Archive for the ‘sustainability’ category: Page 298
Oct 29, 2021
This Airplane Will Fly Into The Stratosphere On SunPower Without Using A Drop Of Fossil Fuels
Posted by Quinn Sena in categories: food, solar power, sustainability
Circa 2019 😃
“SolarStratos has an opportunity to push the limits of what we think is humanly possible and prove that renewable energy has the capacity to power our lives while preserving our planet. We are fortunate to energize SolarStratos with SunPower’s industry-leading solar technology and look forward to further showcasing the value of innovative and reliable solar solutions for the world to see.”
The company is also changing the way the whole world thinks about renewable energy…at least, that is their goal. SunPower doesn’t just want to power buildings and farms. They want to use their durable and efficient solar panels for all the types of applications available. They believe that anything that can and needs to be powered, should be powered by natural sources, like the sun.
Oct 29, 2021
AI Generates Hypotheses Human Scientists Have Not Thought Of
Posted by Chris J. Kent in categories: chemistry, robotics/AI, sustainability
I wonder how general this is. Interesting application of AI.
Electric vehicles have the potential to substantially reduce carbon emissions, but car companies are running out of materials to make batteries. One crucial component, nickel, is projected to cause supply shortages as early as the end of this year. Scientists recently discovered four new materials that could potentially help—and what may be even more intriguing is how they found these materials: the researchers relied on artificial intelligence to pick out useful chemicals from a list of more than 300 options. And they are not the only humans turning to A.I. for scientific inspiration.
Creating hypotheses has long been a purely human domain. Now, though, scientists are beginning to ask machine learning to produce original insights. They are designing neural networks (a type of machine-learning setup with a structure inspired by the human brain) that suggest new hypotheses based on patterns the networks find in data instead of relying on human assumptions. Many fields may soon turn to the muse of machine learning in an attempt to speed up the scientific process and reduce human biases.
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Oct 29, 2021
MIT Is Building 3D Solar Towers, and So Far They Have Achieved Phenomenal Results
Posted by Quinn Sena in categories: nanotechnology, solar power, sustainability
3D solar towers circa 2016.
Improving Efficiency
Most solar panels are placed flat on rooftops because they are designed to harness solar energy when the sun is directly overhead. However, when the angle of the sun’s rays hitting the panel changes, traditional panels quickly become less efficient.
Oct 29, 2021
Environmental Sustainability We Have Choices. Times We Got It Right. #teamseas @TubeBuddy
Posted by Mark Parkins in categories: materials, sustainability
The Team Seas event is live. For every $1 raised they will remove 1 pound of plastic from the ocean. Please support this event by watching supporting videos and material and donating.
Oct 29, 2021
China’s New EV Truck Recharges While Driving. With a Retractable Solar Roof?
Posted by Gemechu Taye in categories: solar power, sustainability, transportation
In a press statement, EdisonFuture said the EF1-T, as well as a van version of the vehicle called the EF1-V, feature “a uniquely designed solar mosaic technology that provides a stunning visual signature while also harnessing the power of the sun to recharge the batteries, enabling work vehicles to continuously charge while in the field.”
Bizarrely, as far as we can tell, the automaker hasn’t actually released any information regarding the battery size, range, or solar charging specifications of the EF1-T, though a prototype of the vehicle is due to go on display at the LA Auto Show in mid-November, so we may learn more information then. EdisonFuture also said it will begin accepting reservations for the pickup during the show.
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Oct 29, 2021
Can Future Epidemics Be Predicted?
Posted by Gemechu Taye in categories: biotech/medical, climatology, sustainability
Like weather forecasting, disease forecasting needs to be statistical.
While we cannot predict in advance exactly how many hurricanes will occur this year or how bad they will be, we know with great confidence that climate change is a risk factor increasing the frequency and severity of hurricanes. Our knowledge of this and all the other risk factors for hurricanes allows us to make a statistical prediction for the coming season.
Similarly, we have known for decades that ther… See more.
Oct 28, 2021
This chemist is reimagining the discovery of materials using AI and automation
Posted by Genevieve Klien in categories: climatology, quantum physics, robotics/AI, sustainability
Alán Aspuru-Guzik is using AI, robots, and even quantum computing to create the new materials that we will need to fight climate change.
Oct 28, 2021
Tesla order could double to 200,000 Model 3s to satisfy deal with Uber, says Hertz CEO
Posted by Kelvin Dafiaghor in categories: sustainability, transportation
Hertz CEO Mark Fields revealed that its deal to supply Tesla vehicles to Uber includes an option for 100,000 more Tesla Model 3s, which would double its total order to 200,000 vehicles.
Earlier this week, Hertz announced that it ordered 100,000 Model 3 vehicles from Tesla as part of a new plan to electrify its fleet.
In the last few days, we have been learning more about this deal.
Oct 28, 2021
A New Commercial Hydrogen-Electric Plane Will Boast a 500 Mile Range
Posted by Gemechu Taye in categories: sustainability, transportation
The emission-free aircraft will carry up to 76 passengers.
A new aviation partnership could see commercial hydrogen-electric airliners take to the skies. The parent company of Alaska Airlines, Alaska Air Group, is partnering with zero-emission aviation firm ZeroAvia to develop a hydrogen-electric powertrain for a 76-seater passenger airliner, a press statement reveals.
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