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NYC AC batteries, US missile detection ends, and diverse science news roundup

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This cluster aggregates several distinct science and technology news items. One article details New York City's free battery program for window air conditioning units, noting the popularity of Every Electric's batteries among pets. Another report covers the US military's conclusion of a long-standing program for detecting nuclear missile launches, with a newer system in place since 2011 and a next-generation system anticipated within a year. Finally, a research roundup highlights various scientific stories, including phenomena at the Large Hadron Collider, psychoactive substance use during the Ice Age, and the potential use of yeast for constructing habitats on Mars. AI

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NYC AC batteries, US missile detection ends, and diverse science news roundup

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    How I kept cool with NYC's free battery program for window AC units Bonus: Every Electric’s batteries are beloved by household cats. https:// arstechnica.com/ga

    How I kept cool with NYC's free battery program for window AC units Bonus: Every Electric’s batteries are beloved by household cats. https:// arstechnica.com/gadgets/2026/1 0/how-i-kept-cool-with-nycs-free-battery-program-for-window-ac-units/ # Tech # Technology # TechNews # AI #…

    LINKS arstechnica.com/…/how-i-kept-cool-with-ny…
  2. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    US military ends long-running program to spot nuclear missile launches A newer program has been operational since 2011, and the next generation could launch wit

    US military ends long-running program to spot nuclear missile launches A newer program has been operational since 2011, and the next generation could launch within 12 months. https:// arstechnica.com/space/2026/10/ us-military-ends-long-running-program-to-spot-nuclear-missile-lau…

    LINKS arstechnica.com/…/us-military-ends-long-r… arstechnica.com/…/10
  3. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Research roundup: 6 cool science stories we almost missed Also: Spooky action at the LHC, Ice Age psychoactive use, yeast for building homes on Mars, and more.

    Research roundup: 6 cool science stories we almost missed Also: Spooky action at the LHC, Ice Age psychoactive use, yeast for building homes on Mars, and more. https:// arstechnica.com/science/2026/1 0/research-roundup-6-cool-science-stories-we-almost-missed-6/ # Tech # Technolog…

    LINKS arstechnica.com/…/research-roundup-6-cool…

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