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Three Houston startups are using a novel technique similar to fracking to create underground reservoirs of renewable energy, potentially reducing reliance on lithium batteries.Dylan Baddour reports for Inside Climate News.in short:Sage Geosystems is developing South Texas' first commercial geothermal energy storage system that uses pressurized water in underground caverns. The technology involves injecting water underground and releasing it during peak demand periods to generate electricity and provide up to 10 hours of energy storage. While still in its early stages, the system could be an alternative to lithium-ion batteries, which currently dominate the energy storage market.Important Quotes:”There is a growing…
IBM has unveiled an upgraded computer chip that could boost its customers' AI capabilities and transform the way some industries handle data-intensive tasks. For large enterprises that rely on IBM's powerful mainframe systems, Telum II processors have the potential to enable businesses to run smarter and faster in an increasingly AI-driven world: banks can spot fraud faster, insurers can process claims more accurately and retailers can deliver more personalized shopping experiences. The AI chip market is booming, with demand outstripping supply as companies around the world desperately need more computing power. Revenues at Nvidia, AMD and Intel are soaring, and…
summary Binance has been adding new trading pairs and services to expand user choice while still placing restrictions on residents of certain countries. The latest announcement did not result in a significant increase in the prices of the cryptocurrencies involved as the overall market remains in the red. More trading options for targeted users The world's largest cryptocurrency exchange continues to expand the list of trading options on its platform to improve user experience and keep up with ongoing market trends. DOGS/BRL, DOGS/USDC, RARE/BRL and RARE/USDC are expected to be added to Binance Spot later today (August 28). Additionally, the…
U.S. stocks closed higher on Tuesday, August 27, with the S&P 500 rising and the Dow Jones Industrial Average hitting a new all-time high. The gains were driven by anticipation of the upcoming release of Nvidia's quarterly report, which is crucial to the AI-driven technology sector. Investors are eagerly awaiting Nvidia's earnings and AI insights that could have a major impact on market sentiment and shape future performance in the tech sector. In economic data, the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Home Price Index rose 6.5% year-over-year in June, down from 6.9% in May, while the FHFA Home Price Index unexpectedly fell…
Several trailers catch fire at RV World Camping Sales in Westmoreland County Several trailers catch fire at RV World Camping Sales in Westmoreland County 01:11 ALLEGHENY TOWNSHIP, Pa. (KDKA) – Multiple trailers caught fire overnight at a Camping World RV dealership on Route 356 in Westmoreland County.According to fire dispatchers, the fire broke out just after 4:30 a.m. Wednesday. A multi-trailer fire broke out overnight at the Camping World RV dealership on Allegheny County Road 356 in Westmoreland County. KDKA photojournalist Dan Voitko A KDKA news crew at the scene saw several burned trailers and firefighters and police still on…
Multiple campers burn to death at Camping World in Westmoreland County Last updated: August 28, 2024, 6:30 AM EST This is Action News 4. Thanks for the new info, Carlos. So let's bring you the latest news. We've got the latest images from the massive fire in Westmoreland County. This is a Camping World store on Route 356 in Allegheny Township with multiple campers on fire. 911 dispatchers say there are no injuries, but as you can see, the damage is extensive. Action News 4 in Pittsburgh is continuing to take calls to learn more about the investigation into this…
While the current Chicago professional sports landscape certainly seems like a barren desert, fans recently stumbled upon a rare oasis with former Chicago Bears Devin Hester and Steve McMichael being inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Hester is arguably the best kick returner in NFL history, while McMichael was a cornerstone of the vaunted 1985 Super Bowl-winning defense that frequently features in discussions of the best defense in league history. With all due respect to Hester, this story is McMichael's story — not that a great defensive tackle made it into the Hall of Fame, but that he…
Nvidia (NVDA)Chipmaker Nvidia rose 0.5% in premarket trading as investors awaited its long-awaited earnings report after the U.S. market closed on Wednesday.The chipmaker, which has a market capitalisation of $3.2 trillion (£2.4 trillion), will set the tone for tech stocks as it spearheads spending on artificial intelligence (AI) and other companies' investments in new technologies.Nvidia is expected to report second-quarter revenue of $28.7 billion, up 113% from the same period last year.Read more: FTSE 100 LIVE: European markets rise as traders focus on Nvidia resultsData center revenue is expected to grow 142% to $24 billion, while gaming revenue is expected…
By TYLER SCHNEIDER Westside Lansing resident Emily Smith has run the gamut of inpatient psychiatric care in Michigan. “I have been in inpatient treatment several times since 2017. I’ve gone to Sparrow’s St. Lawrence campus in Lansing, Cedar Creek Hospital in St. Johns and more recently was at StoneCrest Center in Detroit,” she explained. If a future mental health crisis required another inpatient stay, Smith (at her request, her real last name is not being used) said she’d prefer to remain in the area, if possible. However, with UM-Sparrow’s psychiatric beds frequently at capacity, that’s far from a sure thing.…
August 28, 2024 6:09 PM A previously unseen video from Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant's lavish Indian wedding shows Akash Ambani playing the role of father. A previously unseen video from Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant's lavish Indian wedding shows Akash Ambani playing the role of father, as the eldest Ambani son was filmed comforting his daughter Veda during the baraat (wedding ceremony). Akash Ambani, Nita Ambani and Shloka Mehta during Anant Ambani's wedding (Instagram/@akashambani_fc) Akash Ambani is the eldest son of Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani and his wife Nita Ambani. He is married to Shloka Mehta and has…