Technology

"Through lawsuits, grant tracking, whistle-blowing and more, resistance to the US war on science is growing."

"A regulator has approved a world-first vaccine to protect koalas from chlamydia infections, which are causing infertility and death in the iconic native species that is listed as endangered in parts of Australia."

"Some faith-based nonprofits are helping congregations fund energy alternatives, an effort that complements a national Sun Day event this weekend to promote solar use."

"While the Trump administration disincentivizes solar developments on farms, agrivoltaics continue anyway, with local and state support."

"Hanford vitrification plant set to open but some fear Trump officials are pushing for a cheaper alternative"

"Wind and solar power generated more than a third of Brazil’s electricity in August, the first month on record the two renewable sources have crossed that threshold, according to government data made public on Thursday and analyzed by energy think tank Ember."

"America’s cancer research system, which has helped save millions of lives, is under threat in one of its most productive moments."

"Big Tech’s AI frenzy is pressing up electricity demand around the country. The power grid is stuck in natural gas-fuelled inertia, slow to bring new clean energy projects online and leaving consumers on the hook."

"In the most remote parts of Alaska, staying in touch can involve a bit more effort than sending a text. Cell service is spotty, highways are nonexistent, and the postal service remains a vital lifeline, delivering supplies and mail by plane. But for anyone who wants to broadcast a different kind of message — a reminder to pick up milk, for example, or birthday wishes — there’s always the Muktuk Telegram."

"Both House and Senate lawmakers have advanced bills rejecting the Trump administration’s proposal to eliminate climate research at the weather agency."