As you know, efficient energy storage systems are the conundrum of making the most out of intermittent renewable energy. Unless you’ve had your head in the sand, it’s a glaring problem we have to solve, which is why so many different battery technologies are being explored and developed. To the point that some of them are now coming out of the sand … that’s what recently happened in Finland where the world’s first commercial sand battery technology went live this past July. How does it work and is it a viable path for storing energy? Let’s see if we can come to a decision on this.
How Google Remapped the World | The Tech Behind | WSJ
Google Maps has transformed the way that we navigate the world, make decisions, and think about our privacy in the 17 years since its launch. Here’s an inside look at how it works and what’s next.
The ‘Sand Battery’ that heats your home, NOT the planet!
The global energy crisis is starting to really hurt, and the prospects for winter fuel prices are starting to look pretty bleak for millions of people in the Northern hemisphere. So how do we get ourselves off our hopeless dependence on fossil fuels? And if the alternative is intermittent renewables then how are we going to keep our homes constantly warm during the colder months? Perhaps our friends in Scandinavia can provide some answers…
Can The U.S. Overtake China’s EV Battery Dominance? Let’s Take One Apart to Find Out
As part of a broader move to onshore U.S. battery production from countries like China, The Inflation Reduction Act is calling for at least 50% of an EV battery to be “Made in America” for EVs to qualify for a federal discount. That’s going to be a challenge, as right now no vehicle would qualify, according to the Alliance for Automotive Innovation. So what ingredients go in to America’s batteries? And can those batteries ever be fully “Made in America”?
You’ve Never Seen a Water Heater Like This
When it comes to heating and cooling our homes, or producing hot water, a heat pump is one of the most energy efficient ways to go. However, there’s a category of material that can store heat for a water heater, or in insulation to reduce your heating and cooling needs. Phase change materials (PCM) have high energy storage properties, can be easy to install, and don’t take up a lot of space. We’re essentially talking about a heat battery. Are phase change materials a good option for our homes? Let’s see if we can come to a decision on this.
The Ethereum Merge: Why Crypto World Is So Excited | Tech News Briefing Podcast | WSJ
The crypto platform Ethereum is preparing for a major system overhaul aimed at reducing the amount of electricity the network uses. But the update could lead to other changes to how Ethereum works. WSJ cryptocurrency reporter Paul Vigna joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss why the change is being implemented and what it could mean for the network.
How Writers Can Create an NFT
In this video, you will learn how to create an NFT (non-fungible token) for your writing via https://mirror.xyz/. This is a great way to protect your intellectual property and make sure that only you can use and sell your work.
Why Chris Best Created Substack
Substack is an American online platform that provides publishing, payment, analytics, and design infrastructure to support subscription newsletters. It allows writers to send digital newsletters directly to subscribers. Founded in 2017, Substack is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
Joe Rogan Podcast: Michio Kaku On Elon Musk Neuralink & The Future of Humans With Technology
It’s a natural evolution to communicate faster and faster. It started with sounds and signals, then speech, then writing, then smoke signals, then the telephone,telegraph, telex, facsimile, email, you name it. Acceleration of communication (both in the speed of communication itself, as in the speed of delivery of information) is a natural thing in societies that are technologically progressing. I thought about this a long time ago and came to the conclusion it will be inevitable that we ultimately will be mentally connected to each other, as a collective.
Hedge Fund-Like Trading Strategies on the Blockchain
Sommelier Co-Founder Zaki Manian joins Jill Malandrino on TradeTalks to discuss hedge fund-like trading strategies on the blockchain.