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  Berlin, Germany (SPX) Nov 21, 2024 Have you ever considered why airplanes require a vertical tailfin for stability? While removing the vertical tailfin could make planes significantly more energy-efficient, achieving this has been a challenge for the aviation industry. Intriguingly, birds accomplish stable flight without a vertical tailfin. So, how do they manage it? David Lentink, Professor of Biomimetics at the University of Groningen, has developed a robotic bird, modeled with real pigeon feathers, to explore this mystery. Previ ... read more |
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COP29 draft deal proposes rich nations give $250 bn in climate financeBaku (AFP) Nov 22, 2024 A new draft deal at UN climate talks Friday proposes rich nations commit $250 billion a year to help poorer nations combat global warming in a bid to break the deadlocked negotiations. ... more 
Can robots learn from machine dreams?Boston MA (SPX) Nov 20, 2024 For roboticists, one challenge towers above all others: generalization - the ability to create machines that can adapt to any environment or condition. Since the 1970s, the field has evolved from wr ... more  
New initiative empowers Native American women with solar trainingLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 20, 2024 Native American women across the country are gaining access to hands-on training in photovoltaic panel installation aimed at empowering them to establish solar systems in their communities and homes ... more 
Perovskite advancements improve solar cell efficiency and longevityLondon, UK (SPX) Nov 20, 2024 A global team led by the University of Surrey, in collaboration with Imperial College London, has pioneered a method to enhance the efficiency and durability of solar cells constructed from perovski ... more |
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Understanding the sense of self through roboticsParis, France (SPX) Nov 20, 2024 A recent review published in 'Science Robotics' delves into the complex human concept of the "sense of self" and how robotics could be instrumental in furthering this understanding. The paper, autho ... more |
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Russia gave N. Korea oil, anti-air missiles in exchange for troops: officialsSeoul (AFP) Nov 22, 2024 Russia provided North Korea with oil, anti-air missiles and economic help in exchange for troops to support Moscow's war on Ukraine, government officials and a research group said Friday. ... more  
Most markets track Wall St gains, bitcoin closes on $100,000Hong Kong (AFP) Nov 22, 2024 Most markets gained Friday after a bounce on Wall Street, while bitcoin continued its march higher to move within touching distance of the $100,000 mark. ... more  
To maintain growth, AI firms seek accords with publishing giantsParis (AFP) Nov 22, 2024 Publishing giants and generative artificial intelligence companies are striking deals that aim to both protect copyright and provide for the rapidly increasing needs of the AI industry. ... more 
New proposal awaited in Baku on climate finance dealBaku (AFP) Nov 21, 2024 Host Azerbaijan was set Friday to put forward a new proposal for a potentially major deal on climate financing, hoping to bridge gaps between rich and developing countries on the official last day of the COP29 talks. ... more |
Arab Group rejects any COP29 text targeting fossil fuelsBaku (AFP) Nov 21, 2024 A Saudi official said Thursday that the 22-nation Arab Group would reject any UN climate deal that goes after fossil fuels at the COP29 talks in Azerbaijan. ... more  Available on Amazon Books |
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Analysis of Fukushima debris sample could take a year: operatorTokyo (AFP) Nov 21, 2024 It will take six months to a year to analyse a tiny sample of radioactive debris retrieved by a robot from Japan's Fukushima nuclear plant, its operator said Thursday. ... more 
Brazil will not 'shy away' from fossil fuels issue as COP30 host: envoyBaku (AFP) Nov 21, 2024 Brazil will not "shy away" from championing a phaseout of fossil fuels as host of COP30 next year, even if it is a major oil producer, the country's climate envoy said Wednesday. ... more  
Wealthy nations pledge 'no new coal' at COP29Baku (AFP) Nov 20, 2024 Twenty-five countries at the COP29 climate summit Wednesday pledged not to build any new unabated coal-power plants, in a push to accelerate the phaseout of the highly polluting fossil fuel. ... more 
China unveils new measures to boost foreign tradeBeijing (AFP) Nov 21, 2024 China unveiled new measures on Thursday to boost foreign trade, as Beijing battles to turn around a slowing economy threatened further by the potentially hostile policies of incoming US president Donald Trump. ... more |
Temu's Chinese owner posts slower growth as competition buildsBeijing (AFP) Nov 21, 2024 Chinese e-commerce giant PDD Holdings announced slower sales growth in its latest quarter on Thursday, as the Temu owner faces intensified competition and consumer caution in its home market. ... more  
US finalizes $1.5 bn chips award to GlobalFoundriesWashington (AFP) Nov 20, 2024 The US government said Wednesday it has finalized a grant with chipmaker GlobalFoundries to support its semiconductor manufacturing investments, as President Joe Biden works to secure parts of his legacy before Donald Trump's White House return. ... more  
Tunable ultrasound propagation in microscale metamaterialsBoston MA (SPX) Nov 21, 2024 Acoustic metamaterials - architected materials that have tailored geometries designed to control the propagation of acoustic or elastic waves through a medium - have been studied extensively through ... more 
Cutting-edge robotic system advances bridge crack detection technologyLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 21, 2024 A new robotic inspection system leveraging deep learning and advanced ultrasonic technology is revolutionizing the way fatigue cracks are detected in Orthotropic steel bridge decks (OSDs). Designed ... more |
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Bye bye microplastics new plastic is ocean degradable and recyclableTokyo, Japan (SPX) Nov 22, 2024 Researchers at the RIKEN Center for Emergent Matter Science (CEMS), led by Takuzo Aida, have introduced a novel plastic that offers durability and biodegradability while addressing a pressing global ... more 
Mini smart city drives design of safer automated transportationIthaca NY (SPX) Nov 22, 2024 The city resembles any number of urban centers - that's the point. It has blocks of residential houses and commercial businesses, landscaped parks, roads, roundabouts, and traffic lights. There is a ... more  
A nonflammable battery to power a safer, decarbonized futureBoston MA (SPX) Nov 22, 2024 Lithium-ion batteries are the workhorses of home electronics and are powering an electric revolution in transportation. But they are not suitable for every application. A key drawback is their ... more 
Photon qubits advance quantum computing without error correction techniquesLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 22, 2024 The intersection of AI and quantum computing is reshaping scientific exploration, with quantum technology emerging as a pivotal tool in drug discovery and material science. A team led by Dr. Hyang-T ... more |
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Turning emissions into renewable methane fuelLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 21, 2024 Researchers at The Ohio State University have developed an innovative process to transform carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions into methane fuel using electricity from renewable sources, potentially resh ... more |
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Japan ramps up tech ambitions with $65 bn for AI, chipsTokyo (AFP) Nov 20, 2024 Japan is readying a $65-billion push in microchips and artificial intelligence aimed at reclaiming its status as a global tech leader and meeting the urgent challenges of its ageing, shrinking population. ... more 
Charge your phone with body movementLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 21, 2024 A cutting-edge technology developed at the University of Waterloo has unlocked the potential to generate electricity from vibrations and small body movements. This innovation could enable charging y ... more 
More energy and oil possible through combining photovoltaic plants with hedgerow olive grovesMadrid, Spain (SPX) Nov 20, 2024 The integration of photovoltaic plants on agricultural land has long sparked debate over balancing energy production with crop cultivation. Now, the innovative approach of combining both has gained ... more 
Rochester Lab and Sydor Technologies secure DOE grant for fusion advancementsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 21, 2024 The University of Rochester's Laboratory for Laser Energetics (LLE) and Sydor Technologies have been awarded a $1.15 million Phase II Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant from the U.S. De ... more |
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