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‘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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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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‘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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‘No single vendor can (or should) dictate the full solution’ — AMD positions itself as the open platform champion in the space race in a veiled dig at its arch-rivals and up-and-coming challengers
AMD frames openness as essential for multi-vendor space mission architectures Vendor lock-in risks increase significantly in long-duration orbital deployments Modular systems improve flexibility across complex, multi-supplier mission environments AMD has outlined its vision for AI in space, claiming to be a champion of open platforms and modular design in a…
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Adobe’s legal chief calls for creator protection as policymakers and tech companies reframe copyright in the era of AI
Speaking with TechRadar Pro in an exclusive interview at Adobe Summit 2026, the company’s Chief Legal Officer, Louise Pentland, urged policymakers to resist radical changes, and for courts and companies instead to focus on a more pragmatic approach. At the same time, Pentland also advocated for tech companies to get…
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Should a print subscription be considered? I used HP’s All-In Plan for two months to find out
I print a substantial number of documents each month, which often results in running out of ink at inconvenient times. To avoid frequent trips to the store for new ink, I decided to try HP’s All-In Plan. This subscription service from HP combines a printer, ink, and support into one…
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