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Old Wind Turbine Blades Recycled Into Stronger Plastics

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Recycling massive wind turbine blades challenges researchers because they use ultra-durable materials designed to withstand harsh conditions for decades.However, researchers at Washington State University have developed a smart way to take advantage of these properties and turn discarded blades into tough, long-lasting plastics—without using harsh chemicals. Difficulty in Breaking Down Reinforced Material The main difficulty […]

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Earth AI’s Algorithms Discovered Critical Minerals in Overlooked Locations

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Last summer, mining startup KoBold made headlines with its discovery of one of the largest copper deposits in over a decade in Zambia. Earth AI uncovers overlooked mineral deposits in Australia, showcasing AI’s growing role in modern mineral exploration Now, another startup, Earth AI, has exclusively revealed to TechCrunch its own significant find—promising deposits of

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Onion-skin Dye May Find Use In Greener UV-Protected Solar Cells

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Solar cells frequently encounter high levels of harmful ultraviolet light because they capture the maximum possible sunlight.A new eco-friendly coating could protect them from these UV rays, using its active ingredient extracted from onion skin. Currently, manufacturers apply clear films made from petroleum-based materials to the surface of solar cells for UV protection.However, the extraction

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Google’s First Satellite For Detecting Wildfires Now In Orbit

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The first satellite in a new constellation designed to detect wildfires early and with high precision has successfully reached Earth’s orbit. This breakthrough could revolutionize how we respond to uncontrolled fires. Named FireSat, this satellite constellation is part of a project aimed at providing real-time detection and tracking of wildfires anywhere on the planet. When

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Coreshell Aims to Significantly Reduce the Cost of U.S. Made Batteries

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The shift to electric vehicles is largely a story centered on China. Government subsidies there have not only fueled automakers but also strengthened the entire battery supply chain. Decades of industrial policies controlling critical mineral resources have given China a dominant position, leaving American and European automakers struggling to compete. Graphite is a prime example.

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Palmetto Enables Developers to Advance U.S. Electrification with AI-Driven Building Models

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For homeowners considering solar panels, the key question is often “How many?” For heat pumps, it’s “What size?” Traditionally, answering these required an on-site visit from a contractor. Over the past decade, solar installers have streamlined this process, with some, like Tesla, eliminating it entirely through software that integrates various data sources to determine a

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Geothermal Energy Could Supply Power for Almost All New Data Centers by 2030

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As AI and cloud providers accelerate data center construction, a power shortage looms. However, a new report suggests that the solution could lie underground. According to an analysis by the Rhodium Group, advanced geothermal power could meet nearly two-thirds of new data center energy demand by 2030. This expansion would increase U.S. geothermal capacity from

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Our Next Energy’s Founder Returns as CEO After New Funding

Climatology, Earth Science /

Just over a year after stepping down as CEO of battery startup Our Next Energy (ONE), Mujeeb Ijaz has returned to lead the company. This announcement coincides with the closing of a new funding round led by Crescent Ventures and Trousdale Ventures. ONE has not disclosed the round’s size and did not respond to requests

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Largest Automated Port Set to Handle 65 Million Containers Annually

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Singapore’s ambitious project to develop the world’s largest automated port is progressing well. The Tuas mega port has already processed 10 million containers since its operations began in September 2022. By the 2040s, once its four-phase development is complete, the port will handle an impressive 65 million containers each year. Reaching the 10-million mark is

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Cambium is Developing an AI System Designed to Convert Waste Wood Into Functional Lumber

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Across cities and suburbs in America, a common scene unfolds: trees are cut down and shredded instead of being repurposed into lumber. For Ben Christensen, this waste never sat right. Growing up in New Mexico surrounded by towering pines—and with a family deeply rooted in the timber industry, including his carpenter father—he developed a strong

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