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Experts debunk AI-generated videos of Teslas spreading across social media: 'Seriously?"
8+ mon, 2+ week ago (337+ words) One of the posts that kicked off the speculation was shared on Facebook. Viral videos showing Teslas charging via decidedly unclean methods have been debunked as a hoax generated by artificial intelligence. The Australian Associated Press broke down how it…...
Scientist debunks misleading claim about wind turbines: 'That's not a problem"
9+ mon, 5+ day ago (396+ words) function properly in freezing conditions. According to Science Feedback, about three in ten wind turbines worldwide...senior researcher at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology, per Science Feedback. "You can buy it off the shelf....
Scientists make incredible discovery after pairing solar panels with crops in desert: 'An effective pathway"
8+ mon, 2+ day ago (439+ words) Scientists have discovered that agrivoltaics systems deployed in the Hobq Desert in China — which receives just over 12 inches of rainfall per year — can help soil flourish, even in such an arid climate. As detailed in the study, which was published…...
Scientists combine fireflies, fungi to develop Avatar-like plants that can light up entire cities
5+ mon, 5+ day ago (322+ words) "This is the kind of tech advancement we all need." In an intriguing development, researchers in China have combined the DNA of fireflies and bioluminescent fungi to genetically alter specific plants, resulting in plants that glow in the dark. Euronews…...
He built a starter solar array for his shop, then one string began pulling more current than the other
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (386+ words) A DIY solar install for a shop looked like a milestone moment — until one detail stood out in the data. A Reddit user who built a small shop array to learn the ropes ahead of a larger project found an…...
Scientists make groundbreaking discovery in battery-eating bacteria: 'We didn't expect it to work so well"
8+ mon, 1+ week ago (575+ words) "This is a critical step forward." Boston College experts are playing the part of meal planners for unique bacteria that could revolutionize how we handle electronic waste. Their dinner guest is Acidithiobacillus ferrooxidans, or Atf. According to a news release…...
New analysis finds Elon Musk's annual salary set to equal more than all US elementary school teachers combined — here's how other professions stack up
9+ mon, 3+ week ago (242+ words) A billionaire investor said Musk creates money "out of thin air." Elon Musk is on his way to $1 trillion. According to The Washington Post, Tesla shareholders approved a $1 trillion compensation package for Musk that averages $100 billion a year over 10 years....
Mechanic shares troubling photo of dangerous vehicle alteration: 'I've never seen anything like this before"
8+ mon, 2+ week ago (294+ words) "Give it some time, you will see more!" A car technician posted a video on Reddit showing off a truck owner's DIY lift kit installation that relied heavily on zip ties to secure suspension components. The post was made to…...
Researchers make stunning discovery after putting solar panels on farmland: 'Really important"
9+ mon, 3+ week ago (605+ words) "There is a lot of year-to-year variability." Researchers studying whether food crops and a solar array could share the same land were shocked to discover a mutually beneficial relationship between the plants and panels, The New York Times reported. The…...
A supersized heat pump is about to heat and cool an entire Minnesota neighborhood
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (510+ words) A neighborhood-scale heat pump network taking shape in St. Paul, Minnesota, could offer a glimpse of how entire communities may stay comfortable without relying so heavily on gas or fossil fuel energy systems. If the project works as planned, it…...