Science Team
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Discovery: Solar Powers 83 TWh Rise in 2025 US Grid Growth
Solar power leads 2025 US grid growth, with Ember's analysis showing a 135 TWh rise in demand, 83 TWh from solar, and 61% of new load driving growth.
Discovery: China's Wind and Solar Buildout, 100 Panels/sec
Yale Environment 360's photo essay on China's wind and solar buildout shows China installed more than half of global wind and solar added last year.
Discovery Robotopia: 3D AI NPCs Redefine Real-Time Conversations
Robotopia uses large language model powered NPCs to enable unscripted conversations in a 3D first person world, redefining AI-driven game storytelling.
Discovery: Himalayan Winter Snow Decline Signals Water Impacts
Himalayan winter snowfall is declining, reducing snowpack and accelerating melt, posing variability and risk for downstream water supplies used by billions.
Discovery Radar #16: BGP Anomalies Linked to Venezuela Blackout
Radar #16 from Low Orbit Security flags BGP anomalies during the 01/05/2026 Venezuela blackout, showing outages can reshape internet routing.
Discovery: Donut Lab 400 Wh/kg Solid-State Battery Ready for OEM
Donut Lab says its 400 Wh per kg solid-state battery is production-ready for OEMs, with Verge Motorcycles set to deploy it in current models by Q1 2026.
Quantum Tunneling Visualized: Interactive Modes and Source v7.2.1
Quantum tunneling is showcased in interactive visualization that lets learners explore barrier heights and probability through modes like explore and calibrate.
Discovery: Hull 096 Becomes World's Largest Electric Vessel
Tasmania's Hull 096, a 130 m electric ship described as the largest electric ship, demonstrates battery-powered propulsion for decarbonising long-range shipping.
Discovery: Hull 096, 130m Electric Ship, World's Largest
130-meter electric ship Hull 096, built by a Tasmanian boatbuilder, demonstrates scalable propulsion powered entirely by batteries for long-distance shipping.
Discovery: Open-Source Weather on FreeBSD VPS Powers Fediverse
Open-source FediMeteo uses a €4 FreeBSD VPS to deliver a distributed weather feed across the Fediverse, serving thousands with low-cost, community-driven data.
Epigenetics: Paternal Sperm RNA Linked to Offspring Traits
Paternal sperm RNA and epigenetic inheritance are explored, with studies linking a father's diet or exercise to altered sperm RNA and offspring traits.
Anode-Free Battery Breakthrough Reaches 1,270 Wh/L in Lab
POSTECH reports 1,270 Wh/L in lab-scale anode-free lithium battery, a promising step toward longer EV ranges, though durability remains unproven.