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The Morning After: Big, Beautiful Fallout

engadget.com Unknown 2025-08-18 01:15:23

The so-called “Big, Beautiful Bill” has passed with plenty of nasty treats for the US technology and manufacturing industries. As well as swinging the sword at basic environmental protection measures, the bill sticks its thumb in the eye of the EV industry. Tim Stevens takes you on a tour of the most salient changes, like the imminent end of the EV tax credit. Joining that on the bonfire is the used EV incentive, as well as the rebates for the purchase of commercial EVs. Similarly, for all of t

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Final GOP bill kneecaps renewables and hydrogen but lifts nuclear and geothermal

techcrunch.com Tim De Chant 2025-08-18 19:38:52

Republican legislators Thursday passed a reconciliation act that, among other things, unwinds much of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). The bill, which passed 218-214 with two Republicans voting no, now awaits President Donald Trump’s signature. Trump is expected to sign it. Solar, wind, and clean hydrogen will all lose incentives under the new bill, while nuclear and geothermal see some IRA benefits preserved. The final bill is largely what emerged from the Senate Finance Committee in mid-Jun

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Final GOP bill kneecaps renewables and hydrogen, but lifts nuclear and geothermal

techcrunch.com Tim De Chant 2025-08-19 00:38:52

Republican legislators Thursday passed a reconciliation act that, among other things, unwinds much of the Inflation Reduction Act. The bill, which passed 218-214 with two Republicans voting no, now awaits President Donald Trump’s signature. Trump is expected to sign it. Solar, wind, and clean hydrogen will all lose incentives under the new bill, while nuclear and geothermal see some IRA benefits preserved. The final bill is largely what emerged from the Senate Finance Committee in mid-June, tho

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NASA Reveals First-Ever Full Image of Peanut-Shaped Asteroid Donaldjohanson

gizmodo.com Gayoung Lee 2025-08-19 07:57:11

Scientists with NASA’s Lucy mission are finally wrapping up the process of refining the data gathered by the spacecraft’s April 20 encounter with Donaldjohanson, an asteroid in our solar system’s main asteroid belt. And it’s, uh, as peanut-shaped as we first saw it. Earlier this year, Lucy’s Long Range Reconnaissance Imager snapped an image of Donaldjohansson while quickly swooping past it, at a distance of about 600 miles (960 kilometers), with the smallest visible features measuring around 13

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Confirmed: A Rare Interstellar Object Is Passing Through Our Solar System

gizmodo.com Ellyn Lapointe 2025-08-19 20:30:39

Update: July 3, 09:24 a.m. ET: On Wednesday, July 2, the International Astronomical Union’s Minor Planet Center confirmed that an interstellar object is traveling through our solar system. Officially named 3I/ATLAS, the object appears to be a comet hurtling toward the Sun. Original article follows. Astronomers are scrambling to gather data on a mysterious object that’s currently hurtling through the solar system. Preliminary observations suggest it came from interstellar space, and if confirme

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Meet A11pl3Z, a Possible Third-Known Interstellar Visitor Whizzing Through Our Solar System

gizmodo.com Ellyn Lapointe 2025-08-19 19:05:39

Astronomers are scrambling to gather data on a mysterious object that’s currently hurtling through the solar system. Preliminary observations suggest it came from interstellar space, and if confirmed, it would mark the third discovery of an interstellar object in history. The cosmic visitor—tentatively named A11pl3Z—first appeared in data collected by the Asteroid Terrestrial-impact Last Alert System (ATLAS) between June 25 and 29, Universe Today reports. ATLAS uses telescopes in Chile, South A

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The Unseen Fury of Solar Storms

news.ycombinator.com Henry Wismayer 2025-08-17 20:33:55

Credits Henry Wismayer is a writer based in London. I EXETER, United Kingdom — It was an overcast morning in southwest England, but Kirk Waite was staring at the sun. In the open-plan forecasting room of the Met Office, the U.K.’s national meteorological agency, the country’s senior weather-watchers were monitoring low-pressure systems sweeping in from the Atlantic and across the British Isles. Waite was studying weather of a very different sort. He sat at a crescent-shaped desk arrayed with

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Only the Third Ever Detected Interstellar Object May Be Whizzing Through Our Solar System Right Now

gizmodo.com Ellyn Lapointe 2025-08-20 20:05:39

Astronomers are scrambling to gather data on a mysterious object that’s currently hurtling through the solar system. Preliminary observations suggest it came from interstellar space, and if confirmed, it would mark the third discovery of an interstellar object in history. The cosmic visitor—tentatively named A11pl3Z—first appeared in data collected by the Asteroid Terrestrial-impact Last Alert System (ATLAS) between June 25 and 29, Universe Today reports. ATLAS uses telescopes in Chile, South A

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Large Object From Interstellar Space Detected Heading Toward Center of Solar System

futurism.com Unknown 2025-08-21 11:37:47

A new interstellar object has been spotted careening into the solar system at an extremely unusual trajectory. If its interstellar origins were to be confirmed, it'd only be the third of its kind spotted in the solar system in history. An oblong interstellar object, dubbed 'Oumuamua, was first discovered in 2017, while comet 2I/Borisov was detected in 2019. The latest addition, provisionally named A11pl3Z, has a highly unusual trajectory, leading astronomers to believe it may have also origina

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Are portable solar panels legit? I saved $30 a month with these (and they're $200 off)

zdnet.com Maria Diaz 2025-08-21 20:06:13

ZDNET's key takeaways The EcoFlow 125W bifacial solar panels cost $899 for a four-pack. They're portable panels that you can take with you or set up temporarily without construction, with easy setup, and lightweight construction Though portable, these bifacial solar panels feel very fragile, so they must be weighed down if conditions are windy; their low 125W input also limits their capacity. $699 at Amazon The EcoFlow 4pcs 125W Solar Panels are now 22% off, a discount of $200 on Amazon. I s

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Experimental Propulsion Tech Could Reach Mysterious Planet Beyond Pluto in 10 Years

gizmodo.com Passant Rabie 2025-08-23 08:21:13

On November 14, 2003, astronomers spotted what was at the time the most distant known object orbiting the Sun. They called it Sedna after the Inuit goddess of the ocean. It’s a cold, reddish dwarf planet that drifts billions of miles away from the Sun during its 10,000-year orbit before coming in for a relatively close approach to our star. Its next perihelion is happening in July 2076, and astronomers want to take advantage of this rare encounter by flying a mission to the mysterious object. A

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The GOP’s big spending bill could kill renewable energy projects

theverge.com Justine Calma 2025-08-23 08:03:51

is a senior science reporter covering energy and the environment with more than a decade of experience. She is also the host of Hell or High Water: When Disaster Hits Home , a podcast from Vox Media and Audible Originals. Senate Republicans today passed a sweeping spending bill that narrowly avoided punitive tax measures on renewable energy but still threatens to stall its growth in the US. After wrangling over hundreds of amendments for more than 24 hours in a so-called “vote-a-rama” on Monda

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I saved $30 on my utility bill with these portable solar panels (and they're now $200 off)

zdnet.com Maria Diaz 2025-08-23 20:31:01

ZDNET's key takeaways The EcoFlow 125W bifacial solar panels cost $899 for a four-pack. They're portable panels that you can take with you or set up temporarily without construction, with easy setup, and lightweight construction Though portable, these bifacial solar panels feel very fragile, so they must be weighed down if conditions are windy; their low 125W input also limits their capacity. $699 at Amazon The EcoFlow 4pcs 125W Solar Panels are now 22% off, a discount of $200 on Amazon. I s

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Best Portable Solar Panels of 2025

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-08-24 10:54:00

Summer is here, and if you have been planning to spend more time outdoors, a portable solar panel can be a great investment. These can keep your power stations charged wherever the sun shines, but not all solar panels are made equal. Some Reddit users have even been considering adding portable solar panels to their emergency backpacks, so that they don't lose power in the event of a disaster. CNET's current favorite is the Jackery SolarSaga 200, thanks to its lightweight and sizable solar-charg

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GOP budget bill poised to crush renewable energy in the US

arstechnica.com Unknown 2025-08-24 12:34:15

Far from the front lines of the climate crisis, 100 men and women in air-conditioned offices, 61 of them millionaires, are making decisions that could increase United States carbon dioxide emissions, and the warming of the climate they are driving, for decades to come. In the latest political wrangle over energy and climate policy, a group of Republican senators over the weekend added provisions to the U.S. federal budget bill that, as currently written, would end clean energy tax credits at th

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Finally, I found a GPS tracker with infinite battery life, high accuracy, and a great price

zdnet.com Matthew Miller 2025-08-25 02:45:12

ZDNET's key takeaways The Garmin eTrex Solar is available now for $222, while the eTrex SE without solar sells for $150. Potential for unlimited battery life, extensive GNSS support, rugged build, and affordable. Small monochrome display, no turn-by-turn directions of TopoActive maps. $219.3 at Amazon For a limited time, the Garmin eTrex Solar has been discounted down to $222 (from $250), making it a fantastic deal ahead of July 4th. Growing up in the Pacific Northwest, I gained a deep affec

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BLUETTI Portable Power Station With Solar Panel Is Now Cheaper Than Black Friday and Last Prime Day

gizmodo.com Jason Coles 2025-08-26 08:10:29

Summer holidays are coming up, and while there will be some people who want to hop on a plane and go abroad, a lot of us prefer the great outdoors. If you do, and you want your camping trips or long days at the beach to be better than ever, then a solar generator can be an incredible investment to help you stay calm, cool, and powered up. See at Amazon There are a few great solar generators on the market, but there’s only one that’s 50% off right now and an incredible steal for those who know

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Scientists Intrigued by Comet With Jets Blasting From Its Interior

futurism.com Unknown 2025-08-27 00:15:31

What can a comet tell us about the Universe? Vomit Comet Astronomers have detected a gigantic comet — possibly the largest ever discovered — and it's spewing gases from its nucleus as it shoots through our cosmic neighborhood. Comet C/2014 UN271 (Bernardinelli-Bernstein) is 85 miles in diameter, far bigger than the six-mile asteroid that ended the age of the dinosaurs, according to a new study in The Astrophysical Journal Letters. But thankfully, it's pretty far away — in the vicinity of Nept

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Meta buys over 1 GW of renewables to power its data centers

techcrunch.com Tim De Chant 2025-08-28 08:02:09

Meta bolstered its already considerable renewable power portfolio this week with a string of deals that added over 1 gigawatt of generating capacity. The social media company announced Thursday it will buy 791 megawatts of solar and wind power in Ohio, Arkansas, and Texas from project developer Invenergy. And on Wednesday, Meta said it would buy the environmental attributes from two of Adapture Renewables’ solar farms in Texas, totaling 360 megawatts. The various projects are expected to come

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Starcloud can’t put a data centre in space at $8.2M in one Starship

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-08-29 04:06:28

Abstract Starcloud have claimed that a single 100-ton Starship launch could suffice to create a 40 MW space data centre (SDC) for $8.2 M. My analysis finds that this is infeasible in a single launch but requires a total of upto 22 launches. The SDC’s solar arrays require 4 launches determined by examining existing solar arrays on the ISS. Similarly, the ISS’s radiator benchmarks indicate that 13 launches would be needed for the SDC’s thermal management system. The server racks would require an

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Starcloud says 1 launch, $8M but ISS tech says 17 launches, $850M+

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-08-30 00:06:28

Abstract Starcloud have claimed that a single 100-ton Starship launch could suffice to create a 40 MW space data centre (SDC) for $8.2 M. My analysis finds that this is infeasible in a single launch but requires a total of upto 22 launches. The SDC’s solar arrays require 4 launches determined by examining existing solar arrays on the ISS. Similarly, the ISS’s radiator benchmarks indicate that 13 launches would be needed for the SDC’s thermal management system. The server racks would require an

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Why I recommend this Garmin model to most smartwatch users - especially at this price

zdnet.com Matthew Miller 2025-08-30 20:30:00

ZDNET's key takeaways The Garmin Instinct 3 Solar is available in two sizes and four color variations for $399 (45mm) and $499 (50mm). The unlimited battery life, brilliant integrated flashlight, rugged build, and accurate tracking make this a perfect watch for adventurists. Unfortunately, the display is still monochrome, mapping remains limited, and the watch can be chunky for some people. $449.99 at Garmin $398.5 at Amazon $449.99 at Crutchfield more buying choices The Garmin Instinct serie

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Puerto Rico's Solar Microgrids Beat Blackout

news.ycombinator.com Julia Tilton 2025-08-31 15:41:16

When power went out across all of Puerto Rico on 16 April, a lot of the lights in the town of Adjuntas stayed on. There, nestled in the mountains on the midwestern side of the island, a combination of experimental microgrids, solar panels, and storage kept power on for many businesses and residents. The rest of the island waited over 24 hours, and in some cases longer, for electricity to be restored. The blackout was the latest in a series of power interruptions that have come to define Puerto

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Interstellar Flight: Perspectives and Patience

news.ycombinator.com Paul Gilster 2025-09-01 19:35:56

Interstellar Flight: Perspectives and Patience This morning’s post grows out of listening to John Coltrane’s album Sun Ship earlier in the week. If you’re new to jazz, Sun Ship is not where you want to begin, as Coltrane was already veering in a deeply avant garde direction when he recorded it in 1965. But over the years it has held a fascination for me. Critic Edward Mendelowitz called it “a riveting glimpse of a band traveling at warp speed, alternating shards of chaos and beauty, the white h

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RV Camping This Summer? This Power Station With Solar Panels Is at a Record Low Price

gizmodo.com Gizmodo Deals 2025-09-02 16:25:27

If you’re heading out for camping this summer, having a reliable power station is already a smart move. But pairing your power station with a solar panel for true off-grid independence is even better—and right now, the Jackery Solar Generator 300 with a 100W panel is available at a record low price on Amazon, down by 40%. At just $298, this bundle is a steal compared to its original $499 price tag, which makes it one of the best (early Prime Day) deals you’ll find for a portable solar power set

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Garmin Instinct 2 Solar Watch Suddenly Drops to a Record Low, Let the Blazing Sun Keep It Charged

gizmodo.com Mike Fazioli 2025-09-02 16:40:34

If you’ve taken your adventuring a little too far, or just taken a wrong turn off of an unfamiliar path, the last thing you ever want to see from your GPS-enabled smartwatch is a low battery alert. Now, before you go cursing that blazing sun that’s been broiling a big part of the country all week, if you have a Garmin Instinct 2 Solar smartwatch, you’ll never get that low battery alert. See at Amazon The Garmin Instinct 2 Solar smartwatch is a multi-satellite-enabled outdoor smartwatch with ad

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Amazon Offers 50% Off This Portable Power Station, Plus a Free 100W Solar Panel Included

gizmodo.com Gizmodo Deals 2025-09-05 00:25:14

Portable power stations have surged in popularity in recent years, becoming essential gear for a range of situations—whether you’re facing winter power outages or heading outdoors for summer adventures like camping. In contrast to standard power banks, this device offers enough juice to run small appliances like mini fridges as well as more energy-intensive electronic devices. The Bluetti power station, especially in this deal, takes it a notch higher by offering a 100W solar panel, and makes i

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Requiem for a Solar Plant

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-09-07 00:44:28

Requiem for a Solar Plant The email landed like a brick through a plate glass window. "...requiring reconductoring of 1.71 miles at a cost of $795,150...limiting output to 3MW..." I stared at my laptop screen, the blue light illuminating the shadows under my eyes in my darkened California living room. Outside, endless February rain tapped against the windows like impatient fingers. My gut churned, a familiar discomfort that had become my constant companion over the past year. This wasn't just

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Proba-3's first artificial solar eclipse

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-09-05 01:15:56

Enabling & Support Proba-3’s first artificial solar eclipse 16/06/2025 24672 views 108 likes Today, the European Space Agency’s Proba-3 mission unveils its first images of the Sun’s outer atmosphere – the solar corona. The mission’s two satellites, able to fly as a single spacecraft thanks to a suite of onboard positioning technologies, have succeeded in creating their first ‘artificial total solar eclipse’ in orbit. The resulting coronal images demonstrate the potential of formation flying tec

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Scientists Line Up Satellites to Create "Artificial Total Solar Eclipse"

futurism.com Unknown 2025-09-11 03:30:35

Two satellites just carefully lined up to form a perfect "artificial total solar eclipse" in orbit. Earlier this year, the two probes, which are part of the European Space Agency's Proba-3 mission, positioned themselves in a perfect line 492 feet apart to have one of them perfectly obfuscate the Sun's rays. Impressively, they were able to maintain their position with an accuracy down to the millimeter. The outermost satellite then snapped fascinating pictures of the Sun's corona, the outermos

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The Morning After: Big, Beautiful Fallout

Final GOP bill kneecaps renewables and hydrogen but lifts nuclear and geothermal

Final GOP bill kneecaps renewables and hydrogen, but lifts nuclear and geothermal

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Meet A11pl3Z, a Possible Third-Known Interstellar Visitor Whizzing Through Our Solar System

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Are portable solar panels legit? I saved $30 a month with these (and they're $200 off)

Experimental Propulsion Tech Could Reach Mysterious Planet Beyond Pluto in 10 Years

The GOP’s big spending bill could kill renewable energy projects

I saved $30 on my utility bill with these portable solar panels (and they're now $200 off)

Best Portable Solar Panels of 2025

GOP budget bill poised to crush renewable energy in the US

Finally, I found a GPS tracker with infinite battery life, high accuracy, and a great price

BLUETTI Portable Power Station With Solar Panel Is Now Cheaper Than Black Friday and Last Prime Day

Scientists Intrigued by Comet With Jets Blasting From Its Interior

Meta buys over 1 GW of renewables to power its data centers

Starcloud can’t put a data centre in space at $8.2M in one Starship

Starcloud says 1 launch, $8M but ISS tech says 17 launches, $850M+

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Puerto Rico's Solar Microgrids Beat Blackout

Interstellar Flight: Perspectives and Patience

RV Camping This Summer? This Power Station With Solar Panels Is at a Record Low Price

Garmin Instinct 2 Solar Watch Suddenly Drops to a Record Low, Let the Blazing Sun Keep It Charged

Amazon Offers 50% Off This Portable Power Station, Plus a Free 100W Solar Panel Included

Requiem for a Solar Plant

Proba-3's first artificial solar eclipse

Scientists Line Up Satellites to Create "Artificial Total Solar Eclipse"

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