Author: Zach_Wilson
‘Unprecedented drought conditions’: More than 500 data centers across Nevada, California, and Arizona could feel the pinch as the iconic Hoover Dam potentially loses 40% of its power output because of poor rainfall and abnormally low snowpack numbers
Hoover Dam power output threatened by severe drought conditions Federal water management plan prioritizes upper basin reservoir stability Colorado River system storage falls to historically low levels The Hoover Dam, a critical power source for three US states, could see its electricity generation drop by as much as 40% as…
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Sony will soon settle a PlayStation Store class action lawsuit for $7.8 million
Those affected will see their PlayStation Network accounts automatically credited. Source
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The US just found millions of tons of lithium in Appalachia, enough for 500 billion cellphones — and experts say it could power the next century of American tech and weaken China’s grip on batteries
Lithium deposits identified across Appalachia could supply hundreds of years of imports Domestic discoveries across multiple states point to expanding lithium exploration efforts Extraction capacity remains the biggest challenge despite large confirmed resource estimates Lithium buried beneath parts of the Appalachian region could supply the United States with hundreds of…
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‘We pride ourselves on human curation’: Vocana is an indie music service determined to challenge Spotify’s payment system — I spoke with the platform’s President about the company’s inception, and how it’s planning to fix music streaming
The competition between the best music streaming services has become increasingly tough over the years, and new entrants to the sector have their work cut out when it comes to competing with the big players. One such startup is Vocana, the independent-only streaming platform that’s challenging Spotify’s payment system at…
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‘A dream technology’: Japanese scientists might have unlocked the next generation of solar panels that stay cooler and last longer thanks to “spin-flip” material that achieves 130% energy conversion efficiency — and here’s how it works
Spin-flip metal complexes capture duplicated excitons produced through singlet fission Proof-of-concept experiments reached over 110% to about 130% quantum yield Solid-state integration remains necessary before use in practical solar devices Japanese researchers have found a way to capture extra energy from sunlight using a metal-based system that reduces heat losses…
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GameStop is reportedly preparing an offer to buy eBay
The Wall Street Journal reported that the offer could come as soon as this month. Source
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