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  Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Dec 04, 2024 Fusion energy is emerging as a critical component in achieving a carbon-neutral society by providing a sustainable source of electric power. At the National Institute for Fusion Science, researchers are advancing this effort through studies on magnetically confined plasma using the Large Helical Device (LHD). Unlike other gases, plasma exhibits low density, approximately one-millionth that of atmospheric air, resulting in rare collisions between its particles. This unique state of matter necessitates sp ... read more |
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Qatar to invest 1 bn pounds in climate technologies with UKLondon (AFP) Dec 4, 2024 The British government said Wednesday that it has agreed to a partnership with Qatar that will see the Gulf state invest 1 billion pounds ($1.3 billion) in climate technologies. ... more  
Japan to use AI to tackle online manga and anime piracyTokyo (AFP) Dec 3, 2024 Japan is planning to use AI to police anime and manga pirating websites that the pop-culture powerhouse accuses of costing it billions of dollars in lost revenue every year. ... more 
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  
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 |
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ASML sees business as usual despite US chip export curbsThe Hague (AFP) Dec 3, 2024 Dutch tech giant ASML, which supplies chip-making machines for the semiconductor industry, brushed off the announcement of fresh US export curbs to China, keeping its forecasts unchanged. ... more |
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Cubic Telecom and Skylo expand satellite connectivity for vehiclesLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 04, 2024 Cubic Telecom, a global leader in software-defined vehicle (SDV) solutions, has announced a partnership with Skylo Technologies, a pioneer in non-terrestrial network (NTN) communications. This colla ... more  
MINE-THE-GAP project to transform mining oversight with AI and satellite dataBerlin, Germany (SPX) Dec 04, 2024 As the demand for raw materials surges to support digitalization and decarbonization, the MINE-THE-GAP project has been launched to address a pressing gap in understanding the environmental and soci ... more  
Amazon launches AI models to challenge rivalsSan Francisco (AFP) Dec 3, 2024 Amazon on Tuesday unveiled a suite of artificial intelligence models in its boldest move yet to compete with tech giant rivals in the fast-growing generative AI sector. ... more  
China's Xi vows to deepen infrastructure cooperation with NepalBeijing (AFP) Dec 3, 2024 President Xi Jinping on Tuesday told Nepali Prime Minister Khadga Prasad Sharma Oli that China will offer more support to develop the country's infrastructure, Chinese state media reported. ... more |
 
Vietnam pushes electric motorbikes as pollution becomes 'unbearable'Vietnam (AFP) Dec 4, 2024 In Vietnam's heavily polluted capital Hanoi, teenage taxi driver Phung Khac Trung rides his electric motorbike through streets jammed with two-wheelers belching toxic fumes. ... more  Available on Amazon Books |
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US 'disappointed' after plastic pollution talks collapse: White HouseWashington (AFP) Dec 3, 2024 The US government said Tuesday it was "disappointed" after nations negotiating a global treaty to curb plastic waste failed to reach a deal, blaming a "small group" of countries and producers for blocking progress. ... more 
Seoul stocks sink amid S. Korea drama as Asian markets mixedHong Kong (AFP) Dec 4, 2024 South Korean stocks sank Wednesday while the won rebounded from earlier losses after President Yoon Suk Yeol dramatically declared martial law overnight before reversing the decision hours later. ... more  
Controlling atomic-scale reactions marks a major leap forwardLondon, UK (SPX) Dec 04, 2024 Scientists at the University of Bath have made a significant advance in nanotechnology, unveiling a method to control atomic-level chemical reactions. This achievement is expected to enhance fundame ... 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  
UK nuclear plants to stay open longer in cleaner power boostLondon (AFP) Dec 4, 2024 Four of Britain's five nuclear power plants still in operation will have their lifetime extended, their French operator EDF said Wednesday, as the UK aims to decarbonise its energy grid by 2030. ... 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 
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 |
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Study defines sustainable aviation and provides framework for progressLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 04, 2024 A new definition of sustainable aviation and an accompanying framework for achieving it have emerged from a collaborative effort between aerospace engineering professor Phil Ansell and his student E ... 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  
A new protocol to enhance flexible solar technology durabilityBarcelona, Spain (SPX) Dec 04, 2024 Flexible photovoltaic devices, or FlexPVs, are emerging as key solutions in applications ranging from wearable technology and smart textiles to drones and aerospace systems. Despite significant adva ... more  
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 |
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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 |
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Moving towards economical decarbonization in transportBerlin, Germany (SPX) Dec 04, 2024 The Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI) has unveiled a concept designed to decarbonize road transport while maintaining economic viability. Central to this approach is the increased use of carbon dioxide ... more  
Experts outline potential for hydrogen fuel production using sunlightTokyo, Japan (SPX) Dec 04, 2024 Japanese scientists are pioneering advancements in hydrogen fuel production by leveraging sunlight and water, aiming to reduce reliance on fossil fuels. While hydrogen is predominantly sourced from ... 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  
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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