Biden throws US solar installers a lifeline with tariff relief, but can incentives bring manufacturing back?
Only 13% of US solar industry jobs are currently in manufacturing. The Biden administration hopes the sector will grow fast, but that might not be so simple.
June 7, 2022 • ~7 min
Biden throws US solar industry a lifeline with tariff relief, but can incentives bring manufacturing back?
Only 13% of US solar industry jobs are currently in manufacturing. The Biden administration hopes the sector will grow fast, but that might not be so simple.
June 7, 2022 • ~7 min
Blasting out Earth’s location with the hope of reaching aliens is a controversial idea – two teams of scientists are doing it anyway
This year, two groups of astronomers plan to send messages containing information about humans and the location of Earth toward parts of space they think may be home to intelligent life.
April 29, 2022 • ~8 min
Blasting Earth’s location out to potential aliens is a controversial idea – two teams of scientists are doing it anyway
This year, two groups of astronomers plan to send messages containing information about humans and the location of Earth toward parts of space they think may be home to intelligent life.
April 29, 2022 • ~8 min
Space Blocs: The future of international cooperation in space is splitting along lines of power on Earth
In the past 10 years, international alliances on Earth have begun to expand into space. Nations with similar interests collaborate with one another while competing with other space blocs.
April 21, 2022 • ~9 min
How hypersonic missiles work and the unique threats they pose – an aerospace engineer explains
Russia’s use of hypersonic missiles in Ukraine has put the weapons in the news. Next-generation versions under development could dramatically alter national and global security.
April 15, 2022 • ~8 min
The information age is starting to transform fishing worldwide
One of the oldest industries, fishing, is entering the world of advanced analytics and data-driven planning. With oceans under stress and key fish stocks dwindling, can precision fishing help?
April 14, 2022 • ~10 min
To understand why Biden extended tariffs on solar panels, take a closer look at their historical impact
The tariffs targeting cheap Chinese imports mean prices in the US are higher than average, at the same time Biden is pushing for more renewable energy. But their effect might surprise you.
April 6, 2022 • ~9 min
Russia's false claims about biological weapons in Ukraine demonstrate the dangers of disinformation and how hard it is to counter – 4 essential reads
The Russian government used disinformation to fabricate a justification for invading Ukraine. A new campaign focused on biowarfare claims threatens to escalate the conflict.
March 14, 2022 • ~8 min
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