The world’s largest wind-powered cargo ship just made its first delivery across the Atlantic Ocean
For the first time in nearly a century, a larg cargo ship crossed the Atlantic Ocean powered almost entirely by the wind.
French startup TransOceanic Wind Transport’s vessel is different from a traditional sailing ship though, taking inspiration from racing sailboats. Its masts are made from lightweight carbon fiber so they can be much taller, holding up larger sails that catch more wind.
A single remote control could control all the sails using a mechanized system, and custom routing software helps the ship best utilize the wind. It has backup diesel-electric engines, which can be used in hybrid mode — but 95% of the time, the ship can just use the sails.
Normally consuming between 150-400 metric tons of fuel per day, new stationary cylinder sails could reduce that fuel consumption by up to 90%.
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Four students created a wildfire-detecting “pinecone” that automatically alerts communities and rescue crews
Moved by the growing threat of intensifying wildfires around the world, a group of four students from the Royal College of Art and Imperial College London created a device that functions seamlessly within forests to detect wildfires and rapidly alert communities and rescue crews.
The device, called Pyri, was intentionally modeled after serotinous pinecones, from trees in wildfire-prone areas that drop their seeds when exposed to high temperatures. Pyri works similarly.
When not triggered by a wildfire, the device exists harmlessly within a natural environment, uses minimal metal and prioritizes abundant and non-toxic materials: wax and charcoal.
And it just won the UK National James Dyson Award, giving the team £5,000 to advance their work and develop a fully functioning prototype — and put them in the running for an even larger grand prize.
Thoughtfully join in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
Hispanic Heritage Month starts today! This annual celebration in the United States honors the history, culture, and contributions of Americans whose ancestry can be traced to 20 countries and one territory — including Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean, and Spain.
And while we should never wait for an annual event or holiday to take pride in or celebrate someone’s ethnic background, this month is the perfect opportunity to get started:
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