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I tested the BeatBot iSkim solar-powered robot - and now I'm ready to throw away my skimmer
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…
Scientists say Elon Musk's orbital data centers could blind Earth's biggest telescopes
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…
Trump to cut solar, wind subsidies on July 4th
(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…
Audacious mission to rescue NASA's falling telescope has launched
One of NASA's premier space telescopes is falling, and an audacious mission to rescue it has just begun. The Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory is months from dropping back to Earth, but if the rescue works, it could continue watching the sky for years…
Cybersecurity in space: Protecting the next frontier of critical infrastructure
As governments and private companies invest billions in satellites, orbital communications, Earth observation systems, and even plans for space-based data centres, cybersecurity experts are warning that a new attack surface is rapidly emerging.
Energy Secretary Applauds The End Of Federal Wind And Solar Subsidies
'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…
The Future of Sustainable Tech & Clean IT: How Green Computing Will Transform Business
Technology is everywhere—and so is its footprint. From data centers humming in the background to laptops, servers, and networks quietly moving our world forward, the digital economy consumes energy, materials, and water. The good news: the…
NSW residents can score three hours of free electricity every day - here's how
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…
UK supermarkets to sell plug-in solar panels for £500. But there's a catch
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…
Ugandan founder named Commonwealth Young Person of the Year for AI farm tech
Ugandan technology entrepreneur Shifra Ainomugisha has been named the 2026 Commonwealth Young Person of the Year for developing AI and solar-powered agricultural technologies designed to reduce post-harvest losses, improve food security and…
Windows guru uses 19th-century Stirling Engine tech for auxiliary cooling on AMD Threadripper 3970X system - waste heat energy spins the $40 engine's flywheel
Windows development guru Dave W. Plummer has shared a brief video demonstrating a novel cooling solution for his AMD Threadripper chipset. While not a real solution to an overheating chipset, the physics behind the Stirling Engine suggest that it…
I tested a solar smart lock that never needs to be recharged - but there's more to it than just endless battery life
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…
Why Punjab farmers choose cotton amid decreasing acreage, pest infestation
A more remarkable fact is that Gagandeep grows cotton without using chemical pesticides. During the critical months of July and August, he carefully monitors insect populations in his fields. Instead of spraying pesticides, he assesses whether pest…
Tamil Nadu government plans R& D centre in the Delta region
The Tamil Nadu government plans to develop an industrial corridor with a research and development centre in the Delta region to showcase the strengths of the State, said the Minister for Industries S Keerthana, in Coimbatore on Friday. Addressing…
Enphase Energy, Inc. $ENPH Shares Sold by Leonteq Securities AG
Leonteq Securities AG reduced its position in shares of Enphase Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:ENPH - Free Report) by 78.5% in the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The…
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