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Guinea Worm Nears Global Eradication With 10 Cases in 2025
Guinea worm eradication advances toward global completion as only 10 human cases were reported worldwide in 2025, according to the Carter Center.
Infrared Sounder First Images Reveal Improved European Forecasts
MTG-S infrared sounder first images from Europe in a 36,000 km geostationary orbit show how temperature and humidity profiles from space can improve forecasts.
Discovery Google Water Rights Bid Near Mount Hood Sparks Debate
Google's bid to control water rights near Mount Hood raises questions about public rules and access as privatization could affect ratepayers.
Discovery StormWatch Maps ZIP Forecasts to Practical Prep Actions
StormWatch translates ZIP-coded weather data into an actionable household prep plan, showing current conditions, 12-hour and 7-day forecasts, a prep checklist.
Discovery: EU wind and solar power tops fossil fuels in 2025
Ember finds wind and solar supplied 30% of EU power in 2025, beating fossil fuels at 29% and with hydro, driving renewables toward half of EU electricity.
TeraWave Space Internet Expands Global Connectivity
Blue Origin unveils TeraWave, a space-based internet backbone designed to extend global connectivity to remote regions, ships at sea, and disaster zones.
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.
Discovery: Open Source USBTMC to GPIB Bridge for Lab Access
Open source USBTMC based converter bridges USB to GPIB, letting laptops control legacy lab instruments without vendor hardware, boosting access for teaching.
CO2 Batteries Move Toward Real-World Grid Storage, Pilots Rise
CO2 batteries for long-duration grid storage are moving from lab tests to field pilots, with modular designs aimed at smoothing wind and solar output.
Personal Hetzner Server Mines Monero, Security Lessons
Monero mining on a personal Hetzner server was detected after an abuse report, showing how cryptomining malware can hijack self-hosted infrastructure.
Orbital Compute: LCOE $891/MWh vs $398/MWh on Earth
McCalip's analysis finds orbit-based compute possible but costlier than terrestrial data centers, with LCOE near $891/MWh and mass around 22 million kg.
Nanoscale Junction Finds Electricity Replacing UV Light
Nanoscale junctions enable reactions with electricity replacing UV light, using a small voltage to drive transformations that normally require UV light.