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Nuclear Fuel From the Ocean Would Provide Thousands of Years Worth of Energy

Using a new collection method, a team from Stanford was able to extract three times as much uranyl from the ocean in an 11-hour period than was previously possible. This technique could prove to be an environmentally friendly alternative to current methods of uranium extraction, making nuclear power a more attractive energy option.

February 24, 2017
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Submitted by: Love Knowledge
Category: Science

New “Brain-Reading Computers” Let the Paralyzed Communicate Using Their Thoughts

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Using a brain computer interface, researchers gave a patient with severe limb weakness the ability to type 39 correct characters per minute, outperforming any other platform. From breakthrough systems that give paralyzed people the ability to walk to others that restore sight in the blind, major advances are being made in the field of BCIs.

February 24, 2017
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Submitted by: Love Knowledge
Category: Science

India Just Broke a World Record With Its New Solar Farm

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India is now home to a 10 square kilometer (over 6 square miles), 648 MW solar farm, the largest in the entire world. The country has one of the fastest growing economies and is getting increasing amounts of energy from renewable sources.

February 25, 2017
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Submitted by: Love Knowledge
Category: Science

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Renewable Energy

Cloud Harvesting Nets Trap Drinking Water Like Cobwebs

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Watch the world’s largest cloud harvester in action.

February 25, 2017
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Submitted by: Love Knowledge
Category: Science

Type: Video

7 Ways Tesla Is Changing Everything

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Truly a company of the future, Tesla currently has a hand in everything from manufacturing self-driving electric cars to developing clean residential and commercial energy solutions. Tesla is proving that there is money to be made in sustainability and that one company can truly make a difference in shaping the future.

February 26, 2017
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Submitted by: Love Knowledge
Category: Science

Fair Use: Journalism Can’t Succeed Without It

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The idea that you don’t need a subject’s permission to report on them is fundamental to a free press. If a powerful or influential person, or company, could veto any coverage they don’t like, or make sure any embarrassing or incriminating statements

February 24, 2017
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Submitted by: Love Knowledge
Category: Media

Tag(s):

Censorship

Kellyanne Conway Ignores Question About Billionaire Funder

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The Real News asked Kellyanne Conway about her and the Trump administration's connections to far-right billionaire Robert Mercer, who's been pulling the strings from the shadows. Watch the full doc on Robert Mercer

February 23, 2017
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Submitted by: Love Knowledge
Category: Politics

Type: Video

Mexican President Nieto Acquiesces to Trump's Border and Deportation Policies

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Law professor John Ackerman explains why President Enrique Pena Nieto offers no pushback despite that Donald Trump's policies and Nieto himself are both deeply unpopular among Mexicans.

February 24, 2017
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Submitted by: Love Knowledge
Category: Politics

Tag(s):

Immigration

Type: Video

New Democrats Seek to Block Rise of Progressives to DNC Leadership

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Economist Bill Black explains why Democrats run the risk of alienating progressives - their most reliable voting base - if Tom Perez becomes the next DNC chair.

February 24, 2017
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Submitted by: Love Knowledge
Category: Politics

Type: Video

As Baltimore Police Spending Spikes, Baltimore Students Protest to Fix School Budget Gap

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Hundreds of students descended on Annapolis to demand the state fund a $130 million budget gap and question the city's priorities as police overtime spending skyrockets.

February 24, 2017
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Submitted by: Love Knowledge
Category: Justice

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Activism

Type: Video

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