ENERGY

Oct 19 2025POLITICS

Oil Attacks: How Ukraine is Hitting Russia Where it Hurts

Ukraine has been using drones to strike Russian oil facilities. This has caused a big drop in Russia's oil exports. In September, Russia's oil exports hit their lowest point since the war started. Experts say Russia made 4% less money from oil in September than in August. It also made 26% less than

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Oct 19 2025EDUCATION

Houston's Energy Day Festival Ignites Young Minds

Houston's Energy Day Festival marked its 13th year with a bang, drawing in students, families, and educators eager to dive into the world of STEM. This annual event, held at Sam Houston Park, transformed learning into an exciting adventure. The festival, organized by the Consumer Energy Education Fo

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Oct 18 2025POLITICS

A Glimmer of Hope: Power Restoration Efforts at Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant

In a rare moment of calm amidst the ongoing conflict, efforts are underway to restore power to the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine. The plant has been without external electricity for four weeks, the longest outage since the war began. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) report

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Oct 17 2025POLITICS

Teamwork Makes the Dream Work: How the EU Can Tackle Big Challenges

The European Union (EU) has some serious issues to tackle. Defense, energy, and research are areas where working together could make a real difference. But there's a problem: not everyone agrees on borrowing money as a team. Some countries, like Germany, are hesitant about shared debt. However, the

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Oct 17 2025BUSINESS

Laos Shifts Focus: Crypto Miners Face Power Cut

Laos is thinking about cutting off electricity to crypto miners by early 2026. This move aims to use the power for other industries that can boost the economy more, like AI data centers and electric vehicle production. Currently, crypto miners use about 150 megawatts, which is a lot less than the 50

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Oct 13 2025POLITICS

Oil Politics: How Global Events Shape Energy Markets

The world's oil market is a complex web of politics, economics, and global events. Recent conflicts and policy shifts have reshaped how countries think about energy security. For instance, Russia's actions in Ukraine have disrupted traditional oil flows, pushing countries to seek new suppliers and r

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Oct 11 2025BUSINESS

Power Struggle: Can Microsoft Really Go Green by 2030?

Microsoft has set an ambitious target: becoming carbon-negative by 2030. But is this goal achievable? The tech giant's data centers are notorious for their massive energy consumption. This is a big problem, especially in some East Asian countries where clean energy is scarce. The issue is not just

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Oct 08 2025ENVIRONMENT

Hydrogen Mixing: A Risky Gamble or a Clever Move?

Hydrogen blending is a hot topic, but is it a smart solution or just a distraction? Critics argue that instead of pushing for hydrogen, we should focus on speeding up electrification and helping workers in fossil fuel industries transition to cleaner jobs. Mixing hydrogen with natural gas sounds si

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Oct 07 2025SCIENCE

Redesigning Proteins: A Smarter Approach

Proteins are like tiny machines in our bodies, doing important jobs. Scientists are trying to redesign these proteins to do even cooler things, like creating new medicines or materials. One way they do this is by using computers to figure out the best way to change the protein's recipe, or sequence.

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Oct 05 2025POLITICS

Ukraine's Gas Facilities Under Fire: A Strategic Winter Gambit

In a bold move, Russia has intensified its assault on Ukraine's gas infrastructure, marking one of the largest attacks since the conflict began. This isn't just about military strategy; it's a calculated attempt to disrupt Ukraine's winter preparations and test the resolve of its people. The focus

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