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A TURBINE PROTOTYPE JUST BROKE A 24‑HOUR WIND POWER WORLD RECORD

Siemens Gamesa's 14‑222 DD offshore wind turbine prototype has, according to the Spanish-German wind giant today, set a world record for the most power output by a single wind turbine in a 24‑hour period: 359 megawatt-hours … This would be enough energy, according to the company, for a mid-sized electric vehicle – think a Tesla Model 3 – to drive around 1.12 million miles (1.8 million km). Electrek

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Millions of people have joined BetterHelp to find the right therapist for them without having to leave home. The affordable online platform offers live video and phone sessions, plus unlimited messaging. Start with 25 percent off your first month. [Partner]

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WORLD'S FASTEST INTERNET NETWORK HAS BEEN UPGRADED TO MIND-BOGGLING 46 TERABIT/SECOND

America's fastest internet has become faster. The Department of Energy's (DOE) dedicated science network, ESnet (Energy Science Network), has been upgraded to ESnet6, boasting a staggering bandwidth of 46 Terabits per second (Tbps) … Even if you're on a 10 Gbps fiber connection, ESnet6 has you beat 46,000 times over. Interesting Engineering

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ASTEROID'S PATH ALTERED IN NASA'S FIRST TEST OF PLANETARY DEFENSE SYSTEM

The spacecraft NASA deliberately crashed into an asteroid last month succeeded in nudging the rocky moonlet from its natural path into a faster orbit, marking the first time humanity has altered the motion of a celestial body, the U.S. space agency announced on Tuesday. Reuters

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INVITE AUTUMN EASE INTO YOUR HOME WITH SPOKEN FLAMES

Ah, candles. Nothing beats the warm, intimate, cozy environment they create. Spoken Flames' new Autumn Ease scent will transport you back to a time when only a small, flickering flame illuminated the room, filling the air with brisk notes of bergamot, pumpkin, and orange. Followed by fresh hay, crisp air, and yellow mums and finished with patchouli, cedarwood, and musk. Each candle is hand poured in Brooklyn, New York and has over 50 hours of burn time. All Spoken Flames candles are phthalate-free and non-toxic so you can inhale with ease. Slow down this Fall and experience a mindful reconnection with yourself through your senses. Get yours today at The Fascination for only $34!

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UNIVERSAL STUDIOS CHAIR SAYS TOM CRUISE IS STILL GOING TO SPACE

Tom Cruise is still going to space with Doug "We don't prep, we just wing it and shoot" Liman at the helm. The likely epitome of his cinematic aspirations, it could either go very right or very wrong. Either way, people will pay to see it. The Byte

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