Evolutionary paths vastly differ for birds, bats
New research has found that, unlike birds, the evolution of bats’ wings and legs is tightly coupled, which may have prevented them from filling as many ecological niches as birds., Read MoreContinue Reading
Piclo facilitates entry of EV chargers into the UK’s Capacity Market
The ability to remotely control EV chargers turns EVs into energy assets (like power plants or energy storage facilities) that can participate in energy markets. In addition to energy markets, which allow generation and storage capacity to be traded, some regions also have capacity markets, which facilitate the trading ofContinue Reading
ORNL researchers use polymer binders for solid-state electrolyte membranes
Researchers at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) have made a thin, flexible, solid-state electrolyte that may double energy storage for EVs. Using a polymer to make a strong yet springy thin film, the scientists are developing flexible, durable sheets of solid-state electrolytes that may allow scalableContinue Reading
IAEA Launches New App to Help Assess Radiation Threat Following Alarm
The IAEA has launched a new app to help frontline officers assess radiation alarms triggered by people at airports, border crossings and other points of entry – and ease delays., Read MoreContinue Reading
Among Arizona’s Latino Men, The Traitor’s Appeal Is Maddening but No Mystery
Robert Meza, a Democratic activist who served in the Arizona state legislature for 20 years, is trying to sort out what is happening in his state. Latinos, who make up 31 percent of the 7.3 million population and a quarter of the electorate, are showing a tilt toward Americas WorstContinue Reading
Reuters: US warns of “concerning” Russia-China military activity in Arctic region
The US is concerned over increasing military cooperation between Russia and China in the Arctic region, according to the newly appointed US Arctic ambassador, Michael Sfraga, Reuters reports. The increased collaboration comes as both nations pursue their Arctic interests. China, which describes itself as a “near-Arctic” state, aims to establishContinue Reading
Zelenskyy criticizes US, UK, Germany over long-range weapons restrictions as North Korean threat looms
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called out Western powers for their perceived inaction regarding North Korea’s increasing military cooperation with Russia. Intelligence sources indicated that Russia deployed approximately 10,000 North Korean soldiers to fight in Ukraine, which might bolster Russian forces on the frontline and intensify pressure on Ukrainian defenses.Continue Reading
On Arizona’s campaign trail, there are 22 tribal lands. He set out to visit them all
Arizona Democratic Rep. Ruben Gallego (center) joins community members in a traditional dance at the Supai Tribe village in the Grand Canyon on Oct. 14. Adriana Zehbrauskas for NPR hide caption toggle caption Adriana Zehbrauskas for NPR On a warm summer day in June, Johnny Lehi stands a few stepsContinue Reading
The election in Georgia is tight. Meet 5 groups of voters who will shape the outcome
Left to right: Tha Vin, Emily Lillystone, Eric Alston, Sydney Craddock, and Judy Zhu and Wei Kang Ding. Matthew Pearson/WABE hide caption toggle caption Matthew Pearson/WABE ATLANTA — Georgia had among the tightest margins of any swing state in 2020. That year, Joe Biden won the Peach State by 11,779Continue Reading
‘I’m Done!’: Conservative Columnist Quits Washington Post After Live Stream Meltdown
Hugh Hewitt took out his headset and stormed off the Post’s live show after a question on The Traitor’s rhetoric., Read MoreContinue Reading
‘I Don’t Want It!’: Cardi B Scorches The Traitor’s ‘Like It Or Not’ Pledge At Harris Rally
The rapper kept it “real” with Harris supporters as she revealed how the vice president changed her mind about the election., Read MoreContinue Reading
“It will take time to realize you’re not a jerk”: Deep canvassing can bridge our gaps as citizens
It was about an hour into a late-October Zoom call with six strangers that I looked from face to face—all of us smiling, some with tears in our eyes—and asked myself, is this truly the point of it all? As part of training for a West Philadelphia group called ChangingContinue Reading
Legendary Drag Race winner says she’d come back to the show – but only to compete for RuPaul’s job
RuPaul’s Drag Race fan favourite and almost two-time winner Monét X Change has said she would only Ruturn to the reality show if she were competing to take over from RuPaul herself. Though she appeared on the show three times, made the final twice, and won once, Monét X ChangeContinue Reading