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Gladiator experience coming to Roman Colosseum, critics are ‘not entertained’
After a more than 2,000-year hiatus, gladiator fights are coming back to the Roman Colosseum, albeit reenacted, as announced on Wednesday, Nov. 13. In the spring of 2025, officials will look to capitalize on enthusiasm sparked by the long-anticipated sequel to the movie “Gladiator.” The fights will be mock versions of the historic battles, but… -
Alaskan city says new road will save lives, opponents fear it will impact wildlife
The Biden administration expressed support for a controversial $24 million road project connecting the remote city of King Cove, Alaska, to the Cold Bay Airport. Proponents argue the road is critical for providing year-round access to medical evacuations. However, environmentalists are concerned about the project’s impact on the ecosystems within the Izembek National Wildlife Refuge.… -
World’s first wheel that transforms from solid to soft created by scientists
A revolutionary new wheel could be a gamechanger for those with mobility impairments. As revealed on Thursday, Nov. 14, researchers in South Korea have come up with what they call the world’s first “morphing” wheel. The technology functions like a rigid wheel on flat ground but transforms into a flexible form when navigating stairs or… -
US plan to triple nuclear energy capacity by 2050 faces financial concerns
The Biden administration announced a new energy initiative to expand U.S. nuclear capacity to 200 gigawatts by 2050. That’s a 200% increase over 2020 levels, with enough power to meet the electricity needs of up to 170 million homes. The plan includes building new reactors, renewing licenses for older plants, and restarting some retired facilities,… -
New electric scooter uses solar panels for on-the-go charging
Technology company Otherlab has announced a new product which aims to tackle one of the biggest consumer concerns with electric scooters, limited battery life. The company’s recently unveiled Lightfoot cargo scooter seeks to extend battery longevity by incorporating solar panels for continuous charging while on the move. “Around half of all the passenger trips taken… -
Sea squirts are being explored as a sustainable meat alternative
Norwegian company Pronofa is exploring innovative ways to make protein production more sustainable by transforming ciona, ocean-dwelling filter feeders also known as sea squirts, into a viable meat substitute. However, raising these invertebrates for human consumption has had its problems in the past. Sea squirts are processed by Pronofa into a product with a flavor… -
Pakistan’s power grid threatened by growing adoption of Chinese solar panels
Pakistan is currently experiencing some of Asia’s highest energy prices, as electricity costs have increased by 155% since 2021. With over 40% of the population living below the poverty line, many households are turning to renewable energy — particularly solar power — to offset high electricity bills. However, this growing trend towards solar poses challenges… -
Trump’s reelection reignites battle over Space Command location
President-elect Donald Trump could be moving the U.S. Space Command headquarters from Colorado to Alabama. That’s according to Rep. Mike Rogers, R-Ala., who said on Mobile radio show FM Talk 106.5, he’s expecting Trump to do it during his first week in office. “I’ve told y’all since Biden made that crooked decision, it wasn’t going… -
EPA rule targets methane emissions, critics say it’ll raise energy costs
For the first time, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is finalizing a rule that requires oil and gas companies to pay for methane emissions. However, opponents argue that these standards could raise energy costs for Americans. They also raised questions about how long the new standards will even remain in effect with the Trump administration… -
Robot that watched surgery videos performs with skill of human doctor
Many people learn best by watching others do a task first, and it turns out that method worked for a robot to perform surgery tasks just as well as a human doctor. Researchers at Johns Hopkins University trained the robot to perform surgery by having it watch videos of real surgeons. The team used the… -
Sweden worries offshore wind farms could help Russia attack
Sweden recently moved to halt the construction of 13 offshore wind farms along its coast over national security concerns. Officials said there was the potential for this renewable energy infrastructure to hamper the country’s response time in the event of an attack from Russia. Government officials in Sweden expressed concern that moving forward with these… -
LED lights on surfboards may prevent great white shark attacks: Study
A new study published on Monday, Nov. 11, shows LED lights may prevent great white shark attacks on surfers and kayakers. Australian researchers found seal-shaped decoys with underside lighting blocked the view of silhouettes against the sunlight above, deterring the attacks by obstructing the predator’s vision. “So, what we’re trying to do now is move… -
Amazon making smart glasses for drivers, aimed at making deliveries faster
Could a special pair of glasses for delivery drivers be the key to making sure your Amazon packages are always delivered on time? Amazon is developing smart glasses that would give drivers turn-by-turn navigation on a small embedded screen along their routes to make deliveries happen faster. The glasses are being modeled off Amazon’s Echo…
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