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Energy Department ends Biden-awarded loan for huge Midwest power line – Axios

Energy Department ends Biden-awarded loan for huge Midwest power line  Axios Trump administration cancels pending loan for massive power line project  Politico Department of Energy Terminates Taxpayer-Funded Financial Assistance for Grain Belt Express  Department of Energy (.gov) Trump Pulls $4.9 Billion in Financing for Contested Power Line  Bloomberg With One Call, Trump Alters the Fate of a Contested Power Project  The New York Times Source …

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Penn State Student Solved a 100-Year-Old Math Problem That Could Transform Wind Energy Forever

Penn State Student Solved a 100-Year-Old Math Problem That Could Transform Wind Energy Forever

A breakthrough by Penn State student Divya Tyagi has brought new life to a century-old mathematical problem, offering a fresh solution with major implications for wind turbine design and renewable energy. Tyagi, a graduate student in aerospace engineering, has refined an equation originally introduced by British aerodynamicist Hermann Glauert, which could reshape the future of wind energy. Revamping a 100-Year-Old …

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US Companies Revive Used EV Packs to Feed Explosive Demand for Data Energy

US Companies Revive Used EV Packs to Feed Explosive Demand for Data Energy

IN A NUTSHELL 🔋 General Motors and Redwood Materials partner to repurpose used EV batteries into energy storage systems. 🌍 The initiative addresses environmental challenges by preventing valuable materials from ending up in landfills. ⚡ Microgrids using repurposed batteries provide reliable power for energy-intensive applications like AI data centers. 🇺🇸 The project enhances U.S. energy independence by reducing reliance on …

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Why cheaper power looks unlikely as Trump’s big budget law reshuffles the U.S. energy landscape – MarketWatch

Why cheaper power looks unlikely as Trump’s big budget law reshuffles the U.S. energy landscape  MarketWatch Power prices are expected to soar under new tax cut and spending law  NPR Why Washingtonians are rushing to go green  The Seattle Times How the renewable energy industry lost a massive lobbying fight over Trump’s agenda bill  CNN Opinion | Why Trump’s War on Solar Power Will …

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Talen Energy Stock Soars Over 20% on Purchase of 2 Plants in AI Power Move

Talen Energy Stock Soars Over 20% on Purchase of 2 Plants in AI Power Move

Key Takeaways Talen Energy said it’s buying two natural gas-powered plants, in a move to meet growing demand to support AI data centers. The energy provider paid $3.5 billion for Caithness Energy’s Moxie Freedom Energy Center in Pennsylvania and the Caithness-BlackRock-owned Guernsey Power Station in Ohio. The news sent shares of Talen Energy up over 20% to a record high …

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Neurons Store Backup Energy to Power the Brain Under Stress

Neurons Store Backup Energy to Power the Brain Under Stress

Summary: New research has uncovered that neurons store their own glycogen, acting as “backup batteries” to keep the brain functioning during energy stress. Using worms and advanced biosensors, scientists found that neurons can tap into glycogen reserves, especially when oxygen or mitochondrial function is limited. This metabolic flexibility, termed “glycogen-dependent glycolytic plasticity,” shows neurons are more self-sufficient than previously believed. …

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Trump and the Energy Industry Are Eager to Power AI With Fossil Fuels

Trump and the Energy Industry Are Eager to Power AI With Fossil Fuels

The industry is finding a willing partner in the Trump administration. Since taking office, Trump has used AI as a lever to open up opportunities for fossil fuels, including a well-publicized effort to resuscitate coal in the name of more computing power. The summit, which was organized by Republican senator (and former hedge fund CEO) Dave McCormick, clearly reflected the …

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Energy Drinks Seen Fuelling Cancer, But There’s a Strange Catch : ScienceAlert

Energy Drinks Seen Fuelling Cancer, But There’s a Strange Catch : ScienceAlert

Energy drinks are big business. Marketed as quick fixes for fatigue and performance dips, energy drinks are especially popular among young people, athletes, sports enthusiasts, and so-called “weekend warriors” – people who pack their workouts into the weekend instead of exercising regularly. Gamers are now a major target too. But as the market grows, so do concerns about what’s actually …

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