11 h. ago ICE Washington, D.C., FBI Richmond arrest illegal Egyptian national during enhanced operation in Virginia

ICE Washington, D.C., FBI Richmond arrest illegal Egyptian national during enhanced operation in Virginia  U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Newsroom

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12 h. ago The real reason why oil and gas companies are bullish on carbon capture

Occidental CEO Vicki Hollub compared using CO2 in enhanced oil recovery to fracking, the technology that sent U.S. oil and gas production skyrocketing. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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17 h. ago California regulators suggest ending rooftop solar subsidies for homeowners

California regulators suggest ending rooftop solar subsidies for homeowners  San Francisco Chronicle

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21 h. ago New bifacial linker enhances adhesion in flexible solar cells

Flexible perovskite solar cells (F-PSCs) have attracted attention for their potential in diverse applications. However, their commercialization faces challenges related to low mechanical flexibility, which leads to poor adhesion between the perovskite absorber layer and the flexible substrate.

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31 h. ago Solar crushed 2024, but emissions were up as industry used more natural gas

Solar and wind together now represent nearly a quarter of electricity demand and nearly 10% of all energy consumption in the U.S. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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32 h. ago Why Trump’s Clean Energy Rollbacks Could Derail a Factory Boom

With the Trump administration reversing support for low-carbon power, the business case for making wind, solar and electric vehicle parts gets weaker.

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32 h. ago Alaska senator pushes to limit cellphones in class, students react

Alaska senator pushes to limit cellphones in class, students react  youralaskalink

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33 h. ago Hybrid transparent electrodes enhance efficiency and longevity of perovskite solar cells

Bifacial perovskite solar cells are known for their ability to harness sunlight from both sides. Researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) recently made significant strides in their development with a novel NiO/Ag/NiO transparent electrode that helps to achieve high efficiency, durability, and infrared transparency, promising significant advances in solar energy applications.

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34 h. ago MyLand Announces $4.8M Program to Enhance Soil Health in Washington State

MyLand Announces $4.8M Program to Enhance Soil Health in Washington State  AgNewsWire

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37 h. ago San Francisco Giants Miss Critical Opportunities to Enhance Offseason Roster

San Francisco Giants Miss Critical Opportunities to Enhance Offseason Roster  Sports Illustrated

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39 h. ago College football country seeks key tax exemption for athletes to enhance recruitment, boost team continuity

Sen. Tommy Tuberville, the former Auburn coach, along with lawmakers in several Deep South states are seeking to clarify laws on NIL taxation for athletes.

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43 h. ago Clean Energy Was Lifting Manufacturing. Now Investment Is in Jeopardy.

With the Trump administration reversing support for low-carbon power, the business case for making wind, solar and electric vehicle parts gets weaker.

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59 h. ago Senate confirms Kelly Loeffler to lead Small Business Administration

Kelly Loeffler's priorities for the Small Business Association include reducing regulatory burdens on small business owners, and enhancing access to SBA-backed loans and grants.

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62 h. ago Improving wireless charging: New tech can enhance efficiency via dynamic frequency adaptation

Wireless power transfer (WPT) enables device charging without direct physical or wired connections. Resonant circuits are key components of WPT systems that optimize energy transfer from the transmitter to the receiver. In parallel compensated receivers, capacitors balance the inductance of the receiver coil to achieve resonance, reducing circuit impedance, thereby enhancing power transfer.

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3 d. ago Developers put brakes on multiple solar energy projects in Southcentral Alaska, citing costs and federal politics

Developers put brakes on multiple solar energy projects in Southcentral Alaska, citing costs and federal politics  Anchorage Daily News

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3 d. ago Developers put brakes on multiple solar energy projects as Southcentral Alaska faces gas shortage

Developers put brakes on multiple solar energy projects as Southcentral Alaska faces gas shortage  Anchorage Daily News

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3 d. ago Synaptic device array integrates sensing, memory, and processing for artificial vision

In a development for artificial intelligence, researchers have unveiled a synaptic device array that shows promise for enhancing artificial visual systems. This innovative array, measuring a compact 0.7 × 0.7 cm2, integrates the capabilities of sensing, memory, and processing to mimic the intricate functions of the human visual system.

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3 d. ago Enhancing radiation resistance of silicon carbide power semiconductors for space applications

A research team led by Dr. Jae Hwa Seo at Advanced Semiconductor Research Center of KERI has developed technology to evaluate radiation resistance and secure reliability of silicon carbide (SiC) power semiconductor devices in space environment. The study is published in the journal Radiation Physics and Chemistry.

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3 d. ago Powering the future—ultrathin films enhance electrical conductivity in flexible electronics

What if your electronic devices could adapt on the fly to temperature, pressure, or impact? Thanks to a new breakthrough in downsizing quantum materials, that idea is becoming a reality.

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3 d. ago Harnessing failure as an asset: How researchers are innovating smarter wearable tech

In the world of soft robotics and wearable technology, sheet-based fluidic devices are revolutionizing how lightweight, flexible and multifunctional systems are designed. But with innovation comes challenges, particularly in understanding and controlling failure in these devices.

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