{
  "id": 9999817,
  "title": "Saturday links: moving the coast",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/saturday-links-moving-the-coast",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-26T14:15:11.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Abnormal Returns",
    "slug": "abnormal-returns",
    "url": "https://abnormalreturns.com/2026/09/26/saturday-links-moving-the-coast/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Saturday brought a slew of stories across various domains. In the world of transportation, delivery drones have been noted for their loud noise. Meanwhile, wind power for cargo ships is proving to be a promising development.\n\nOn the energy front, there's a push for a more decentralized power grid. Offshore wind training programs currently have an uncertain future as well. California has gleaned valuable insights from solar panels mounted on water canals.\n\nGeothermal power, however, faces a significant challenge - water. Proposals to address property buyouts in flood-prone areas must navigate complex racial dynamics. The coastal erosion issue seems to have only one solution.\n\nIn terms of climate change, time shifting alone isn't sufficient to combat extreme heat. Oil companies' role in climate change is also under scrutiny.\n\nThe tax burden on tourists is prompting countries to explore new tax strategies. Data centers, while essential, have been criticized for heating up their surroundings. The pushback against data centers was largely due to companies seeking to keep their operations confidential.\n\nAI's impact is a hot topic, with discussions ranging from its potential to obsolesce mathematicians to the risks it poses to financial systems. In the medical field, political control over the NIH is deemed detrimental.\n\nHealth research suggests calcium and vitamin D supplements have no effect on bone health. Chronic stress has been linked to heart problems, while the Amish offer insights into maintaining health.\n\nLastly, drugs receive their own section, indicating their continued relevance in current affairs.",
  "summary": "Saturdays we catch up with the non-finance related items that we didn’t get to earlier in the week. You can check out...",
  "key_points": [
    "Delivery drones noted for loud noise",
    "Wind power for cargo ships proves promising",
    "Coastal erosion has one solution"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}