After nearly a quarter of a century operating as a private company, with its financial accounts a closely guarded secret, SpaceX on Wednesday afternoon released […]
Soaring solar and a surge in hydro push more coal off the US grid
[ad_1] Last year, the first few months of data from the US grid suggested that fears of a data-center-driven surge in demand were becoming a reality. Demand had risen by about 3 percent, triggering a surge in coal, interrupting what had been a long downward trend. But over the course of the year, both trends slowed considerably. A year later, all of that seems to be in the past, as the US has returned to its normal pattern: slow growth, with renewables pushing coal off the grid. The one oddity is that hydroelectric production has surged without a corresponding increase…
Astrocyte Sodium Levels Vary to Match Local Synaptic Needs
[ad_1] Summary: A new study has upended the long-held neurological assumption that sodium concentrations are uniform across the brain’s star-shaped glial cells, or astrocytes. Researchers developed a novel imaging technique to visualize sodium content in real-time within astrocytes and their ultra-fine microscopic processes for the first time.The data reveals that instead of a static baseline, highly specialized sodium micro-domains fluctuate dynamically across individual cells and sub-domains to match the local excitability needs of neighboring neural networks.Key FactsThe Glial Framework: Glial cells, including star-shaped astrocytes, comprise roughly half of the human brain. They dictate brain development, mediate communication between neurons, and…
Lowe’s Promo Codes and Deals: Up to $300 Off Appliances
[ad_1] Lowe’s Home Improvement grew the old-fashioned way, working its way up from a single, small, family-owned North Carolina general store founded in 1921. But the Lowe’s hardware store empire is plenty big these days. A tool-filled Lowe’s superstore is now about as big as a New York City block. The focus stays mostly on appliances and tools for the home DIYer, more than large building contractors. I like to pop in for grill and griddle tools, or just some propane. But you can also buy a pre-finished door complete with the frame—or the lumber, sanders, routers, and saws you’d…
Large Rewards Accelerate Learning Speed by Extending Brain Signals
Summary: A paradigm-shifting study has upended a decades-long neurological assumption that learning speed depends entirely on repetition and experience rather than the size of a […]
Best Window Air Conditioners of 2026: Midea, Zafro, GE
Other Models We Tested LG 12,000 BTU Air Conditioner for $379: The LG 12,000 BTU Smart Window Air Conditioner offers efficient large-room cooling at a […]
Leaving the V8 in the past: The all-electric Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door
Axial flux motors The four-door hatchback will launch in two variants, as usual a 55 and a 63. Both share the same hardware, though the […]
Broken Sleep Rhythms: The Glymphatic Link to Dementia
Summary: A new study proposes that chronic stress, depression, cardiovascular disease, poor sleep, and aging all increase dementia risk because they converge on a single […]
Palantir Held Another ‘Hack Week.’ This Time, the Focus Was ICE
Palantir hosted a hack week this spring to try to turn internal consternation over the company’s work with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and […]
Trump wants $1B to protect White House ballroom from drones and other threats
President Donald Trump’s latest pitch for using taxpayer dollars to secure his White House ballroom featured a militarized building—including a rooftop hardened against drone strikes […]
RNA Origami and Nanopores Accurately Size ALS Genes
Summary: A new genomic diagnostics study has introduced an innovative “RNA origami” technique to accurately identify and measure high-stakes genetic errors. The research addresses a […]
5 Best Android Tablets in 2026: OnePlus, Lenovo, and Pixel Compared
IPad? Never heard of it. I have been using Android tablets pretty much since the first one came out, and I’ve never felt the need […]
Hulu set to keep existing as standalone streaming service and app (for now)
More work is needed to bring all of Hulu’s capabilities to Disney+, further drive app engagement through a preferred user experience, heighten Disney’s ability to […]