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Researchers hope large study spurs more support for LGBTQ scientists.

Cold or remote phosphor techniques enable Xicato to back its LED light engine for ten years even with tight initial photometric specifications.

Eighteen bulbs were stuffed into the center of the wheel, brightly illuminating the 1950s with brilliant hues for the pure purpose of flair.

In this edition of Future Discussions Ugochukwu discusses with the Head of TAFFD’s Africa on the vision and strategies for creating opportunities for education, technology and empowerment in Africa using the global channel that TAFFDs Africa is creating.

Brenda talks about why she joined TAFFD’s Inc and the amazing work she and her team has been doing to foster the progress of Africa. She equally talks about the 4th Industrial Revolution, what is means for Africa and the work TAFFD’s Africa is doing to prepare young Africans to leverage the opportunities therein.

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Looking back over years of research into the topic of hybrid systems based on different combinations of solar, wind, hydro and other renewables, an international group of scientists found strong potential for strategies to exploit complementarity between the different sources integrate more intermittent renewables onto regional and national grids. The scientists present a series of conclusions and recommendations that aim to push research in hybrid renewables forward.

The process normally required extremely high operating temperatures and the yield of methanol was limited. Read the study details here.

This is what the world will look like, 250 million years from now.

Just 30 miles from the capital of La Paz, 20 new species were discovered by scientists from Conservation International above the Zongo Valley.

It’s good that they’re finally looking at the science.

The New York Times is now noting that “once most adults are immune — following natural infection or vaccination” the virus will enter its endemic phase and corona “will be no more of a threat than the common cold, according to a study published in the journal Science on Tuesday.”

Once immunity is widespread in adults, the virus rampaging across the world will come to resemble the common cold, scientists predict.

Continue reading “Even the NY Times is Noting That: The Future of the Coronavirus? An Annoying Childhood Infection!” »