federal government, some of the people tasked with executing his vision have serious concerns about what the changes will do. For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org.Email us at considerthis@npr.org.

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41 h. ago Washington Governor Ferguson proposes furloughs, efficiencies to ease state budget shortfall

Washington Governor Ferguson proposes furloughs, efficiencies to ease state budget shortfall  NBC Right Now

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42 h. ago Blue city mayor embraces government efficiency in new memo to city employees

San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie directed city employees in a memo on Tuesday to return to the office at least four days a week to improve government efficiency.

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43 h. ago Bipartisan duo looks to fend off food supply cyber threats as global tensions persist

A bipartisan tag team is leading on a measure to safeguard American food production from lingering cyber threats amid enduring global tensions.

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43 h. ago Researchers transform textile waste into stronger recycled paper

Until now, old clothes have mainly been incinerated. Using adapted processes from paper production, it is possible to recover the cellulose fibers from used clothing and use them to produce cardboard and other packaging materials.

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44 h. ago Trump Signs Order to Implement DOGE 'Cost Efficiency Initiative'

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Wednesday to implement a cost-efficiency initiative within the Department of Government Efficiency. The post Trump Signs Order to Implement DOGE ‘Cost Efficiency Initiative’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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45 h. ago Workhelix taps years of research to help enterprises figure out where to apply AI

AI has the power to transform how people work, but getting tangible value out of AI isn’t as easy as throwing any AI application at any workflow. It can be hard for enterprises to figure out which AI applications help their business and which are just hype. Workhelix wants to solve that problem. Workhelix is […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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46 h. ago Hemp insulation could transform US building industry, slashing emissions and creating jobs

It's a fairly niche product now, but a new study from Georgia Tech engineers suggests insulation made from hemp fibers could be a viable industry in the U.S., creating jobs, a manufacturing base, and greener homes and buildings at the same time.

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47 h. ago Quantum navigation could transform how we travel. So what is it, and how does it work?

Quantum technology is no longer confined to the lab—it's making its way into our everyday lives. Now, it's about to transform something even more fundamental: how we navigate the world.

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47 h. ago DeepSeek is now a global force. But it's just one player in China's booming AI industry

When small Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) company DeepSeek released a family of extremely efficient and highly competitive AI models last month, it rocked the global tech community. The release revealed China's growing technological prowess. It also showcased a distinctly Chinese approach to AI advancement.

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47 h. ago Chain reaction crash in Washington Township closes road and hospitalized 2

Chain reaction crash in Washington Township closes road and hospitalized 2  Dayton 24/7 Now

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