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- 1California studies solar panels over irrigation canals●What California is learning from solar panels built over irrigation canals
California is examining results from projects that place solar panels over irrigation canals, an approach meant to generate clean power while reducing water evaporation. The state is learning how the panels perform in practice and whether covering canals at scale could cut both water loss and emissions, drawing attention to a idea piloted in the Turlock Irrigation District's Project Nexus.
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Senator Tommy Tuberville of Alabama claimed that some US military pilots identify as furries, drawing widespread mockery and criticism online. Commentators questioned the accuracy and seriousness of the claim, while critics said it reflects a broader pattern of unfounded assertions about the armed forces from some Republican politicians.
- 3Armatrix plans pilots and commercial rollout of snake-like robotic arms●ET Startup Awards 2026: Armatrix targets 10-12 pilots, commercial deployment of snake-like robotic arms in
Indian startup Armatrix says it is targeting 10-12 pilot projects ahead of commercial deployment of its snake-like robotic arms, as part of the ET Startup Awards 2026 coverage. The company's flexible robotic arms are aimed at industrial applications where conventional rigid robots struggle. The announcement highlights the growing profile of India's robotics startup sector.