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A reviewer tested the Lykyn, a $300 acrylic mushroom-growing chamber made in Turkey and shipped free from Istanbul, arriving in 11 days with an optional $15 engraved handle. The 13x13x15-inch unit requires assembly of acrylic panels, distilled water filling, Wi-Fi connectivity, and a USB-C powered LED light and ultrasonic humidifier, with the reviewer noting the sliding door panel was difficult to install.
California coastal communities are preparing for a Kelvin wave, a subsurface band of warm water driven by El Nino conditions, expected to reach the San Francisco Bay Area by early October. Scientists say it could raise sea levels along the coast by up to a foot, potentially doubling the 8-12 inch rise already caused by climate change over the past century. Researchers note the wave itself isn't inherently hazardous but could amplify flooding if it coincides with storms or high tides.
Waymo introduced a transit rewards program in the San Francisco Bay Area that gives riders Waymo Cash when they link a Visa card and combine Waymo rides with public transit trips. The program starts with employees before a public rollout in coming weeks, and covers all 27 Bay Area transit agencies that accept contactless Visa tap-to-pay.
Startup Newlight tested a retrofit hydrogen-injection system on a 650-foot Lomar Shipping bulk carrier during an 8,500-nautical-mile voyage from Singapore to Ghana. The system, which precisely times hydrogen injections alongside diesel combustion, reduced fuel consumption by 24% and cut carbon dioxide emissions by 28% during the month-long trip. Newlight says the retrofit can be installed in under two weeks without dry-docking a vessel.