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Science & Tech
Now, Amazon is backing an effort to examine how commercial offshore kelp farms can boost algae-based carbon capture. Even better, the Amazon-backed farm is co-locating kelp cultivation within the same space as offshore wind turbines.
Science & Tech
Quaise Energy is reviving this powerful energy source, and is one of several companies that are putting “deep geothermal” on the map.
Science & Tech
Traditional irrigation methods, which often rely on flooding or inefficient sprinklers, can waste enormous amounts of water. Innovative technologies are playing a critical role in conserving water and reducing costs. Smart water management systems, powered by the Internet of Things (IoT), promise to make every drop count by giving farmers real-time data on soil moisture, crop needs, and water use.
Science & Tech
The Palisades Nuclear Plant is located on the shoreline of Lake Michigan, a short two-hour drive from Chicago. It came online in 1971 and was retired in 2022, ranked at the time as the eighth-oldest nuclear plant in the country. Now, the plant is set to restart and make history as the first American nuclear plant to do so.
Energy
Airloom Energy is debuting a new type of wind energy technology that differs significantly from current offerings on the market.
Energy
Although nuclear fission, which powers nuclear reactors, can provide plenty of energy, it also produces potentially dangerous radioactive waste as a by-product. Now, researchers say they may have…
Energy
Implementing artificial intelligence may help make nuclear permitting faster, even with existing bureaucratic hurdles.
Environment
An AI-powered recycling firm called Glacier has developed next-generation robotic systems to end waste.
Energy
During his 2024 campaign, President Trump frequently talked about the “liquid gold” under our American feet. He meant oil and natural gas reserves. We have fossil fuels in…
Science & Tech
Across rural communities in Africa, Asia, and Latin America, farming has traditionally been a difficult and uncertain livelihood. While working the land will always involve challenges, agricultural technology,…
