Urban oases combine roof gardens and solar panels
In 2021, Vienna introduced a subsidy for solar PV systems on green roofs, up to a maximum of €400 per kilowatt-peak. While these kinds of public support are welcome, “It’s…
‘The Devil They Know’: McConnell’s Health Issues Worry Democrats
Senator Chuck Schumer was downright effusive when asked about Senator Mitch McConnell’s health status after the Kentucky Republican’s second frozen moment before television cameras last week. “I’m very glad to…
Threads expands search to ‘most’ English and Spanish-speaking countries, including U.S.
A week after Instagram Threads announced it had begun testing a search feature in Australia and New Zealand, the feature is today expanding to “most” English and Spanish-speaking countries,, according…
Turkey Cave Rescue: Live Updates On Mission To Save American Explorer
Turkish Government Directorate of Communications via Associated Press Turkey Cave Rescue In this screen grab from video, American caver Mark Dickey, 40, talks to a camera next to a colleague…
Researchers grow embryonic humanized kidneys inside pigs for 28 days
Guangzhou Institutes of Biomedicine and Health researchers have successfully created chimeric embryos containing a combination of human and pig cells. When transferred into surrogate pig mothers, the developing humanized kidneys…
Has Australia cleaned up its act on climate?
Australia is one of the sunniest and windiest countries in the world, and is surrounded by seas which could be used for hydro-electric power. But currently only about 30% of…
Reliable internet and Wi-Fi in schools should be top priority
Key points: Connected Nation’s 2022 Report on School Connectivity notes that one-third of school districts–23.5 million students–still need improved access to the internet and digital learning. Without access to reliable…
UK rejoins EU research scheme Horizon
UK-based scientists and institutions will have access to the £85bn fund from today. Source link
Japan joins Moon race with successful rocket launch
If all goes well, the lunar lander that the rocket is carrying will attempt a Moon landing in February. Source link
Hurricane Lee could become 'extremely dangerous'
It is still too early to determine whether the Atlantic storm might make landfall in the US. Source link