On 30 June 2025, both the US Department of Energy (DOE) and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC or the Commission) announced revisions to their respective National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) procedures to speed up the permitting process for energy infrastructure. To achieve this objective, both agencies updated their regulations […]

IN A NUTSHELL 🌊 Researchers developed a sponge-like aerogel that transforms seawater into freshwater using only sunlight. ☀️ This innovative technology provides a sustainable and low-energy solution for desalination, addressing global water scarcity. 🔬 The aerogel features microscopic air pockets and is created from a paste of carbon nanotubes and […]

IN A NUTSHELL 🔍 Mathematician Ken Ono discovered a surprising link between prime numbers and integer partitions, reshaping our understanding of these elusive integers. 🛡️ Prime numbers play a crucial role in modern cryptography, underpinning secure communications and transactions through their inherent complexity. 🔗 The discovery connects two distinct mathematical […]

Nickel waste floods Homes in Indonesia, Sparking Protests Country Indonesia agnes Thu, 07/03/2025 – 03:03 Issues Human Rights Lands, Resources, and Environments Program 5 Main Image By Ellen Moore, Earthworks From June 10 to 13, 2025, heavy rainfall hit Obi Island in Indonesia. As a result, muddy floods submerged three […]

Antitrust and Competition The European Commission Imposes First Digital Markets Act Fines on Apple and Meta On 23 April 2025, the European Commission (Commission) has issued its first ever fines under the Digital Markets Act (DMA): a €500 million fine on Apple for violation of the DMA’s prohibition of anti-steering […]

Global law firm K&L Gates LLP advised Terramont Infrastructure Partners, a North American-focused infrastructure investment firm, on its US$160 million capital commitment to Dispatch Energy LLC, a leading provider of distributed energy solutions. Terramont is focused on companies that are critical to the economy and which seek to make a […]

IN A NUTSHELL 🦑 Squid-inspired technology leverages cephalopod biology to create advanced camouflage materials for military applications. 🔬 Researchers use holotomography to study the unique light-reflecting cells in squid skin, revealing intricate structures. 🛡️ The engineered composite material can adapt its appearance across visible and infrared spectrums, ideal for defense […]