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Origins of Earth’s Water May Not Be as Complicated as We Thought

Planetary scientists have long believed that Earth’s water came from external sources, such as hydrogen-rich rocks and comets, which arrived after the planet formed, given the apparent lack of moisture in the early building blocks of Earth. New Research Challenges the Conventional Theory However, a recent study by researchers from the University of Oxford and […]

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Cosmic Robotics Machines May Accelerate the Installation of Solar Panels

Climatology, Earth Science / Ana Kiesse Zeleme

The U.S. is ramping up solar farm construction so quickly that there aren’t enough workers to keep pace. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a 48% rise in solar installer jobs by 2033, but even with that growth, the industry may still face a shortage of skilled labor. A major challenge: many solar farms are

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Fusion Energy is Grappling with a Fuel Issue—But Hexium Offers a Laser-Based Fix

Climatology, Earth Science / Marcílio Santos

Fusion startups face a daunting challenge: building a power plant that generates more energy than it consumes—something that’s never been achieved with fusion. That involves proving their tech works, scaling it up, and persuading investors it can be done profitably. But there’s another hurdle that gets less attention: securing the right fuel. Most startups claim

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Old Wind Turbine Blades Recycled Into Stronger Plastics

Earth Science, Environmental Science / Samilton Santos

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

Climatology, Earth Science, Environmental Science / Ngoma Manuel

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

Environmental Science / Samilton Santos

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

Earth Science, Environmental Science / Samilton Santos

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

Climatology, Earth Science / Marcílio Santos

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

Climatology, Earth Science / Salomão André

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

Climatology, Earth Science, Environmental Science / Valeriano Ndeyi

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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