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  Los Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 30, 2024 Rice University researchers have created an electrochemical reactor aimed at lowering energy demands for direct air capture, a method that removes carbon dioxide from the atmosphere directly. This advancement could enable more scalable and efficient carbon dioxide mitigation, addressing key environmental concerns. Published in *Nature Energy*, the study details the three-chambered reactor's modular structure, which centers around a specially designed porous solid electrolyte. Haotian Wang, the stu ... read more |
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Laser measurements aid in tracking space debris and mapping Earth's water resourcesBerlin, Germany (SPX) Oct 31, 2024 The Earth's gravitational field affects the orbits of satellites and space debris, and changes in these orbits provide insights into variations in the gravitational field and associated shifts in Ea ... more  
Sweden's defence concerned by planned offshore wind powerStockholm (AFP) Nov 1, 2024 Offshore wind power farms planned along Sweden's Baltic Sea coast could have a negative impact on its defence capabilities, the country's defence minister said Friday. ... more  
Climate finance billions at stake at COP29Paris (AFP) Nov 4, 2024 Rich nations will be under pressure at this month's UN COP29 conference to substantially increase the amount of money they give to poorer countries for climate action. ... more  
Azerbaijan says 'God-given' oil and gas will help it go greenBaku (AFP) Nov 5, 2024 Flames soar into the air from a sandstone outcrop on a hillside on the Absheron peninsula near Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, as it prepares to host the COP29 climate conference next week. ... more |
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Azerbaijan: a country steeped in hydrocarbonsParis (AFP) Nov 5, 2024 Azerbaijan, host of the upcoming United Nations COP29 climate summit, is a petrostate nestled between Russia and Iran. ... more |
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Canada proposes emissions cap on oil and gas sectorOttawa (AFP) Nov 4, 2024 Canada proposed Monday establishing what it said would be one of the world's first greenhouse gas emissions cap-and-trade system for the oil and gas sector aimed at slashing pollution. ... more  
Niger disputes French firm's uranium moveNiamey, Niger (AFP) Nov 1, 2024 Niger's military junta is disputing a decision by French nuclear fuel firm Orano to halt uranium production, according to a document from a state partner in the venture seen Friday by AFP. ... more 
China hopes for 'consistency' in US climate policyBeijing (AFP) Nov 1, 2024 Beijing hopes the US will maintain "consistency" in its climate policy and continue bilateral cooperation regardless of next week's election result, a Chinese official said Friday. ... more  
Asian markets swing ahead of toss-up US electionHong Kong (AFP) Nov 5, 2024 Asian markets fluctuated Tuesday as traders jockeyed for position a day before results from the US presidential election rolled in, with opinion polls showing the vote on a knife-edge as the two candidates wrapped up their campaigns. ... more |
Indonesian President Prabowo to visit China this weekBeijing (AFP) Nov 5, 2024 Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto will visit China this week, Beijing's foreign ministry said Tuesday, on his first foreign tour as he seeks a more prominent position for Jakarta on the world stage. ... more  Available on Amazon Books |
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Fake X accounts promote COP hosts UAE, AzerbaijanParis (AFP) Nov 4, 2024 The social media platform X has for months been aflush with praise for United Arab Emirates and Azerbaijan in posts shared by hundreds of profiles - and all found to be fake. ... more 
Rwanda to stop registering petrol taxi-bikes in 2025Kigali (AFP) Nov 4, 2024 Rwanda said Monday it will no longer register petrol-driven motorbike taxis from the new year as it seeks to transition towards electric vehicles. ... more  
Ship with suspected toxic waste stranded outside Albania portTirana (AFP) Nov 4, 2024 A ship carrying hundreds of tonnes of possibly toxic industrial waste remained in limbo in the waters off Albania's port of Durres, authorities confirmed Monday, months after the vessel set sail to dispose of the material in Thailand. ... 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 |
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 
Building the materials for the next generation of nuclear reactorCollege 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 
Small modular nuclear reactors may drive US energy and emissions progressLos 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 
Framatome expands cybersecurity capabilities with acquisition of AllentisParis, 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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Enhanced energy production through improved singlet fission efficiencyTokyo, 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 
New laser technology speeds up landmine detection processLos 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  
Paradigm Shift in Science: From Big Data to Autonomous Robot ScientistsSydney, 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  
Silk Thread Innovation Powers Smart Textile TechnologyBerlin, 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 |
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Direct Observation of Space Charge Layers Inside Fuel Cell ElectrolytesTokyo, 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 |
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Cobalt copper tandem catalysts transform CO2 into renewable ethanolBerlin, 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  
NRL Develops Innovative Method for Quantum Emitter ControlLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 04, 2024 A multi-disciplinary team at the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) has developed a new approach to control quantum emitters, enabling advanced modulation and encoding of quantum photonic informat ... more 
Hydrogen: A Key Element for Sustainable AviationLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 02, 2024 Efforts to reduce CO2 emissions from vehicles have seen progress with electric and hybrid technologies, yet aviation continues to be a significant greenhouse gas contributor. Researchers from ACS Su ... more 
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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