"Opens new opportunities for simpler cost reductions and deeper integration with renewable energy sources." Alcoholic drinks giant to power its production sites with giant 'brick toaster' battery — here's why it's important first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"Cities need a lot of energy to keep running." Revolutionary trucks could detect locations to extract game-changing energy from earth: 'Hurdles would be significantly reduced' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"If we want to achieve our carbon reduction goals, we will need long-duration energy storage devices." Researchers develop sand-based technology to solve major issue with clean energy: 'This represents a new generation of storage' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
The study's results could indicate that people are being exposed to more of this chemical now. New urine sample study finds little-known toxin in human body: 'Raises alarm bells about how it could potentially cause harm' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Symbium is like TurboTax but for the permitting process. Cities partner with AI startup to eliminate red tape and help homeowners install solar panels: 'A major technological breakthrough' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
The curious case of a living room screen making Windows' Settings app disappear. | Continue reading
Thermonator, the first "flamethrower-wielding robot dog," is completely legal in 48 US states. | Continue reading
"It's easy to see what all the hype is about." Chinese battery developer unveils new tech with 1,300-mile range that could revolutionize EVs: 'An important piece of the puzzle' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Net-zero, sustainable homes like these are popping up everywhere. Architectural studio designs climate-proof mirrored homes with surprising energy feature: 'Better suited to our future' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"This year's report is an important milestone … But this is simply not enough." UN reports optimistic trend in child mortality rates, but some experts believe it's insufficient: 'We have the knowledge and tools to save lives' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
The data collected shows the reduction rate needs to be twice as fast to get to the net-zero goals. Study offers further evidence about true impact of electric vehicles: 'We have to sustain that for another 20 years' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"Stopping cracks from growing into potholes could save a lot of future maintenance work." Authorities test new technology that could make roads smoother and safer: 'Has the potential to transform how we perform road maintenance' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"We're trying to compete with fossil fuels." Company develops technology to harness boundless energy source within ocean — here's why it's important first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"This green PV technology will be the future sustainable solution for solar power generation." Researchers achieve monumental breakthrough with solar cells made from living material — here's how it works first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Rivalry with Apple now mirrors the Android/iOS competition more than ever. | Continue reading
Can a non-profit foundation get Home Assistant to the point of Home Depot boxes? | Continue reading
But this would be a faster turnaround time than we saw for the M3 or the M2. | Continue reading
Z80 powered Game Boy, ZX Spectrum, Pac-Man, and a 1970s PC standard based on CP/M. | Continue reading
Improved production of EV battery cells could usher in more widespread adoption of electric vehicles. General Motors patent for EV battery cells raises questions: 'GM bypassed its own best practices' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Save big on a Dr J Professional air purifier for your home at Walmart, now under $100. | Continue reading
As clean, safe trains like these are adopted more widely, they could provide affordable and convenient travel for millions of people. Train company sets new precedent after train travels for over 1,700 miles on alternative fuel: 'This is a monumental achievement' first appeared o … | Continue reading
"This technique allows us to test new plasma confinement ideas quickly and build new devices easily." Scientists use magnets to make clean fusion energy breakthrough: 'At least 100 times better than any existing [device]' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
The facility will be able to store enough energy to meet the year-round domestic needs of the city and is expected to come online sometime in 2028. City to install massive underground thermal energy storage facility: 'The world is undergoing a huge energy transition' first appear … | Continue reading
Plastics from laboratories are more challenging to reuse because they've often been in contact with hazardous chemicals or biological agents. Scientists develop solution to tackle massive pollution problem of research labs: 'We go through bags and bags of them every week' first a … | Continue reading
In simpler terms: Solar energy is on the way up and coal burning is on the way down. Government data reports unprecedented capacity growth of American solar energy: 'The inevitable winner' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"We hope findings from our study will encourage more urban planners to adopt cool paint coatings on more built-up surfaces, on a large scale." Researchers see remarkable temperature results after applying 'cool paint coatings': 'A minimally intrusive solution ... that has an imme … | Continue reading
This is the type of technological advancement that we can hope and expect to see more of as solar and wind continue to become more widespread. Scientists unveil self-cleaning solar panel technology poised to revolutionize energy sector: 'A major step' first appeared on The Cool D … | Continue reading
"Many people think about bird-friendly design as yet another limitation on buildings, yet another requirement." Modern buildings put birds in danger — but one architect's unusual designs could help first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"If we can leverage the continuous supply of oxygen in the body, battery life won't be limited by the finite materials within conventional batteries." Researchers devise game-changing 'battery' that runs on body's own oxygen: 'The prospects for this battery are exciting' first ap … | Continue reading
"Pollutants penetrate deeper and trigger the immune system." Dermatologist speaks out on unusual spike in clinic visits following wildfires 300 miles away: 'A horrendous quality of life' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"My job is to discover what is there." Renowned ocean biologist describes mind-blowing experience inside deep-sea submersible: 'It's an explosion of color' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
The incredible innovation and far-reaching vision won them a major environmental prize. Startup develops innovative solution to stop plastic pollution at home: 'We feel passionately about keeping the oceans free of microplastics' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"The crane is not only unique in its performance and capabilities. It is also the first of its kind to operate fully electrified." First massive electric harbor crane sparks worldwide attention with its incredible ability: 'It is a versatile and powerful machine that can handle a … | Continue reading
"The challenge was to create a home using earth as the primary building material." Architect turns to centuries-old technique to revolutionize how we build houses: 'This will be a very attractive method' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
This technology could make it easier for homeowners to keep their panels spotless. Technology provider announces robotics system to keep solar panels at peak performance — here's how it works first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
One expert believes this technology is versatile enough to become a part of a wide range of industries as well, like fashion, robotics, medicine, and vehicle manufacturing. Scientists develop self-healing material that could transform the plastic industry: 'We could solve many of … | Continue reading
"Our projections show that within 10 years, we will be able to protect around 70 million Brazilians across various cities." Health officials to release millions of insects to fight outbreak of 'break-bone' fever — here's how they'll help first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
New CNN head thinks CNN+ "was abandoned rather briskly." | Continue reading
The retractable camera lens works like a mini point-and-shoot! | Continue reading
Any advancements to the process of creating the batteries for electric vehicles could go toward making these cars more accessible and widespread. Research team unveils groundbreaking technique to mass-produce crucial component of EV batteries: 'We have achieved enhanced battery s … | Continue reading
This approach is much easier on the environment, producing less air, water, and soil pollution and destroying less of the natural landscape. Government invests in technology that uses plants to mine metals instead of digging — here's how it could revolutionize mining industry fir … | Continue reading
"Cancer Alley is a place where those consequences can't be ignored." New study uncovers health threats to babies born in Louisiana's 'Cancer Alley': 'The level of human health crisis is identifiable and preventable' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"After many decades of advocacy, research, policymaking, and finally construction, America's offshore wind industry has gone from a dream to reality." America's first large-scale offshore wind project impresses with full-power grid delivery: 'This marks a turning point' first app … | Continue reading
The Powassan virus, spread by ticks, saw a record 290 cases in 2022. Scientists make major breakthrough with new testing method for potentially fatal virus: 'Before we developed that method, people would be left to wonder' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Hyperloop technology is gaining speed because of the projected benefits over traditional planes, trains, and automobiles. State-of-the-art testing center pushes forward with new high-speed mode of transportation: 'A significant milestone' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"High-speed rail construction has continued to flourish, creating good-paying construction jobs for men and women across the Valley." Nation's first high-speed rail project continues to expand, creating over 10k jobs: 'We couldn't build this system without them' first appeared on … | Continue reading
Business Insider reports of inaccuracy concerns that could hurt viewership. | Continue reading
Google says the new “Platform and Devices” team will let it move faster. | Continue reading