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  Busan, South Korea (AFP) Dec 1, 2024 Deeply divided negotiators failed on Sunday to reach a landmark global treaty to curb plastic pollution, missing a self-imposed deadline, and agreed to extend their talks. For a week, delegates from nearly 200 nations meeting in South Korea have wrestled with how to stop millions of tonnes of plastic waste entering the environment each year. Plastic pollution is so ubiquitous that microplastics have been found on the highest mountain peak, in the deepest ocean trench and scattered throughout alm ... read more |
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Norway suspends deep-sea mining projects: govt alliesOslo (AFP) Dec 1, 2024 Norway has suspended plans to start giving licences for deep-sea mining next year that had faced opposition from environment groups and international institutions, a party allied with the centre-left government said on Sunday. ... 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  
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  
An electronic system eases airport trafficLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 28, 2024 Imagine if all commuters used the same few roads at the same time every day. The congestion would be overwhelming. This scenario mirrors what's happening in the nation's airspace, where multiple a ... more |
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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 |
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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 
US unveils fresh export curbs targeting China's chip sectorWashington (AFP) Dec 2, 2024 The United States announced new export restrictions Monday targeting China's ability to make advanced semiconductors, drawing swift condemnation from Beijing as competition deepens between the world's two biggest economies. ... more  
Intel CEO Gelsinger leaves amid turnaround troublesNew York (AFP) Dec 2, 2024 Intel announced Monday that CEO Pat Gelsinger has retired effective December 1, as the once dominant chip-making giant company struggles to catch up with rivals. ... more  
QatarEnergy inks gas supply deal for China with ShellDoha (AFP) Dec 2, 2024 Qatar has agreed to supply three million tonnes of gas a year to China in a deal with London-headquartered energy giant Shell, the emirate's state energy company said on Monday. ... more |
 
Asian markets rise as China data provides hope but euro strugglesHong Kong (AFP) Dec 2, 2024 Equities rose across Asia on Monday following another record day on Wall Street, with traders also cheered by data suggesting China's economic malaise is showing signs of easing. ... more  Available on Amazon Books |
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Altman says Trump will keep US in AI lead; as Musk trolls OpenAI with profiteering suitWashington (AFP) Dec 1, 2024 OpenAI CEO Sam Altman on Sunday expressed confidence that US President-elect Donald Trump's administration would support the artificial intelligence sector to ensure the United States and its allies continue to lead it. ... more 
Germany's top diplomat will not 'ignore' China disputes on visitBerlin (AFP) Dec 1, 2024 German Foreign Minister Anna Baerbock on Sunday said that she would not gloss over points of contention with Beijing as she heads to China for an official visit. ... 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 
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 |
Countries fail to reach agreement at U.N. plastic pollution talks in South KoreaWashington DC (UPI) Dec 2, 2024 Delegates from more than 170 countries attempting to negotiate a treaty to curb global plastic pollution ended a weeklong meeting in Busan early Monday without an agreement, pushing talks to another session next year. ... more 
New nanomaterial offers potential for antimicrobial applicationsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 28, 2024 Researchers at Rice University have developed a new type of halide perovskite nanocrystal (HPNC) that demonstrates significant promise as a stable and effective antimicrobial agent. The innovation, ... more
New datasets aim to teach AI models cross-disciplinary scientific thinkingLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 03, 2024 What can exploding stars reveal about blood flow in arteries, or how might swimming bacteria inform our understanding of ocean dynamics? Researchers from leading institutions have taken a major step ... more 
Scientists explore sustainable use of fly ash for water treatmentParis, France (SPX) Dec 03, 2024 The global challenge of managing nearly one billion tons of ash waste annually could turn into an opportunity for sustainability, according to researchers from the University of Sharjah. Their new s ... more |
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Bioinspired dropletronics pave the way for advanced biocompatible devicesLondon, UK (SPX) Nov 30, 2024 Oxford University researchers have unveiled a revolutionary development in "biological electricity" through the creation of dropletronic devices, marking a major advance in biocompatible technologie ... more  
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  
Planet and Laconic collaborate to advance AI-driven forest carbon monitoring for carbon credit marketsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 03, 2024 Planet Labs PBC (NYSE: PL), a global leader in Earth data and insights, has entered into a multi-year partnership with Laconic, a company reshaping climate finance. The seven-figure agreement will p ... more  
Earning money while supporting power grid stabilityBerlin, Germany (SPX) Nov 28, 2024 Consumers now have an opportunity to play a pivotal role in enhancing power grid flexibility while also reaping financial rewards. In her doctoral dissertation at the University of Vaasa, Finland, H ... more |
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KSTAR launches 2024 plasma experiments to refine fusion reactor technologiesTokyo, Japan (SPX) Nov 30, 2024 The Korea Institute of Fusion Energy (KFE) has officially launched its 2024 plasma experiments, focusing on advancing plasma operation technologies critical to the development of fusion energy syste ... more |
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Liquid Sun secures funding to scale sustainable aviation fuel productionBerlin, Germany (SPX) Nov 28, 2024 The demand for sustainable aviation fuel (eSAF) is projected to soar, with market value expected to increase from euro 2 billion in 2030 to over euro 60 billion by 2050. Finnish firm Liquid Sun is ... more
Photonic processor could enable ultrafast AI computations with extreme energy efficiencyBoston MA (SPX) Dec 03, 2024 The deep neural network models that power today's most demanding machine-learning applications have grown so large and complex that they are pushing the limits of traditional electronic computing ha ... more 
Artificial photosynthesis advances with novel solar hydrogen technologyTokyo, Japan (SPX) Dec 03, 2024 Professor Chiyoung Park and his team at the Department of Energy Science and Engineering, Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST), have developed a cutting-edge solar hydrogen pr ... more 
3D-printing advance mitigates three defects simultaneously for failure-free metal partsMadison 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 ... more |
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