Trailing 7-2 going into the top of the fifth inning, Shen rallied to score eight runs over the next two frames to pull out a gutsy, 10-8 victory over a tough Averill Park squad that should be in contention for a section title in Class A this season.

We tend to think of sunlight as something temporary; here when the sun is up, gone when it moves to the other side of the world. But a new, molecular-scale breakthrough challenges that idea, suggesting a way to capture and store solar energy directly for later use. It could unlock a new path to long-term energy storage for heating homes and providing hot water, without a conventional battery in the equation.Continue ReadingCategory: Energy, EngineeringTags: Chemistry, Solar Power, UC Santa Barbara, Battery Technology

The long-term fallout of the war in Iran is only beginning to take shape, but this much is clear: The conflict has left the Middle East unsettled, alliances strained and the world facing uncertain shifts in the balance of economic and military power. Iran’s theocracy is tattered but alive, with new economic leverage. The United […]

Kia presents its 2030 mid- to long-term strategy, detailing its vehicle- and region-specific exponential growth plans  Targets global sales of 4.13 million units per year by 2030, with a global market share goal of 4.5%; targets sales of 3.35 million units in 2026 Expands EV lineup to 14 models, aiming ... [continued] The post 2026 Kia CEO Investor Day: Kia to Drive Exponential Growth & Manufacturing Innovation by Expanding Its Full Electrified Vehicle Lineup and Strengthening Future Business Capabilities appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Larry Evans and I sat down today to talk through some of the positive electric vehicle stories from the week, as well as plenty of remaining questions about the market, about different automakers, and about where we’re going. You can watch or listen to the discussion via YouTube: Some of ... [continued] The post Some Positive US EV Sales News, and Some Questions — YouTube Show appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Joi Scientific is back, at least in the sense that matters for companies built around stories. The website is live again. The company is issuing press releases again. The language has been refreshed. A new patent family has been published. Advisors and physicists are being named. A Florida corporate shell ... [continued] The post Joi Scientific’s Long Hydrogen Illusion appeared first on CleanTechnica.

The Connecticut Sun are making a big splash for their final season.

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) -- A KOIN 6 Weather Alert went into place Friday evening as thunderstorms developed and moved through western Oregon and southwest Washington. The springtime storms produced heavy rain, hail, lightning, and even a few rainbow views across the region Friday. These strong spring storms moved through the region after days of above-average [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Lifeline of Ohio honored the heroes of organ donation on Friday night. A couple who lost their daughter got to see the ultimate gift she left behind. “Seeing her name on the wall, to be honest, was almost shocking,” Mark Titmas said about seeing his daughter’s name engraved on The Lifeline [...]

CHICAGO (AP) — Franz Wagner scored 25 points, Jamal Cain added 20 and the Orlando Magic remained in the running to avoid the play-in tournament by beating the Chicago Bulls 127-103 on Friday night. Orlando’s fifth straight win, combined with Toronto’s loss to New York, moved the Magic (45-36) into a tie with the Raptors [...]

The Post's Ryan Dunleavy gives his top 10 edge rushers in this year's NFL draft, based on evaluations and conversations with people around the league.