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  Berkeley CA (SPX) Oct 31, 2024 Retrofitting a portion of the US shipping fleet from internal combustion engines to battery-electric systems could significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions and be largely cost effective by 2035, according to a new study from Berkeley Lab researchers recently published in Nature Energy. Shipping represents 3% of total US greenhouse gas emissions from transportation, making it an important target for decarbonization. But electrifying ships is more challenging than electrifying cars from both a ... read more |
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New magnetism insights aim to advance quantum computing and superconductorsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 31, 2024 A research team from Rice University, led by physicists Zheng Ren and Ming Yi, has uncovered a fresh understanding of magnetism and electron interactions that could significantly impact quantum comp ... more  
Solving interface mystery in organic solar cells makes them more efficientRaleigh NC (SPX) Oct 31, 2024 New research from North Carolina State University provides a deeper understanding of precisely what is happening in organic solar cells as light is converted into electricity. Researchers developed ... more  
Chinese EV giant BYD beats Tesla in quarterly revenue for first timeBeijing (AFP) Oct 30, 2024 Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD reported surging sales on Wednesday, surpassing global rival Tesla in quarterly revenue for the first time as its push into overseas markets advances. ... more  
EU greenhouse gas emissions saw 'huge' drop in 2023Brussels, Belgium (AFP) Oct 31, 2024 Greenhouse gas emissions in the EU fell by eight percent in 2023 - among the biggest drops in decades - new data showed Thursday, though the bloc remains in a race against time to meet its ambitious climate goals. ... more |
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CATALYST leads EO industry with CEOS-compliant SAR and Optical ImageryLondon, UK (SPX) Nov 01, 2024 PCI Geomatics Enterprise Inc. (DBA CATATLYST), a long-standing leader in Earth observation, has announced that its Normalized Radar Backscatter (NRB) product now meets Committee on Earth Observation ... more |
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New 3D printed metal alloy enhances durability for space explorationTokyo, Japan (SPX) Nov 01, 2024 The research team at Korea Institute of Materials Science (KIMS), led by Dr. Jeong Min Park of the Nano Materials Research Division, has developed a highly durable metal 3D-printed alloy designed to ... more  
Lancet calls for urgenet shift in fossil fuel investment to tackle climate health impactsLondon, UK (SPX) Nov 01, 2024 The Lancet: Health threats of climate change reach record-breaking levels, as experts call for trillions of dollars spent on fossil fuels to be redirected towards protecting people's health, lives a ... more  
OpenAI releases ChatGPT search engine, taking on GoogleSan Francisco (AFP) Oct 31, 2024 OpenAI on Thursday beefed up its ChatGPT generative AI chatbot with search engine capabilities, as the startup takes on Google's decades-long dominance of web search. ... more  
Czech body rejects EDF, Westinghouse nuke deal complaintsPrague (AFP) Oct 31, 2024 The Czech antitrust watchdog said Thursday it had rejected complaints from France's EDF and the US's Westinghouse concerning a multi-billion-dollar tender to build two nuclear units in the Czech Republic. ... more |
 
Nature destruction an 'existential crisis' for humans, says UN chiefCali, Colombia (AFP) Oct 29, 2024 Humanity faces an "existential crisis" caused by its rapacious destruction of life-sustaining nature, UN chief Antonio Guterres warned delegates Tuesday at a biodiversity summit in Colombia. ... more  Available on Amazon Books |
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COP29 at risk from graft, fossil fuel interests: reportParis (AFP) Oct 31, 2024 UN climate summits risk "being undermined by undue corporate influence and fossil fuel industry capture", two corruption watchdogs said Thursday as oil-and-gas producer Azerbaijan prepares the next global meeting. ... more 
'Waiting in vain': year on from pledge, world clings to fossil fuelsParis (AFP) Nov 1, 2024 One year after world leaders issued the landmark call for a global move away from fossil fuels, nations are failing to turn that promise into action, say climate diplomats, campaigners and policy experts. ... more 
Amazon results beat expectations, powered by cloudSan Francisco (AFP) Oct 31, 2024 E-commerce giant Amazon reported stronger-than-expected third quarter results on Thursday, with significant growth in cloud computing and a return to profitability in its international segment. ... more 
Apple narrowly beats estimates with boost from iPhone salesSan Francisco (AFP) Oct 31, 2024 Apple reported revenues Thursday that narrowly surpassed analyst expectations, sending shares lower in after-hours trading even as the company enjoyed a boost from iPhone sales. ... more |
Volkswagen profit plunges on high costs, Chinese slumpFrankfurt, Germany (AFP) Oct 30, 2024 Europe's biggest carmaker Volkswagen reported a 64-percent drop in third-quarter net profit Wednesday, as it struggles with high costs and slowing sales in China. ... more 
Ubisoft half-year results slideParis (AFP) Oct 30, 2024 French video game publisher Ubisoft on Wednesday reported that its financial results slid in the first half of the year, sending its shares tumbling. ... more  
Asian stocks mostly fall, tracking global slideHong Kong (AFP) Nov 1, 2024 Asian markets mostly fell Friday, tracking a global slide in stocks fuelled by tame tech earnings and investor jitters less than a week before neck-and-neck US elections. ... more  
US drone maker says China sanctions to hit supply chainWashington (AFP) Oct 31, 2024 A US drone maker that supplies Ukraine's military has said sanctions by China will hinder its supply chain for months, calling Beijing's move an effort to "deepen dependence" on Chinese drone manufacturers. ... more |
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Aerodata earns EASA certification for GPS anti-jamming and anti-spoofing techLos Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 30, 2024 Aerodata AG has secured a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) for its GPS Anti-Jamming and Anti-Spoofing system. This newly certified technology ... more  
AI boom unleashes wave of new applications across ChinaLos Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 29, 2024 "I'm thirsty," a visitor told a towering humanoid robot standing 1.7 meters tall and weighing 65 kilograms at the 7th World Voice Expo in Hefei, East China's Anhui province. Without hesitation ... more 
CSIRO facility launches flexible solar technology for broad real-world useSydney, Australia (SPX) Oct 30, 2024 Australia's CSIRO has inaugurated a new $6.8 million facility in Clayton, Victoria, with the mission of advancing its flexible, printed solar technology from the lab into practical, real-world appli ... more 
Solar energy integration in animal cells achieved by Japanese scientistsTokyo, Japan (SPX) Oct 31, 2024 Japanese researchers have successfully introduced photosynthetic capabilities into animal cells, a feat previously considered impossible. In an innovative study at the University of Tokyo, chloropla ... more |
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Quantum simulator could help uncover materials for high-performance electronicsBoston MA (SPX) Oct 31, 2024 Quantum computers hold the promise to emulate complex materials, helping researchers better understand the physical properties that arise from interacting atoms and electrons. This may one day lead ... more |
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China's Huawei says profits fall 13 percent in first three quartersBeijing (AFP) Oct 31, 2024 Chinese technology giant Huawei saw its net profit fall by over 13 percent in the first three quarters of 2024 year-on-year, a company filing showed Thursday. ... more 
EU probes shopping app Temu over illegal productsBrussels, Belgium (AFP) Oct 31, 2024 The EU on Thursday hit Chinese-founded shopping platform Temu with a probe over concerns the site is doing too little to stop the sale of illegal products, in an investigation that could lead to large fines. ... more 
Paris to restrict traffic in centre: city hallParis (AFP) Oct 31, 2024 Paris authorities said Thursday they will from next week limit traffic in the central core of the French capital, banning vehicles from transiting through the area. ... more 
Hong Kong economic growth misses forecast in third quarter: dataHong Kong (AFP) Oct 31, 2024 Hong Kong's economic growth in the third quarter missed analyst estimates as private consumption weakened, according to government figures released Thursday. ... more |
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