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  Madison WI (SPX) Nov 25, 2024 University of Wisconsin-Madison engineers have found a way to simultaneously mitigate three types of defects in parts produced using a prominent additive manufacturing technique called laser powder bed fusion. Led by Lianyi Chen, an associate professor of mechanical engineering at UW-Madison, the team discovered the mechanisms and identified the processing conditions that can lead to this significant reduction in defects. The researchers detailed their findings in a paper published on November 16, ... read more |
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Cooling with light explored through semiconductor quantum dotsTokyo, Japan (SPX) Nov 27, 2024 Scientists are exploring innovative cooling methods to counteract the challenges posed by heat in modern technologies. Conventional cooling is often energy-intensive, leading researchers to investig ... more  
Decarbonizing heavy industry with thermal batteriesBoston MA (SPX) Nov 27, 2024 Whether you're manufacturing cement, steel, chemicals, or paper, you need a large amount of heat. Almost without exception, manufacturers around the world create that heat by burning fossil fuels. ... more  
China manufacturing expands for second straight monthBeijing (AFP) Nov 30, 2024 China in November saw an uptick in industrial output for the second straight month, government data showed Saturday, an encouraging sign for officials as they battle stagnant activity. ... more  
In Bosnia, the path to renewables runs through its coal minesTuzla, Bosnia And Herzegovina (AFP) Nov 28, 2024 At 250 metres underground, the dust is thick and oxygen is in short supply at the Mramor mine in northeastern Bosnia. ... more |
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Yen rallies on rate hike bets as equity markets swingHong Kong (AFP) Nov 29, 2024 The yen rallied Friday after forecast-busting inflation data out of Tokyo boosted talk of another Japanese interest rate hike next month, while equity markets were mixed as traders weigh the economic outlook during a second Trump administration. ... more |
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Spain urged to 'build differently' after deadly floodsMadrid (AFP) Nov 29, 2024 Spain is racing to reconstruct areas devastated by deadly floods last month but experts have urged a rethink of development with the relocation of buildings away from vulnerable areas. ... more  
PlayStation at 30: How Sony's grey box conquered gamingParis (AFP) Nov 29, 2024 Japanese electronics giant Sony is set to celebrate 30 years since it launched the PlayStation console, the little grey box that catapulted the firm into the gaming big league. ... more  
Iraq tries to stem influx of illegal foreign workersKarbala, Iraq (AFP) Nov 29, 2024 Rami, a Syrian worker in Iraq, spends his 16-hour shifts at a restaurant fearing arrest as authorities crack down on undocumented migrants in the country better known for its own exodus. ... more 
Trade gap focus in first visit to Spain by Iraq PMMadrid (AFP) Nov 28, 2024 Spain and Iraq on Thursday strengthened economic ties as Mohammed Shia al-Sudani became the first Iraqi prime minister to visit the European country. ... more |
 
Contentious COP29 deal casts doubt over climate plansParis (AFP) Nov 28, 2024 A bitterly-fought climate finance deal reached at COP29 risks weakening emissions-cutting plans from developing countries, observers say, further raising the stakes for new national commitments due early next year. ... more  Available on Amazon Books |
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German Foreign Minister and Nepal PM to visit China next weekBeijing (AFP) Nov 29, 2024 Germany's Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock will visit China next week, Beijing said Friday, after President Xi Jinping called for the countries to develop their long-term ties. ... more 
Hong Kong's New World Development replaces CEO after two monthsHong Kong (AFP) Nov 29, 2024 Hong Kong property developer New World Development said on Friday that Eric Ma will step down as chief executive officer after having spent just two months on the job. ... more 
Crypto boss eats banana art he bought for $6.2 millionHong Kong (AFP) Nov 29, 2024 Crypto entrepreneur Justin Sun on Friday fulfilled a promise he made after spending $6.2 million on an artwork featuring a banana duct-taped to a wall - by eating the fruit. ... more  
All-optical nonlinear Compton scattering achieved with multi-petawatt laser producing ultra-bright gamma raysTokyo, Japan (SPX) Nov 26, 2024 In a major advancement for strong field physics, researchers from the Institute for Basic Science's Center for Relativistic Laser Science (CoReLS) in Korea have successfully demonstrated nonlinear C ... more |
 
Reducing environmental impacts in small-scale robotics manufacturingMadrid, Spain (SPX) Nov 27, 2024 The world of micro- and nanoscale robotics has rapidly evolved, with applications ranging from precise drug delivery to sustainable energy production and environmental cleanup. These advanced roboti ... more 
Impossible objects brings high-speed CBAM 25 series 3D printer to EuropeParis, France (SPX) Nov 27, 2024 Industrial 3D printing leader Impossible Objects, Inc., has officially launched its high-speed CBAM 25 3D printer in the European market. Following its successful North American debut in June at the ... more 
Shape memory alloy antenna redefines communication technologyLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 27, 2024 Researchers at Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) in Maryland have developed a revolutionary antenna that adjusts its shape based on temperature. Using additive manufacturing and shape m ... more  
Hong Kong airport third runway takes offHong Kong (AFP) Nov 28, 2024 Hong Kong started flight operations on its third runway on Thursday, with officials saying it will keep the city's airport competitive as an aviation hub despite its lagging post-pandemic recovery. ... more |
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NASA data reveals role of green spaces in cooling citiesGreenbelt MD (SPX) Nov 27, 2024 As any urban dweller who has lived through a heat wave knows, a shady tree can make all the difference. But what happens when there's no shade available? A recent study in Nature Communication ... more 
Breakthrough in heat-to-electricity conversion demonstrated in tungsten disilicideTokyo, Japan (SPX) Nov 27, 2024 Thermoelectric materials play a key role in energy efficiency, converting waste heat into electricity. These materials are particularly valuable in industrial and automotive settings, where engines ... more 
Canada watchdog sues Google over 'anti-competitive' ad techOttawa (AFP) Nov 28, 2024 Canada's competition watchdog announced Thursday it was taking Google to court, accusing the company of "anti-competitive behavior" in online advertising. ... more 
A pathway to advanced quantum devices with zinc oxide quantum dotsTokyo, Japan (SPX) Nov 27, 2024 Researchers at Tohoku University have achieved a major advancement in quantum technology by creating electrically defined quantum dots within zinc oxide (ZnO) heterostructures. Their findings, publi ... more |
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Future of deep-sea mining stands at a crucial junctureUnited Nations, United States (AFP) Nov 27, 2024 Torn between the defenders of the world's seabeds and industrialists eager to exploit the vast, untapped resources of the deep, the international community faces a crucial year that could decide the future of mining in the high seas. ... more |
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The future of AI with solar-powered synaptic devicesTokyo, Japan (SPX) Nov 26, 2024 Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly relied upon for predicting critical events such as heart attacks, natural disasters, and infrastructure failures. These applications demand technologies ... more 
Using sunlight to recycle black plasticsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 26, 2024 Researchers have developed a sunlight-powered technique to recycle black and colored polystyrene plastics, offering a new approach to handling materials typically sent to landfills. Black coffee lid ... more
China expected to hit peak coal consumption in 2025: reportBeijing (AFP) Nov 27, 2024 China's coal consumption could peak by 2025 as the world's top consumer of the fossil fuel ramps up its push for clean energy, a report published on Wednesday said. ... more  
PLP launches drone kit for installing bird diverters on power linesLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 26, 2024 PLP, a leader in innovative infrastructure solutions for electric power systems, has introduced the RAPTOR CLAMP Drone Kit, marking a major step forward in the use of drones for overhead power line ... more |
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