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Two-thirds of workers are burned out—here's what science says about how to tackle it
Burnout is at an all-time high, with some studies saying two-thirds of employees now cite job burnout as a major challenge. Overwork and chronic stress do not just drain energy, they can erode health, ...
US, Iran threaten more energy strikes as gas prices surge. What to know
As the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran enters its fourth week, the economic consequences continue to rattle markets.
NASCAR All-Star Race Fan Zone entertainment announced at Dover Motor Speedway
From a giant rubber duck to live stunts and interactive games... the Fan Zone at Dover Motor Speedway is set to bring high-energy, family-friendly fun to race weekend.
Why the Trump administration is easing sanctions on certain Iranian oil stockpiles
Trump administration officials are making a desperate push to secure every available barrel of oil amid a worsening energy crisis — even if it means lifting sanctions on the very country that they’re fighting against.
Nuclear reactor developer X‑energy files for US IPO
X-energy has filed for an initial public offering in the United States, it said on Friday, as the reactor developer aims to tap growing investor enthusiasm for nuclear power.
Why the US wants to protect Iran’s oil and gas
The Mideast energy truce is breaking down.
How accurate is the science in Project Hail Mary?
This science-fiction movie plays with quantum physics, space travel, astrobiology and mass-to-energy conversion
Small businesses reeling from tariffs brace for spiking oil prices
Anxiety has pulsed through the small-business economy for months, even before the war in Iran began weighing on energy prices.
Ayo Dosunmu bringing 'genuine energy' as Wolves take on Blazers
Nobody can fill Anthony Edwards' shoes, but Ayo Dosunmu is doing his best to help.
Scientists turn CO2 into fuel using breakthrough single-atom catalyst
Researchers have created a cutting-edge catalyst that turns CO2 into methanol more efficiently than ever before. Instead of using clumps of metal atoms, they engineered a system where each single indium atom actively drives the reaction. This dramatically reduces energy needs while making the process easier to study and optimize. The result could accelerate the shift toward cleaner fuels and sustainable chemical production.
Fusion scientists face challenges in effort to produce reliable energy source
‘Special Report’ anchor Bret Baier reports on scientific research attempting to create fusion as a source of reliable energy and how artificial intelligence could help.
Trump’s Reaction to Israeli Strike on Gas Field Exposes Divergent Strategies
President Trump said he complained to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel about the attack, which sent energy markets reeling. But Israeli officials said the Americans were informed beforehand.
Gas is so expensive even oil companies may suffer
Oil companies are winning extra revenue from high prices due to the war in Iran, but could suffer if the energy shock depresses demand from consumers and businesses.
One big question: how have increased energy costs affected your business?
For this week's One Big Question feature, we ask business leaders how increasing fuel and energy costs have been affecting their bottom lines.
DOE Announces $293 Million Genesis Mission Funding for Quantum Science and AI-Driven Research
DOE announces $293M Genesis Mission funding for AI-driven research in quantum information science, advanced manufacturing, biotechnology, and nuclear energy.
Politics of Indigenous peoples in the West
Indigenous communities increasingly influence energy, security and electoral dynamics across the Americas.
Iran strikes major Qatari plant, prompting a surge in oil prices
Fears of an energy crisis deepened after Israel hit a gas field and Iran struck a major LNG site in Qatar, sending the price of oil and gas up.
Grand Central Mall announces multi-million dollar renovation plans, entertainment center
VIENNA — A multi-million-dollar renovation project is set to transform Grand Central Mall, with officials and community leaders announcing sweeping upgrades and new attractions during a Wednesday morning event. Joe Bell, director of corporate communications, said the planned changes will significantly modernize the longtime shopping center and bring new energy to the Mid-Ohio Valley. “There […]
Integrating health equity into energy transitions and climate governance
Nature Medicine - The health benefits of clean energy transitions are unevenly distributed, even when emissions targets are met. A health-centered global governance framework is urgently needed to...
5 Knoxville sports bars for Tennessee Vols fans during March Madness
The game is on and you want to feel the energy with lots of other Vols fans. Here's where you will feel right at home in a sea of orange.
The Paleo Diet Never Existed. Scientists Found What Early Humans Were Really Eating.
Humans are actually limited in how much protein they can metabolize for energy, meaning early humans really needed a more well-rounded diet to survive.
Health Subcommittee Scrutinizes Patient Affordability, Competition, and Access Across the U.S. Provider Landscape
The Committee on Energy and Commerce is the oldest standing legislative committee in the U.S. House of Representatives and is vested with the broadest jurisdiction of any congressional authorizing committee.
Chairman Griffith Delivers Opening Statement at Subcommittee on Health Third Hearing in Series to Improve Health Care Affordability for All Americans
The Committee on Energy and Commerce is the oldest standing legislative committee in the U.S. House of Representatives and is vested with the broadest jurisdiction of any congressional authorizing committee.
Chairman Griffith Delivers Opening Statement at Subcommittee on Health Third Hearing in Series to Improve Health Care Affordability for All Americans
The Committee on Energy and Commerce is the oldest standing legislative committee in the U.S. House of Representatives and is vested with the broadest jurisdiction of any congressional authorizing committee.
ICF International Flags 2026 Growth Rebound as Federal Headwinds Ease, Energy Business Accelerates
ICF International (NASDAQ:ICFI) executives outlined the company’s business mix, recent federal headwinds, and growth priorities during a discussion hosted by Canaccord Genuity Senior Research Analyst Jason Tilchin. Anne Choate, president, and Kyle Wiggins, senior vice president for Energy, Environme
Maxx Crosby provides his side of nixed Ravens trade: 'The energy was off'
Kharg Island Is an Appealing Target for Trump, With High Risks
A U.S. attack or a move to seize control of Iran’s main oil export hub could cripple the country’s ability to profit from its natural resources. But it would also risk sending energy prices even higher.
URI Political Science Professor Dan Carrigg featured in NBC 10 News story on Revolution Wind
Professor Dan Carrigg was recently featured in a NBC 10 News story about the Revolution Wind project and Rhode Island energy policy.
New Arc Raiders Patch Finally Takes Aim at the Il Toro to Make it Feel 'More Like a Weapon of Its Rarity'
Embark has published Arc Raiders update 1.20.0, revealing a somewhat short list of patch notes with two noticeable changes: nerfs for the Il Toro shotgun and energy clips.
Oil prices jump as Iran warns Strait of Hormuz ‘cannot be the same’
Oil prices spiked Tuesday as Iran intensified its attacks on energy infrastructure across the Middle East and a senior regime figure suggested that the crucial Strait of Hormuz wouldn’t become safe for ships anytime soon.
Japan's Idemitsu to invest $500 million in Australian Midocean to enter LNG business
Idemitsu Kosan , Japan's second-biggest oil refiner, said on Tuesday it will invest $500 million in Australia's MidOcean Energy as part of a move towards a full-scale entry into the LNG business.
‘Very damaging’: how the Iran war is hitting energy-intensive industries
Conflict pushes companies struggling with rising costs in sectors such as steel and chemicals to the edge
Hochul offers solutions for high gas and energy costs
Gas prices are up at the pump and energy prices have increased.
A strange twist in the universe’s oldest light may be bigger than we thought
Scientists studying a mysterious effect called cosmic birefringence—a subtle twist in the polarization of the universe’s oldest light—have developed a new way to reduce uncertainty in how it’s measured. This faint rotation in the cosmic microwave background could point to entirely new physics, including hidden particles such as axions and clues about dark matter or dark energy.
Trump gives second wind to reforming college sports regulation
An effort to regulate the big business of college sports is receiving a second burst of energy on Capitol Hill thanks to President Trump’s insistence that more be done to curb&n…
For women's sports fans in Boston, energetic Legacy home opener was a long time coming
The Boston Legacy lost their home opener against defending league champions Gotham FC on Saturday, 1-0. Despite the loss, more than 30,000 fans brought the energy to Gillette Stadium for the team’s first-ever game.
Gulf investors seen likely to keep funding Africa renewable energy despite the Iran war
Renewable energy projects in Africa that depend on Middle Eastern sovereign wealth funds and state-backed companies will likely press ahead despite the Iran conflict, analysts say, thanks to the continent's surging appetite for power and fuel.
Chinese scientists create clock so precise it could redefine second
Optical clock measures time using light emitted by electrons transitioning between energy levels
Scientists unlock a powerful new way to turn sunlight into fuel
Scientists have developed a powerful new computational method that could accelerate the search for next-generation materials capable of turning sunlight into useful chemical energy. The work focuses on polyheptazine imides, a promising class of carbon nitride materials that absorb visible light and can drive reactions such as hydrogen production, carbon dioxide conversion, and hydrogen peroxide synthesis. By analyzing how 53 different metal ions influence the structure and electronic behavior of these materials, researchers created a framework that predicts which combinations will perform best.
Exclusive | Oil Industry Warns Trump Administration Energy Crisis Will Likely Worsen
Oil executives told officials in White House meetings that the closure of the Strait of Hormuz might push up oil prices further.
Trump aide says Iran war will end in 'weeks'; Pope Leo urges ceasefire
Energy Secretary Chris Wright predicted the conflict will end in the next few weeks, if not sooner, and oil prices will ease shortly after.
Bob on Business: UTA business professor sees uncertainty ahead for financial markets, mortgage rates
Also, energy assets sold and Compass expands at Clearfork.
Asia-Pacific allies ink $57 billion in deals with US companies, Burgum says
Asia-Pacific allies agreed to $57 billion in 22 deals with American companies during this weekend's Indo-Pacific Energy Security Forum in Tokyo, U.S. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said on Sunday.
One of Britain’s last major chemical plants at risk as energy prices surge
If costs stay high for the next three months, US owner Peter Huntsman says he will close the site on Teesside
Trump Rejects Deal With Iran on Current Terms as War Rages On
President Donald Trump said Iran is ready to make a deal to end the war but the US wants better terms, signaling no let up in a conflict that’s brought shipping in the strategic Strait of Hormuz to a near standstill and upended energy markets.
Scientists Unveil Cheaper and Faster Way To Extract Lithium From Massive Untouched Reserves
A new solvent-based technique could change how lithium is extracted from brines, potentially making the process faster, cheaper, and viable in places where conventional methods fail. Few elements are as key to the clean energy transition as lithium, and global demand for it is soaring. The metal
Science Saturday at Smith teaches kids about food and energy
The first Science Saturdays at Smith was held in the Sixth Street Museum District on Saturday.
Boulder businesses braced for Xcel Energy's power shutoffs on Saturday
The affect of Saturday's Xcel Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) is being felt in different ways by people across Boulder. Some good, others not as much.
Power slowly being restored to residents, businesses
First Energy estimates power restoration for most Mahoning and Columbiana customers by 11 p.m. Sunday. Trumbull County may not be restored until 11 p.m. Monday.
Linux Finally Catches Up to Windows with a Game-Changing Performance Feature
For years, the Linux kernel’s scheduler has been world‑class at balancing loads, yet it missed a crucial, cache‑aware instinct. In modern multi‑core systems, that gap can turn into measurable latency, especially when threads bounce between cores that don’t share the same cache. A new upstream feature, often called Cache Aware Scheduling, is now set to change that equation. A cache‑savvy scheduler arrives At the heart of any OS, the scheduler decides which thread runs where and for how long. In modern CPUs, small private caches (L1 and L2) sit beside each core, while a larger Last Level Cache (LLC, typically L3) is shared among groups of cores. When a task migrates across LLC boundaries, its warm data may vanish from the cache, forcing slower trips to main memory. Cache Aware Scheduling keeps related tasks close to their shared LLC, reducing destructive migrations. By respecting cache topology, the kernel minimizes cold‑start penalties and preserves locality that many workloads desperately need. The result is less thrashing, fewer memory stalls, and more consistent throughput. "Keep tasks close to their data, and the system will keep performance close to its peak." Why this narrows the Windows gap Windows has long leaned on topology‑aware, cache‑sensitive heuristics, especially since the Windows 10 era. That advantage helped Microsoft handle hybrid designs with P‑cores and E‑cores, plus complex cluster and NUMA layouts. With cache awareness integrated upstream, Linux brings parity to this vital dimension, without sacrificing its trademark flexibility. The Linux approach remains deeply configurable, reflecting the ecosystem’s breadth across servers, desktops, and embedded devices. It layers atop existing NUMA‑balancing and energy‑aware logic, refining placement rather than reinventing the wheel. Crucially, it aligns scheduling with the hardware’s real shape, not just with abstract CPU counts. Real‑world gains and who benefits Early tests on Intel Sapphire Rapids platforms point to gains in the 30–45% range for select workloads. Those wins appear in cache‑sensitive tasks like in‑memory analytics, high‑thread compilation, and microservices with tight working‑sets. Games and latency‑bound engines can also feel steadier frame‑times, especially when threads share hot assets. The benefits extend to AMD’s 3D V‑Cache parts, where keeping threads near enlarged cache slices prevents needless misses. Hybrid x86 designs with performance and efficiency cores further profit when cache and core roles are scheduled in concert. Even handhelds running SteamOS can squeeze more out of limited power, translating cache locality into smoother play. Key advantages include: Lower end‑to‑end latency Fewer expensive misses to RAM Better multi‑socket and NUMA behavior Improved energy efficiency More predictable QoS under mixed loads Stronger scaling on dense servers Caveats, tuning, and rollout No scheduler change is purely free, and trade‑offs still exist. Favoring locality can reduce cross‑cluster balance if limits are set too tight. Likewise, fairness and utilization must remain healthy, especially under heterogeneous, bursty workloads. Linux’s implementation is designed to be measured and tunable, not a blunt instrument. It cooperates with energy‑aware scheduling for mobile efficiency, and with NUMA‑balancers on big iron. Expect architecture‑specific refinements as vendors surface richer topology hints and cache‑sharing maps. Upstream integration has begun, with broad distribution adoption likely over the next cycles. Many users will encounter the change through standard kernel updates in 2025–2026, depending on distro cadence. Server‑class kernels may enable or tune it sooner for targeted fleets where cache locality is money in the bank. How to think about performance impact Cache Aware Scheduling amplifies gains when your workload is both CPU‑bound and cache‑sensitive. Think tight inner loops, hot code paths, and datasets that fit snugly in shared LLC. It’s less dramatic for I/O‑bound services or memory‑hungry tasks that blow past cache capacity. Still, even modest locality improvements often translate into smoother tail‑latency, which is where user experience and SLAs typically break. Developers can further help by pinning related threads, batching work, and aligning data to reduce cross‑cluster chatter. The scheduler’s new awareness works best when applications expose good hints. The bottom line By understanding and honoring cache topology, Linux removes a subtle yet costly bottleneck. The kernel’s smarter placement keeps hot data hot and work near where it belongs. That narrows a long‑standing gap with Windows, while preserving the openness and tunability Linux champions. For gamers, creators, and operators, the payoff is practical: more consistent frames, faster builds, and snappier services. For the ecosystem, it’s another step toward hardware‑savvy scheduling that turns transistor complexity into real‑world speed. And for Linux itself, it’s a timely upgrade that matches today’s silicon with tomorrow’s expectations.
Please drive carefully: scientists plan to transport volatile antimatter for first time
Cern researchers are testing traps capable of moving antimatter, which explodes into energy as soon as it comes into contact with regular matter
U.S. Sanctions Pause Adds Political Win to Russia’s Economic Gain From Iran War
Kremlin officials said the American move, which Europe opposes, showed that Moscow could not be dislodged from the center of global energy markets.
Congestion pricing, energy demands driving up cost of doing business in New York
United Refining Chairman and CEO John Catsimatidis joins 'Mornings with Maria' to discuss Strait of Hormuz tensions, oil price swings, President Donald Trump’s response to Iran and New York City’s budget crisis.
McCloskey: Is MAHA alive and well?
Abby McCloskey: One year in, MAHA retains grassroots energy but lacks substantive policy progress on children’s health, as rising obesity, chronic illness and...
Reeves vows to ‘crack down’ on energy and fuel bosses exploiting Britons through ‘rip-off’ prices
The chancellor is set to meet with energy bosses over concerns that companies are profiteering from oil and gas prices
By the numbers: What war with Iran means for Louisiana's ports
As the joint U.S.-Israeli war on Iran stretches into its third week, Louisiana maritime leaders are keenly monitoring disruptions to the global supply chain, and energy markets in particular.
January GDP report to show if UK economy was growing before Iran war energy shock
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news
Everything is a political weapon since Trump’s re-election, says Germany’s ex-economy minister
Robert Habeck says world has moved on from weaponising energy to using tariffs, technology and more to inflict harm
Surging Energy Costs Put German Industry ‘Really in Danger’
Four years after the Russian invasion of Ukraine sent energy prices soaring, the war in Iran is posing another challenge to efforts to revive European factories.
Indo-Pacific Energy Security Ministerial and Business Forum - U.S. Embassy & Consulates in Japan
Global Issues Indo-Pacific Energy Security Ministerial and Business Forum The Indo-Pacific Energy Security Ministerial and Business Forum will take place March 14-15, 2026 in Tokyo. IPEM is a premier, high-level platform for announcing and advancing energy deals, partnerships and investments that strengthen regional integration and secure critical supply chains across the Indo-Pacific. IPEM is co-hosted by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan and the National Energy Dominance Council of the United States. It is sponsored by the U.S. Trade and Development Agency in partnership with the U.S. Departments of State, Interior, Energy, and Commerce, as well as the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) and the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC). IPEM Forum main page Mission Japan Press Release Feb. 24, 2026 Announcement from the Department of Energy Submit your proposal to join senior government leaders and industry executives shaping the future of global energy security.
Whittaker: Get money out of politics
Michigan voters face rising utility bills and fees as DTE and Consumers Energy donate hundreds of thousands to state legislators.
M5 MacBook Air Review: A Laptop With Real Middle Child Energy
Apple's thinnest laptop is powerful for most tasks. Still, there may be better options above and below it.
Argonne receives DOE funding to advance AI for science
Argonne receives funding from DOE’s Genesis Mission to conduct transformative AI research that will push the boundaries of energy, biology, materials science and more.
Depression may start with an energy problem in brain cells
Researchers have discovered a surprising change in how cells produce energy in people with depression. Brain and blood cells in young adults with major depressive disorder produced more energy molecules at rest but had trouble increasing energy production when needed. Scientists believe this imbalance may contribute to symptoms such as fatigue and low motivation. The finding could help pave the way for earlier diagnosis and more personalized treatments.
Can the West keep the Strait of Hormuz open?
‘Death valley’ oil-tanker shipping passage crucial to world’s energy prices
Politics of power: NV Energy’s demand charge could sway race for governor, says expert
Community and energy industry advocates are calling on Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo to halt NV Energy’s controversial peak demand charge that is expected to increase some bills by $20 a month and is set to take effect in Southern Nevada on April 1. Lombardo’s reaction, as well as his opponents’, to calls to intervene could […]
Husted set to testify remotely in ex-FirstEnergy executives' corruption trial
Husted is likely to be asked to corroborate details of the many meetings, emails and texts referenced over the five weeks of the trial.
Casualties and the Cost of War | WSJ Politics Blog for March 11
Plus, the U.S. and Israel at odds over how long the war should last, an erroneous tweet by the energy secretary, and Ireland changes tack for St Patrick’s Day.
Oil prices retreat, Asian shares rise after report of planned IEA oil reserve release
International Energy Agency reportedly proposed argest release of oil reserves in its history to bring down crude prices
The dangerous politics of US oil-driven redistribution
U.S. stock market indexes have weathered this month's oil shock well so far because investors expect only a glancing overall GDP hit from higher energy costs. But that resilience masks a potentially toxic shift of income from households to "Big Energy" - and packs big risks in an election year.
How Trump and His Advisers Miscalculated Iran’s Response to War
In the lead-up to the U.S.-Israeli attack, President Trump downplayed the risks to the energy markets as a short-term concern that should not overshadow the mission to decapitate the Iranian regime.
Tom Cotton puts Biden on notice while demanding answers on draining of nation’s oil stockpile
A top Senate Republican alleged that former President Joe Biden used the SPR as a political tool, and demanded to know how his energy policy hampered the nation's oil reserves.
War with Iran fuels Russian oil boom — and trouble for Ukraine
War with Iran drives oil prices higher, boosting Russian energy revenues and shifting global attention from Ukraine as Moscow gains economic leverage.
Iran begins laying mines in Strait of Hormuz, sources say
Iran has begun laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz, the world’s most important energy chokepoint that carries about one-fifth of all crude oil, according to two people familiar with US intelligence reporting on the issue.
Why Vladimir Putin may be the big winner from Trump's Iran war
Russia “gains new resources to finance its war against Ukraine as energy prices rise,” European Council President António Costa said. “It profits from the diversion of military capabilities.”
‘LaPolitics:’ State’s new strategic plan targets energy growth
In an effort to bolster and grow a core of its overall business portfolio—the energy and process industries—Louisiana has overhauled and reorganized related regulatory departments and commissioned its first targeted strategic plan in two decades. Louisiana Economic Development commissioned the strategic plan, which zeroed in on the energy and process industries as the most lucrative […]
AI helps neurodivergent solopreneurs with key tactics and planning
AI aids solopreneurs with ADHD and autism in task management, energy planning, and business growth, increasing efficiency.
Lego bets on Pokemon, interactive bricks as war threatens higher costs
Lego is bracing for higher energy and raw material costs as oil and gas prices rise amid conflict in the Middle East, its chief executive said, as the Danish toymaker looks to spur growth with interactive "smart bricks" and Pokemon tie-ups.
Cancer Haunts Neighbors of Canada’s Oil Sands Wastelands
Though high rates of the disease persist among the nearby Indigenous communities, the Canadian government is weighing rules that may allow energy giants to release treated mining waste into the river system.
Trump’s War in Iran, and Rising Gas Prices, Collide With Midterm Agenda
The attack on Iran has led to a surge in energy prices at a moment when the cost of living is a major issue heading into the fall elections.
In search of a room-temperature superconductor, scientists present a research agenda
The search for materials that can conduct electricity at room temperature without losing energy is one of the greatest and most consequential challenges of modern physics: loss-free power transmission, ...
Iran war is the latest blow for Europe’s battered industrial backbone
A new energy shock would hit an economy still recovering from previous price jumps, said Veronika Grimm of Germany’s council of economic experts.
How US-Israeli war on Iran is upending global business
The U.S.-Israeli war with Iran is rattling businesses worldwide, driving up energy prices, squeezing supplies of critical raw materials and raising questions about the reliability of trade routes critical to the flow of goods from food to car parts.
Controlled Thermal Resources and Plum Acquisition Corp. IV Announce Definitive Business Combination Agreement to Advance U.S. Critical Minerals and Energy
As one of America’s largest and most advanced geothermal power and critical minerals projects, the transaction is expected to enable Controlled Thermal Resources to advance its Hell’s Kitchen Project and commence Stage 1 construction.Transaction values Controlled Thermal Resources at a pro forma enterprise value of approximately $4.7 billion. IMPERIAL, Calif., March 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Controlled Thermal Resources Holdings Inc. (“CTR” or the “Company”), an emerging leader in U.S. critic
Sports energy drink debuts at the Arnold after family’s loss
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A Columbus native and Air Force veteran is turning his grief into grit. He created a performance-focused energy drink that he debuted this weekend at the Arnold Sports…
Energy Secretary Chris Wright pledges gas prices will come down: ‘This is a weeks… not a months thing.’
Energy Secretary says there are ‘no plans’ for the US to target Iran’s oil industry
Iran war spreading economic damage far beyond oil and gas markets
The conflict has hit Europe and Asia harder than the United States, with rising shipping costs and energy prices.
Lafayette Science Museum was near closure. See how a partnership with UL has brought new energy.
The museum underwent hardship in 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic, and the high operational costs led the city to consider not reopening. That is, until the university intervened.
Gulf businesses buy up political violence insurance as conflict spreads
Data centres, energy projects and hotels move to limit potential losses
Gulf businesses buy up political violence insurance as conflict spreads
Data centres, energy projects and hotels move to limit potential losses
Enormous 3D map of the universe shows brilliant 'sea of light' near the cosmic dawn
A unique technique allowed astronomers to see the early universe as a "sea of light" and explore the effects of gravity and dark energy on cosmic evolution.
AI discovers the hidden signal of liquid-like ion flow in solid-state batteries
Solid-state batteries could be safer and more energy-dense than today’s lithium-ion technology, but finding materials that allow ions to move quickly through solid electrolytes has been difficult. Researchers developed a machine learning pipeline that predicts Raman spectra and identifies a distinctive low-frequency signal linked to liquid-like ion motion inside crystals. This signal appears when rapid ion movement temporarily disrupts a crystal’s symmetry. The approach could dramatically speed up the discovery of superionic materials for advanced batteries.
Iran war threatens a prolonged hit to global energy markets
The war with Iran could leave consumers and businesses worldwide facing weeks or months of higher fuel prices even if the week-old conflict ends quickly, as suppliers grapple with damaged facilities, disrupted logistics, and elevated risks to shipping.
Scientists Map the Hidden Chemistry of Solar-Powered Catalysts
A new computational approach reveals how subtle structural changes in polyheptazine imides can dramatically influence their ability to convert sunlight into chemical energy. Photocatalysis offers a promising way to convert abundant sunlight into useful chemical energy. Among the materials attract
Fifth grade science in Pre-K; Coppell ISD prepares its students for the future
Fifth graders build hands-on science lessons and share them with Pre-K students, from circuits and light to sound and thermal energy.
US-Israel war with Iran sends shockwaves through global business
The U.S.-Israeli war with Iran is rattling businesses worldwide, driving up energy prices, squeezing supplies of critical raw materials and raising questions about the reliability of trade routes critical to the flow of goods from food to car parts.
15 Foods Highest in Vitamin B12 for Energy and Brain Health
Foods like crab, trout, salmon, and clams are high in vitamin B12. These and other B12-rich foods can offer health benefits.
Building climate-ready healthcare facilities across Indonesia
The World Health Organization (WHO), working with the Ministry of Health and partners, developed the Climate-Resilient and Environmentally Sustainable Health Care Facilities assessment tools. These were adapted from WHO's global framework and integrated into the SIKELIM platform, a digital system that maps disaster-affected facilities in real time. The tools help facilities assess vulnerabilities across systems including workforce capacity, water and sanitation WASH and waste, energy, infrastructure and technology.