The wind is great for producing electricity without generating greenhouse gas emissions. But theres a dirty secret what happens to turbines at the end of their life? And the problem is only getting worse. And as more countriestransition from gastowind energy, the problem will only intensify. For example, the German government aims to build between1,000 and 1,500new wind turbines annually. The lifecycle of a wind turbine is around 20-25 years....
This weekDottunveiled an experiment to sendbad escooter ridersback to school. Specifically, second-time offenders receive a fine from Dott and a guide to parking and local rules. A third violation invites them to attend a compulsory and free driving course in Autumn 2022. I spoke to Rob Haycocks, Head of PR Communications at Dott. 40% off TNW Conference! I think this gets to the crux of the issue. How do micromobility operators prevent, reduce, and respond to bad riding?...
Whos to blame? And, of course, he has a heroic plan to save the day. Now Meta employees will need to face an even harsher reality. Our plan is to steadily reduce headcount growth over the next year. MORE Reels Reels engagement is growing quickly, according to Zuckerberg. All in on the metaverse The ace in Metas sleeve is unsurprisingly the metaverse. Will this plan work? Well, its hard to say, but I cant help being skeptical about it....
The technology also sets the stage for the more ominous possibility of laser weapons that can permanently disable satellites. How lasers work A laser is a gadget for creating a narrow beam of directed energy. Gas lasers pump large amounts of energy into specific molecules such as carbon dioxide. Chemical lasers are powered by specific chemical reactions that release energy. Solid-state lasers use customized crystalline materials to convert electrical energy into photons....
Human beings are inherently social creatures, having existed in close-knit hunter-gatherer groups for most of our 200,000-year history. Now we live in a world that is more connected than ever.5 billion peoplehave access to the internet. Revolutionary communication technologies likeFacebookare free to use. These miracles should satiate our ancient need for community, right? There are concerns that the recent uptick oftech-enabled remote work will only worsen things. If true that the loneliness epidemic is set to spiral its hard to overstate how damaging this would be....
There is always something new and exciting happening in the field of black hole research. Albert Einstein first published his book explainingthe theory of general relativity which postulated black holes in 1922. One hundred years later, astronomers captured actualimages of the black hole at the center of the Milky Way. I am an astrophysicistwho has studied black holes the most dense objects in the universe for nearly two decades. Dormant black holes are black holes that do not emit any detectable light....
Saudi Arabia may be famous formedieval barbarismand oil, but the kingdom is rebranding as a futuristic ecotopia. The metropolis will purportedly have a population of 9 million people by 2045. The project is projected to cost up to $1 trillion. Futureresidents are promised a civilizational revolution with no cars, roads, or emissions. The facilities will be vertically-layered across the34 square km city. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. Vertically layered communities will challenge traditional flat, horizontal cities....
Elon Musks recent highly public back and forth withTwitterhas given the market whiplash. The deal placed a38% premiumon Twitters then-share price. This will not benefit shareholders on either side. Much has changed since Musks April offer. Technology stocks have taken a beating due tofears of a recession. Both sides should be open to renegotiating the deal to protect the companys current and future shareholders. It’s free, every week, in your inbox....
And, yes, thats real gold about five mens wedding rings worth of the metal. We had a question: why? What reason is there for the mirror to be gold-plated? Well, we have the answer. 40% off TNW Conference! The telescopes observing infrared the key in of light emanating from the deep cosmos. Infrared light penetrates these clouds and allows us to see inside. Aluminum reflects 85%, silver up to 95%, and gold up to99%....
When was the last time you really thought about your personal brand? Contrary to popular opinion, branding isnt just for large companies or promising startups. As a professional in 2022, personal branding should be right at the top of your priority list. 40% off TNW Conference! Its important that you know how to develop it and use it to your advantage. Here are some of our top ideas. Its important that you take some time to think about this information....
One way to eliminate the competition in business is simply to buy them out and shut them down. And last year, the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) alsochanged its criteria for scrutinizingcertain deal types. These recent rulings will empower them to examine almost any purchase. So calling it wrong could actually stifle innovation and stop new products from reaching the market. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. There isresearchto support this view....
The chance of someone being killed by space junk falling from the sky may seem ridiculously tiny. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. They found that there is a small, but significant, risk of parts re-entering in the coming decade. But this is more likely to happen over southern latitudes than northern ones. Unused fuel and batteries also lead to explosions in orbit which generate additional waste. The new study warns that the 10% figure is therefore a conservative estimate....
Whats necrobotics? The use of animal characteristics or components to create robotic systems isnt a novelty in research. 40% off TNW Conference! Its now using biotic materials as robotic components, initiating the area of necrobotics. Why spiders? The spider falls into this line of inquiry, he says. Its something that hasnt been used before but has a lot of potential. As he noted, a deceased spiders body is the perfect architecture for small scale, naturally derived grippers....
