‘Much-loved’ Dinorwig hydroelectric energy storage site in Wales has a vital role to play in keeping the lights on
Very cool.
New MIT Tech Could Cut Oil Refining Energy by 90%
MIT researchers have developed a new membrane that separates various types of fuel by molecular size, potentially eliminating the need for the energy-intensive process of crude oil distillation.
Source: New MIT Tech Could Cut Oil Refining Energy by 90%
While on the decline, oil’s going to be with us for a long time. This is helpful.
Colorado kayakers paddle to rescue a dog that tumbled over 60-foot waterfall in Mexico
A daring descent in Mexico became even riskier when paddlers noticed a black dog shivering above one of the gnarliest waterfalls on the planet
Source: Colorado kayakers paddle to rescue a dog that tumbled over 60-foot waterfall in Mexico
Impressive.
Immunosuppressive nanoparticles slow atherosclerosis progression in animal models
Scientists at the Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares Carlos III (CNIC), in collaboration with national and international research centers, have identified a key immune cell subtype involved in the development of atherosclerosis. In a study published in Circulation Research, the team tested an experimental therapy in animal models based on immunosuppressive nanoparticles and demonstrated that it can slow disease progression.
Source: Immunosuppressive nanoparticles slow atherosclerosis progression in animal models
Cool.
California Developer Builds First Neighborhood Where All the Homes Are Resistant to Wildfires
the homes aren’t necessarily fireproof, but the design of the entire community eliminates the most common causes of homes catching fire.
Source: California Developer Builds First Neighborhood Where All the Homes Are Resistant to Wildfires
A good idea.
In Spanish Fork, a red Mustang ride proves dreams don’t have an expiration date
An assisted living facility in Spanish Fork just launched a program to make residents’ wishes come true.
Source: In Spanish Fork, a red Mustang ride proves dreams don’t have an expiration date
Cool story.
High schoolers returning from prom hailed as heroes for helping save family from fire
Aiden Kane, girlfriend Morgan Randall and friends Donato Jellenich and Tyler Sojda were returning home from junior prom in upstate New York when they saw a garage on fire and alerted those inside to get out of the home.
Source: High schoolers returning from prom hailed as heroes for helping save family from fire
Wow.
Battery-free solar desalination system produces up to 5,000 liters of water per day
A group of MIT engineers have developed a new battery-free solar desalination system capable of producing up to 5,000 liters of water a day.
Very cool.
MIT’s sodium fuel cell could fly electric planes while sucking CO2
A sodium-air fuel cell could power heavy transport of the future while also cleaning up carbon emissions say MIT scientists.
Source: MIT’s sodium fuel cell could fly electric planes while sucking CO2
Fascinating.
Stranger gifts guitar to Pamlico County teenager in random act of kindness
A Pamlico County teenager who just started playing the guitar was gifted a $1,500 guitar by a stranger.
Source: Stranger gifts guitar to Pamlico County teenager in random act of kindness
Wow!