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MIT scientists solve long-standing issue with game-changing component in EV batteries: 'The future methods ... should be industrially scalable'
For now, the MIT team is studying rock salt cathodes to develop a scalable manufacturing process. The researchers also want to improve performance by fine-tuning the material. "The future methods, of ...
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Biomass plant in California set to break ground with major financing from local agency — here's how it will benefit the state
Construction is moving forward on a biomass plant in California that has been trying to get greenlit for the past decade, CBS ...
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Researchers find Canada's wildfires emitted more air pollution than almost any country last year — here's how it impacts the rest of the world
Last year's wildfires in Canada's boreal forests evolved from a local disaster to a global climate event. These blazes ...
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Mother vents about growing disregard for kids' health concerns: 'Shouldn't you try to keep your child as safe and protected as possible?'
One TikToker had just about had enough with the attitude that parents are taking a hands-off approach surrounding microplastics and PFAS.
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Scientists create new compounds that could make solar energy technologies more efficient — here's how it works
NREL researchers found that synthesizing two molecular aggregates — tetracene diacid and dimethyl ester — could help improve ...
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Discovery of vector-borne disease that's new to Europe has governments on high alert — here's what you should know
According to Harvard, as temperatures rise, animals migrate to cooler habitats, meaning animals that didn't originally come ...
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Gardener shares idyllic scene of flourishing garden filled with native plants: 'Thanks for this'
Bees are a great sign that your garden is flourishing. This Redditor shared a video of their garden with tens of buzzing ...
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National park visitor stumbles upon upsetting display of disregard for nature: 'I'm so beyond tired of it'
One Reddit user had a frustrating experience at a beautiful national park this summer, which sparked a conversation about ...
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Proud gardener shows off yard renovation to better handle rainwater: 'I adore this so much'
One Berlin-based homeowner turned to the r/landscaping subreddit to share some photos of their own landscaping work.
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Liberty Mutual drops coverage from nearly 17,000 policyholders in California — here's why
Around 17,000 properties in California are set to lose their fire insurance protection from Liberty Mutual, the San Francisco ...
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Residents rejoice as iconic lake refills after dry spell: 'There has been no rain for almost a month'
By the end of July, the channel of lakes at the Taiping Lake Gardens was 70% evaporated, leaving the cracked, dry mud visible ...
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Moroccan farmers issue warning of catastrophic crop failures as droughts persist: 'We haven't had a good year since 2000'
Moroccan farmers are suffering as drought conditions are leading to a crisis impacting crop yields, putting the kingdom on ...