1+ hour, 44+ min ago (113+ words) Light freezing drizzle and patchy rain is possible in the Mountains early Sunday. Watch for slick spots on decks, sidewalks and bridges through noon. Overcast skies and patchy light rain is possible in the Piedmont Triad during the day before gradual clearing develops Sunday evening. Search location by ZIP code Winter Weather Advisory for the North Carolina Mountains Sunday, spotty rain in Triad, Nov. 29 Update Light freezing drizzle and patchy rain is possible in the Mountains early Sunday. Watch for slick spots on decks, sidewalks and bridges through noon. Overcast skies and areas of patchy light rain are likely in the Piedmont Triad Sunday afternoon before gradual clearing develops on Sunday evening....

1+ hour, 51+ min ago (585+ words) Rich countries have been left in the dust by China in the clean energy industries that have dominated the past decade or so: solar panels, wind turbines, lithium-ion batteries, and electric vehicles. Still, you might have hoped they would take the lead in technologies of the future, such as clean hydrogen. Not so. To the extent that there is any life in the sector, it comes from blue hydrogen, typically produced by splitting fossil gas and then pumping the waste carbon dioxide underground to drive oil out of depleted wells. Cleaner green hydrogen, made by using renewable power to split molecules of water, is barely limping along. China, however, is a significant exception. It accounts for over half of the roughly 506,000 metric tonnes of green hydrogen production capacity in operation globally right now. A further 2.86 million tonnes is under construction…...

1+ hour, 52+ min ago (174+ words) The energy of doubt Discussion about nuclear power plants in Uzbekistan Since mid'November, Uzbekistan has been actively discussing nuclear energy - whether the country needs its own nuclear power plant. "Green" energy is being promoted in the media space for the upcoming public hearings on the construction of nuclear power plants. The sun and wind are presented as an ideal replacement for the atom ' cheap, safe, and environmentally friendly. A memorandum on small modular reactors has been signed with representatives of the United States, although American MMRs still exist only on paper. Agreements have also been signed with French companies: Assystem is known for its record-breaking long-term construction (18 years of nuclear power plant construction in Finland), and EDF regularly encounters corrosion problems at its own facilities. Russia remains the world leader in the nuclear industry, a fact that is recognized by…...

2+ hour, 22+ min ago (70+ words) IN a unified call for sustainable energy practices, participants flooded the streets at dawn as CARICOM successfully hosted its annual Regional Kilo Walk, IN a unified call for sustainable energy practices, participants flooded the streets at dawn as CARICOM successfully hosted its annual Regional Kilo Walk, promoting renewable energy awareness, healthy lifestyles, and climate-smart living across the Caribbean.More from this author Lama Avenue, Bel Air Park, Georgetown, Guyana....

3+ hour ago (327+ words) While lithium extraction technologies generally focus on ways to get the essential metal out of the ground, there's another source to mine: existing batteries that no longer work. A new technique could now make that process economically viable. Enter the new technique from scientists at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. There, a team led by chemical and biomolecular engineering professor Xiao Su, has been spending time disassembling batteries and then submerging them in an organic solvent. This leads to a brine that contains lithium as well as other metals present in the batteries. To harvest the lithium, the team developed a special electrode created from a copolymer consisting of molecules that attach to lithium and those that respond to an electrical current. When placed inside the brine and electrified, it sucked only lithium from the solution like a sponge, leaving…...

3+ hour, 15+ min ago (155+ words) What is the distribution of proven rare earth element reserves by country in metric tons?Who has most?China leads with 44 million tons, or approximately 48% of the global total of 91.9 million tons.Brazil is a strong second with 21 million tons (23%)... What is the distribution of proven rare earth element reserves by country in metric tons?Who has most?China leads with 44 million tons, or approximately 48% of the global total of 91.9 million tons.Brazil is a strong second with 21 million tons (23%), boasting large reserves, many of which are still in the early stages of development.India (6.9 million tons), Australia (5.7 million tons), Russia (3.8 million tons), and Vietnam (3.5 million tons) have reserves larger than the United States Together, the top six countries account for approximately four-fifths of all known reserves.Follow me Irish Man In Russia and Bowes Chay on X, Chay Bowes...

5+ hour, 13+ min ago (626+ words) Also Read | Sports News | Abhishek Sharma Smashes 12-ball Fifty; Powers Punjab to 310/5 in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. Also Read | India News | Defence Partnership Days 2025: Air Chief Marshal Extends Greetings, Highlights Atmanirbhar in Defence. The modules are mounted high up to allow space for the vines and agricultural machinery below. The structure provides the delicate vines with support and protection from hail, heavy rain and strong sun. When the sun shines, the semi-transparent solar modules create a checkerboard pattern on the ground. A tracking system automatically aligns the modules so that they capture every ray of light. "In viticulture, we have not yet seen protected cultivation," said Manfred Stoll, who leads the university's Department of General and Organic Viticulture. Grapes do not ripen in greenhouses or under plastic sheeting, and the idea of using PV modules to provide passive protection against…...

5+ hour, 50+ min ago (890+ words) In the complex world of neuropharmacology, the drug topiramate has emerged as a critically important agent in the management of various neurological disorders, particularly epilepsy and migraine prophylaxis. Derived from a sulfamate-substituted monosaccharide, this compound has garnered significant attention due to its multifaceted actions on ion channels, specifically voltage-gated sodium channels and hyperpolarization-activated cation currents. [] In the complex world of neuropharmacology, the drug topiramate has emerged as a critically important agent in the management of various neurological disorders, particularly epilepsy and migraine prophylaxis. Derived from a sulfamate-substituted monosaccharide, this compound has garnered significant attention due to its multifaceted actions on ion channels, specifically voltage-gated sodium channels and hyperpolarization-activated cation currents. A new study conducted by Tzeng, Lai, and Wu offers compelling evidence detailing dual blocking effects exhibited by topiramate on these crucial currents, which may provide insights into its therapeutic…...

6+ hour, 3+ min ago (984+ words) Tensions grow after research in England finds there may not be enough water for planned carbon capture and hydrogen projects Revealed: Europe's water reserves drying up due to climate breakdown Tensions are growing between the government, the water sector and its regulators over the management of England's water supplies, as the Environment Agency warns of a potential widespread drought next year. Research commissioned by a water retailer has found water scarcity could hamper the UK's ability to reach its net zero targets, and that industrial growth could push some areas of the country into water shortages. The government has a legally binding target to reach net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, and has committed to a clean power system by 2030 with at least 95% of electricity generated from low-carbon sources, but the study concludes there will not be enough water available…...

6+ hour, 32+ min ago (213+ words) Data centres are ten times bigger and more power hungry than they used to be, and our ageing energy infrastructure cannot keep up. Gift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe. Australia's data centre boom has barely begun but it has already outgrown the energy grid. New data centres can no longer get easy access to the cheap and reliable power required for their vast computer, storage and cooling systems through the grid alone. Even if data-centre operators are willing to underwrite new renewable generation, access to electricity is a challenge for facilities that can consume as much power as a mid-sized city. Follow the topics, people and companies that matter to you. Some cities are built for holidays " but these are made for living 5 hidden-gem jewellers that should be on your radar Max Allen's top 20 drinks…...