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America Was Right About Wind Turbines: The Dark Side No One Wanted to Discuss, and Drones Begin to Move In. AI-Generated.
Wind turbines have long been hailed as a cornerstone of America’s renewable energy strategy. Towering over landscapes, these spinning giants promise clean electricity without the emissions associated with fossil fuels. Yet beneath the gleaming narrative lies a set of issues that rarely make headlines — from environmental impacts to safety and operational challenges. As the country accelerates its renewable ambitions, it’s becoming clear that wind power is not without complications — and technology like drones may help address them.
By Sajida Sikandar23 days ago in Earth
If AI Makes Work Obsolete, Who Controls the Food Supply?
What Happened (Facts) A Guardian analysis piece by economist-journalist Eduardo Porter argues that the biggest missing debate in today’s AI panic is not “Will AI take our jobs?” but a more basic question: if human labor becomes economically irrelevant, how will people afford to live — and who decides what they get?
By Behind the Tech23 days ago in Futurism
The Times I Remember with Dziadek
My grandfather recently passed away – he is forever in my heart though. It was Thursday afternoon, and I am sitting upstairs in Equinox Hudson Yards, preparing myself to have lunch, and then I receive a text from my mom. I did not think much of it in that instance, but when I opened it, I knew right away. I read it. It hurts me now even typing about it.
By Michael Owczarek23 days ago in Families
"Palomino" - A Grace Filled Memory Ride Toward Todd Mosby's Upcoming Album "American Heartland"
With the release of “Palomino,”, acclaimed composer and guitarist Todd Mosby offers listeners a vivid and deeply personal entry point into the emotional world of his forthcoming album American Heartland.
By Whitney Miller23 days ago in Beat
Retirement Delays of U.S. Electric Generating Capacity May Continue in 2026. AI-Generated.
The U.S. electricity system is facing a notable trend: the planned retirement of older power plants — especially coal and even some gas units — is being delayed as uncertainties in energy markets, regulatory pressures, and grid reliability concerns mount. What was once expected to be a wave of closures of older generating capacity has slowed, and that slowdown may extend well into 2026.
By Sajida Sikandar23 days ago in Journal
Amazfit T-Rex 3 Pro Review: A Rugged Outdoor Smartwatch With Offline Navigation
What Happened (Facts) The Amazfit T-Rex 3 Pro is positioned as a rugged smartwatch for outdoor and fitness-heavy users, and in testing it stood out for durability, display brightness, navigation features, and battery life.
By Behind the Tech23 days ago in Futurism
