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pbs.org - Marcia Dunn, Associated Press - Rescue mission launches to save NASA telescope that's falling back to Earth thanks to solar storms
Rescue mission launches to save NASA telescope that's falling back to Earth thanks to solar storms
PBS

Launched in 2004, Swift is sinking faster than ever because of recent solar storms. NASA is paying $30 million for Katalyst to capture the telescope and boost its orbit so it can continue tracking some of the biggest explosions in the universe…

independent.co.uk - Dylan Ryan - UK supermarkets to sell plug-in solar panels for £500. But there's a catch
UK supermarkets to sell plug-in solar panels for £500. But there's a catch
The Independent

Plug-in solar panels are expected to officially go on sale in the UK in the next few months for around £500. But there are quite a few obstacles for the government and householders to overcome before this becomes the easy-to-use option that…

the-gadgeteer.com - Rei Padla - Casio Pro Trek PRJ-01: The Solar Analog Outdoor Watch
Casio Pro Trek PRJ-01: The Solar Analog Outdoor Watch
The Gadgeteer

If you have ever liked the idea of an outdoor watch but not the wrist computer that usually comes bolted to it, the Pro Trek PRJ-01 is built for you. Most rugged watches now pile on GPS, phone notifications, a stack of sensors, and yet another…

tomsguide.com - Christian de Looper - I tested a solar smart lock that never needs to be recharged - but there's more to it than just endless battery life
I tested a solar smart lock that never needs to be recharged - but there's more to it than just endless battery life
Tom's Guide

Unlocking your smart lock from your phone is cool, but the real challenge now is ironing out the practical issues that come with making your lock smart — like having to keep it powered when you never had to worry about that before. A few…

thecentersquare.com - Andrew Rice - Trump to cut solar, wind subsidies on July 4th
Trump to cut solar, wind subsidies on July 4th
The Center Square

(The Center Square) - The Trump administration is set to cut subsidies for new solar and wind power projects on Saturday. Estimates suggest the subsidies have cost taxpayers more than $141 billion over the past 16 years, more than any other energy…

crooksandliars.com - Ed Scarce - Energy Secretary Applauds The End Of Federal Wind And Solar Subsidies
Energy Secretary Applauds The End Of Federal Wind And Solar Subsidies
Crooks and Liars

'I'm thrilled to report that after 35 years, on July 4th, we will end the subsidies for new wind and solar projects, thanks to President Trump's Working Families Tax Cut,' said Chris Wright. And as a reminder, before leading the U.S. Department of…

techradar.com - Craig Hale - Fires linked to solar panels force Suffolk council to switch them off in 80 schools indefinitely
Fires linked to solar panels force Suffolk council to switch them off in 80 schools indefinitely
TechRadar

Suffolk County Council to disconnect solar panels at 80 schools following three recent fires PV systems installed between 2011 and 2016 believed to be impacted Regular maintenance of aging solar components is crucial Suffolk County Council has…

tomsguide.com - Mark Spoonauer - I tested the BeatBot iSkim solar-powered robot - and now I'm ready to throw away my skimmer
I tested the BeatBot iSkim solar-powered robot - and now I'm ready to throw away my skimmer
Tom's Guide

I have a confession to make. I really, really don't mind skimming my pool. I just like being in it and around it, and will basically make any excuse to spend more time there, even if it's work. So when I had the opportunity to test out the BeatBot…

fratellowatches.com - Lex Stolk - A Brief History Of The Seiko Astron GPS Solar - Including Some Of The Best Models Made So Far
A Brief History Of The Seiko Astron GPS Solar - Including Some Of The Best Models Made So Far
Fratello | All About Watches

This subjective shortlist includes the inaugural SAST001 from 2012 and a 2026 novelty Time from space. The light-powered Astron GPS Solar, which Seiko launched 14 years ago — this article is indeed a brief history of the Seiko Astron Solar…

marketbeat.com - Y Intercept Hong Kong Ltd Invests $8.05 Million in First Solar, Inc. $FSLR
Y Intercept Hong Kong Ltd Invests $8.05 Million in First Solar, Inc. $FSLR
MarketBeat

Y Intercept Hong Kong Ltd purchased a new stake in shares of First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR - Free Report) during the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm purchased…

newsweek.com - Rachael O'Connor - Earth's future revisited as scientists find giant planet survived death of its sun
Earth's future revisited as scientists find giant planet survived death of its sun
Newsweek

A giant planet somehow survived the violent end to its sun, and it may change what we predict for our own solar system's fate. The Earth's sun will eventually die. This is a scientific fact: all stars eventually run out of fuel, and in our sun's…

newsbytesapp.com - Mudit Dube - Planet orbiting dead star could predict our solar system's future
Planet orbiting dead star could predict our solar system's future
NewsBytes

WD 1856 b completes an orbit around its host star in just 34 hours, at a distance of less than three million kilometers. This proximity raised questions among astronomers about how the planet survived the destruction of its host star. To understand…

livescience.com - Ben Turner - Machine-gun sun' could bring auroras to more than a dozen states July 4th weekend
Machine-gun sun' could bring auroras to more than a dozen states July 4th weekend
Live Science

Fourth of July celebrations across the United States this weekend could be accompanied by light shows in the night skies, as a string of powerful solar eruptions appear set to strike Earth. The sun has been especially hyperactive over the past few…

fastcompany.com - Taylor Hatmaker - Scientists say Elon Musk's orbital data centers could blind Earth's biggest telescopes
Scientists say Elon Musk's orbital data centers could blind Earth's biggest telescopes
Fast Company

If Elon Musk has his way, stargazing could soon be impossible. Starlink, one of Musk's businesses, sells high-speed internet access to places around the globe that traditional internet providers often can't reach. In the process, the company has…

timeout.com - Winnie Stubbs - NSW residents can score three hours of free electricity every day - here's how
NSW residents can score three hours of free electricity every day - here's how
Time Out

News The new Solar Sharer Offer gives eligible households free electricity from 11am to 2pm every day – and you don't need rooftop solar to take advantage of it Written by Winnie Stubbs Travel and News Editor, APAC The cost of living crisis…

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