2 h. ago Rooftop lab: Improving the understanding of optimal orientation and tilt of solar panels in northern climate conditions

The performance of photovoltaic systems (PV) in northern conditions has been measured at the University of Oulu, Finland, with two research infrastructures comprising 40 solar panels, including a unique panel carousel system on the roof of the Linnanmaa campus for research purposes.

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3 h. ago This BC alum is running Boston for her Marine father and service members

"I am motivated to improve veterans’ quality of life and ultimately assist them in overcoming everyday barriers." The post This BC alum is running Boston for her Marine father and service members appeared first on Boston.com.

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3 h. ago WA Gov. Ferguson makes 'significant' announcement about future of Washington State Ferries

WA Gov. Ferguson makes 'significant' announcement about future of Washington State Ferries  FOX 13 Seattle

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3 h. ago Trudeau says trade war between Canada and U.S. expected for the ‘foreseeable future’

Trudeau says trade war between Canada and U.S. expected for the ‘foreseeable future’  PBS NewsHour

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3 h. ago VW’s cheapest EV will have Rivian DNA and who is bidding for Canoo’s assets

Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation. Sign up here for free — just click TechCrunch Mobility! TechCrunch’s transportation team — well at least myself and senior reporter Rebecca Bellan — are hittin’ the road. Destination: SXSW, the annual tech, music, film, and culture […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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3 h. ago Founder of battery startup Our Next Energy returns as CEO following new funding

ONE also announced the close of a new funding round. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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3 h. ago Hydrogen sensor that could pave the way for safer, cleaner energy

Scientists have developed a hydrogen sensor that could accelerate the transition to clean hydrogen energy. As the world transitions away from fossil fuels, hydrogen is considered a key player to the transition to cleaner energy. However, the clear, odorless and highly flammable gas is hard to detect using human senses and poses a challenge for its safe deployment.

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4 h. ago Gov. Ferguson to give update on future of Washington's ferries

Gov. Ferguson to give update on future of Washington's ferries  KOMO News

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4 h. ago The future of batteries is in your closet: Scientists show nylon can improve lithium battery performance

In two new studies published in ACS Energy Letters and Energy & Environmental Science, scientists in Saudi Arabia have made a breakthrough that could increase the power and lower the cost of lithium-metal batteries by incorporating nylon into the design.

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4 h. ago Innovative biorobotic arm uses artificial muscles to combat tremors, paving way for wearable solutions

It is estimated that about 80 million people worldwide live with a tremor. For example, those who live with Parkinson's disease. The involuntary periodic movements sometimes strongly affect how patients are able to perform daily activities, such as drinking from a glass or writing.

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4 h. ago Engineers take apart batteries from Tesla and China's leading EV manufacturer to see what's inside

Two main manufacturers dominate the EV (electric vehicle) market: Tesla, which is most popular in Europe and North America, and BYD, which leads the Chinese EV market. However, both manufacturers have released limited data about their batteries, so the mechanical structure and characteristics of these battery cells have remained mysterious. To compare the batteries used by each manufacturer and better understand how EV batteries function overall, a team of researchers took one of each apart.

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5 h. ago Canada will be in trade war with US for foreseeable future, says Trudeau

Canada will be in trade war with US for foreseeable future, says Trudeau  Reuters Canada

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5 h. ago Washington high school (WIAA) 4A/3A girls basketball tournament: Quarterfinal recaps, highlights, top performers

Washington high school (WIAA) 4A/3A girls basketball tournament: Quarterfinal recaps, highlights, top performers  Sports Illustrated

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5 h. ago Washington high school (WIAA) 4A/3A boys basketball tournament: Quarterfinal recaps, highlights, top performers

Washington high school (WIAA) 4A/3A boys basketball tournament: Quarterfinal recaps, highlights, top performers  Sports Illustrated

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6 h. ago DAVID MARCUS: ‘Hamilton’ cancels itself as the Left continues to divide us

Columnist David Marcus, who previously worked in theater, takes 'Hamilton' producers to task for pulling out of Kennedy Center performances.

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6 h. ago Washington high school (WIAA) 2A/ 1A state basketball: Quarterfinal recaps, highlights, top performers in Yakima

Washington high school (WIAA) 2A/ 1A state basketball: Quarterfinal recaps, highlights, top performers in Yakima  Sports Illustrated

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6 h. ago Is Agganis Arena the future for the Boston Fleet? Two upcoming games could help answer that question.

“It’s just us continuing to test and learn and understand where we fit in in each market, and ultimately what is best for the team.” The post Is Agganis Arena the future for the Boston Fleet? Two upcoming games could help answer that question. appeared first on Boston.com.

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7 h. ago Turing, a key coding provider for OpenAI and other LLM producers, raises $111M at a $2.2B valuation

As AI companies race to improve the accuracy of Large Language Models and apps built on top of them, a startup that has emerged as a key partner in fulfilling that effort is announcing a significant round of funding to expand. Turing, which works with armies of engineers to contribute code to AI projects — […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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9 h. ago Layoffs, potential closures of key facilities raise worries about NOAA's future

The Trump administration may end leases for some of NOAA's offices while the agency terminates several advisory committees at the important weather and climate agency.

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9 h. ago Layoffs and potential closures of key facilities raise worries about NOAA's future

The Trump administration may end leases for some of NOAA's offices while the agency terminates several advisory committees at the important weather and climate agency.

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