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Researchers have discovered that chiral skyrmions, unique particle-like spin textures in magnetic materials, can be manipulated by electrons. First identified in 2009, these skyrmions can be created and controlled at room temperature, offering potential advancements in nanoscale logic devices. Source: Phys.org – latest science and technology news stories
Tech companies are increasingly relying on natural gas to power the expanding number of data centers in the U.S. However, Jigar Shah, a former Energy Department official, advocates for the installation of batteries as a more effective solution. He argues that batteries can help balance the grid, reduce electricity costs, and enhance the use of
In Myanmar, uncontrolled rare earth mining has surged in regions controlled by ethnic armies, particularly as China reduces its domestic extraction. Recent reports from Wa territory indicate that this mining is harming water supplies, forests, and the health of local workers and communities. Source: Yale E360
