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The Wind Whisperer: How a New Control System is Making Turbines Smarter

Ever heard of a wind turbine playing mind games with the wind? Okay, not literally—but a new control system called Input Output Model Free Adaptive Control (IO-MFAC) is about as close as it gets. This tech might sound like something out of a sci-fi movie, but it’s real, and it could transform how we harness […]

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How Winds Shape Ocean Currents and Climate

Picture a fierce wind sweeping across the icy seas near Greenland’s southern tip. These winds, known as “tip jets,” are no ordinary gusts—they can reshape ocean currents, stir the deep waters, and even affect global climate systems. Scientists have long debated what happens to the fresh water flowing from Greenland’s ice sheet: Does it stay […]

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The Wind Whisperer: How a New Control System is Making Turbines Smarter

How Winds Shape Ocean Currents and Climate

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