Supermassive black holes all over the universe are merging, a fate that will eventually come for the black hole at the center of our galaxy. These mysterious cosmic structures at the heart of nearly every galaxy consume light and matter and are impossible to glimpse with traditional telescopes. But now, Read more…
Fossil fuels continue to dominate the global energy market. According to the industry’s Statistical Review of World Energy report, global energy demand rose 1% last year, but fossil fuels still accounted for 82% of supply. The stubborn lead of oil, gas and coal products in covering most energy demand cemented Read more…
The Paris Air Show, where developers of electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft (or eVTOLs) demonstrated their surprisingly quiet electrically-powered craft. And in one year the Paris region “is planning for a small fleet of electric flying taxis to operate on multiple routes when it hosts the 2024 Olympic and Read more…
Canada is set for massive growth in wind power generation as it moves toward net zero emissions by 2050, a new report by the country’s energy regulator suggested. The report models how energy consumption is expected to change under various scenarios as the world reduces its carbon emissions, and it Read more…
The US government is providing a conditional $9.2 billion loan to Ford for the construction of three battery factories, the largest government backing for a US automaker since the 2009 financial crisis. “The enormous loan […] marks a watershed moment for President Joe Biden’s aggressive industrial policy meant to help Read more…
For the first time, U.S. regulators on Wednesday approved the sale of chicken made from animal cells, allowing two California companies to offer “lab-grown” meat to the nation’s restaurant tables and eventually, supermarket shelves. The Agriculture Department gave the green light to Upside Foods and Good Meat, firms that had Read more…
An unprecedented marine heatwave off the coasts of the UK and Ireland is posing a significant threat to marine species, with sea temperatures several degrees above normal, breaking records for late spring and early summer. The Guardian reports: The Met Office said global sea surface temperatures in April and May Read more…