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As Demand for Electricity Grows, Energy Parks Are Being Explored as Potential Solutions
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The energy needs of AI data centers are greatly increasing the amount of electricity demanded from our aging power grid. A recent National Academies webinar looked at the potential benefits and barriers of regional energy parks — which co-locate local power sources and large-scale users at a single point on the grid — to provide electricity quickly and more affordably.
Feb 26, 2026
Submission Period Now Open for the 2026 Eric and Wendy Schmidt Awards for Excellence in Science Communications; $640,000 To Be Awarded
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Submissions are now being accepted for the 2026 Eric and Wendy Schmidt Awards for Excellence in Science Communications. The awards honor exceptional science communicators, science journalists, and research scientists who have developed creative, original work that addresses issues and advances in science, engineering, and medicine for the general public.
Mar 2, 2026
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- Guidance for Federal Conservation Programs on PFAS on Agricultural Lands Offered in New Report Feb 13, 2026 News Release
- National Academy of Engineering Elects New Members Feb 10, 2026 News Release
- New Voices Program for Emerging STEM Leaders Announces 2026 Cohort Feb 6, 2026 News Release
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