It is being billed as a world's first that's able to energize sensors, watches, phones, hearing aids, and many other devices for longer stretches of time.
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Apple supplier unveils groundbreaking battery material with 100x more energy density: 'World's first battery of its kind'


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GREEN TECH & INNOVATION

Though we are still a ways away from the futuristic robots of sci-fi movies, the autonomous robot industry has made some amazing advancements in recent years.
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5 fascinating robots that could change our lives for the better

"It's the first time in the world this type of vehicle-to-grid response to an emergency has been demonstrated."
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Researchers achieve world first using EVs for power during outage: 'Electric vehicles can provide the backup we need'

The plan would be built out in four stages.
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Map shows high-speed rail connecting major US cities across the nation: 'Nationwide access remains our goal'

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"It's the first time in the world this type of vehicle-to-grid response to an emergency has been demonstrated."
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Researchers achieve world first using EVs for power during outage: 'Electric vehicles can provide the backup we need'

"We will continue the development work to expand our SCiB battery lineup and business."
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Toshiba unveils battery technology that promises unbelievable charging times for buses: 'Delivers high energy density'

This happens because surfaces like parking lots, sidewalks, streets, and the roofs of buildings retain solar radiation instead of expelling it.
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New research uncovers staggering figures on temperature disparities in urban areas: 'Those heat islands actually end up staying hotter for longer periods of time'

"The discovery of new species, in addition to those already known, expands the genetic resources that are available to us."
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Scientists make discovery deep in rainforest that could save chocolate from becoming scarce: 'Might allow us to produce drought-tolerant or disease-resistant cacao trees'

It is being billed as a world's first that's able to energize sensors, watches, phones, hearing aids, and many other devices for longer stretches of time.
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Apple supplier unveils groundbreaking battery material with 100x more energy density: 'World's first battery of its kind'

"The new membranes also offer environmental benefits and progress toward reducing water scarcity."
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Scientists harness the sun to revolutionize industrial wastewater treatment: 'Solutions ... take further inspiration from nature'

"The study highlights a strong link between observing green elements ... and mental health benefits."
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Researchers use eye-tracking glasses to unearth simple way city planners can ease anxiety in residents: 'An increase in perceived restorativeness'

"It just goes to show that when we work with nature's genius, the sky — or the mushroom cap — is the limit."
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Designer develops 'mushroom' home using mycelium: 'To evoke a feeling of nature combined with luxury'

"Maybe not in my lifetime, but in my children's lifetime."
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Scientists make energy breakthrough after observing geofluids in dormant volcanoes — here's what it could mean

The wind farm is expected to be operational in 2027.
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Wind turbine maker to supply technology for Southern hemisphere's largest wind farm: 'Landmark project'

"Black vultures from dumpsites are good bioindicators of what humans consume in urban, semiurban, and rural environments."
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Researchers make concerning discovery in vultures found living near waste sites: 'The conservation of vultures is of great importance'

The team aims to scale up its deployment to bring terawatts of energy online.
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Startup makes technology breakthrough that could expedite development and deployment of solar power plants — here's how it could change energy

"A lot of this stuff can go through the skin at surprising rates."
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Scientists sound alarm over news about absorption of 'forever chemicals': 'We are coating ourselves in this stuff'

"That is something of a new way of thinking for the automotive sector."
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Researchers develop game-changing technology that could transform the battery industry: 'The key is to optimize'

"Despite progress in maternal and child health, every day almost 2,000 children under five years die because of health impacts linked to air pollution."
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New report warns of major global threat to public health that could impact millions: 'The global urgency is undeniable'

"I've never experienced that in my life."
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Scientists hopeful after sighting of rare whale not seen in over a century: 'Such an unbelievable occurrence'

"We get a fantastic and cross-border infrastructure project."
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Officials break ground on world's longest underwater rail tunnel connecting 2 major cities: 'A milestone in … history'

Americans will soon see the exciting potential of this innovative clean energy solution.
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Pioneering project to cover canals with solar panels nears finish: 'Allows for greater power production per land size'

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