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A small experimental apple orchard at Cornell's Hudson Valley Research Laboratory may soon be topped by solar panels, which would not only track the sun to capture energy, but provide a warm canopy on cooler spring days and shade the trees from excessive heat.

Silicon carbide (SiC) has emerged as a crucial material in the realm of high-end electronics, particularly for applications requiring high thermal conductivity, high hardness, and robust chemical stability. Its application extends to power electronics, high-temperature semiconductors, and cutting-edge devices.

On behalf of the FBS (Federal Association of Concrete Sewer Systems), Fraunhofer UMSICHT prepared a life cycle assessment of the environmental impact of wastewater pipes made of (steel) concrete. This also functions as an association environmental product declaration (EPD-Environmental Product Declaration) and is publicly accessible via the ÖKOBAUDAT database (in German).

A man is driving a car along suburban streets when suddenly he receives a message: "Enter an address on the screen in front of you so that you can get help to find your way."

Hydrogen is often seen as a key element in the global energy transition, offering a cleaner alternative to fossil fuels—in particular for difficult-to-decarbonize sectors such as heavy-duty transportation and steel and cement manufacturing. But turning hydrogen into a globally traded commodity requires more than just production.

A Florida firm owned by former contestants on "The Apprentice" has disposed of nearly all its 5.5% stake in Trump Media & Technology Group, which owns former president Donald Trump's Truth Social platform.

From disinformation campaigns to soaring skepticism, plummeting trust and economic slumps, the global media landscape has been hit with blow after blow.

Federal regulators who say Google holds an illegal monopoly over the technology that matches online advertisers to publishers are vastly underestimating the competition the tech giant faces, an expert hired by Google testified Thursday.

The US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) on Thursday issued "urgent safety recommendations" regarding the rudder systems on certain Boeing 737 aircraft, highlighting a risk of jamming.

Daring to prefix a company or even a pop group's name with "easy" could land you with legal action, as the founder of British airline easyJet relentlessly tackles alleged trademark breaches.

Bigger bins and premium-priced seating with added legroom are just some of the changes the carrier is betting will win over customers.

Maj. Michael Stockin, an Army physician accused by more than 40 patients of sexual misconduct, has reached a plea deal with prosecutors, his attorney says.

Bill Pyles' Halloween display in Oxford, Ohio, often resulted in a steady stream of hate mail from angry neighbors.

The record comes in a season in which the White Sox had multiple double-digit losing streaks and fired manager Pedro Grifol.

Yuval Noah Harari on the AI revolution and why we should be worried.

As Helene made landfall in Florida’s Big Bend region, birds were stuck inside its eye, where the wind is calmer. The tropical storm could disrupt fall bird migration.

The humble washing machine saves us from hours of backbreaking labor. And billions of people still don’t have them.

Climate change: Why do some climate models predict it will be much hotter than others?

Border crossings are down and enforcement is up. But what about progressive goals?

In a recent study published in Engineering, researchers from Kyoto University have unveiled a novel method for the efficient separation and recycling of rare-earth elements (REEs) from end-of-life magnets. This innovative process, known as the selective extraction–evaporation–electrolysis (SEEE) process, promises to significantly advance recycling technology and support global efforts towards carbon neutrality.