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November 06, 2024
ENERGY TECH
Texas A&M to train machine learning tools to design materials for fusion power plants



College Station TX (SPX) Nov 05, 2024
As the search for renewable energy sources continues, fusion energy emerges as a strong candidate. Researchers from the Texas A and M Engineering Experiment Station have received funding from the U.S. Department of Energy Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) to train machine learning tools in the discovery of new materials for fusion power plants. An integral part of a fusion power plant is its first wall, or the interior surface that faces the plasma during energy production. The str ... read more

CIVIL NUCLEAR
Small modular nuclear reactors may drive US energy and emissions progress
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 05, 2024
Interest in small modular nuclear reactors (SMRs) is surging as major tech firms like Google, Amazon, and Microsoft make significant investments in this low-carbon energy innovation. SMRs hold ... more
TRADE WARS
China hopes for 'peaceful coexistence' with US as Trump nears win
Beijing (AFP) Nov 6, 2024
China said Wednesday it hoped for "peaceful coexistence" with the United States as Donald Trump neared a decisive victory over Kamala Harris in the country's presidential election. ... more
TRADE WARS
Dollar soars, bitcoin hits record, as Trump claims victory
Hong Kong (AFP) Nov 6, 2024
The dollar surged and bitcoin hit a record high Wednesday before Donald Trump claimed victory in the US election, with traders ramping up bets on fresh tax cuts, tariffs, and rising inflation. ... more
CHIP TECH
Nvidia surpasses Apple as world's biggest company
New York (AFP) Nov 5, 2024
Chip-making giant Nvidia surpassed Apple on Tuesday to become the highest valued company in the world as the artificial intelligence boom continues to excite Wall Street. ... more
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Greenland eyes tourism takeoff with new airport runway
Nuuk (AFP) Nov 5, 2024
A new runway at Greenland's Nuuk airport that can accommodate international flights is expected to lift the tourism sector, at the risk of inundating the Arctic island's infrastructure and fragile ecosystem. ... more
ENERGY TECH
In search of high-performance materials for fusion reactors
Berlin, Germany (SPX) Nov 06, 2024
Nuclear fusion promises an abundant and environmentally friendly energy source, yet developing reactors that can harness it efficiently remains a challenge. Key among these challenges is identifying ... more
CAR TECH
BMW's profits plunge as China sales slump
Frankfurt, Germany (AFP) Nov 6, 2024
BMW said Wednesday it faced "extraordinary challenges" as its quarterly profits plunged due to slumping Chinese sales and a vehicle recall, the latest sign of the crisis gripping Europe's auto sector. ... more
CIVIL NUCLEAR
Framatome expands cybersecurity capabilities with acquisition of Allentis
Paris, France (SPX) Nov 05, 2024
On the sidelines of Euronaval 2024, Framatome has announced its acquisition of Allentis, a well-regarded French cybersecurity company specializing in IT security solutions. Allentis provides compreh ... more

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UK clean power by 2030? Achievable but challenging, says report
London (AFP) Nov 5, 2024
The UK Labour government's intention to decarbonise the country's power grid by the end of the decade is a "huge challenge" but "achievable", according to a report published on Tuesday. ... more
CAR TECH
Paris banishes through-traffic from city centre
Paris (AFP) Nov 5, 2024
Paris has banned through-traffic from parts of its historic centre to cut pollution and congestion, with the city's police chief vowing however that the new rules would be enforced with a light touch. ... more
DISASTER MANAGEMENT
Radiation level of robot-retrieved Fukushima debris tested
Tokyo (AFP) Nov 5, 2024
Technicians tested the radiation level of debris from inside a damaged reactor at Japan's Fukushima plant on Tuesday after it was removed by a robot for the first time since the nuclear power station was hit by a tsunami in 2011. ... more
INTERNET SPACE
South Korea fines Meta for illegal collection of user data
Seoul (AFP) Nov 5, 2024
US tech giant Meta illegally harvested sensitive data including on sexual orientation from nearly a million South Korean Facebook users and shared it with advertisers, Seoul's data watchdog said Tuesday. ... more
CAR TECH
Norway speeds ahead of EU in race for fossil-free roads
Oslo (AFP) Nov 5, 2024
On the quiet streets of an Oslo suburb, electric vehicles are parked in nearly every other driveway as Norway speeds towards its goal of becoming the first country free of fossil fuel-powered cars. ... more
TRADE WARS
China's premier 'fully confident' of hitting growth targets
Shanghai (AFP) Nov 5, 2024
Chinese Premier Li Qiang said Tuesday he was "fully confident" the country would hit its economic goals this year, lauding recent stimulus measures and suggesting there was still room for more. ... more
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Myanmar junta chief visits key ally China
Yangon (AFP) Nov 5, 2024
Myanmar's embattled junta chief arrived in China Tuesday - his first reported visit since leading a coup in 2021 - but analysts say the invitation is only a lukewarm endorsement from his key ally and could backfire. ... more
TRADE WARS
Indonesian President Prabowo to visit China this week
Beijing (AFP) Nov 5, 2024
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto will visit China and meet leader Xi Jinping this week, both nations said Tuesday - his first foreign tour as he seeks a more prominent position for Jakarta on the world stage. ... more
WIND DAILY
Sweden blocks 13 offshore wind farms over defence concerns
Stockholm (AFP) Nov 4, 2024
Sweden's government said Monday it had blocked the construction of 13 offshore wind farms in the Baltic Sea, after the country's military said they could impair defence capabilities. ... more
SPACEWAR
Russia to launch private Iranian satellites into orbit
Moscow (AFP) Nov 4, 2024
A Russian rocket will launch two privately built Iranian satellites into orbit early Tuesday, the Iranian embassy in Moscow said, hailing close space cooperation between Moscow and Tehran. ... more
CIVIL NUCLEAR
Building the materials for the next generation of nuclear reactor
College Station TX (SPX) Nov 05, 2024
Before they can ever safely power up, future nuclear reactors will need to be designed and built from innovative, well-tested materials. Three Texas A and M Ph.D. students and one postdoctoral resea ... more
TIME AND SPACE
Enhanced energy production through improved singlet fission efficiency
Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Nov 04, 2024
In organic molecules, an exciton is a pair formed by an electron with a negative charge and a corresponding positive charge hole. These two are bound together by Coulombic forces and can move within ... more
STELLAR CHEMISTRY
Scientists prepare for the most ambitious sky survey yet
Lemont IL (SPX) Nov 05, 2024
On a mountain in northern Chile, scientists are carefully assembling the intricate components of the NSF - DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory, funded by the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) and the ... more
TECH SPACE
New laser technology speeds up landmine detection process
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 02, 2024
Enough landmines are buried worldwide to circle the Earth twice at the equator, posing a significant challenge for identification and removal, which is both costly and time-consuming. Research ... more
ROBO SPACE
Paradigm Shift in Science: From Big Data to Autonomous Robot Scientists
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Nov 04, 2024
In a recent study led by Professor Xin Li and Dr. Yanlong Guo of the Institute of Tibetan Plateau Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, researchers analyze how scientific research is evolving throu ... more
UAV NEWS
MARSS showcases advanced AI-driven CUAS system at Red Sands 2024
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 05, 2024
MARSS, a leader in defense technology, played a prominent role in Red Sands 2024, showcasing its cutting-edge Counter UAS (CUAS) systems. Organized by the US Army DEVCOM, ARCENT, and the Royal ... more
WOOD PILE
How urban planners can use trees to cool entire cities
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 05, 2024
Cities worldwide face rising temperatures, with urban areas particularly vulnerable due to heat absorption by concrete and asphalt. Tree-planting programs are a popular strategy to counteract urban ... more
FROTH AND BUBBLE
Microplastics increasing in freshwater, directly related to plastic production
University Park PA (SPX) Nov 04, 2024
Microplastics have been steadily increasing in freshwater environments for decades and are directly tied to rising global plastic production since the 1950s, according to a new study by an interdisc ... more
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ENERGY TECH
Silk Thread Innovation Powers Smart Textile Technology
Berlin, Germany (SPX) Nov 04, 2024
Imagine a sweater that can generate power for health-monitoring electronics or charge your mobile phone while you exercise. This has remained a challenge because materials that are both effective co ... more
ENERGY TECH
Direct Observation of Space Charge Layers Inside Fuel Cell Electrolytes
Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Nov 04, 2024
A team of researchers from The University of Tokyo has successfully observed the space charge layers inside the solid electrolyte of a fuel cell, providing important insights into their existence an ... more
BIO FUEL
Bio-based fibers may have greater environmental impact than traditional plastics
London, UK (SPX) Nov 05, 2024
Bio-based materials, often promoted as eco-friendly replacements for conventional plastics, may present more significant risks to certain vital species than the plastic materials they aim to replace ... more
BIO FUEL
Cobalt copper tandem catalysts transform CO2 into renewable ethanol
Berlin, Germany (SPX) Nov 05, 2024
Researchers at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (JGU) have unveiled a pioneering approach to convert carbon dioxide (CO2) into ethanol, providing a sustainable alternative for chemical applicatio ... more
INTERNET SPACE
Telesat awards SatixFy $39M contract for baseband units in Lightspeed network expansion
Paris, France (SPX) Nov 05, 2024
Telesat (NASDAQ and TSX: TSAT), a major satellite operator, has entered into a US$39 million agreement with SatixFy Communications Ltd. ("SatixFy") (NYSE American: SATX), a developer of advanced sat ... more
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