38 m. ago New grant helps Washington County reopen 1994 cold case homicide of Gaston woman

New grant helps Washington County reopen 1994 cold case homicide of Gaston woman  Hillsboro News Times

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60 m. ago As SoCal bakes, UCLA study shows duration of heat waves is accelerating faster than climate change

As SoCal bakes, UCLA study shows duration of heat waves is accelerating faster than climate change  Los Angeles Times

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90 m. ago How to actually raise a seed round: Actionable advice from top investors at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 returns to Moscone West in San Francisco from October 27–29, convening more than 10,000 startup and VC leaders for an inside look at where innovation is headed. Among the must-attend sessions is a candid panel on the Builders Stage about one of the most high-stakes moments in any founder’s journey: raising your […]

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2 h. ago Former Intel CEO launches a benchmark to measure AI alignment

Former Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger created a new benchmark to test for AI model's alignment with aspects of human flourishing.

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3 h. ago NOAA nominee discusses extreme weather amidst agency cutbacks

Immediately after floods devastated Texas, nominees to fill key roles at NOAA were grilled by senators ahead of a confirmation vote. The agency faces a major budget cut and employee losses.

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4 h. ago Enhanced geothermal systems: An underground tech surfaces as a serious clean energy contender

A once-overlooked technology that taps into the Earth's heat to generate electricity could supply up to 20% of the electricity in the United States by 2050, according to a new Princeton analysis.

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4 h. ago San Francisco company plans to build hydrogen fuel storage tanks in Lycoming County

San Francisco company plans to build hydrogen fuel storage tanks in Lycoming County  WVIA Public Media

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5 h. ago Column | Through plague, scurvy and heat, lemonade has always been there for us

Column | Through plague, scurvy and heat, lemonade has always been there for us  The Washington Post

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5 h. ago Washington Co. detectives to reexamine 1994 cold case of Veta Hardebeck

Washington Co. detectives to reexamine 1994 cold case of Veta Hardebeck  KPTV

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5 h. ago Russia sanctions bill gains steam as White House appears to change tone on Putin

Senate sanctions bill targeting Russia's energy exports with hefty tariffs gains momentum as Trump shifts position on Russia, with Graham teasing presidential support.

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5 h. ago Tension building between Commanders, Terry McLaurin over new contract

Tension building between Commanders, Terry McLaurin over new contract  Sports Illustrated

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6 h. ago Modeling shows geothermal and borehole thermal energy storage can reliably heat buildings in extreme cold

New energy storage research from NREL, a U.S. Department of Energy national laboratory, has demonstrated a way to store and reuse heat underground to meet the heating demands of cold regions like Alaska.

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6 h. ago Ask the Remodeler: No place like home? How to make change a comfortable fit.

You can start with insulation, new windows, and energy efficiency. The post Ask the Remodeler: No place like home? How to make change a comfortable fit. appeared first on Boston.com.

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7 h. ago China Pitches South American Transcontinental Railroad as 'Alternative to the Panama Canal'

China and Brazil signed a memorandum of understanding, Chinese state media reported on Wednesday, to explore the possibility of jointly building a transcontinental railroad from the east coast of Brazil to the west coast of Peru – directly to a port funded and partially owned by Beijing. The post China Pitches South American Transcontinental Railroad as ‘Alternative to the Panama Canal’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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8 h. ago Nanosheet material stores heat below 100°C using dual water adsorption modes

Efficiently capturing and storing excess heat, particularly below 200°C, is paramount to achieving a carbon-neutral society. Every year, factories and homes produce excess heat, much of which gets wasted. Likewise, as the world gets more reliant on renewable energy sources, the need to capture and store heat grows.

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9 h. ago Manhunt for suspected Washington killer dad goes cold in Idaho after false alarm sighting

Manhunt for suspected Washington killer dad goes cold in Idaho after false alarm sighting  Fox News

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9 h. ago Hiker dies on iconic Arizona park trail during extreme summer heat

Grand Canyon National Park reports a 67-year-old man's death on South Kaibab Trail amid sweltering temperatures, despite CPR attempts by passersby and park medical personnel.

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10 h. ago Thirsty future: Australia's green hydrogen targets could require vastly more water than the government hopes

Green hydrogen is touted by some as the future—a way for Australia to slowly replace its reliance on fossil fuel exports. The energy-dense gas has the potential to reduce emissions in sectors challenging to decarbonize, such as steelmaking and fertilizer manufacturing.

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12 h. ago Trump Seems to Be Warming to What Europe Wants for Ukraine: New Russia Sanctions

Flattery and pressure — coupled with President Trump’s growing dissatisfaction with President Vladimir V. Putin — have helped build momentum for new economic punishments.

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13 h. ago Backstreet Boys’ AJ McLean on what helped him overcome being a ‘chronic relapser’ after narrowly avoiding jail

AJ McLean — who stars as the host of Netflix's singing competition series, "Building The Band" — got candid about the challenges he's faced within his sobriety journey.

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