September 9th, 2020 by Tina Casey A couple of years ago, everyone was all excited about new solar cell technology that could result in costs as low as 20 cents per watt. Yes, 20 cents per watt. There was just one problem. The new device was developed by the Energy Department’s National Renewable Energy Lab,
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Boris Johnson has spoken of his hope for regular mass coronavirus testing of the population as a route back to a more normal life. The prime minister said the government is “working hard” to increase daily COVID-19 testing capacity to 500,000 by the end of next month. But he said the long-term ambition was for
Leading investors in Pearson, the FTSE-100 educational publisher, are planning to vote against a $9m (£7.4m) pay award for its new chief executive amid fury that the company has forced them into an “all-or-nothing decision” over his appointment. Sky News has learnt that Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS), an influential voting adviser, has recommended that Pearson
GM is unveiling today its new wireless battery management technology that will power its third-generation electric vehicles equipped with Ultium batteries. Earlier this year, GM unveiled its new electric strategy based on its new Ultium modular battery platform that will power a series of new electric cars starting with the Cadillac Lyric. Now GM reveals
The development is located in the St George area of Bristol, England. Jon Craig Photos Whether it’s sky-high apartment blocks, low-rise housing or converted shipping containers, the buildings we occupy come in all shapes and sizes. In Bristol, England, one development is attempting to address the city’s housing needs through a modular design that places
As the final season of Keeping Up With The Kardashians comes to an end, it marks the end of an era for reality TV. After 14 years and 20 series reinventing what it means to bring your brand to the mainstream – with the help of social media and digital influence – the entrepreneurial family
Boris Johnson has urged people to limit social contact as much as possible, as he confirmed a ban on gatherings of more than six individuals in England will come into force from Monday. Speaking at a Downing Street news conference, the prime minister admitted the coronavirus rules had become “complicated and confusing”. He said this
Netflix co-CEO Reed Hastings told CNBC the streaming giant has not in recent years tried to gain access to the Chinese market, focusing instead on growth opportunities presented elsewhere around the globe. “We got turned down by the Chinese government several years ago. And we have not been spending any time on China in the
Lily Allen and David Harbour have tied the knot in a chapel in Las Vegas, according to reports. The singer, 35, and Stranger Things actor, 45, have been dating since last summer, and Allen has been pictured wearing a diamond engagement ring since April. Now it appears they may have taken the next step in their
6:36 AM ET The Vegas Golden Knights evened their series with the Dallas Stars after an underwhelming Game 1 loss. Can the New York Islanders do the same in the Eastern Conference after being shelled 8-2 by the Tampa Bay Lightning on Monday? Check out ESPN NHL Playoffs Today every day of the postseason until
Ministers are planning to override parts of the Brexit deal with a bill that could be “inconsistent” with it. The controversial Internal Market Bill was published after the government admitted yesterday it wanted to potentially “break international law”. It is intended to distribute powers being brought back from Brussels to Westminster and the devolved administrations
The US military has formally announced that 2,200 of its troops will be withdrawing from Iraq this month. The move had been widely expected. The US has around 5,200 troops in the country that were deployed to fight the Islamic State militant group. Image: An Iraqi soldiers stands guard in front of US military air
Lessons were not learned from a training exercise which had raised “serious concerns” about how the fire service and police worked together before the Manchester Arena bombing, a public inquiry has heard. An exercise called Winchester Accord was held in May 2016 at the Trafford shopping complex and showed up failings which mirrored the night
The Oscars has introduced a new set of guidelines for its most prestigious award, best picture. The rules mean that films applying for the category will soon have to meet certain diversity standards, in a bid to improve representation on and off screen and more accurately reflect the movie-going audience. The Academy of Motion Picture
Myanmar soldiers have admitted to their involvement in the massacre of the Rohingyas for the first time. In video testimony recorded by rebel militia, two members of the Tatmadaw, Myanmar’s military, spoke about carrying out orders to exterminate Rohingya men, women, and children before burying the bodies in mass graves. It is the first time
Donald Trump has been nominated for the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize following his efforts to broker peace between Israel and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The US president’s name has been put forward by Norwegian politician Christian Tybring-Gjedde, according to Fox News. “For his merit, I think he has done more trying to create peace