Sodium batteries may be ready for prime time—CATL signs 60 GWh deal
Sodium-ion batteries offer a number of advantages over lithium-ion cells. Sodium is 1,000 times more abundant in the Earth’s crust than lithium, and is far cheaper to obtain. Lithium-ion cells tend to achieve greater energy density, so sodium is considered less appropriate for EVs than for applications in which costContinue Reading
Israeli strike sparks fire in northern Gaza City
Video from Gaza City shows flames rising after an Israeli strike targeted a group of civilians., Skip links Skip to Content Live Navigation menu News Africa Asia US & Canada Latin America Europe Asia Pacific Middle East Explained Opinion Sport Video Features Economy Human Rights Climate Crisis Investigations Interactives InContinue Reading
Alabama lawmakers adjourn after protests over redistricting
Alabama lawmakers adjourned their session after protesters entered the State House during protests over redistricting., NewsFeed Alabama lawmakers adjourned their special session after protesters entered the State House during demonstrations over redistricting. The unrest follows a US Supreme Court ruling that weakened protections of the Voting Rights Act, fuelling aContinue Reading
Celebrity Traitors fans already have huge theory after line-up clue
The line-up of famous faces set to film Celebrity Traitors series two has been confirmed – but some fans reckon a big twist is already in the works. With the likes of Bella Ramsey, Sebastian Croft and Joe Lycett heading to the Scottish castle, some eagle-eyed fans noticed there were fewerContinue Reading
Beanie Feldstein Is Pregnant With First Child, Shares Sweet Announcement With Wife Bonnie-Chance Roberts
Beanie Feldstein is stepping into a brand-new role, and it might be her most exciting one yet The Booksmart star revealed that she is pregnant and expecting her first child with her wife, Bonnie-Chance Roberts, sharing the joyful news in a heartfelt Instagram post. “Limited Edition Scouse Beanie Baby comingContinue Reading
Hailstorm in Saudi Arabian desert mistaken for snow, sparking misleading climate claims online
In early November, several photos were shared via social media and news outlets showing what was allegedly the ‘ first-ever snowfall on record ’ in the Al-Jouf (or Al-Jawf) desert in Saudi Arabia. This ignited polarized discussions on social media with some people blaming climate change, and others claiming thisContinue Reading
Climate vs. weather: a deep dive on the key differences
What’s the difference between ‘climate’ and ‘weather’? Although they are related, these are actually two distinct concepts and they are measured at very different timescales. Despite this, some people use these terms interchangeably, leading to confusion and misinformation about climate change. For example, a Facebook post from 9 August 2024Continue Reading
Sea-level rise: to mitigate or adapt? Experts say we need to do both.
As sea levels rise, coastal regions will face a number of negative impacts, including flooding, submerged land, and loss or changes in marine ecosystems[1]. Roughly 900 million people – or 11% of the world’s population – lived in low-lying coastal cities and settlements in 2020[2]; a figure that is projectedContinue Reading
Bad Bunny appears at Met Gala in ‘aging body’ look
Bad Bunny appears at Met Gala in ‘aging body’ look, Read More NBC NewsContinue Reading
Gavin Newsom, Early Champion of Single-Payer, Moderates in the Face of Fiscal Limits
California Gov. Gavin Newsom, who campaigned on single-payer, has called healthcare a human right. In practice, however, the potential presidential candidate emphasizes safety net services, from expanding coverage to immigrants to constructing behavioral health supports, often for those experiencing homelessness…Read MoreContinue Reading
US CISA adds ‘insane’ Linux Copy Fail flaw to watch list
Malicious actors with code execution capability may gain root access on Linux systems using as few as 10 lines of Python, according to a researcher…Read MoreContinue Reading
5 more lightweight Linux distros that go easy on your old Windows PC
Your old Windows machine is ready for its second act…Read MoreContinue Reading
The Traitor’s proposed NASA budget is a ‘horrible threat to our future’ in space, Planetary Society CEO says
The NASA logo at the agency’s headquarters in Washington, DC, on June 7, 2022. (Image credit: STEFANI REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty Images) The new chief of the Planetary Society says she is prepared once again to fight NASA’s science budget cuts, after helping the advocacy group do so last year. Planetary Society CEO Jennifer Vaughn saidContinue Reading