Pete Buttigieg Talks LGBTQ+ Rights At The ‘Victory At The DNC’ Event
Politics

Pete Buttigieg Talks LGBTQ+ Rights At The ‘Victory At The DNC’ Event

Politics tamfitronics U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg at the LGBTQ+ Victory Institute's "Victory at the ... DNC" event in Chicago, Illinois on August 20, 2024.TNSWith so many memorable events happening in and around the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Chicago, Illinois this week, there was one event that effectively mixed trailblazers in both politics and entertainment - with all of them sharing a collective message and mission to continue the LGBTQ+ community’s progress in America today, as well as to honor of their own.The LGBTQ+ Institute’s “Victory at the DNC” event brought together elected officials, community leaders and activists in entertainment at theWit this past Tuesday afternoon, with its ongoing mission to build, train and support a diverse pipeline of LGBTQ+ leaders who can advance equality in public office. A major highlight...
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Revolutionary Solar Cells Set To Slash Costs and Boost Energy Production
Science & Technology

Revolutionary Solar Cells Set To Slash Costs and Boost Energy Production

Technology tamfitronics A breakthrough at Rice University has led to the development of more stable and efficient perovskite solar cells, using a templating method with two-dimensional perovskites, promising lower-cost, flexible solar panels as an alternative to traditional silicon models. (2D perovskite sample.) Credit: Jeff Fitlow/Rice UniversityRice University’s new method for synthesizing stable, high-quality perovskite solar cells promises to revolutionize solar technology with cheaper, more flexible panels.Solar power is one of the most transformative energy technologies in our time. It is not only the fastest-growing energy technology in recent history but also one of the cheapest energy sources and the most impactful in terms of reducing greenhouse gas emissions.Now, researchers from Rice University have developed a method to synthesize formamidinium lead iodide (FAPbI3) ⎯ the type of crystal currently used to make the highest-efficiency perovskite solar...
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