Experts from Massachussett’s Form Energy think they can clean up the dirty steelmaking process with battery science. The team made headlines last summer with an iron-air battery that can power up and down as rust turns to iron — and rusts again — in a repeated cycle. It’s a unique bit of chemistry that is […]
IKEA Founder Was Worth $60 Billion But Drove A 1993 Volvo, Flew Coach And Got His Haircuts In Developing Countries: ‘I’m Stingy And Proud’ While Warren Buffett is widely recognized as the quintessential frugal billionaire, another name less familiar yet equally prudent in his financial habits is Ingvar Kamprad, the founder of IKEA. Kamprad, who […]
This article is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Contact a qualified medical professional before engaging in any physical activity, or making any changes to your diet, medication or lifestyle. Jared Maynard was diagnosed with a rare and life-threatening disease in 2023. (Images courtesy of […]
A company developing Russia’s answer to Elon Musk’s Starlink said it completed its first tests. Bureau 1440, a Russian-owned project, said the trials were successful, with more to come. It uses the same approach as SpaceX’s Starlink and other companies vying for the market. A company developing Russia’s answer to Elon Musk’s Starlink said it […]
GENEVA (AP) — The United Nations said Tuesday that global public debt rose to a record $97 trillion last year, with developing countries owing roughly one-third of that — crimping their ability to pay for basic government services like health care, education and climate action. U.N. Trade and Development, formerly known as UNCTAD, said the […]
A company developing Russia’s answer to Elon Musk’s Starlink said it completed its first tests. Bureau 1440, a Russian-owned project, said the trials were successful, with more to come. It uses the same approach as SpaceX’s Starlink and other companies vying for the market. A company developing Russia’s answer to Elon Musk’s Starlink said it […]
SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — Chile has joined a group of nations supporting a genocide case against Israel filed last year at the International Court of Justice. President Gabriel Boric said in a speech to lawmakers Saturday that he was appalled by the humanitarian devastation in Gaza, especially against women and children. He accused the Israeli […]
China is developing sensors to hunt enemy submarines from aircraft. Recent patents show a focus on magnetic detection and improved sonobuoys. New capabilities are critical for China to guard its aircraft carriers, two experts said. China is developing new systems to hunt the US nuclear-powered submarines that could threaten a Chinese invasion of Taiwan, according […]
TOKYO (Reuters) -Toyota Motor and smaller Japanese automakers Subaru and Mazda Motor have each committed to developing new engines tailored to electrification, they said in a joint statement on Tuesday. “With these engines, each of the three companies will aim to optimise integration with motors, batteries, and other electric drive units,” they said in the […]
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden and Kenyan President William Ruto are using the first state visit to the United States by an African leader in more than 15 years to call on economies around the globe to take action to reduce the enormous debt burden crushing Kenya and other developing nations. The call to […]
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden and Kenyan President William Ruto are using the first state visit to the United States by an African leader in more than 15 years to call on economies around the globe to take action to reduce the enormous debt burden crushing Kenya and other developing nations. The call to […]
Get ready for plenty of sweat and discomfort this scorching summer as high temperatures are expected to dominate the season for millions, fueled by a developing La Niña climate pattern. NOAA’s updated climate outlook for the meteorological summer period from June 1 to Aug. 31 was released on Thursday. It indicates that above-average temperatures are […]