Construction of this facility started in December 2023, with the transmission testing platform opening in December 2024.

China builds colossal base to test unbelievably powerful energy tech — here’s what we know

China’s latest offshore wind turbines are setting world records, with massive 25-megawatt machines planned for a new testing center in Fujian province, according to Interesting Engineering. These giants produce enough electricity to power thousands of homes while creating no pollution. The project marks a turning point in the global push for cleaner power sources. Offshore…

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"Vital work for global agriculture."

‘You’ve got … three weeks’ grace’

Scientists from 23 different organizations are taking on a threat to one of the world’s most vital crops, all with an assist from the Gates Foundation. The Wheat Disease Early Warning Advisory System (aka Wheat DEWAS) is designed to protect wheat against a long-time adversary — harvest-devastating rust. MIT Technology Review profiled Wheat DEWAS, which…

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"Gets my vote for the best-looking sedan introduced in the last 10 years."

‘Officially launched in the fall of 2024’

Renowned Japanese automaker Mazda recently unveiled the EZ-6 electric sedan, making it the company’s first global-market EV to be released, per Green Car Reports.  Mazda, which showcased the EZ-6 in China earlier this year, shared in a press release that the vehicle is set to be “officially launched in the fall of 2024 as a…

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