Sustainability
What happens when AI comes to the cotton fields
What happens when AI comes to the cotton fields A research project in Jenkins County, Georgia, is testing the potential of AI-powered sensors to help cotton farmers optimize pesticide use and reduce harmful residues in local soil and air. The project uses a machine learning algorithm trained on the unique wingbeats of each pest insect […]
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How sea star wasting disease transformed the West Coast’s ecology and economy
How sea star wasting disease transformed the West Coast’s ecology and economy The sea star wasting disease outbreak on the West Coast of North America has had a devastating impact on the ecosystem, leading to the near-total loss of sunflower sea stars and the explosion of purple sea urchin populations. The loss of sunflower sea […]
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Community raises water concerns over world’s largest AI data center in Texas
Community raises water concerns over world’s largest AI data center in Texas Fermi America and Texas Tech are collaborating to build the world’s largest AI data center in the Texas Panhandle. The project aims to establish a massive hub for artificial intelligence research and development. Concerns have been raised by the local community about the […]
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Clownfish are disappearing due to climate change
Clownfish are disappearing due to climate change Climate change is causing a population collapse in clownfish due to extreme heat waves in the Red Sea, which has resulted in a breakdown in their mutualistic relationship with anemones. The study found that prolonged bleaching of anemones can lead to the death of both the anemone and […]
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Banks retreat from climate change commitments – but it’s business more than politics
Banks retreat from climate change commitments – but it’s business more than politics Banks that joined net-zero alliances to combat climate change have largely retreated from their commitments due to business interests over politics, with fossil fuels continuing to be profitable and loans to oil and gas companies surging. The collapse of these alliances was […]
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Where does your glass come from?
Where does your glass come from? The glass used in high-end architecture, such as Apple’s flagship stores, comes from limited sources around the world, including Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Australia, due to its high purity requirements. The production of low-iron glass, which is prized for its colorlessness, has a significant environmental impact, including energy consumption, greenhouse […]
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Trump reversed policies supporting electric vehicles − it will affect the road to clean electricity, too
Trump reversed policies supporting electric vehicles − it will affect the road to clean electricity, too Reversing policies supporting electric vehicles will hinder progress in reducing transportation emissions and US leadership in key technology. The elimination of incentives for electric vehicle production has led to a collapse in US investment, allowing China to dominate the […]
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NSTGRO 2025
NSTGRO 2025 Astronaut-Powered Laundry Machine: Researchers at the University of California, Davis are developing an astronaut-powered laundry machine that can clean clothes using only solar energy and water. Computational Modeling of Lithium Magnetoplasmadynamic Thruster for Nuclear Electric Propulsion: Scientists at Stanford University are working on a computational model to optimize the performance of lithium magnetoplasmadynamic […]
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Boosting timber harvesting in national forests while cutting public oversight won’t solve America’s wildfire problem
Boosting timber harvesting in national forests while cutting public oversight won’t solve America’s wildfire problem Boosting timber harvesting in national forests while cutting public oversight won’t solve America’s wildfire problem. In fact, increasing logging without proper thinning and oversight could even exacerbate the issue. The western United States is facing another destructive wildfire season, with […]
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Volkswagen rounds out new lineup of affordable EVs with ID. Cross concept
Volkswagen rounds out new lineup of affordable EVs with ID. Cross concept Volkswagen has unveiled the ID. Cross concept, a new electric vehicle aimed at the low end of the market to make EVs more affordable and appealing to a wider audience. The ID. Cross features a “friendlier” design language with a narrower front fascia, […]
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