NEW YORK - For decades, geothermal energy has been the shy cousin of the renewable energy family. While solar and wind power scaled up dramatically, geothermal has remained niche, delivering only a fraction of the world’s electricity. Its Achilles’ heel has always been geography — those pockets of underground heat are mostly found near volcanic
DETROIT - Video footage appearing to show glowing orbs above Detroit well above the normal service ceiling of drones has cast more doubt on the mystery sweeping the country. The US has been gripped by mass drone sightings in recent weeks, which started in New Jersey before spreading across New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Florida, California. Delays in revealing what the
DUBLIN - Futuristic infrastructure projects could obliterate global distance barriers, making far-off regions just a short trip away. One idea that refuses to go away is a proposed tunnel between Britain and the United States, a colossal undertaking estimated to cost a staggering £15.6trillion. The "special relationship" shared between the two nations, separated by 3,400 miles, would be further
A major achievement for electric vehicle technology is that two leading automotive suppliers, Valeo and MAHLE, have partnered to build a novel EV motor that is free of magnets. The collaboration is based on the development of a new-generation electric axle system solution that is sustainable, innovative, and efficient in upper-segment electric cars. This new
California is leading the way to a lower carbon future of transportation with a new generation of passenger rail. The state’s adoption of the ZEMU, Zero-Emission Multiple Unit, is a clear way of coming out strongly to show seriousness in the fight against climate change after a year of hype around the hyperloop. This train
BYRON CENTER — A bizarre sighting in West Michigan has left hundreds of people scratching their heads. Last Friday, a dark mysterious object was spotted floating in the air, sparking widespread curiosity and speculation. The sightings were concentrated along Gezon Parkway in the Byron Center-Wyoming area. Descriptions of the object varied, with some likening it
GRAND RAPIDS - Join the West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum for an insightful webinar that explores how climate change is reshaping the Great Lakes region, focusing on the impacts of rising water temperatures and increased heat. Experts will discuss the environmental and public health challenges, including threats to aquatic ecosystems, increased heat stress, and risks
NEW YORK - The surface of Mars, when compared with its past, might have habitable conditions, but present-day Mars is a dry desert terrain. New results obtained from the NASA MAVEN mission are explaining the enigma of the change in the image of Mars, which relates to solar wind and the unusual magnetic and electric
BOSTON – EV Battery With 1,000-Mile Range? A groundbreaking development from a Massachusetts-based company promises to revolutionize the electric vehicle (EV) market by introducing a battery capable of delivering an astonishing 1,000 miles on a single charge Fast Company reported. As the demand for longer-range EVs grows, this new battery could significantly alleviate range anxiety,
NEW YORK - Patients with fibromyalgia (FM) report symptom improvements following their use of medical cannabis preparations, according to observational data published in the Journal of Pain & Palliative Care Pharmacotherapy. British researchers assessed the use of cannabis-based medicinal products (CBMPs) consisting of either flower or oil extracts in 148 patients enrolled in the UK Medical Cannabis Registry. (Since 2018,
