
New York Times - 1 day 23 hours ago
The Roseland solar and storage facility in Riesel, Texas. The state ranks first in wind and second in solar capacity in the country, generating nearly $300 million in state and local taxes annually.

Retraction Watch - 2 days 1 hour ago
An appeals judge has recommended the U.S. Health and Human Services uphold a proposed 15-year debarment for a scientist accused of research misconduct more than a decade ago. In a May 2025 decision, administrative law judge (ALJ) Margaret G. Brakebusch concluded that "undisputed facts" establish Ariel Fern ndez engaged in research misconduct by falsifying research results … Continue reading Judge upholds 15-year debarment against scientist who once threatened to sue Retraction...

Los Angeles Times - 2 days 6 hours ago
Eligibility for women's competition at the 2028 L.A. Olympics and beyond will be determined by a one-time genetics test through saliva, a cheek swab or a blood sample.

IEEE Spectrum - 2 days 8 hours ago
The optic nerve is like a high-speed fiber-optic cable between your eyes and your brain. But once that cable is cut, whether through trauma or disease , the nerve cannot be repaired and vision cannot be restored. Some engineers are working to change that. Shadi Dayeh , a professor of electrical and computer engineering at UC San Diego, has been developing a technology that could electrically stimulate and regenerate the optic nerve. His work is part of a multidisciplinary initiative called VISION...

How It Works - 2 days 9 hours ago
Competition closes 00:00BST 23/04/26 The post Win a smart garden and plant pod bundle worth over 200 appeared first on How It Works .

GeekSpin - 2 days 9 hours ago
For more than 70 years, scientists and engineers have been baffled by the thunderous roar of jet engines a problem that has hindered quieter, more community friendly aviation and made supersonic flight over land nearly impossible. But now, a team of Florida researchers may have finally cracked the code, uncovering the elusive physics behind jet […] Read the original article here: Scientists finally solve the 70-year mystery of jet noise...

Wired - 2 days 9 hours ago
In a letter sent Thursday morning, Elizabeth Warren and Josh Hawley press the Energy Information Agency to mandate annual electricity disclosure for data centers.

Australian Geographic - 2 days 12 hours ago
Birdwatching is experiencing a renaissance, so we've compiled 10 of the best locations in Australia where you can enjoy this popular pastime. The post Australia’s top 10 birdwatching locations appeared first on Australian Geographic .