6 h. ago Over 100 employees leave US EIA, putting crucial energy data at risk, sources say

Over 100 employees leave US EIA, putting crucial energy data at risk, sources say  Reuters

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8 h. ago Judge Who Blocked Trump from Freezing EPA, Energy Funds Is a Former Democrat Activist

Judge Mary McElroy, who has twice blocked Trump's efforts to freeze EPA, Energy Department, and other grants, has a history of Democrat activism. The post Judge Who Blocked Trump from Freezing EPA, Energy Funds Is a Former Democrat Activist appeared first on Breitbart.

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9 h. ago As Sheriff Raphael Washington denies latest sexual harassment claims, Wayne County lawyers up

As Sheriff Raphael Washington denies latest sexual harassment claims, Wayne County lawyers up  WXYZ Channel 7

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13 h. ago Solar cell efficiency record achieved with tin halide perovskite

University of Queensland researchers have set a world record for solar cell efficiency with eco-friendly perovskite technology. A team led by Professor Lianzhou Wang has unveiled a tin halide perovskite (THP) solar cell capable of converting sunlight to electricity at a certified record efficiency of 16.65%. The research is published in the journal Nature Nanotechnology.

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14 h. ago Improving solar cell performance: The impact of Zr alloying on the engineering of BaHfS

Lead halide perovskite solar cells (LHPSCs) have rapidly gained prominence in the field of photovoltaics, boasting impressive power conversion efficiencies (PCEs) of up to 26.1% in single-junction devices. However, despite their high performance, these materials suffer from critical drawbacks, including degradation when exposed to moisture, oxygen, heat and ultraviolet light, as well as concerns regarding the toxicity of lead.

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15 h. ago United States’ Southwest Airlines Implements New Expiration Policy for Flight Credits, Part of Broader Shift Toward Profitability and Efficiency

United States’ Southwest Airlines Implements New Expiration Policy for Flight Credits, Part of Broader Shift Toward Profitability and Efficiency  Travel And Tour World

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16 h. ago A step toward harnessing clean energy from falling rainwater

When two materials come into contact, charged entities on their surfaces get a little nudge. This is how rubbing a balloon on the skin creates static electricity. Likewise, water flowing over some surfaces can gain or lose charge.

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16 h. ago Texas poised to create its own version of DOGE as bill passes both chambers

Texas lawmakers passed a bill that would establish a new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) following Elon Musk's federal model. The state agency will focus on cutting bureaucracy and improving government services.

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17 h. ago Dozens of employees leaving US EIA, putting crucial energy data at risk, sources say

Dozens of employees leaving US EIA, putting crucial energy data at risk, sources say  Reuters

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17 h. ago Hammerspace, an unstructured data wrangler used by Nvidia, Meta and Tesla, raises $100M at $500M+ valuation

Artificial intelligence services at their heart are massive data plays: you need data — a lot of it — to build the models, and then the models need efficient ways to ingest and output data to work.  A company called Hammerspace has built a system to help AI and other organisations tap into data troves […]

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19 h. ago California battery faciilty fire raises concerns over energy storage plant regulation

Following a lithium-ion battery fire at the Moss Landing plant in Monterey County in California, communities nationwide are expressing concerns about hosting similar plants.

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19 h. ago California battery facility fire raises concerns over energy storage plant regulation

Following a lithium-ion battery fire at the Moss Landing plant in Monterey County in California, communities nationwide are expressing concerns about hosting similar plants.

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24 h. ago Trump, DOGE Deny Federal Housing, Jobs Benefits to Illegal Aliens

Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is reportedly cross-checking federal data to prevent illegal aliens from receiving housing and employment benefits, according to a recent report. The post Trump, DOGE Deny Federal Housing, Jobs Benefits to Illegal Aliens appeared first on Breitbart.

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31 h. ago Programmable photonic chip uses light to accelerate AI training and cut energy use

Penn Engineers have developed the first programmable chip that can train nonlinear neural networks using light—a breakthrough that could dramatically speed up AI training, reduce energy use and even pave the way for fully light-powered computers.

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31 h. ago What channel is Washington Capitals vs. New York Islanders game on today (4/15/25)? | FREE LIVE STREAM, time,

What channel is Washington Capitals vs. New York Islanders game on today (4/15/25)? | FREE LIVE STREAM, time,  Syracuse.com

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34 h. ago Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center Opens In Washington, D.C.

Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center Opens In Washington, D.C.  Healthcare Design Magazine

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35 h. ago Dust forecast system helps renewable energy industry manage solar losses

Scientists from the Chinese Academy of Sciences have developed a new forecasting tool called iDust that improves predictions of dust storms, offering significant benefits for solar energy production. The system addresses a critical challenge for renewable energy, particularly in desert regions where dust can severely reduce solar panel efficiency.

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35 h. ago Rare Earth Minerals Affected by China Export Ban Used in EVs, Green Energy, and Military Tech

China has restricted the export of several crucial rare earth minerals to the United States in response to President Donald Trump’s tariff increases. The post Rare Earth Minerals Affected by China Export Ban Used in EVs, Green Energy, and Military Tech appeared first on Breitbart.

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36 h. ago Bridging Earth and space, and art and science, with global voices

Professor Craig Carter’s precision design for a student-led project now on the moon, encodes messages from around the world on a silicon wafer.

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39 h. ago US import prices unexpectedly fall in March on cheaper energy goods

US import prices unexpectedly fall in March on cheaper energy goods  Reuters

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