Four small rocky planets confirmed orbiting nearby Barnard's star
Astronomers have identified a quartet of small rocky planets orbiting Barnard's star - one of our closest stellar neighbors - ...
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Why Can’t Solar and Microgrids Be Plugged in Just Like Hairdryers and Toasters?
Can mobile solar systems and microgrids just plug in like typical appliances? A number of policy and utility regulations ...
Virginia bill could stir more small solar energy
The bill expands the amount of clean energy under Virginia law that can go into these types of projects. It does so by increasing the carve out of small solar in Dominion Energy’s renewable portfolio ...
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A Hidden Spiral? Scientists Suggest the Oort Cloud May Mimic a Mini Galaxy at the Solar System’s Edge
New research suggests the Oort Cloud may have a spiral structure like a mini galaxy. Supercomputer models reveal its mysterious shape, offering new insights into the edge of our solar system.
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Toyota’s new FT-Me is much more than a micro EV, it even has a solar roof
What exactly is the FT-Me, and why do we need one? Toyota unveiled a new micro EV on Thursday, dubbed the FT-Me. It’s small, but Toyota is hyping it up as an affordable alternative. It even has a ...
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Lawmakers look at small-scale solar to spare Washington farmland
OLYMPIA — A House bill proposes electric utilities get more power from small solar projects, likely increasing electric rates, but preserving farmland. House Bill 1847 would require utilities to ...
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Solar-powered case lets you charge your phone with light
On Sunday, ahead of the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Infinix showed me both a solar-powered, wireless charging case that can go on any phone as well as a phone with a mini solar panel built ...