New Technologies

WASHINGTON – The Department of Energy Wednesday announced a new effort to tackle one of the most difficult technical challenges President Biden faces for an electricity grid dominated by solar and wind power – what to do when the sun stops shining and the wind stops blowing. The government is …

Fruit bites from July 13 to 15 New technology BL: Welcome back to another “Fruit Bites” presented by Valent USA With us again, Allison Walston from Valent. And this week, Allison, we’re talking about new technology in fruit trees! AW: 20 years ago when I moved to the area as …

Humans have been making leather for over 7,000 years. Today, leather remains one of the most durable and versatile materials. However, a growing number of consumers are starting to shy away from wearing animal-derived products due to ethical concerns and the fact that they are not environmentally sustainable. The environmental …

PHOTO PROVIDED Trey L. White of Jersey Shore has developed the Chillin ‘Chair Challenge, a compact and lightweight throwing game that attaches to the back of a chair. White, who is pursuing studies in innovation leadership skills, as well as a bachelor’s degree in applied technology studies at Pennsylvania College …

Natchez police chief said the new technology helped investigators identify two men as suspects responsible for Don Owens’ death more than two years ago. Owens was found shot dead on December 17, 2018 in the Inez Street neighborhood, police said. “I know it’s been over two years, but with the …

GENEVA (AP) – A US disarmament diplomat said Thursday that China “is considering” developing autonomous naval and air nuclear weapons systems, warning that such development could disrupt strategic stability. Ambassador Robert Wood, the US envoy to the Conference on Disarmament in Geneva, said China has not yet developed or been …

SAN FRANCISCO – President Biden and many lawmakers in Washington are concerned these days about computer chips and China’s ambitions with foundational technology. But a huge machine sold by a Dutch company has become a key lever for policymakers – and illustrates how unrealistic any country’s hopes of building a …

JACKSONVILLE, Florida – Some of Jacksonville’s aging septic tanks – which have often been responsible for the pollution runoff into Florida’s waterways – may soon be replaced with a sewage system using new technology that would save the city money hundreds of millions of dollars. According to a new report …

He is the famous deep sea explorer who discovered the Titanic, as well as the German battleship Bismarck and other sunken ships around the world. Today, Dr. Robert Ballard is pioneering cutting-edge technology – autonomous underwater vehicles that will “revolutionize” the search for more than three million wrecks scattered on …

BRISTOL, Virginia – Southwest Virginia could be one of 18 rural areas in the United States designated “technology hubs” for the development of critical semiconductor businesses and the extraction of rare earth minerals needed for their production . Virginia U.S. Senator Mark Warner met with regional state lawmakers and education, …