Solar storms pose risks for society, but more accurate space weather forecasts may be coming soon. Source: https://earthsky.org/space/can-we-predict-large-solar-flares-kasano-interview…
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11 Fall Vegetables You Should Start Planting Now
Thinking of planting some fall vegetables? Here is a list of some veggies that you can add in your homestead, for a delicious fall harvest. RELATED: How to Plant Cauliflower this Fall Fruits and Vegetables Perfect For the Fall Season 1. Beets Beets are one of the most ideal crops for a fall harvest. You…Continue Reading
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Elon Musk Says Tesla Will ‘One Day’ Produce ‘Super Efficient Home HVAC’ With HEPA Filtering
An anonymous reader quotes a report from TechCrunch: Elon Musk has previously touted the “Bioweapon Defense Mode” boasted by Tesla’s vehicles, which are designed to provide excellent air quality inside the car even in the face of disastrous conditions without, thanks in part to high-efficiency HEPA air filtration. Now, Musk has said on Twitter that he hopes to one day provide…
What’s Missing From Oracle’s List of the 25 Greatest Java Apps Ever Written?
On the 25th anniversary of Java, Oracle’s director of developer content released a list of the 25 greatest Java apps ever written. This week they shared the responses it got. “The U.S. National Security Agency was secretly pleased we noticed its Ghidra binary decompilation tool…” The tenor of conversation was both positive and polite. That speaks volumes about the excellent character…
Bill Gates’ Nuclear Venture Plans Reactor To Complement Solar, Wind Power Boom
A nuclear energy venture founded by Bill Gates said Thursday it hopes to build small advanced nuclear power stations that can store electricity to supplement grids increasingly supplied by intermittent sources like solar and wind power. Reuters reports: The effort is part of the billionaire philanthropist’s push to help fight climate change, and is targeted at helping utilities slash their emissions…
Rolling Blackouts in California Have Power Experts Stumped
Energy experts are bewildered as to why the manager of California’s electric grid called on utilities to cut power to hundreds of thousands of customers over the weekend. “They said that the utilities had plenty of power available and that the blackouts weren’t necessary,” writes Ivan Penn via The New York Times. From the report: “They set it up like this…
The 8-year cycle and 5 petals of Venus
A word about the 8-year cycle of Venus in our sky and about the “pentagram” of Venus, a highly noticeable rhythm in the motion of Venus as viewed from an Earth-centered perspective. Source: https://earthsky.org/astronomy-essentials/five-petals-of-venus…
Worm Farm Kit: Essential Supplies Every Beginner Should Have
Preparing a worm farm kit is easy. Plus, the materials you need are also very affordable. To help you get you started, here are the materials that you need to prepare. RELATED: How To Start Your Own Worm Composting Bin Worm Farm Kit For Beginners What is Worm Farming? Worm farming, or vermicomposting, is the process…Continue Reading
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Earth’s magnetic field may change faster than we thought
A long-standing question has been how fast Earth’s magnetic field can change. The authors of a new study say they’ve uncovered some answers. Source: https://earthsky.org/earth/earths-magnetic-field-change-faster-thought…
Microsoft Used Hydrogen Fuel Cells To Power a Data Center For Two Days Straight
Microsoft announced Monday that hydrogen fuel cells powered a row of its datacenter servers for 48 consecutive hours, bringing the company one step closer toward its goal of becoming “carbon negative” by 2030. Engadget reports: The idea to explore hydrogen fuel cells originated in 2018, when researchers at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory in Golden, CO used a proton exchange membrane…