https://phys.org/ en-us Phys.org internet news portal provides the latest news on science including: Physics, Nanotechnology, Life Sciences, Space Science, Earth Science, Environment, Health and Medicine. Tending a garden is hard work. Imagine it from the plants' perspective. Each relies on fine-tuned genetic processes to pass down accurate copies of chromosomes to future generations. These processes sometimes involve billions of moving parts. Even the tiniest disruption can have a cascading effect. So, for plants like Arabidopsis thaliana, it's good to have a backup plan. https://phys.org/news/2024-10-backup-accurate-chromosome.html Plants & Animals Thu, 03 Oct 2024 11:25:03 EDT news647173501 Cornell engineers have found that firing up diesel backup generators in non-emergency situations triggers rising atmospheric ozone concentrations due to additional nitrogen oxide emissions. They reported their findings Jan 23 in Environmental Science and Technology, a publication of the American Chemical Society. https://phys.org/news/2015-01-relieve-power-grid-worsen-ozone.html Environment Wed, 28 Jan 2015 08:09:36 EST news341654829 (AP)—Federal regulators say wireless networks are inching back into operation in areas hit by Sandy, as carriers struggle to replenish diesel tanks at backup generators. https://phys.org/news/2012-11-fcc-fresh-fuel-critical-storm-hit.html Telecom Thu, 01 Nov 2012 17:48:26 EDT news271010898 (Phys.org)—Most Americans don't have to think much about energy reliability. We plug in a computer and it powers up; we flip a switch and the lights come on. https://phys.org/news/2012-08-microgrids-backup-energy.html Energy & Green Tech Mon, 27 Aug 2012 09:38:35 EDT news265279107 Apple says its $1 billion data center in Maiden, N.C., will include a second large solar farm to help power the site entirely by renewable energy by the end of this year. https://phys.org/news/2012-05-apple-center-green.html Energy & Green Tech Mon, 21 May 2012 14:00:03 EDT news256820056 (AP) -- Wireless networks fell quiet Sunday in some coastal areas of North Carolina and southern Virginia, but calls were going through in most areas affected by Tropical Storm Irene, the Federal Communications Commission said. https://phys.org/news/2011-08-irene-east-coast-cellphone.html Telecom Mon, 29 Aug 2011 11:31:44 EDT news233836289 Tokyo Electric Power Co. Saturday halted an operation to clean highly contaminated waste water at a crippled Japanese nuclear plant due to higher-than-expected radiation levels. https://phys.org/news/2011-06-japan-nuclear.html Energy & Green Tech Sat, 18 Jun 2011 06:01:31 EDT news227595680 A sleepy New Jersey town has popped onto people's radar screens because it has the oldest running nuclear power plant in the United States -- and, some say, the most dangerous. https://phys.org/news/2011-03-oldest-nuclear-reactor-disaster.html Energy & Green Tech Thu, 24 Mar 2011 17:00:13 EDT news220203351 (PhysOrg.com) -- A Californian company, SolarReserve, is developing a solar power system that can store seven hours' worth of solar energy by focusing mirrors onto millions of gallons of molten salt, allowing the plant to provide electricity 24 hours a day. https://phys.org/news/2009-11-solar-power-clock.html Energy & Green Tech Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:34:37 EST news176632405