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Miri Mansaray (via The Missouri Independent) Builders say today's average homebuyer expects to build a home with high-efficiency insulation and appliances. (Vaughn Wheat/The Beacon) Twenty years ago, only the most environmentally conscious homebuyers cared much about the value of solar panels, insulation, and heat pumps. All of these factors matter today in a market where energy bills are becoming an increasingly important part of homebuyers' calculations. Green home technologies are becoming more common and expected (and in some cases even mandated by local building codes). And while technological improvements have strengthened the earth-friendly standards pioneered decades ago, the most impressive…
The Baltimore Orioles (74-55) will host the Houston Astros (69-58) at Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Game 2 of a four-game series on Friday. First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 PM ET (MLB Network). Break down the lines on Astros vs. Orioles odds from FanDuel Sportsbook, make expert MLB picks and predictions, and place your best bets. Season series: Astros lead 4-0 The Astros won the series opener on Thursday, 6-0, and finished as +151 underdogs. They scored two runs in the fourth inning and four in the sixth to close out the game. Houston is 4-2 in their…
Insider Brief D-Wave Quantum Inc. and NTT DOCOMO, Inc. announced successful results from a quantum optimization pilot, demonstrating a 15% reduction in paging signals at mobile base stations, improving network performance and efficiency. The pilot used D-Wave's hybrid quantum technology to optimize tracking of mobile devices between base stations, significantly reducing data processing time — from 27 hours to just 40 seconds compared to traditional methods. Following the successful pilot in Japan's Tokai, Chugoku, and Kyushu regions, DOCOMO aims to expand the deployment of this quantum computing solution across its operations to improve network efficiency and manage growing traffic without…
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. The video game World of Warcraft has been going strong since its launch in 2004. For two decades, the massively multiplayer online role-playing game has thrilled gamers with new campaigns, stories and characters that deepen the lore of Azeroth. World of Warcraft will launch its tenth expansion, The War Within, the first in a new trilogy called The Worldsoul Saga. Prices start at $49.99 for the base edition and it will be released on Monday, August 26th. “The…
From EpiPens and insulin to GLP-1 and COVID-19 vaccines, many are unaware of the vital role refrigeration plays in the movement and storage of prescription drugs and pharmaceuticals. While most companies use compressor-based refrigeration technology to store prescription drugs, Phononic, a technology company that has revolutionized the way products are heated and cooled, stands out in the industry with its solid-state cooling technology.Dana Krug, Senior Vice President of Cold Chain Fulfillment at Phononic, spoke to Drug Topics about the importance of refrigeration for the medications patients use every day and how Phononic's innovative, yet effective technology is disrupting the industry…
NEW DELHI: The recent rise in infertility among men has become a cause of serious concern, with lifestyle changes, relationship issues, environmental influences and a stressful work culture being cited as the main reasons. However, recent studies have found that the common sexually transmitted virus, human papillomavirus (HPV), can reduce the quantity and quality of men's sperm, potentially leading to infertility. Researchers from the National University of Cordoba in Argentina have found that men are highly susceptible to HPV infection, which can lead to serious problems such as genital warts and an increased risk of malignant tumors of the mouth,…
Apple receives EU warning over app store rules (Reuters/Reuters)Apple is at risk of being hit with multi-billion-euro fines after the European Union ruled that the iPhone maker's App Store violated the bloc's landmark digital competition rules.Brussels has accused Apple of stifling competition with its app store, marking the first time that EU regulators have imposed new digital restrictions on a big tech company.In its “preliminary opinion,” the European Commission told Apple that “App Store rules prevent app developers from freely directing consumers to alternative channels for offers and content.”If found guilty, Apple could be fined up to 10% of its…
The stock market isn't giving memory specialist Micron Technology (NASDAQ: MU ) enough credit for the impressive growth it has achieved in 2024, as evidenced by the company's stock price rising 26% so far this year.It's also worth noting that Micron's stock price has fallen nearly 30% since hitting a 52-week high two months ago. But the news is good for smart investors looking to buy into a company that stands to capitalize on the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) hardware in multiple end markets, including data centers, smartphones and personal computers (PCs).Let's take a closer look at why…
German automaker BMW is still lagging behind Tesla in sales so far this year, but sales of its all-electric cars rose by more than a third in July. advertisementBMW dominated Europe's electric car market for the first time in July, recording a surge in demand as other rivals struggled.German automakers sold 14,869 fully electric vehicles in July, up 35% from a year earlier, according to research firm Jato Dynamics.Meanwhile, Tesla sold 14,561 EVs, down 16% year over year.As for the wider market, Europeans are losing love for electric cars, with EV registrations down 6% last month compared with July 2023,…
European Commissioner for Health and Food Safety Stella Kyriakides on Thursday called on EU member states to donate smallpox vaccines to Africa, a public health emergency in Africa and globally. Photo by Olivier Hosselet/EPA-EFE Aug. 23 (UPI) — The European Commission's health and food safety agency is urging EU member states to come together to coordinate donations of MPOX vaccines to African countries in response to the global health crisis. In a letter to EU health ministers, European Commissioner Stella Kyriakides, responsible for health and food safety, asked member states to communicate by the end of August “their willingness to…