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December 05, 2024
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Mystery, volatility, Trump: the Bitcoin phenomenon



Hong Kong (AFP) Dec 5, 2024
Despite being the world's most famous cryptocurrency, Bitcoin - whose value on Thursday passed $100,000 for the first time - has always been surrounded by mystery and controversy. Here are some things to know about the volatile digital unit, which has soared since Donald Trump won the US election promising to make the country the "bitcoin and cryptocurrency capital of the world": - Secret creator - In the 16 years since Bitcoin was invented, no one has been able to name its founder. I ... read more

TIME AND SPACE
'Spooky action' at a very short distance: Scientists map out quantum entanglement in protons
Upton NY (SPX) Dec 03, 2024
Scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory and collaborators have a new way to use data from high-energy particle smashups to peer inside protons. Their appro ... more
TRADE WARS
Bitcoin breaks $100,000, stocks mixed as traders eye S. Korea drama
Hong Kong (AFP) Dec 5, 2024
Bitcoin burst past $100,000 for the first time Thursday as traders welcomed Donald Trump's pick to head the US securities commission, while Seoul stocks slipped as South Korea's president faced impeachment after his brief imposition of martial law this week. ... more
TIME AND SPACE
Getting a deeper understanding of quark mixing
Paris, France (SPX) Dec 05, 2024
The Standard Model of particle physics thrives on the idea that good things come in threes, featuring three distinct generations of elementary particles. Quarks exemplify this pattern, existing in s ... more
AEROSPACE
Study defines sustainable aviation and provides framework for progress
Los 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
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CIVIL NUCLEAR
France's Orano says Niger junta controls uranium firm
Paris (AFP) Dec 4, 2024
French nuclear group Orano said Wednesday that authorities in Niger had taken "operational control" of its uranium mining unit, in an escalating spat between the company and the country's military junta. ... more
CIVIL NUCLEAR
UK nuclear plants to stay open longer in cleaner power boost
London (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
TECH SPACE
Bioinspired dropletronics pave the way for advanced biocompatible devices
London, UK (SPX) Dec 03, 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
ENERGY NEWS
Earning money while supporting power grid stability
Berlin, Germany (SPX) Dec 03, 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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Liquid Sun secures funding to scale sustainable aviation fuel production
Berlin, Germany (SPX) Dec 03, 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
WATER WORLD
Making water harvesting easier with low-energy solutions
Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Dec 03, 2024
Efficiently harvesting water from the air and reducing humidity are increasingly vital for improving living conditions worldwide. However, conventional methods of reusing water-adsorption polymers-u ... more
ROBO SPACE
Nvidia signs deal to establish AI centre in Vietnam
Hanoi (AFP) Dec 5, 2024
US chip giant Nvidia signed a deal Thursday to establish an AI centre in Vietnam. ... more
EARTH OBSERVATION
NASA data reveals role of green spaces in cooling cities
Greenbelt MD (SPX) Dec 03, 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
TECH SPACE
New nanomaterial offers potential for antimicrobial applications
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 03, 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
WATER WORLD
Oceans cool the climate with sulfur emissions greater than expected
London, UK (SPX) Dec 03, 2024
A groundbreaking study has revealed that sulfur emissions from oceans play a significantly larger role in cooling the planet than previously understood, particularly over the Southern Ocean. The fin ... more
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AFRICA NEWS
In Angola, Biden promises to invest differently to China
Lobito, Angola (AFP) Dec 4, 2024
President Joe Biden will make the case on Wednesday in Angola that the United States must do better rather than more than China to regain influence in Africa. ... more
ROBO SPACE
Helping robots make good decisions in real time
Pasadena CA (SPX) Dec 05, 2024
In 2018, Google DeepMind's AlphaZero program taught itself the games of chess, shogi, and Go using machine learning and a special algorithm to determine the best moves to win a game within a defined ... more
SOLAR DAILY
How efficient solar cells can be made with non-toxic processes
Berlin, Germany (SPX) Dec 05, 2024
Efforts to produce environmentally friendly and efficient solar cells have taken a significant step forward thanks to a novel design principle developed by researchers at Linkoping University in Swe ... more
TIME AND SPACE
Controlling atomic-scale reactions marks a major leap forward
London, 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
CAR TECH
GM announces more than $5 bn hit to earnings in China venture
New York (AFP) Dec 4, 2024
General Motors announced Wednesday it will book more than $5 billion in losses and write-downs due to the restructuring of its China joint-venture. ... more
CAR TECH
Germany charges ex-Continental execs over 'Dieselgate'
Frankfurt, Germany (AFP) Dec 4, 2024
German prosecutors said Wednesday they had charged the ex-CEO and three other former executives from auto supplier Continental over the "dieselgate" emissions-cheating saga that first emerged a decade ago. ... more
SPACEMART
Losses in 2024 cyclone season unusually high: Munich Re
Berlin (AFP) Dec 3, 2024
Exceptionally severe storms during the 2024 tropical cyclone season resulted in damages well above the 10-year average, according to German reinsurance giant Munich Re. ... more
VSAT NEWS
Cubic Telecom and Skylo expand satellite connectivity for vehicles
Los 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
ROBO SPACE
New datasets aim to teach AI models cross-disciplinary scientific thinking
Los 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
TECH SPACE
Scientists explore sustainable use of fly ash for water treatment
Paris, 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
ROBO SPACE
Manta ray-inspired soft robot sets new speed record
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 05, 2024
Researchers from North Carolina State University have unveiled a next-generation soft robot inspired by manta rays, achieving unprecedented speeds and expanded underwater capabilities. This latest i ... more
TECH SPACE
A new way to create realistic 3D shapes using generative AI
Boston MA (SPX) Dec 05, 2024
Creating realistic 3D models for applications like virtual reality, filmmaking, and engineering design can be a cumbersome process requiring lots of manual trial and error. While generative ar ... more
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Scientists create coral-inspired material for effective bone repair
London, UK (SPX) Dec 05, 2024
Researchers at Swansea University have developed an innovative bone graft substitute inspired by coral, which enhances healing while dissolving naturally in the body after the bone repair process is ... more
PHYSICS NEWS
Seeing farther into the universe with enhanced gravitational-wave detection
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 05, 2024
Researchers at Louisiana State University have unveiled a promising method to refine gravitational-wave detection through optical spring tracking. This innovation may enable scientists to observe de ... more
EARTH OBSERVATION
MINE-THE-GAP project to transform mining oversight with AI and satellite data
Berlin, 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
CARBON WORLDS
Planet and Laconic collaborate to advance AI-driven forest carbon monitoring for carbon credit markets
Los 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
CLIMATE SCIENCE
Landmark Drought Atlas calls for action to address global risks
Paris, France (SPX) Dec 03, 2024
The UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), in collaboration with the European Commission Joint Research Centre (JRC), has unveiled the World Drought Atlas, a comprehensive resource address ... more
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