1 hour ago Adding batteries to hydropower facilities could increase dam lifespan and potential revenue

In its current form, the nation's electric grid largely doesn't store energy. The vast majority of electricity generated by fossil fuels, hydropower, and other sources flows into the grid and is immediately used by consumers. But as battery energy storage becomes cheaper and more powerful, researchers have been investigating new ways to use it to support the power grid.

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2 h. ago Mamdani, President Trump have been texting at least twice a week — as unlikely bromance blossoms: sources

Socialist Mayor Zohran Mamdani and President Trump reportedly text twice weekly in an unlikely political bromance that sources describe as 'friendly.'

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3 h. ago Candace Cameron Bure says ‘men are scared to talk to women’ in today’s modern dating world

Candace Cameron Bure revealed men are increasingly scared to approach women, offering tips for finding meaningful connections beyond dating apps and texting.

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3 h. ago Candace Cameron Bure says ‘men are scared to talk to women’ in today’s dating world

Candace Cameron Bure revealed men are increasingly scared to approach women, offering tips for finding meaningful connections beyond dating apps and texting.

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4 h. ago China Elbows into Greenland Debate, Backing Denmark Against Trump's Acquisition Plans

The Chinese Foreign Ministry on Monday elbowed its way into the debate over President Donald Trump’s effort to acquire Greenland, slamming the U.S. for “using other countries as an excuse for pursuing its own selfish interests.” The post China Elbows into Greenland Debate, Backing Denmark Against Trump’s Acquisition Plans appeared first on Breitbart.

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5 h. ago Foundation for fallen Alaska climber launches on what would have been his 24th birthday

Foundation for fallen Alaska climber launches on what would have been his 24th birthday  Alaska's News Source

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6 h. ago Echoing Mamdani, Hochul Offers Plan for a More Affordable New York

In her State of the State address, Gov. Kathy Hochul adopted some of the affordability message of Mayor Zohran Mamdani. She also portrayed New York as a bulwark against the White House.

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7 h. ago AI 'CHEF' could help those with cognitive declines complete home tasks

In the United States, 11% of adults over age 45 self-report some cognitive decline, which may impact their ability to care for themselves and perform tasks such as cooking or paying bills. A team of Washington University in St. Louis researchers has integrated two novel vision-language models that create a potential artificial intelligence (AI) assistant that could help people remain independent.

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7 h. ago Simple daily habit may help ease depression more than medication, researchers say

A review of recent studies suggests exercise may treat depression as effectively as therapy or antidepressants, offering an accessible mental health treatment option.

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8 h. ago Neo humanoid maker 1X releases world model to help bots learn what they see

1X released a new world model that it says is a solid step toward its robots being able to teach themselves new tasks.

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8 h. ago Atomistic model explains how memory metals can change their shape

Shape memory alloys are exotic materials that can be deformed at room temperature and return to their "remembered," pre-deformed shape when heated. They are used in a broad range of applications, such as heart stents, dental braces, actuators that move wing flaps, and energy harvesting. Mechanical engineer Francesco Maresca and his team from the University of Groningen have worked out how memory metals change shape at the atomic level.

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8 h. ago USGS: A model to predict sediment bulk density for the San Francisco Estuary

USGS: A model to predict sediment bulk density for the San Francisco Estuary  Maven's Notebook

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11 h. ago Cherry Bekaert Bolsters Outsourced Accounting Services With Acquisition of Washington, DC

Cherry Bekaert Bolsters Outsourced Accounting Services With Acquisition of Washington, DC-Based Firm Tarsus  Morningstar

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13 h. ago Sleep patterns could predict risk for dementia, cancer and stroke, study suggests

A Stanford AI model trained on nearly 600,000 hours of sleep data can assess future risk for dementia, heart disease and more using one night of sleep, researchers say.

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13 h. ago If ICE kills in Bay Area, will locals investigate? Oakland case offers stark lesson

If ICE kills in Bay Area, will locals investigate? Oakland case offers stark lesson  San Francisco Chronicle

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21 h. ago Model train enthusiast recreates Seattle skyline with intricate miniatures

Model train enthusiast recreates Seattle skyline with intricate miniatures  KING5.com

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22 h. ago Supreme Courts turns down Alaska petition to rule on subsistence fishing rights

Supreme Courts turns down Alaska petition to rule on subsistence fishing rights  Alaska's News Source

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22 h. ago Supreme Court turns down Alaska petition to rule on subsistence fishing rights

Supreme Court turns down Alaska petition to rule on subsistence fishing rights  Alaska's News Source

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23 h. ago Experts give safety tips as avalanche warnings spread across southcentral Alaska

Experts give safety tips as avalanche warnings spread across southcentral Alaska  Alaska's News Source

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23 h. ago Moses Lake Native, Now a Seattle Senator, Seeks to Ban Face Masks for Law Enforcement

Moses Lake Native, Now a Seattle Senator, Seeks to Ban Face Masks for Law Enforcement  Source ONE News

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