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The rapid spread of wind and solar power has ignited a race to experimentally capture and store that energy. Several Houston startups say they've developed ways to store energy underground, and one just announced its first commercial project. Sage Geosystems called the project “the first geothermal energy storage system that stores potential energy deep underground and supplies electrons to the electric grid” in an August 13 announcement. The company plans to install the system next to a solar farm in South Texas. Energy storage allows excess electricity to be saved for periods of low generation, so that, for example, solar…

CRESSON — Mount Aloysius College has announced it has achieved multiple reaccreditation in the summer of 2024.The entire university, which was first accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education in 1943, has been granted renewal through 2032. Additionally, both the School of Nursing and the DuBois School of Surgical Technology have renewed their accreditation through their professional organizations.”We are proud to receive these renewed accreditations,” said Mount Aloysius College President John McKeegan. “The rigorous accreditation process is designed to ensure that all programs meet the standards necessary to produce highly skilled and knowledgeable graduates. I appreciate the dedication…

Australian exhibitors will be in force in Hong Kong next week, highlighting the country's importance to Asia's fresh produce market.Australian Fruits Australia Fruit will be exhibiting alongside growers Wandin Valley Farms and VFS Siciliano. The Australian fruit and vegetable exporter represents both brands, exporting stone fruit to Asia from November to March for VFS Siciliano and cherries from mid-October to February for Wandin Valley Farms. This will be Australia Fruit’s 14th time exhibiting at Asia Fruit Logistica. Managing Director Joe Tullio says it’s always a great opportunity to showcase Australia Fruit. It will also allow them to showcase their export…

Artificial intelligence is a revolutionary technology, but without proper cybersecurity it can also pose serious threats to businesses. Earlier this year, Palo Alto Networks (PANW -1.03%) reported a 10x increase in the frequency of email-based phishing attacks compared to the same period in 2023. The spike is linked to malicious actors using generative artificial intelligence (AI) to rapidly create realistic content to trick employees into handing over sensitive information. This shift in tactics means businesses need to think differently about cybersecurity. Palo Alto is building AI into many of its products to make them faster and more automated, helping them…

Given India's linguistic diversity, digital content companies are already facing challenges in accurately displaying and translating content. Google also faced similar issues with its recently launched AI summary in India. The company introduced Hindi support for AI Overview in India in early August. Indian users can also switch between Hindi and English without leaving the search page. However, the feature is unfortunately inconsistent. One simple example is a selection of results from Google's blog: The GIF showed the answer to the question “Cheeni ki jagah chai mai kya daal sakte hai?”, which means “What is the substitute for sugar in…

Smokers in the European Union pay much more in excise taxes than they pay on the cigarettes themselves. EU tobacco taxes are mandatory payments or charges collected by local, state, and national governments from individuals or businesses to cover the costs of general government services, goods, and activities. The Directive requires all member states to impose a minimum excise tax ( ) on cigarettes and other tobacco products. Excise taxes are typically levied on cigarettes, alcoholic beverages, soda, gasoline, insurance premiums, recreational activities, and gambling, and account for a relatively small and variable portion of state and local, and to…

Seasonal weather in the United States and Europe is heavily dependent on ocean currents in the North Atlantic, particularly the Gulf Stream, so it is important to understand these currents, their location, and what changes in them might mean for future weather and how they might affect winter climate. This is the first article in our Gulf Stream series, taking a comprehensive look at this ocean current – where it is, how it works, and the important role it plays in winter weather in the U.S., Canada, and Europe. What is the Gulf Stream? The Gulf Stream is a powerful…

Blocking the “bursts of nitric oxide” produced by a fungus may hold the key to saving the world's most popular banana from extinction. Studying how the fungus causes Panama disease and how it protects itself from nitric oxide-induced stress could open new avenues for eradicating the devastating infection in banana plants. To produce fruit with minimal seeds, bananas are propagated clonally, resulting in little genetic diversity. This, combined with the dense monoculture plantations in which bananas are primarily grown, makes them highly vulnerable to diseases and pests. One major threat is Fusarium wilt (also known as Panama disease), caused by…

Recognizing its position as a pioneer in pipeline leak detection technology, PipeSense has been awarded an official U.S. patent for its groundbreaking “System and Method for Improved Pipeline Leak Detection,” PipeSentry. This certification, granted under U.S. Patent No. 12,055,464, reflects the company's commitment to improving the safety, reliability and efficiency of pipeline infrastructure.The new patent enhances PipeSense's solutions, including its flagship advanced pipeline leak detection system, PipeGuard, and its proprietary PipeSentry technology suite, which provides pipeline operators with greater insight into asset efficiency and more accurate real-time leak detection.PipeSense innovations improve the speed and accuracy of leak detection, reducing environmental…

UR Medicine Finger Lakes Health has appointed Christopher Fisher as the new facilities director for Finger Lakes Health. Fisher joined Finger Lakes Health in 2022 as Maintenance Manager, during which time he successfully managed the operations of a comprehensive maintenance program. He currently oversees the Maintenance, Construction, Environmental Services and Grounds departments and ensures performance standards are met through preventive maintenance, corrective maintenance, planned actions and the application of automated building control systems. Fisher will also lead the planning, implementation, monitoring and completion of construction/renovation projects to maintain standards of excellence for Finger Lakes Health's facilities as they continue to…