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Apple’s secret partnership with Chinese automaker BYD revealed
A previously undisclosed partnership between Apple and Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer BYD has come to light, as reported by Bloomberg. The tech giant enlisted BYD to develop a custom battery for its ultimately failed self-driving car initiative, known as “Project Titan.” The decade-long endeavor, which aimed to produce an autonomous Apple Car, reportedly burned… -
Chinese aquarium accused of misleading visitors with robotic whale shark display
Xiaomeisha Ocean World in China is under scrutiny after it was revealed that the whale shark featured in its exhibits is actually a robotic model, not a live animal. The revelation has sparked a wave of negative reviews from visitors who felt deceived by the aquarium’s advertising, with some demanding refunds after learning that the… -
Fossil fuel groups accused of trying to covertly derail Ohio solar project
A recent investigation by ProPublica looked into allegations that fossil fuel interests are working to derail a proposed solar energy project in Knox County, Ohio. The investigation suggests that oil and gas companies covertly influenced local opinions by using media outlets and interest groups to spread misinformation. The Frasier Solar development, which aims to power… -
Supreme Court allows Biden’s EPA to enforce regulations on power plants
The Supreme Court has allowed the Biden administration to move forward with new Environmental Protection Agency rules aimed at reducing carbon emissions from power plants. The decision comes as a blow to more than 20 Republican-led states and industry groups that had sought to block the regulations. The rules, which will require coal and natural… -
Cairo’s long-awaited Grand Egyptian Museum opens to visitors for trial run
Cairo’s Grand Egyptian Museum opened for a trial run on Wednesday, Oct. 16, after more than a decade of construction. Numerous delays marked the project, from the COVID-19 pandemic to turmoil throughout the region. Now, the world’s largest archeological museum has opened its main galleries. Included in the museum are a dozen halls displaying artifacts… -
Pheasant hatchery filled with solar panels part of clean energy’s recycling problem
Renewable energy infrastructure, which the majority of is relatively new, will inevitably face decommissioning as it reaches the end of its lifespan. This reality is becoming evident in an unusual setting: a former pheasant hatchery in Canada, now home to thousands of damaged solar panels awaiting recycling. The facility, managed by Sunset Renewable Asset Management,… -
Tampa Bay Rays seek new home stadium for 2025 season
The Tampa Bay Rays may be forced to find a temporary home stadium for the 2025 season. Their regular stadium, Tropicana Field, may not be ready in time for the Rays’ season opener against the Colorado Rockies on March 27, 2025, according to Tampa Bay Times. Hurricane Milton caused critical damage to the stadium’s roof,… -
World’s second giant sphere to be built in Abu Dhabi
Las Vegas’ giant sphere will soon no longer be one of a kind. A second one is in the works for Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates. Under a newly announced deal, Abu Dhabi’s Department of Culture and Tourism said it will pay a franchise fee to Sphere Entertainment to build the second location using… -
Google invests in SMRs as more tech companies go nuclear for energy needs
Google has announced a new agreement to purchase power from small modular reactor (SMR) developer Kairos Power. The tech giant’s decision signals a growing trend among technology companies turning to nuclear power as a solution for the escalating energy demands of data centers, which are critical for supporting artificial intelligence (AI) operations and cryptocurrency mining.… -
Mysterious white blobs found along Canada’s coastline prompt investigations
Mysterious white blobs have been appearing along Canada’s beaches, prompting concern and curiosity from both the public and experts. The Canadian Coast Guard has reportedly been called in to assist with investigating the situation, which spans approximately 28 miles of coastline. The blobs, varying in size from as small as a coin to as large… -
Want to graduate at UC San Diego? Take a climate change course first
As reported on Tuesday, Oct. 15, the University of California San Diego has a new requirement to graduate, as students must now take a climate change course in order to get their degree. This semester, the university implemented the first-of-its-kind mandate for the class of 2028. UC San Diego officials say that the program is… -
Parrots overwhelm Argentinian town, leading to local power outages
The town of Hilario Ascasubi, located near Argentina’s east, is facing an overwhelming influx of parrots. Over the past few years, so many birds have arrived that they now outnumber the community’s 5,000 residents by a ratio of 10-to-1. Experts believe that deforestation in nearby mountain areas, where the parrots would typically stop during their… -
Sewage-fueled hydrogen car aims for speed record
A hydrogen-powered car, fueled by sewage, aims to break a land speed record. If successful, the car could drive a new wave of sustainability in racing. The Waste2Race prototype (LMP3), built by students at the University of Warwick’s Manufacturing Group, ran on hydrogen produced as a byproduct of cutting-edge wastewater treatment technology. The car itself…
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