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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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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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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Small earthquakes beneath Alaska’s Mount Spurr suggest that the volcano may be nearing an eruption. Located about 3,370 meters (11,070 feet) above sea level, the mountain has experienced a surge in seismic activity recently, with thousands of minor earthquakes reported. Increased Chances of Eruption Matthew Haney, a volcano seismologist at the Alaska Volcano Observatory, informed
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Wind turbines provide an excellent source of clean energy, but disposing of them when they are decommissioned presents a major challenge. Researchers in China have discovered a practical method to recycle discarded turbine blades, using them to create durable roads. This technique could be particularly useful as the number of wind turbines grows and more
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Using scented products indoors alters the air chemistry, generating as much pollution as car exhaust does outside, according to a new study. Researchers warn that breathing in these tiny particles could have serious health consequences. Indoor Air Pollution from Common Household Items When you hear or think about “air pollution,” you likely associate it with
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Recent research from Montana State University suggests that microbial life in Yellowstone’s Lower Geyser Basin could provide insight into the evolution of how life adapted to use oxygen. The microorganisms living in the Octopus and Conch Springs thrive in kelp-like, gelatinous structures known as “streamers,” which move rapidly in the superheated waters around 88°C (190°F).
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The so-called “forever chemicals” (PFAS) are increasingly present in the environment, food, drinking water, and even our bodies. However, researchers may have found a new solution to this problem: a bacterium capable of consuming these compounds and their toxic byproducts. Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have been widely used for decades due to their water-repellent
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A simple blue stain may unlock trees’ memories of cold summers and volcanic winters, offering scientists a precise new tool to reconstruct ancient climates through timber anatomy. By combining the biological stains safranin and astra blue, researchers can highlight areas with low lignin, a compound that strengthens plant cell walls. When trees and shrubs experience
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January set a new heat record, defying expectations that La Niña would bring cooling. Copernicus Climate Change Service reported temperatures 1.75°C above pre-industrial levels, extending a historic warming trend. Scientists expected a cooldown after El Niño peaked in early 2024, but extreme heat persists, fueling debate over additional warming factors. Every fraction of a degree
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