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A KQED Science story is drawing attention on Hacker News about California's experiment with solar panels built over irrigation canals. The idea, often called 'solar canals', uses shading from the panels to potentially reduce water evaporation while generating renewable energy on land that is already in use. The article reports on what the state has learned from early pilot projects. Comment discussion is not included in the evidence, so reactions beyond the story's popularity are not clear.
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US Senator Tommy Tuberville is facing ridicule and criticism after claiming that some American military pilots identify as furries. Critics, including veterans and commentators, called the remark absurd and an insult to service members, while some supporters echoed his broader complaints about culture in the armed forces. The claim quickly spread as a source of mockery online.
- 3Walmart launches pilot health program for customersโWalmart pilots new health program for customers: What does it include?
Walmart is piloting a new health program aimed at its customers, with details about what the program includes still being reported. The retailer, which has expanded into healthcare services in recent years, is drawing attention as observers ask what services the pilot covers and who will benefit.
- 4What it will take to scale robotaxis to 15,000 citiesโFrom 14 cities to 15,000: What it will take to scale robotaxis?
Robotaxi services currently operate in around 14 cities worldwide, and industry analysts are asking what technological, regulatory and infrastructure hurdles must be cleared to expand that footprint dramatically. The debate centres on safety validation, cost of fleet operations, local permits and public acceptance as companies push autonomous ride-hailing beyond early pilot markets.
- 5RAF training jet crashes shortly after take-off at RAF ValleyโWATCH: The moment an RAF training jet crashes shortly after take-off at RAF Valley
An RAF training jet crashed shortly after taking off from RAF Valley in Anglesey, Wales, and footage circulating online captures the moment of the crash. The airfield is the RAF's main base for fast-jet pilot training. Attention is focused on the fate of those aboard and on the safety of training flights from the base.
- 6GM Completes EV Battery Recycling Pilot Using Fully Recycled MetalsโGM Completes Closed-Loop EV Battery Recycling Pilot With 100% Recycled Metals
General Motors says it has finished a closed-loop recycling pilot for electric vehicle batteries, producing cells made entirely from recycled metals. The program returns end-of-life battery materials into new cell production, reducing reliance on mined raw materials. The result is drawing attention as automakers race to secure battery supply chains and cut the environmental footprint of EV manufacturing.
- 7Study: Pilots and Flight Attendants Face Highest Radiation-Related Cancer MortalityโPilots and Flight Attendants Have the Highest Radiation-Related Cancer Mortality
A JAMA study finds pilots and flight attendants have the highest radiation-related cancer mortality of any occupation, likely reflecting long-term exposure to cosmic radiation at altitude. The finding has drawn attention because it points to an occupational health risk for aviation crews that is well documented but rarely publicized, renewing discussion about how airlines monitor and limit crew exposure.