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  Boston MA (SPX) Oct 25, 2024 For many decades, fusion has been touted as the ultimate source of abundant, clean electricity. Now, as the world faces the need to reduce carbon emissions to prevent catastrophic climate change, making commercial fusion power a reality takes on new importance. In a power system dominated by low-carbon variable renewable energy sources (VREs) such as solar and wind, "firm" electricity sources are needed to kick in whenever demand exceeds supply - for example, when the sun isn't shining or the wind isn't ... read more |
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Microbes thrive on iron in oxygen-free environmentsBerlin, Germany (SPX) Oct 25, 2024 Pipelines, sprinklers, and other infrastructure in oxygen-free settings are at risk from Microbially Induced Corrosion (MIC). This process, caused by microorganisms, leads to the degradation of iron ... more  
New efficiency record set for eco-friendly nanocrystal solar cellsParis, France (SPX) Oct 25, 2024 As climate change accelerates the shift towards renewable energy sources, solar cells are becoming increasingly vital. Solar power generation in Spain, for instance, grew by 28% in 2023 compared to ... more  
Successful test could lead to discovery of element 120Paris, France (SPX) Oct 25, 2024 Scientists have discovered a new method to produce atoms of the superheavy element livermorium, potentially paving the way for the creation of element 120, which would be the heaviest element yet di ... more  
US unveils national security plan to step up use of AIWashington (AFP) Oct 24, 2024 The United States on Thursday ordered the Pentagon and intelligence agencies to step up use of artificial intelligence to advance national security, in the first such strategy to counter threats from rivals such as China. ... more |
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French uranium group Orano receives 300 mn euro injection from stateParis (AFP) Oct 24, 2024 France has injected 300 million euros ($330 million) into state-controlled uranium producer Orano as it seeks to relaunch the country's uranium industry, the company and the economy ministry said Thursday. ... more |
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Slovenia cancels vote on second nuclear reactorLjubljana (AFP) Oct 24, 2024 The Slovenian parliament on Thursday called off next month's referendum on the construction of a second nuclear reactor in the EU country of two million people. ... more  
World on deadline for carbon-cutting 'quantum leap': UNParis (AFP) Oct 24, 2024 The United Nations on Thursday said nations have just months to supercharge their climate plans and called for massive global action to avoid devastating warming. ... more 
Nuclear energy firm Orano halts Niger uranium productionNiamey, Niger (AFP) Oct 24, 2024 French nuclear fuel firm Orano said on Wednesday it was halting its uranium production in junta-ruled Niger from October 31, citing a "highly deteriorated" situation and its inability to operate. ... more  
Taiwan's TSMC stops shipments to client after chips sent to HuaweiTaipei (AFP) Oct 24, 2024 Taiwanese chipmaking giant TSMC halted shipments to a customer this month after its semiconductors were sent to China's Huawei, a Taipei government official told AFP, potentially breaching US sanctions. ... more |
 
Over 350 green activists killed since 2018 in Colombia as COP16 'green zone' celebrates nature's bountyCali, Colombia (AFP) Oct 23, 2024 More than 350 environmental activists have been killed since 2018 in Colombia, an NGO report said Wednesday, as the country played host to the world's biggest nature protection conference. ... more  Available on Amazon Books |
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West African social media fizzes with pro-BRICS contentParis (AFP) Oct 23, 2024 West African social media is abuzz with posts promoting a "brighter future" in partnership with non-Western powers, especially those belonging to the BRICS emerging economies meeting this week in Russia. ... more  
China to hold key meeting next month as markets await stimulus detailsBeijing (AFP) Oct 25, 2024 Chinese leaders will convene a key political meeting early next month, state media reported Friday, as observers watch for more details on a stimulus plan to support the country's wavering economy. ... more  
'Significant gaps' remain between China, EU over EV dutiesBrussels, Belgium (AFP) Oct 25, 2024 The EU said Friday there were "significant remaining gaps" in negotiations seeking to avoid hefty tariffs on Chinese-made electric cars due to take effect next week but added that talks would continue. ... more 
Asia markets diverge after Tesla boosts Wall StreetHong Kong (AFP) Oct 25, 2024 Japanese shares ended down on Friday but Chinese markets gained in disjointed Asian trade, after Wall Street cheered strong results from electric car giant Tesla. ... more |
Activists take German government to court over biodiversityBerlin (AFP) Oct 23, 2024 A German environmental activist group said Wednesday it was taking the government to the country's highest court to force it to take more action to protect biodiversity at home and globally. ... more  
A simpler, more efficient device for harvesting water from the airColumbus OH (SPX) Oct 24, 2024 A new type of prototype water harvester promises to be simpler and more efficient than traditional variations of the device at pulling drinking water from the air, a new study suggests. Built using ... more  
East DR Congo grapples with Chinese gold mining firmsKamituga, Dr Congo (AFP) Oct 24, 2024 Italian priest Davide Marcheselli has been fighting for years against Chinese companies illegally mining gold in the town of Kitutu in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. ... more 
Huge US lithium mine gets govt approvalLos Angeles, United States (AFP) Oct 24, 2024 An enormous lithium mine in the Nevada desert was granted final government approval Thursday in a project the miner predicts will quadruple US production of a mineral critical to the renewable energy revolution. ... more |
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Eramet suspends battery recycling project in FranceParis (AFP) Oct 24, 2024 French mining firm Eramet said Thursday it was suspending plans to build a battery recycling plant, the second such project in France to fall through in a month as the electric vehicle sector struggles. ... more  
German flying taxi startup to file for bankruptcyBerlin (AFP) Oct 24, 2024 A German flying taxi startup is expected to file for bankruptcy, US market regulators said on Thursday, a week after the firm failed to gain crucial state backing. ... more 
SCALE Nanotech reveals advanced GMOD technology for drones, avionics, and spaceMadrid, Spain (SPX) Oct 25, 2024 SCALE Nanotech, a leader in photonic nano-membrane solutions, has announced the successful demonstration of its proprietary GMOD technology (Graphene MODulator), poised to transform telecommunicatio ... more 
Mercedes reports profit plunge on China woesFrankfurt, Germany (AFP) Oct 25, 2024 German luxury carmaker Mercedes-Benz said on Friday its profits in the third quarter plunged by more than 50 percent, hit hard by weakness in the key Chinese market. ... more |
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Listening skills bring human-like touch to robotsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 23, 2024 Imagine sitting in a dark movie theater, shaking your drink to hear how much soda is left. Now, researchers at Duke University are working to bring this type of human sensory ability to robots with ... more |
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Cost of dismantling UK nuclear plant soars: auditLondon (AFP) Oct 23, 2024 The cost of decommissioning and cleaning up Britain's Sellafield nuclear site over the next century has soared to GBP136 billion ($177 billion), the country's National Audit Office forecast Wednesday. ... more  
Don't let tech gurus decide the future: Nobel winner Simon JohnsonParis (AFP) Oct 23, 2024 Should our future by decided by the bosses of big tech firms? For Nobel economics prize winner Simon Johnson, giving too much power to a handful of billionaires will come at the expense of public interest. ... more  
How quantum entanglement unfolds in attosecondsBerlin, Germany (SPX) Oct 23, 2024 Quantum processes, once considered instantaneous, are now being understood in terms of time, thanks to advanced research and simulations. A team from TU Wien, in collaboration with researchers in Ch ... more  
Ultra-compact spectrometer offers the capabilities of much larger devicesby Clarence Oxford Los Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 24, 2024 Spectrometers, which analyze light by breaking it down into different spectra, have a long history dating back to the 17th century. Now, UC Santa Cruz researchers ... more |
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