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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…
EDITORIAL: The Wright direction on energy policy
At long last, U.S. energy policy is being led by someone who actually understands the energy world — and recognizes the need for government to unleash, not restrict, energy innovation. U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright made an appearance in…
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…
Northern Lights Alert: 26 States May See Aurora On July 4
NOAA's Space Weather Prediction Center has forecast up to G3-class geomagnetic storm conditions for Friday, July 3, through Saturday, July 4, with aurora most likely on the northern horizon in U.S. states close to the border with Canada. The…
America's $31 Trillion Economy By State
As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary in 2026, its economy has grown to nearly $31 trillion, making it the world's largest by a wide margin. Using the latest estimates from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA), this…
Presidential official refutes electricity supply concerns over Honam chip cluster plan
A senior presidential official on Friday rejected skepticism that the southwestern Honam region may not have enough electricity supply capacity to power a government-envisioned semiconductor cluster in the region. Kim Woo-chang, presidential…
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…
Aldi 'chic' £5 outdoor lights 'transform gardens'
Summer is the perfect time to get gardens in shape and Aldi is promising shoppers a budget-friendly way to transform theirs this week with its latest outdoor lighting range. Arriving in Aldi stores on July 9, the range is set to brighten up summer…
India's Coal-Fired Power Output In June Rises to Highest Since November 2023
India's coal-fired power generation surged to a near-three-year high in June because of increased cooling demand from higher temperatures from an extended heatwave and below-average monsoon rainfall, government data showed. India's total…
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