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A Material Just a Few Atoms Thick Reveals Strange New Magnetism

Ultrathin Material Quantum MagnetismA material once thought to be nonmagnetic may reveal a hidden magnetic side when made just a few atomic layers thick. A newly proposed class of magnetism known as altermagnetism could open new possibilities for making computer memory smaller and more efficient. Now, researchers have found evidence that ruthenium dioxide, a quantum material long debated [...]
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EPA just raised health costs by $2.8T, will kill thousands per year (upd.)

The EPA finalized a proposed policy on Monday to eliminate limits on power plant pollution, saddling Americans with trillions of dollars in long-term health and environmental costs and thousands of deaths per year, in the latest step of Trump’s assault on America.

Update: This article has been updated to reflect the finalization of the rule, and with updated estimates of its cost to Americans.

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Want to get off gas? Learn how at Drive Electric Month events across the US

Drive Electric Month continues this week withΒ over 150 online and in-person eventsΒ celebrating electric vehicles through most of September and the start of October. Events will be held for the next few weekends, with events in most US states, and one in Canada.

And in the midst of a global oil price spike with US prices at record highs, there couldn’t be a better time to learn how to become energy independent.

(Update: We’re updating the article to add some new upcoming events each weekend over the course of the month)

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