Infrastructure
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Spring days can produce an excess of surplus renewable energy in California — more power than electric lines can carry. Researchers have some ideas about where and how to harness that energy. -
Founded by former North Carolina Lt. Gov. Dan Forest, the North Carolina Blockchain + AI Initiative (NCB+AI) will work to pass pro-cryptocurrency legislation and support construction of data centers.
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A new report by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy urges regulators and utilities to make the grid operate more efficiently. There are ways, experts said, to absorb part of data centers’ growth.
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Either the water used in fracking gets managed or there's the risk of shutting down thousands of oil and gas wells in Oklahoma and in other states, including Texas, where scientists have drawn links to earthquakes.
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The most pressing part of the pilot will be in figuring out how to charge drivers based on their mileage. This could be done through a flat fee or by tracking the number of miles driven each year.
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There's a lot to talk about when it comes to new transportation technology. But how much has actually changed?
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Following a recent sighting in San Francisco, the autonomous Uber is reportedly only being used to collect data for mapping.
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100 Resilient Cities aims to bring the world's cities together by emphasizing the need for collaboration, communication, and strategizing around their shared physical, social, and economic concerns.
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Modifying chemicals' molecular properties can make 'splitting' hydrogen from water more efficient.
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At least 13 percent of outdoor lighting is now LED. Is it safe?
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Judge Michael Fitzgerald put a stop to the U.S. Bureau of Land Management opening up 1 million California acres to fracking due to lack of research into the impacts of fracking on the environment.
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The freight shuttle system is slated for its first commercial rollout at Houston's seaport.
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Academics are getting out of touch with the rest of society. This helps explains the sorry state of our public discourse on science.
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Tech firms are not only looking for utilitarian spaces, but environments that reflect their workplace culture, and foster creativity and better teamwork.
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The 44-year-old system, which carries nearly 450,000 passengers per weekday, will face a crucial $3.5 billion bond measure on the November ballot.
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The formal U.S.-Chinese announcement at the G20 summit means the accord could enter force by the end of the year, faster than anticipated.
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The Toledo park district is applying for a grant to receive federal money through the Metropolitan Area Council of Governments to fund about 80 percent of the bike-share program’s estimated $330,000 startup cost.
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The National League of Cities recommends that cities guard against reckless and privacy-violating use of drones.
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To compete, automakers are entering into partnerships with ride-hailing services and buying technology companies. All the major car companies have set up research labs in Silicon Valley, where they’re trying to lure scarce talent and expand their operations.
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The National Park Service's principal climate scientist explains why the parks are important laboratories for climate change research, and how climate change is altering the parks.
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The federal government is working on initial guidelines that would set safety standards for autonomous vehicles. Questions and others concerning issues such as liability and insurance need to get ironed out.
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