79 m. ago Neutron scattering and supercomputing shed light on better biofuel production

Scientists at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory and the University of Cincinnati achieved a breakthrough in understanding the vulnerability of microbes to the butanol they produce during fermentation of plant biomass. The discovery could pave the way for more efficient production of domestic fuels, chemicals and materials.

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2 h. ago The global race for rare earth materials is on, and the U.S. is losing it

President Trump signed an executive order invoking war time powers to help boost production of critical minerals and rare earth elements. There is a global race for those materials, but the U.S. lags behind its main competitor, China.

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2 h. ago Mysterious pyramid, ancient bronze coins discovered by archaeologists

Archaeologists have discovered a mysterious pyramid dating back 2,200 years in Israel's Judean Desert. Ancient relics like bronze coins and historical documents were also found.

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9 h. ago Seattle forecast: ‘Severe’ thunder, wind, hail, chance of a tornado

Seattle forecast: ‘Severe’ thunder, wind, hail, chance of a tornado  The Seattle TimesSeattle, Portland face rare severe thunderstorm threat with tornado and large hail risk Wednesday  Fox Weather Seattle bracing for 'rare threat' of severe thunderstorms  FOX 13 Seattle

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10 h. ago Metal detectorist unwittingly discovers strange hoard of hundreds of ancient objects: 'Rarely seen'

British archaeologists recently uncovered a remarkable collection of two-millennia-old artifacts dating back to the Iron Age, thanks to a metal detectorist.

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10 h. ago ‘Hamas Out!’: Palestinians Launch Rare Uprising in Gaza Strip

Hundreds of Gazans marched through the northern town of Beit Lahiya carrying white flags and chanting anti-Hamas slogans, according to videos posted from the scene, which showed participants calling for peace, press coverage, and the release of hostages. The post ‘Hamas Out!’: Palestinians Launch Rare Uprising in Gaza Strip appeared first on Breitbart.

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10 h. ago Rare severe thunderstorms forecast for West Coast. Here’s where worst weather may hit

Rare severe thunderstorms forecast for West Coast. Here’s where worst weather may hit  San Francisco Chronicle

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13 h. ago Why are tornado warnings so rare in western WA? What to know as severe storm approaches

Why are tornado warnings so rare in western WA? What to know as severe storm approaches  Tacoma News Tribune

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14 h. ago Why some Los Angeles homes are being built to resist wildfires — and some aren't

The wildfires in LA were so large, they burned areas that weren't considered at risk. That means as residents start the process of rebuilding, thousands of them won't be required to use fire-resistant building materials. Experts say those materials dramatically reduce the chance a house will burn. But now, Los Angeles officials are changing the rules to require more homeowners to use these materials - a rare example of tightening the rules post-disaster, instead of loosening them.

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14 h. ago Rare large hail possible as storms move across western Oregon and Washington Wednesday

Rare large hail possible as storms move across western Oregon and Washington Wednesday  KATU

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14 h. ago Seattle bracing for 'rare threat' of severe thunderstorms on Wednesday

Seattle bracing for 'rare threat' of severe thunderstorms on Wednesday  FOX 13 Seattle

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16 h. ago Seattle, Portland face rare severe thunderstorm threat with tornado and large hail risk Wednesday

Seattle, Portland face rare severe thunderstorm threat with tornado and large hail risk Wednesday  Fox Weather

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17 h. ago When Eleanor Heginbotham's car broke down on New Year's Eve, a group of strangers jumped in

Eleanor Heginbotham was at the post office on New Year's Eve 2022 when her car wouldn't start. For 40 minutes, a group of strangers came to her aid, including someone who would later become a friend.

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17 h. ago Ancient Greek and Roman statues often smelled like roses, a new study says

Ancient Greek and Roman statues didn't originally look like they do now in museums. A new study says they didn't smell the same, either.

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18 h. ago Leonardo DiCaprio’s girlfriend, 26, admits one ‘extremely annoying’ part of dating famous actor

Model Vittoria Ceretti, 26, gave a rare glimpse of what it's like being the girlfriend of Leonardo DiCaprio, 50.

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21 h. ago Rant and Rave: Reader and dog experienced kindness from two strangers

Rant and Rave: Reader and dog experienced kindness from two strangers  The Seattle Times

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23 h. ago Suspicious 'Incendiary Devices' Discovered at Tesla Dealership in Austin

Officials from the Austin Police Department (APD) in Texas confirmed several suspicious "incendiary devices" had been discovered at a Tesla dealership in Austin, according to several reports. The post Suspicious ‘Incendiary Devices’ Discovered at Tesla Dealership in Austin appeared first on Breitbart.

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33 h. ago Hallucinating man allegedly fires on own home, calls 911, and police discover he's in the U.S. illegally

A man in Texas opened fire on a home while high on drugs and was living in the United States illegally, authorities said on Sunday.

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36 h. ago Kidnapping suspect arrested after authorities discover missing juvenile in her attic: police

Kentucky authorities arrested Scottsville resident Donna M. Spengler, 42, after she allegedly kidnapped and harbored a missing juvenile in her attic.

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36 h. ago Elon Musk Claims DOGE Discovered $330 Million in SBA Loans Given to Kids

Elon Musk revealed that DOGE discovered the Small Business Administration (SBA) had given more than $300 million in loans to children under 11 years old. The post Elon Musk Claims DOGE Discovered $330 Million in SBA Loans Given to Kids appeared first on Breitbart.

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