The dark side of electric cars. Batt Country Sales of electric vehicles are at a high. But, as one family in St. Petersburg, FL, found out, so are the costs of replacing their batteries. Avery Siwinksi told 10 Tampa Bay that her used 2014 Ford Focus Electric meant that she could drive herself to school,… Continue reading Family Annoyed When Replacement Batteries Costs More Than Electric Car
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You’ll Never Guess What This Bizarre New James Webb Image Is Actually Showing
“Oh, good god.” Purple Spiral NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) is now churning out breathtaking images at a regular cadence — and its latest snapshot of the spiral galaxy Messier 74 (M74) is truly spectacular. The image, as taken by the space observatory’s Mid Infrared Instrument (MIRI), shows the galaxy’s vast spiraling arms in… Continue reading You’ll Never Guess What This Bizarre New James Webb Image Is Actually Showing
Blessed Weather Pattern Looks Exactly Like a Ninja Turtle
Okay, that’s just hilarious. Forecast: Cowabunga They’re lean, green, and mean — not to mention an incredible team. They’re the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and over the weekend, one of them apparently rolled right over large swaths of the US — according to predictive radar of a summer storm system, at least. On Sunday, the National… Continue reading Blessed Weather Pattern Looks Exactly Like a Ninja Turtle
Byte Review: Excitrus’ 100W Portable Charger is Must-Have for Travelers
Nobody wants to deal with battery anxiety during travel, and you can end that issue once and for all with Excitrus’ excellent 100W Portable Charger. And for a limited time, you can get $10 off the price of $99.99 with a coupon on Amazon. The 20,800 mAh power bank has one USB-A port, two USB-C… Continue reading Byte Review: Excitrus’ 100W Portable Charger is Must-Have for Travelers
TechConnect and NASA Announce Orbital Alchemy Challenge Winners, Top Innovators Take Home $46,000
NASA sought to inspire innovators of all ages, skills, and interests to consider how humanity can make use of materials already in orbit to explore the cosmos in a more sustainable and cost-effective way. Every kilogram of space debris recycled is one less kilogram to launch from Earth, saving time, fuel, and money. Winners received… Continue reading TechConnect and NASA Announce Orbital Alchemy Challenge Winners, Top Innovators Take Home $46,000
Vancouver Airport Authority Becomes First to Achieve a UL Verified Healthy Building Mark for an Airport
“As passenger travel rebounds, it is a critical time for airports to demonstrate a commitment to travelers, employees and the indoor environment by leading with science to help validate quality and cleanliness,” said Sean McCrady, director, Asset and Sustainability Performance, Real Estate Properties at UL Solutions. “By being the first ever to earn the UL Verified… Continue reading Vancouver Airport Authority Becomes First to Achieve a UL Verified Healthy Building Mark for an Airport
SURVEY: TRENDS IN U.S. JOB MARKET MAY POINT TO AN END OF THE GREAT RESIGNATION
Despite possible recession, respondents indicate confidence in job market DETROIT, July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Despite high gas prices, rising inflation and climbing lending rates — and as The Great Resignation persists — the public’s perception around the U.S. job market remains positive and fewer employees are looking to make a career change compared to… Continue reading SURVEY: TRENDS IN U.S. JOB MARKET MAY POINT TO AN END OF THE GREAT RESIGNATION
American Waterways Operators, U.S. Policymakers Welcome Arrival of Historic Towing Vessel Safety Milestone for Maritime Commerce
ARLINGTON, Va., July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The American Waterways Operators is welcoming the arrival of an historic milestone for transportation safety on July 19, when all tugboats and towboats in the United States must carry a Coast Guard-issued Certificate of Inspection (COI) to operate. Today’s deadline for 100% COI compliance signals full implementation of… Continue reading American Waterways Operators, U.S. Policymakers Welcome Arrival of Historic Towing Vessel Safety Milestone for Maritime Commerce
Enabling commercial spaces for EVs: Five reasons why
If 2022 has made one trend clear, it is that electric vehicles (EVs) and EV charging can no longer be ignored. Here is some data to chew on. In its Electric Vehicle Outlook 2022 report, Bloomberg NEF projects that plug-in vehicles are predicted to make up 23% of new passenger vehicle sales globally in 2025,… Continue reading Enabling commercial spaces for EVs: Five reasons why
Indian importers feel the heat as rupee depreciates over 7%
Fears of widening current and trade account deficits are among factors that have hit the rupee. India’s importers including of crude oil, commodities, chemicals and electrical machinery, besides business travellers and students studying abroad have been hit hard following a sharp depreciation of rupee against the dollar this year. The rupee has depreciated over 7%… Continue reading Indian importers feel the heat as rupee depreciates over 7%