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science25 days ago•20 min saved

Antarctica’s Thwaites Drill Ends in Time Crunch, Not triumph

British and South Korean scientists’ ambitious drill under Thwaites Glacier collapsed at the final step when the borehole refroze and entombed the instruments, forcing an abrupt end to a mission intended to install long‑term tidal‑water sensors. Earlier attempts did yield some preliminary measurements from beneath the glacier, revealing warm, turbulent waters that fuel its melt, but time and bad conditions prevented deployment of the moored instruments and completion of the study.

via The New York Times|

#antarctica #borehole #climate-science

space26 days ago•2 min saved

Curiosity Probes Mars Night with Robotic LEDs to Reveal Hidden Rock Layers

NASA’s Curiosity rover lights up Martian darkness with LEDs on its robotic arm to illuminate a rock drill hole—Nevado Sajama—so scientists can study rock layers and boxwork formations that are otherwise shadowed. The true-color image from the Mars Hand Lens Imager shows how nighttime imaging helps geology work, building on 2018 drill improvements and noting a smooth hole drilled on sol 4740.

via Futurism|

#curiosity #drilling #mars

energy1 month ago•23 min saved

Arctic Rig 26 Topples on Ice Road, Highlighting Peril of Heavy Oil Equipment

A massive Doyon Drilling Rig 26, nicknamed “The Beast,” toppled over while being moved on an ice road on Alaska’s North Slope on January 23, 2026. Emergency responders contained a fire and all personnel were accounted for with no serious injuries, and nearby infrastructure remained undamaged. The nearly 10-million-pound, Arctic-extender rig—built in a collaboration with ConocoPhillips and used for extended-reach drilling—highlights the hazards of transporting heavy equipment in extreme cold and permafrost conditions, with salvage and investigations expected to follow.

via mustreadalaska.com|

#alaska #drilling #energy

science2 months ago•3 min saved

The Truth About Digging Through the Earth

Drilling straight through the Earth is currently impossible due to extreme heat and pressure, with the deepest borehole reaching only about 12 kilometers, far from penetrating the Earth's crust or core. The immense temperatures and pressures at the Earth's interior would destroy drilling equipment and make such a project unfeasible with current technology.

via The Daily Galaxy|

#drilling #earth #geology

science2 months ago•3 min saved

Can a Drill Pass Through the Earth from One Side to the Other?

The article explores the possibility of drilling straight through the Earth, highlighting current deep drilling efforts like China's 10,000-meter hole and Russia's Kola Superdeep Borehole, and discusses the insurmountable challenges posed by extreme pressure and temperature as one approaches the Earth's core, making a complete tunnel through the planet currently impossible.

via IFLScience|

#deep-boreholes #drilling #earth

energy8 months ago•3 min saved

Fervo Energy Advances Geothermal Innovation with New Funding and High-Temperature Drilling

Fervo Energy successfully drilled a deep, hot geothermal well reaching 15,765 feet and 520°F in just 16 days, setting new performance records and demonstrating the scalability of enhanced geothermal systems (EGS). The results support the potential for large-scale, deep geothermal energy deployment beyond the western US, with independent verification indicating significant thermal energy reserves and capacity for over 5 GW of development. This advancement positions geothermal as a key contributor to the US's clean energy future amid rising power demands.

via Business Wire|

#drilling #egs #energy

environment9 months ago•1 min saved

Trump Administration Advances Alaska Drilling and Mining Initiatives

The Trump administration announced plans to revoke federal protections in the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska, opening millions of acres to drilling and mining, reversing Biden-era restrictions and aiming to expand oil and gas extraction in the region.

via The New York Times|

#alaska #drilling #environment

climate1 year ago•2 min saved

"Biden Protects Vast Alaskan Wilderness from Drilling and Mining in Major Environmental Victory"

The Biden administration has expanded federal protections across millions of acres of Alaskan wilderness, blocking oil, gas, and mining operations in an effort to shield the land from drilling and mining. This includes denying a permit for an industrial road through the Gates of the Arctic National Park and banning drilling in more than half of the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska. These moves are part of a broader environmental effort ahead of Earth Day to cement President Biden's climate and conservation legacy, despite potential challenges from industry and Alaskan leaders.

via The New York Times|

#alaska #biden #climate

science-and-technology2 years ago•4 min saved

"Journey to the Core: Exploring the Consequences of Drilling Through Earth"

Scientists have explored the hypothetical scenario of drilling through the Earth's layers to the other side. The process would require a massive drill and decades of work. The deepest human-made hole, the Kola Superdeep Borehole in Russia, is only 7.6 miles deep, far from reaching the mantle, which is about 50 miles away. The extreme pressures and temperatures, such as 2,570 degrees Fahrenheit in the mantle and 7,200 to 9,000 degrees Fahrenheit in the outer core, would pose significant challenges. Additionally, the drill would have to overcome the pull of gravity and work against it to reach the other side.

via Livescience.com|

#drilling #earths-core #extreme-conditions

politics2 years ago•2 min saved

Trump's Warning: Biden's Indictments Open Pandora's Box

Former President Donald Trump reiterated his desire to be a "dictator for one day" during a speech at the New York Young Republican Club's annual gala. Trump stated that he wants to secure the southern border and initiate drilling in the U.S. His remarks prompted chants of "build a wall" from the audience. Concerns have been raised by Democrats and some Republicans about the potential abuse of power and threats to democracy in a second Trump term. The gala also featured speeches from Rep. Matt Gaetz and Sen. Roger Marshall, both of whom have endorsed Trump's 2024 reelection bid.

via The Hill|

#border-security #dictator #donald-trump

rescue-operation2 years ago•2 min saved

"Breakthrough in Himalayan Tunnel Rescue: Trapped Men Successfully Reached"

Rescuers have successfully drilled through to the 41 men trapped inside a collapsed Himalayan tunnel in India's Uttarakhand state. The men have been trapped since November 12, and rescue efforts faced setbacks due to machinery breakdowns. The drilling was completed after 17 days, and a large pipe was pushed through the exit shaft for the men to be brought to safety. The laborers, who have been receiving food, water, and oxygen through a pipe, remain in good health. The tunnel is part of a project to upgrade India's transport network.

via CNN|

#drilling #himalayan-tunnel #rescue-efforts

disasters2 years ago•2 min saved

"Desperate Race Against Time: Rescuers Adapt Tactics in Uttarakhand Tunnel Collapse"

Efforts to rescue 40 workers trapped inside a collapsed tunnel in Uttarakhand, India, have expanded to include drilling from the mountain top, as previous attempts to clear debris from the tunnel's mouth have failed. Contact has been established with the workers, who are being provided with oxygen and food. The rescue operation is expected to take another four or five days, and tensions have risen among officials and friends of the trapped workers. The tunnel collapse occurred after a landslide, and the tunnel is part of a highway project to improve access to pilgrimage spots in Uttarakhand.

via BBC.com|

#disasters #drilling #landslide

energy2 years ago•5 min saved

ExxonMobil's Lithium Drilling in Arkansas Sets Sights on EV Supply Leadership

ExxonMobil has begun drilling for lithium in the US with the goal of becoming a leading supplier of the material crucial for electric vehicle (EV) batteries by 2030. The company aims to use its expertise in oil drilling to extract lithium from brine reservoirs using direct lithium extraction (DLE) technology, which produces fewer carbon emissions and requires less land compared to traditional mining methods. ExxonMobil plans to start lithium production in 2027 and hopes to supply enough lithium for over one million EVs per year by 2030. While the move is seen as a positive step for the EV supply chain, critics argue that ExxonMobil's motivation is purely profit-driven rather than a genuine commitment to sustainability.

via Electrek.co|

#drilling #energy #evs

technology2 years ago•2 min saved

"Unconventional Solutions: Repairing the Radeon RX 6900XT with Extreme Drilling"

A YouTuber named KrisFix demonstrates an extreme method of repairing a faulty MSI Radeon RX 6900XT GPU by manually drilling into the PCB and inserting a small wire to rectify a disrupted memory pad. This unconventional approach highlights the potential for salvaging seemingly irreparable graphics cards with the right tools and expertise, offering significant cost savings for the owner.

via VideoCardz.com|

#drilling #gpu-repair #graphics-card

energy2 years ago•1 min saved

Russia Defies Sanctions and Sets Record Pace for Oil Drilling

Despite Western sanctions and pledges to reduce output, Russian oil producers have accelerated drilling activities, surpassing last year's record. The increased drilling is not indicative of compliance with output cuts, as crude oil exports by sea continue to decline. The high drilling activity may be aimed at preparing for increased production capacity after the expiration of OPEC+ cuts or to maintain current production levels as oilfields age.

via OilPrice.com|

#drilling #energy #oil-production