For decades scientists have been trying to figure out how to swiftly predict the twisting, tangled shape of proteins, and from there unravel a greater understanding of the machinery of life itself. This week an Artificial Intelligence programme created by Google sister firm DeepMind was shown to have virtually cracked the challenge, forecasting the way in
Month: December 2020
A Chinese spacecraft landed on the moon to bring back lunar rocks to Earth for the first time since the 1970s, the government announced. The China National Space Administration said Chang’e 5 “successfully landed” at its designated site shortly after 11pm (8:30pm Tuesday IST) Tuesday after making a powered descent from its orbiter. It published images
Donald Trump is said to be considering running for the White House again in 2024, with a campaign launch on the day Joe Biden in sworn in as the 46th US president. NBC claims that people familiar with the discussions say there is “preliminary planning” underway for a 20 January 2021 event and President Trump
December 1st, 2020 by Kurt Lowder The main reason I love writing for CleanTechnica is that it is mission-driven, not profit-driven. Not to be overly critical, but other sites I see don’t often put a spotlight on everyday environmental activists. Occasionally, I come across an activist/creator and just summarize their work as briefly as possible
December 1st, 2020 by Guest Contributor Courtesy of Advanced Energy & Roanoke Electric CooperativeBy Kristi Brodd Roanoke Electric Cooperative is working with Fermata Energy to pilot the first electric vehicle (EV) charging system equipment to meet the North American standard for two-way current, as verified by Underwriters Laboratories. Roanoke Electric is seeking to unlock the value
December 1st, 2020 by Zachary Shahan As Tesla’s market cap has climbed through the roof, and then some clouds, and then the stratosphere, and then the exosphere, and then bumped its head on the moon, many have wondered if Tesla might one day buy a legacy automaker or two. Right now, Tesla [NASDAQ: TSLA] market
Boris Johnson suffered the worst rebellion since the election, on what will be the defining issue of his premiership. The breadth of the Tory revolt over his revised tier system was notable – ideologically from the left to the right of the party, from 1922 grandee to 2019 newbie. All of this still less than
Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, speaks to media representatives at the Tesla Gigafactory construction site In Grünheide near Berlin, September 3, 2020. Julian Stähle | picture alliance via Getty Images Tesla CEO Elon Musk sent an e-mail to employees on Tuesday warning them that they need to control their spending in order to continue squeaking
Officials looking for a British hiker who went missing while walking in the Pyrenees are investigating “other options beyond a mountain accident”, her partner has said. Esther Dingley had been travelling through Europe since 2014 with her partner, Dan Colegate, and had been expected to return from a solo trek last Wednesday. Local police say
Today only, Home Depot offers the Greenworks PRO 16-inch 60V Cordless Electric Chainsaw for $195.99 shipped. As a comparison, that’s down from the usual $250 or more price tag and the best we can find. This all-in-one electric chainsaw features a 16-inch chain that’s backed by Greenworks PRO line 60V battery. Great for making the
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The idea behind the project in Scotland is to use hydrogen for cooking and heating. Photographer, Basak Gurbuz Derman | Moment | Getty Images We only need to look at the ever increasing amount of tech in our homes to realize that the buildings we live in are changing. From voice-activated TVs to ovens that
Actor Ellen Page has announced that he is transgender and now goes by the name of Elliot. The star, known for starring in hit films Juno and Inception, posted a lengthy statement on Twitter. It said: “I want to share with you that I am trans, my pronouns are he/they and my name is Elliot.”
Airbnb plans to price at $44 to $50 per share in its IPO, giving it a valuation of up to $35 billion on a fully diluted basis, according to a new filing the company submitted to the SEC Tuesday. The company seeks to raise about $2.5 billion in the IPO. Existing investors seek to sell
England’s new tiered system of coronavirus restrictions has been approved by MPs, although a sizable number of Conservatives appear to have rebelled against the measures. The system was approved by 291 votes to 78, a majority of 213. A full breakdown of the vote has not yet been released, but the figures suggest that there
At least two people have been killed and several are injured after a car drove into pedestrians in the German city of Trier, police say. Public broadcaster SWR reported that the driver had been detained by police, adding that details of the incident were unclear. Police said rescue crews were on the scene. Advertisement