Keystone XL pipeline to be delayed TransCanada Corp. says the long-delayed Keystone XL pipeline will be in service months later than expected and cost more than its current $5.3 billion price-tag as it continues to await U.S. government approval. TransCanada had been sticking to its late 2014 or early 2015 start-up target, but the regulatory process has dragged on. More
Drivers benefit as oil prices drop sharply A sharp decline in the price of oil this month is making gasoline cheaper at a time of year when it typically gets more expensive. It's a relief to motorists and business owners and a positive development for the economy. More
Nigeria tycoon 'plans $8bn refinery' Africa's wealthiest man, Aliko Dangote, says he aims to invest up to $8bn in a major new oil refinery that would double Nigeria's current oil output. More
Could cow manure be the future of green energy? The next time you drive past a farm and smell cow manure, here's something to think about while you're holding your nose. The stinky stuff could someday be an inexpensive source for fueling your car and powering your home... The process of turning the waste into natural gas by using what are called anaerobic digesters, has become much more efficient. More
Shrinking sea ice means more-intense storms on Alaska's coast, analysis suggests While reliably snow-blanketed holidays might seem a thing of the past in Maryland and other parts of the East Coast—including Boston, which set a record this year for the longest stretch with no major ... 11/13/2024 - 2:32 am | View Link
SpaceX launches 24 Starlink satellites from Florida, its 7th liftoff in a week (video) Space.comSpaceX launch recap: Live Starlink mission updates Thursday from Cape Florida TodayPresident-Elect Trump Joins Elon Musk for SpaceX Starship Flight Test Launch C-SPAN SpaceX launches 24 Starlink satellites on Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral Spaceflight Now
First close-up image of a star outside Milky Way shows supergiant in ‘cocoon’ The GuardianUnprecedented image may reveal impending supernova that could be visible from Earth CNNFirst Close-Up of Star Outside Our Galaxy Shows a Giant About to Blow The New York TimesWe've taken a photo of a star in another galaxy for the first time New ScientistStar imaged in detail outside the Milky Way for the 1st time (image, video) Space.com
Fifty years after the discovery of Lucy, it’s time to ‘decolonise paleoanthropology’ says leading Ethiopian fossil expert – podcast The ConversationLucy's last day: What the iconic fossil reveals about our ancient ancestor's last hours Yahoo! VoicesAncient human ancestor Lucy was not alone — she lived alongside at least 4 other proto-human species, emerging research suggests Livescience.comHuman ancestor Lucy still has secrets 50 years after discovery Phys.orgLessons From Lucy SAPIENS
Could Ozempic be our next tool in fighting the overdose crisis? Surprising research suggests so SalonDiabetes Drugs Could Help You Drink Less SciTechDailyDR. MARC SIEGEL: Why Ozempic, Wegovy and other GLP-1s could be a magic shot against alcohol abuse Fox NewsGlucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonists May Reduce Alcohol Consumption HealthDay
Arkansas sees fivefold surge in whooping cough cases, affecting children and teens 4029tvAs whooping cough spikes statewide, Port Washington-Saukville schools see outbreak Milwaukee Journal SentinelThe US states where a Victorian-era disease is spreading causing worrisome school outbreaks Daily MailMore than 200 cases of whooping cough reported in Arkansas KARKWhooping cough surges, vaccination rates have declined across Washington Kitsap Sun
NASA Ocean World Explorers Have to Swim Before They Can Fly NASAEELS: AI-enabled snake robots and the search for life on Enceladus The Planetary SocietyNASA introduces robots that will swim in oceans of moons of Jupiter WIONNASA prepares swimming robots to search for extra-terrestrial life Professional EngineeringNASA Unveils Underwater Robots for Exploring Jupiter's Moons The Hans India