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https://www.cnet.com/science/climate/mobile-nanogrids-can-provide-electricity-clean-water-during-a-disaster/
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Mobile nanogrids are emerging as a promising solution to provide essential resources such as electricity and clean water in the aftermath of a disaster. A recent report on CNET Science highlights the potential of this technology to address critical infrastructure challenges in the event of a natural disaster, where power and water systems may be severely disrupted. According to the report, mobile nanogrids consist of small-scale power generation and water treatment systems that can be easily transported and rapidly deployed to disaster-stricken areas. These systems can operate independently or be interconnected to form a larger network, providing reliable and sustainable access to essential services in emergency situations. To read more, use the button below to open the original external article.
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https://www.cnbc.com/2023/04/17/from-ge-to-siemens-wind-energy-hopes-its-crisis-is-about-to-end.html?__source=twitter%7Cmain
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In January, three months after GE announced it was laying off 20% of its U.onshore wind workforce, GE Renewable Energy posted a loss of $2.24 billion for 2022, compared to a decline of $795 million the previous year. Even so, CEO Larry Culp expressed a sanguine tone when speaking with analysts. "While the demand drop due to the [production tax credit] lapse significantly impacted our renewables results in 2022, the Inflation Reduction Act is a real game-changer for us and the industry going forward," he said.
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https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/can-a-fingerprint-of-your-brain-help-predict-mental-health-conditions-180981869/
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In a recent article published by Smithsonian Magazine, researchers are exploring the possibility of predicting mental health conditions through a "fingerprint" of the brain. The study focuses on analyzing the connections between different regions of the brain using a technique called functional connectivity magnetic resonance imaging (fcMRI). The researchers found that patterns of connectivity in certain brain regions were associated with higher rates of mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, and schizophrenia. To read more, use the button below to open the original external article.
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https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/big-investors-amp-up-californias-port-truck-charging-plan-2023-04-17/?taid=643d3272badcf00001a9ea1a
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LOS ANGELES, April 17 (Reuters) - California's bustling seaports, dominated by massive container vessels and soaring cranes, may seem an unlikely setting for investors seeking to capitalize on the "green" revolution.But thanks to the state's plan to phase out by 2035 heavy-duty diesel trucks that...
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https://www.cnbc.com/2023/04/17/hydrogen-and-evs-could-play-a-big-role-in-truckings-future.html?__source=twitter%7Cmain
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In a sign of how collaboration could be key to the development of hydrogen powered mobility, Daimler Truck and the Volvo Group have also set up cellcentric, a joint venture focused on the manufacture of fuel cells. The above moves come at a time when plans are being made to reduce overall transport-related emissions, including those from larger vehicles crucial to the freight industry.
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https://www.reuters.com/technology/waiting-quantum-computers-arrive-software-engineers-get-creative-2023-04-17/?taid=643d246332c8460001216c7a
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OAKLAND, Calif., April 17 (Reuters) - Quantum computers promise to be millions of times faster than today's fastest supercomputers, potentially revolutionizing everything from medical research to the way people solve problems of climate change. The wait for these machines, though, has been long,...
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https://www.marketwatch.com/amp/story/xpeng-stock-jumps-after-new-production-platform-unveiled-nio-and-li-auto-shares-also-rally-1cc8d202?link=sfmw_tw&mod=dist_amp_social
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The U.S.-listed shares of XPeng Inc. XPEV charged up 11.in premarket trading Monday, after the China-based electric vehicle (EV) maker unveiled a new production platform that will lead to significant cost savings as it shortens the research and development (R&cycle for future models by 20%. ""We envision that this evolutionary intelligent architecture will lead smart EV technology development for the next three years," said Chief Executive Officer He Xiaopeng.
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https://www.csoonline.com/article/3693255/7-cybersecurity-mindsets-that-undermine-practitioners-and-how-to-avoid-them.html
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It's no secret that cybersecurity jobs are burning people out. It's a high-pressure environment that ever seems to be ratcheting up the daily demand on security professionals. There are many reasons for this, but underlying them all is the way we think about security. By consciously recognizing these mindsets we can change them and better position everyone for success.
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https://gvwire.com/2023/04/14/ai-powered-medical-model-promises-faster-informed-health-care/
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Artificial intelligence (AI) could help medical professionals provide patients with expedited and better-informed health care, according to a paper in the journal Nature. Scientists have revealed the details of Generalist Medical Al, or GMAI, a model that can draw from a broad range of inputs, from medical records to scientific literature, to build a more complete picture of the individual's state of health.
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https://www.creativ.com.au/transforming-your-government-website-for-an-enhanced-user-experience/
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A well-designed government website is critical for citizens to easily access information and services. The reality is that consumers and the private sector have fully embraced the digital world and continue to do so, whereas the public sector has unfortunately lagged behind in innovation for...
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https://www.reuters.com/business/finance/britain-sets-out-steps-extend-open-banking-services-2023-04-17/?taid=643d1527743abe00013aa698
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LONDON, April 17 (Reuters) - Britain's financial regulators said on Monday they will set up a new body to encourage more competition in banking services through the use of third-party apps.Open banking refers to third-party firms using banking data from customers at mainstream lenders to offer...
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https://www.renewableenergymagazine.com/panorama/uk-government-exploring-major-reform-to-flagship-20230417
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The Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme is the government's mechanism for supporting new British low-carbon electricity generation projects, such as offshore wind and solar developers, and along with FIDER, an early form of the scheme, has awarded contracts to new low carbon projects in Britain with a total capacity of 26.1 GW.
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https://www.theverge.com/2023/4/17/23686115/apple-wwdc-2023-rumored-announcements-macbooks-macs-watchos-10-mixed-reality-headset
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Apple's long-anticipating mixed reality headset won't be the only piece of hardware it announces at its Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in June. That's according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, who's published a new overview of the event. Expected launches include new MacBooks, as well as a...
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https://cointelegraph.com/news/bnb-chain-issues-list-of-191-high-risk-untrustworthy-dapps-and-fake-tokens
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BNB Chain, the blockchain developed by crypto exchange Binance, updated its Red Alarm list to include 191 high-risk projects and decentralized applications (dApps) currently hosted on the blockchain.BNB Chain's Red Alarm list — which gets updated every Friday — includes projects and DApps that...
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https://cointelegraph.com/news/btc-price-heading-under-30k-5-things-to-know-in-bitcoin-this-week
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Bitcoin (BTC) starts a new week under $30,000 as analysts' predictions of a short-term support retest come true. The largest cryptocurrency saw a classic dive following its latest weekly close as its latest gains evaporated — will they return?Ahead of a fairly innocuous week for macro data...
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https://www.kentonline.co.uk/dartford/news/bluewater-to-be-powered-by-3-200-solar-panels-285383/
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More than 3,000 solar panels are to be installed at Bluewater to help power the complex. Planning permission has been granted by Dartford council for the huge installation of panels on flat roofs at the shopping centre in Greenhithe. The 3,200 panels will generate about 1,158,400 kilowatt hours of renewable energy a year - enough to power about 308 households or 512 electric cars for a year.
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https://www.insurancejournal.com/news/international/2023/04/17/716848.htm
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SAPPORO, Japan — The Group of Seven rich nations on Sunday set big new collective targets for solar power and offshore wind capacity, agreeing to speed up renewable energy development and move toward a quicker phase-out of fossil fuels.
But they stopped short of endorsing a 2030 deadline for...
But they stopped short of endorsing a 2030 deadline for...
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https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2023/apr/17/it-cant-be-left-to-the-market-the-closure-of-the-liddell-power-station-and-the-uncertainty-of-the-future?CMP=twt_gu
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'It can't be left to the market': the closure of Liddell power station and uncertainty of the future
When AGL Energy was in a tangle with the Turnbull government over the future of its Liddell power station in 2017, it drew up an extensive scheme listing how it would replace the coal-fired plant with equivalent generation capacity.The Generation Plan proposed a mix of renewable energy,...
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https://fortune.com/2023/04/16/gates-foundation-backs-smart-immune-cancer-trial-leukemia-patients-chemotherapy/?xid=soc_socialflow_twitter_FORTUNE
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The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is known for spending billions to fight infectious diseases in developing countries, so a new investment in a French biotech company feels somewhat unusual.
Smart Immune will receive $5 million from the foundation, according to the Financial Times. The company...
Smart Immune will receive $5 million from the foundation, according to the Financial Times. The company...
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https://www.horsesforsources.com/metaverse-meh-greatly-exaggerated_041523/
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Recent headlines such as those in the WSJ (The Metaverse is Quickly Turning Into the Meh-taverse), and similar in the FT, remind us of such classics as 'Internet may be just a passing fad as millions give up on it' from the year 2000 edition of the UK's treasure trove of fact, The Daily Mail. Such black-and-white premature pronouncements are typical of headline hunters.
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https://www.independent.co.uk/climate-change/news/ceo-welsh-people-brecon-beacons-b2320870.html
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Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email The Brecon Beacons National Park is changing its name as a direct response to the climate and ecological crisis, the park's CEO has said.From Monday, it will adopt the Welsh name of...