News·Analysis Scientists recently checked up on Earth’s ‘vital signs.’ So how are we doing? New report warns of ‘climate disaster,’ but also finds signs of progress. Here are the key […]
Archives for February 2025
Transforming the U.S. Power Grid with Virtual Power Plants and Grid-Edge Technologies
As America’s electric power grids undergo a remarkable transformation, technologies like Virtual Power Plants, microgrids, and advanced energy storage systems are emerging as cornerstones of resilience, reliability, and decarbonization. These innovative solutions, combined with smart meters, bidirectional vehicle charging, and advanced transmission technologies, are redefining how energy is generated, stored, and consumed. With federal investments and state-driven initiatives paving the way, the integration of grid-edge technologies holds the promise of a cleaner, more efficient, and future-proof energy landscape.
Slash and Burn
National Institutes of Health indirect costs, which are under the knife, go toward managing laboratories and facilities. Fei Yang/Moment via Getty Images Cutting funding for science can have consequences for […]
Dr. Michael D.B. Harvey | The age of humachines: Why Big Tech and its machine mindset could be leading us to ecologically-ravaged techno-dystopia | 26 Feb 2025
Speaker: Dr. Michael D.B. Harvey Topic: The age of humachines: Why Big Tech and its machine mindset could be leading us to ecologically-ravaged techno-dystopia Time: Feb 26, 2025 Summary: In […]
The Geopolitics of Trade
“The success of the Portuguese expansion east was spectacular, although it was bought at a high cost in human life on the long voyage around Africa and a high cost […]
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