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How Can You Stop Batteries From Catching Fire? Perhaps by Adding Some Water
Governments and investors are pouring money into the search for batteries that are difficult, or impossible, to set on fire.Business - The Wall Street Journal - Yesterday -
Solid-state batteries may yet catch up — but silicon anodes are winning the race to power EVs
Silicon anodes appear to be leading the way in the race to commercialize next-generation battery technologies for electric vehicles.Business - CNBC - Yesterday -
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A Tesla car crashes and catches fire in France, killing 4
Police in France say four people have died in a car crash after their Tesla vehicle reportedly hit a road sign and caught fireWorld - ABC News - October 14 -
How Europe’s battery champion descended into crisis
Insiders say Northvolt, Europe’s best-funded start-up, has been beset by problems from the startBusiness - Financial Times - October 17 -
How to Remove and Replace Your AirTag’s Battery
Is your Apple AirTag running low on power? Here’s how to replace that battery and get back to tracking.Tech - Wired - October 18 -
iPhone 16 Plus review: Apple’s battery beast
Enlarged iPhone gains two new buttons, faster chip and better camera, while lasting a long time on a charge. Apple’s iPhone 16 Plus takes the regular iPhone and adds two things: a much bigger ...World - The Guardian - October 22 -
Stargazers around the world catch supermoon
The brightness of the moon would allow ancient communities to increase hunting at this time of year - hence the name.Top stories - BBC News - October 17 -
$1bn US battery plant plan shows race to reduce reliance on China
A new technology eschews graphite, nickel, manganese and cobalt, of which Beijing controls most of the world’s supplyWorld - Financial Times - October 15 -
The solid-state batteries hype is fading – prompting auto giants to consider alternatives
Despite the hype around solid-state batteries, some analysts believe an alternative could serve as a bridge between these are traditional lithium-ion batteries.Business - CNBC - October 16 -
US Government Says Relying on Chinese Lithium Batteries Is Too Risky
A new document shows the Department of Homeland Security is concerned that Chinese investment in lithium batteries to power energy grids will make them a threat to US supply chain security.Tech - Wired - October 21 -
Biden administration expands tax credit for producing solar, wind and battery components
The Biden administration is expanding a federal tax credit that seeks to incentivize domestic production of components for solar and wind energy, as well as batteries. The Treasury Department ...Politics - The Hill - October 24 -
Volvo moves to buy out Northvolt from Gothenburg battery project
Chinese-owned Swedish carmaker is reviewing options for a potential partnershipBusiness - Financial Times - October 30 -
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Why the UK is failing to catch up with fraudsters
The UK must equip law enforcement to tackle increasingly sophisticated criminals and give victims confidence to reportWorld - Financial Times - October 14 -
SpaceX catches rocket booster in dramatic landing
In one of the most dramatic, high-risk space flights to date, SpaceX launched a gargantuan rocket and used giant mechanical arms to pluck the descending booster out of the sky. Mark Strassmann has ...Top stories - CBS News - October 14 -
Employers Added Just 12,000 Jobs in October—but There’s a Catch
Storms and strikes are complicating the true picture of the labor market, economists say. Nonetheless, there’s still evidence of a gradual cooling.Business - Inc. - 5 days ago -
Middle East latest: US says it will send THAAD defense battery to Israel, along with US troops
The U.S. is sending a Terminal High Altitude Area Defense battery to Israel, along with troops to operate itWorld - ABC News - October 14 -
Battery-operated items from Temu tested by Choice fail Australian safety standards
Consumer advocate says results are a ‘worrying reminder’ children are at risk from insecure battery components on most items. Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our ...World - The Guardian - October 14 -
Oura Ring 4 review: best smart ring gets comfort and battery upgrade
Sleek, celeb-favoured gadget tracks sleep, activity and heart health without a smartwatch, but comes at high cost. Oura’s stylish smart ring worn by celebrities and athletes alike has slimmed ...World - The Guardian - October 15 -
GM to invest $625 million in joint venture to mine EV battery raw materials in U.S.
The deal is centered on the development, construction and operation of a lithium carbonite mining operation called Thacker Pass in Humboldt County, Nevada.Business - CNBC - October 16 -
This Startup is Investing $1 Billion to Build Lighter Lithium Sulfur Batteries in Nevada Gigafactory
Battery breakthroughs can change whole industries. Lyten has plans for a giant factory that could change how we power space tech, drones, and small EVs.Business - Inc. - October 16 -
GM to invest $625 million in joint venture to mine EV battery raw materials in U.S.
DETROIT — General Motors has agreed to establish a joint venture with Lithium Americas Corp.Top stories - NBC News - October 16 -
Researchers say Arkansas may have 19M tons of lithium critical for battery power
Researchers said in a recent article that Arkansas may have 19 million tons of lithium, which is used in rechargeable batteries for important products like phones and electric cars. The researchers ...Politics - The Hill - October 21 -
New Xbox Wireless Headset Revealed, Adds Improved Battery Life And Dolby Atmos Support
A new version of the Xbox Wireless headset has been revealed, and while it doesn't make massive changes to the current model, it does introduce several helpful upgrades. Priced at $110, it's now ...Tech - GameSpot - October 22 -
DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro Review: Long Battery Life and Great 4K Footage
DJI’s latest action camera outruns and outguns GoPro’s Hero 13 Black.Tech - Wired - October 24 -
US power grid added battery equivalent of 20 nuclear reactors in past four years
Pace of growth helps maintain renewable energy when weather conditions interfere with wind and solar. Faced with worsening climate -driven disasters and an electricity grid increasingly supplied ...World - The Guardian - October 24 -
Musk’s SpaceX catches returning booster rocket in technical milestone
Successful test is step forward in billionaire’s bid to create fully reusable spacecraftBusiness - Financial Times - October 13 -
SpaceX Launches Starship Rocket and Catches Booster With Mechanical Arms
The company completed a successful test flight of the most powerful rocket ever built. Some residents near the Texas site experienced shaking as the landing vehicle was caught by mechanical arms.Science - The New York Times - October 13 -
Texans' Joe Mixon catches 10-yard TD vs. Patriots
Mixon returned Sunday after missing three games with an ankle injury. The score put the Texans up 14-0 in the first quarter.Sports - ESPN - October 13 -
Irate Ridley held without catch: 'Got to get ball'
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Calvin Ridley didn't hold back when asked about his lack of production in the team's 20-17 loss to the Indianapolis Colts, in which he was targeted eight times but ...Sports - ESPN - October 13 -
SpaceX catches Starship rocket booster on Texas launch pad
SpaceX caught a rocket booster on its Texas launch pad as it returned to Earth on Sunday. The chopstick-like arms of the tower, called Mechazilla, grabbed the descending 232-foot booster after a ...Politics - The Hill - October 14 -
SpaceX Pulls Off Midair Catch of Starship Rocket on First Try
What can your company learn from SpaceX’s remarkable engineering success? Think like a startup and move fast, get things wrong, try again, while ignoring the critics.Business - Inc. - October 14 -
SpaceX’s Dramatic Rocket Catch Brings Interplanetary Travel One Step Closer
By proving that its Super Heavy booster can return to Earth and land, SpaceX has moved closer to creating a reusable interplanetary transport system.Tech - Wired - October 14 -
Jets' Super Bowl chances double with Davante Adams trade, but there's a catch
The SportsLine Projection Model has crunched the numbers on Adams reuniting with Aaron Rodgers in New YorkSports - CBS Sports - October 15 -
EU markets need to commit to catch up with US on T+1
Adoption of new settlement cycle has led to greater efficiency, increased liquidity and enhanced risk mitigationWorld - Financial Times - October 18 -
Amari Cooper's first catch with Bills goes for a touchdown to give Buffalo lead
The trade for Amari Cooper already is paying dividends for the Bills.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 20
