2+ hour, 45+ min ago  (276+ words) WAMC United States grid battery manufacturing boom Renewable energy in the U. S. is facing serious headwinds under the current administration, but one area that is absolutely booming is the manufacturing of battery storage technology for the grid. The legislation in 2025 that…...

10+ mon, 16+ hour ago  (417+ words) The first National Semiconductor Technology Center has opened its doors to innovation in Albany. The NY Creates Albany Nanotech Complex was named as the country's first National Semiconductor Technology Center in October. Under the 2022 CHIPS and Science Act, the designation…...

3+ mon, 3+ week ago  (54+ words) WAMC Computers with Tony Yang 1/20/26 We welcome back Tony Yang of Gig Computers to offer advice and answer your computer and tech questions. Ray Graf hosts. The number to call at show time (2pm) is 1-800-348-2551. Email your questions to voxpop@wamc....

5+ mon, 1+ week ago  (828+ words) NPR's series'Cost of Living: The Price We Pay'is examining what's driving price increases and how people are coping after years of stubborn inflation. How are higher prices changing the way you live? Fill out'this form'to share your story with NPR....

4+ mon, 4+ week ago  (322+ words) Storing energy in batteries is an increasingly important aspect of the modern world. Electric cars and giant battery banks for electric utilities require high-capacity batteries. The majority of these batteries are lithium-ion batteries that come in a number of different…...

10+ mon, 2+ week ago  (467+ words) A new nonprofit in Northampton, Mass. ,is hoping you'll be kind and rewind as it opens its doors downtown. Sporting a storefront loaded with VHS players, TV sets and an ample movie collection, Visions Video is looking to bring back…...