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  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, according to a recent study. These materials are widely used in textiles and products such as clothing, wet wipes, and menstrual products, promoted for their reduced environmental impact. However, bio-based fibers, like conventional plastics, release microfibers into the environment through processes ... read more |
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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  
MARSS showcases advanced AI-driven CUAS system at Red Sands 2024Los 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 
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  
How urban planners can use trees to cool entire citiesLos 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 |
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NASA runs first engine tests on supersonic X-59 research aircraftWashington DC (UPI) Nov 6, 2024 NASA engineers fired the engines on the X-59 research aircraft in advance of planned test flights to determine if the aircraft can reduce sonic booms and make supersonic flight over land quieter. ... more |
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First artwork by humanoid robot sells for over $1.0 millionLondon (AFP) Nov 8, 2024 A portrait of English mathematician Alan Turing became the first artwork by a humanoid robot to be sold at auction, fetching more than $1.0 million on 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  
LNG's climate credentials a complicated issueParis (AFP) Nov 8, 2024 Liquefied natural gas (LNG) has positioned itself as a "transition" fuel to replace highly polluting coal. While LNG burns cleaner than coal, its climate impact is darkened by energy-intensive production and frequent leaks from gas fields. ... more 
Sacred cow: coal-hungry India eyes bioenergy to cut carbonBarsana, India (AFP) Nov 8, 2024 Venerated as incarnations of Hindu deities, India's sacred cows are also being touted as agents of energy transition by a government determined to promote biogas production to cut its dependence on coal. ... more |
Time running out for Canada to meet climate target: auditOttawa (AFP) Nov 7, 2024 Canada is fast running out of time to implement policies to slash greenhouse gas emissions in order to meet its Paris Agreement target, the environment commissioner warned Thursday. ... more  Available on Amazon Books |
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What will Trump 2.0 mean for US tech?Washington (AFP) Nov 7, 2024 What will Donald Trump's second stint in the White House mean for a US tech industry in the throes of an artificial intelligence frenzy? ... more 
Iraq inaugurates docks for major new Gulf portBasra, Iraq (AFP) Nov 7, 2024 Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani inaugurated five docks on Thursday at a major new port the country is building on its narrow Gulf coast. ... more  
Trump's China tariffs back in play; But US firms remain upbeat at trade showWashington (AFP) Nov 7, 2024 US President-elect Donald Trump is likely to return to the issue of tariffs in negotiations with China, as well as consider tax cuts and new sanctions, his former Treasury Secretary said in an interview Thursday. ... more  
China's top chipmaker reports surge in profitsBeijing (AFP) Nov 7, 2024 China's leading chipmaker SMIC announced Thursday a sharp rise in profits over the same period last year, despite a simmering rivalry between Beijing and Washington over vital technologies. ... more |
 
Steelmaker ArcelorMittal slams China's 'aggressive' exportsParis (AFP) Nov 7, 2024 ArcelorMittal, the world's second biggest steelmaker, said on Thursday stronger trade measures are urgently needed to deal with higher imports into Europe, as "aggressive" exports from China are making the market unsustainable. ... more 
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 
China unveils sweeping local govt debt swap to lift ailing economyBeijing (AFP) Nov 8, 2024 China on Friday unveiled some of its most ambitious plans in years to lift local government debt and boost its economy, following a meeting of lawmakers eyeing the possibility of intensified trade tensions with US president-elect Donald Trump. ... more 
Climate change poses multiple risks for banksParis (AFP) Nov 8, 2024 Climate change poses risks to banks on several levels: it can directly impact their finances, tarnish their image and land them in the courtroom. ... more |
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Asian markets struggle to maintain momentum after Fed cutHong Kong (AFP) Nov 8, 2024 Asia's markets rally stuttered Friday after early gains as traders struggled to keep up with another Wall Street record following the Federal Reserve's interest rate cut, while they were also weighing the outlook with another Trump administration. ... more 
China says Xi to travel to Peru, Brazil next week for APEC, G20 meetingsBeijing (AFP) Nov 8, 2024 Chinese President Xi Jinping will travel to Peru and Brazil next week for meetings of APEC and the G20, Beijing's foreign ministry said Friday. ... more  
Power partly restored in Cuba after Hurricane RafaelHavana (AFP) Nov 7, 2024 Power was restored to parts of Cuba on Thursday a day after Hurricane Rafael swept over the island, leaving its 10 million inhabitants without electricity for the second time in a month. ... more 
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 |
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Robot learns flexible cleaning skills by observing humansBerlin, Germany (SPX) Nov 08, 2024 Robots have long been envisioned as the ideal helpers for repetitive or undesirable tasks, but the challenge of enabling robots to handle complex cleaning tasks, like thoroughly scrubbing a washbasi ... more |
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3D-printed rovers challenge students in Mars exploration trainingParis, France (SPX) Nov 07, 2024 University students participated in a hands-on ESA Academy training course at ESA's ESTEC technical center in the Netherlands last week, where they worked with 3D-printed rovers to develop autonomou ... more 
New AI microbiome tool offers breakthroughs in forensics and epidemiologyBerlin, Germany (SPX) Nov 08, 2024 A team from Lund University in Sweden has introduced a pioneering AI-powered tool that can track the recent geographical locations visited by individuals, based on the microbial traces they leave be ... more  
SAPA Pushes for Stricter Definition of 'Australian Business' to Enhance National Economic ComplexitySydney, Australia (SPX) Nov 06, 2024 The Sovereign Australian Prime Alliance (SAPA), a coalition of major tech and defense entities, including NIOA, DroneShield, Macquarie Technology Group, AUSTAL, and Gilmour Space, has published a ca ... more 
Carbon emissions from private aviation spike 46 percent since CovidBerlin, Germany (SPX) Nov 08, 2024 A recent study published in 'Communications Earth and Environment' reveals a significant increase in carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from private aviation, with a 46% rise recorded between 2019 and 2 ... more |
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