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  Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 04, 2024 The HAPS Alliance has launched its HAPS Reference Architecture Series with the first installment, "Cell Towers in the Sky." This report serves as an introduction to the innovative High Altitude Platform Stations (HAPS) technology, which promises to bring reliable internet services to millions of people in remote areas globally. As the first in a comprehensive series, this free report provides a clear understanding of HAPS technology and its potential to bridge connectivity gaps for over 2.6 billion indi ... read more |
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Microplastics increasing in freshwater, directly related to plastic productionUniversity 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  
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  
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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US and China must 'get along', Xi tells TrumpBeijing (AFP) Nov 7, 2024 Chinese President Xi Jinping said Thursday Beijing and Washington must find a way to "get along" in a message to US president-elect Donald Trump, state media reported. ... more |
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Taiwan says will help firms leave China to avoid Trump tariffsTaipei (AFP) Nov 7, 2024 Taipei will help Taiwanese firms relocate their China-based production plants if President-elect Donald Trump carries out his threat to impose a 60 percent tariff on Chinese-made goods, the island's economic ministry said Thursday. ... more  
Fukushima trial nuclear debris removal completeTokyo (AFP) Nov 7, 2024 A difficult operation to remove a small piece of radioactive debris from Japan's stricken Fukushima nuclear plant using a robotic device was completed successfully, the plant operator said Thursday, after technical issues halted earlier attempts. ... more 
China export growth beats expectations with October surgeBeijing (AFP) Nov 7, 2024 Chinese exports surged last month at their fastest pace in more than two years, data showed Thursday, easily topping forecasts and providing optimism about the economy as officials steel for a potential US trade war after Donald Trump was re-elected president. ... more 
Equities swing, bitcoin hits record as traders weigh Trump 2.0Hong Kong (AFP) Nov 7, 2024 Asian equities fluctuated Thursday, while the dollar held gains and bitcoin hit a fresh record as markets try to ascertain the consequences of a second Donald Trump presidency after he pledged to cut taxes and ramp up tariffs with an eye on China. ... more |
 
'Drill, baby, drill': Trump policy poses risks, opportunities for oil industryNew York (AFP) Nov 6, 2024 Donald Trump's election as US president brings back a champion of the oil industry to the White House, but experts warn that his push for low prices could be at odds with petroleum companies' priorities. ... more  Available on Amazon Books |
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Iraq Kurds hope to resume oil exports after Baghdad offers higher cost paymentsArbil, Iraq (AFP) Nov 6, 2024 Authorities in Iraq's autonomous Kurdish region said Wednesday they hoped oil exports could resume "as soon as possible" after the federal government offered higher cost payments to producers. ... more  
Trump's climate denial and green rollbacks poised to fuel warmingWashington (AFP) Nov 6, 2024 Donald Trump's election victory puts a climate change denier back in the White House, poised to dismantle his predecessor's green policies and jeopardize global efforts to curb human-caused warming. ... more  
Greenland seeks to capitalise on 'last-chance tourism'Maniitsoq, Denmark (AFP) Nov 5, 2024 A frozen landscape with breathtaking views, Greenland wants to attract more tourists, but its remote location and fragile environment - which make it a unique destination - also pose challenges. ... more  
'Crushed and downtrodden': Azerbaijan's COP29 crackdownBaku (AFP) Nov 5, 2024 Azerbaijani rights defender and climate advocate Anar Mammadli was picking up his son from kindergarten when police arrested him in front of his children. ... more |
Texas A&M to train machine learning tools to design materials for fusion power plantsCollege 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. ... 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 
China hopes for 'peaceful coexistence' with US as Trump nears winBeijing (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
Dollar soars, bitcoin hits record, as Trump claims victoryHong 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 |
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Nvidia surpasses Apple as world's biggest companyNew 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 
In search of high-performance materials for fusion reactorsBerlin, 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  
BMW's profits plunge as China sales slumpFrankfurt, 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  
Bio-based fibers may have greater environmental impact than traditional plasticsLondon, 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 |
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High renewable energy penetration reduces blackout impactLondon, UK (SPX) Nov 07, 2024 New research has revealed that power grids with significant use of weather-dependent renewable energy sources (WD-RESs), such as wind and solar, tend to experience lower intensity blackouts. This co ... more |
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A smart screen for cooling and sun protectionTokyo, Japan (SPX) Nov 07, 2024 A collaborative research effort between POSTECH and Korea University has led to the development of an innovative transparent radiative cooling film. Professors Junsuk Rho and his team from POSTECH's ... more  
Telesat awards SatixFy $39M contract for baseband units in Lightspeed network expansionParis, 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 
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 
Hydrogels utilize sunlight for sustainable hydrogen productionTokyo, Japan (SPX) Nov 07, 2024 Scientists have long sought to replicate how plants transform sunlight into energy, aiming to develop renewable energy alternatives through artificial photosynthesis. This process involves using sun ... more |
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