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  Berlin, 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 from biogas plants to produce and store renewable energy for transport. In 2022, transport in Switzerland accounted for 13.6 million tonnes of CO2 emissions, representing 41% of the nation's total emissions, excluding international aviation. While electric vehicles dominate passenger car decarbonization ... read more |
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Shell, Norway's Equinor to form joint UK oil and gas firmOslo (AFP) Dec 5, 2024 British energy giant Shell and Norway's Equinor announced plans Thursday to merge their UK offshore oil and gas assets to create a new jointly owned company. ... more  
Deciphering city navigation AI advances GNSS error detectionSydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 03, 2024 Urban environments pose unique challenges for Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS), with tall buildings, vehicles, and other obstacles often disrupting signals and causing Non-Line-of-Sight (N ... more  
A new catalyst can turn methane into something usefulBoston MA (SPX) Dec 05, 2024 Although it is less abundant than carbon dioxide, methane gas contributes disproportionately to global warming because it traps more heat in the atmosphere than carbon dioxide, due to its molecular ... more  
A new method boosts efficiency of organic solar cellsSydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 06, 2024 The integration of polymeric insulators in organic solar cells has driven major advancements in the field, addressing challenges related to molecular conformation, film crystallinity, and defect sta ... more |
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AST SpaceMobile teams with Cadence to drive space-based cellular broadbandLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 04, 2024 Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: CDNS) and AST SpaceMobile, Inc. (Nasdaq: ASTS) have partnered to advance AST SpaceMobile's mission to deliver space-based high-speed internet connectivity world ... more |
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China advances next-generation BeiDou satellite navigation systemSydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 03, 2024 China is embarking on the development of its next-generation BeiDou Navigation Satellite System (BDS), designed to provide technologically superior capabilities and enhanced functionalities. This in ... 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  
How Mobile Technology is Changing the Geospatial GameLondon, UK (SPX) Dec 03, 2024 The geospatial landscape has evolved significantly over the last few years as digitisation has become embedded, however, this also means that advanced mobile requirements can be difficult to achieve ... more  
Landmark Drought Atlas calls for action to address global risksParis, 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 |
 
Markets mixed as traders assess crises in S.Korea, FranceHong Kong (AFP) Dec 6, 2024 Asian markets were mixed Friday at the end of a volatile week, with South Korean stocks and the won still under pressure with the president's job hanging by a thread as he faces impeachment. ... more  Available on Amazon Books |
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Neo Space Group to acquire UP42 earth observation platform from AirbusParis, France (SPX) Dec 04, 2024 Neo Space Group (NSG), Saudi Arabia's premier commercial space services company and backed by the Public Investment Fund (PIF), has signed a definitive agreement to acquire UP42, Airbus Defence and ... more  
Trump appoints 'czar' of AI and crypto policyWashington (AFP) Dec 6, 2024 US President-elect Donald Trump late Thursday named former PayPal chief operating officer David Sacks as White House "AI and Crypto Czar." ... more 
EU chief in last-gasp push to close South America trade dealMontevideo (AFP) Dec 5, 2024 European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Thursday that a controversial free-trade deal between the EU and South America's Mercosur bloc was "in sight" but her hopes of sealing the pact at a summit this week appeared slim after a flurry of last-minute resistance. ... more 
Meta pushes zero-carbon energy strategy with solar dealWashington (AFP) Dec 5, 2024 Meta has signed contracts with renewable energy firm Invenergy for 760 megawatts of solar power capacity, the companies said on Thursday. ... more |
 
British regulator approves Vodafone UK, Three mergerLondon (AFP) Dec 5, 2024 Vodafone and Three, the UK division of Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison, are set to create Britain's biggest mobile phone operator after the country's competition regulator backed the deal Thursday. ... more
Markets mixed as traders assess crises in S.Korea, FranceHong Kong (AFP) Dec 6, 2024 Asian markets were mixed Friday at the end of a volatile week, with South Korean stocks and the won still under pressure with the president's job hanging by a thread as he faces impeachment. ... more  
Quantum materials research at University of Oldenburg secures ERC GrantBerlin, Germany (SPX) Dec 06, 2024 Physicist Prof. Dr. Christian Schneider from the University of Oldenburg has received a prestigious European Research Council (ERC) Consolidator Grant for his work on two-dimensional (2D) materials ... 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 |
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Nvidia signs deal to establish AI centre in VietnamHanoi (AFP) Dec 5, 2024 US chip giant Nvidia signed a deal Thursday to establish an AI centre in Vietnam. ... 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 
Manta ray-inspired soft robot sets new speed recordLos 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 
Parsons and Globalstar demonstrate first software-defined LEO satellite solutionLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 04, 2024 Parsons Corporation (NYSE: PSN) and Globalstar (NYSE American: GSAT) have joined forces to deliver advanced satellite communication solutions tailored for public, government, and defense sectors. Th ... more |
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A new way to create realistic 3D shapes using generative AIBoston 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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A film capacitor that can take the heatBerkeley CA (SPX) Dec 06, 2024 The Department of Energy's Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) and several collaborating institutions have successfully demonstrated a machine-learning technique to accelerate disco ... more 
Scientists create coral-inspired material for effective bone repairLondon, 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  
Seeing farther into the universe with enhanced gravitational-wave detectionLos 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  
NASA to test technology for X-59's unique shock wave measurementsEdwards AFB CA (SPX) Dec 06, 2024 NASA will soon test advancements made on a key tool for measuring the unique "sonic thumps" that its quiet supersonic X-59 research aircraft will make while flying. A shock-sensing probe is a ... more |
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