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This widely used chart makes the clean energy switch seem much harder than it actually is
If you follow news about climate change, you’ve probably seen the term “primary energy.”This post was originally published on this site
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Combating climate change with better semiconductor manufacturing
The average global temperature has risen by 1.5 C since the pre-industrial era due to climate change, and it is poised to continue increasing. In response, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change has developed the […]
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NASA, industry weave data fabric with AI
One of the biggest goals for companies in the field of artificial intelligence is developing “agentic” or autonomous systems. These metaphorical agents can perform tasks without a guiding human hand. This parallels the goals of […]
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Climate risks deepen energy hardships as changing lives reshape transition to renewables, new report finds
Climate events including floods and heat waves are likely to compound energy hardship for many Australians, a new report led by Monash University researchers has found, offering critical insights into how everyday household trends, practices […]
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Biofuels standards put farm, oil state members on opposite sides
The perennial battle over EPA’s biofuels mandates is coming to a head soon as the agency works on finalizing updates to the Renewable Fuel Standard’s blending obligations.This post was originally published on this site
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Security vulnerability identified in EV charging protocol
Southwest Research Institute identified a security vulnerability in a standard protocol governing communications between electric vehicles (EV) and EV charging equipment. The research prompted the Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) to issue a security […]
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Improving reliable power supply to remote communities
Remote First Nations communities in Australia experience ongoing energy insecurity due to geographic isolation, reliance on diesel, and uneven consumer protections relative to grid-connected households—so experts are navigating the many complicated factors to guide transition […]
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Dangers to consider as AI gets smarter, more rapidly adopted
A recent study at UC Davis had AI chatbots send messages to people’s phones to remind them to get their steps in. Those messages were interactive. Sometimes the chatbot would tell a joke based on […]
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Could atoms be reordered to enhance electronic devices?
The optical properties of a thin layer of the semiconductor germanium-tin (GeSn) sandwiched between barriers of silicon-germanium-tin (SiGeSn), a structure known as a quantum well, have been studied with a focus on improving lasers and […]
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Smartphone sharing demands a new approach to cybersecurity, report finds
Does your partner know the password to your phone? Probably.This post was originally published on this site