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  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 artificial intelligence models for images can streamline artistic processes by enabling creators to produce lifelike 2D images from text prompts, these models are not designed to generate 3D shapes. To bridge the gap, a recently developed technique called Score Distillation leverages 2D image generation models ... read more |
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AI helps researchers dig through old maps to find lost oil and gas wellsBerkeley CA (SPX) Dec 05, 2024 Scattered across the United States are remnants from almost 170 years of commercial drilling: hundreds of thousands of forgotten oil and gas wells. These undocumented orphaned wells (UOWs) are not l ... 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 
NASA advances sustainable aircraft testing with innovative wing designLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 06, 2024 NASA researchers are redefining aircraft testing with an innovative approach to evaluate the Transonic Truss-Braced Wing (TTBW) concept, which could pave the way for sustainable aviation. This advan ... more  
US clean energy, defense to be impacted by China export curbsWashington (AFP) Dec 8, 2024 China's retaliatory export controls could take a toll on the growing US clean energy sector and its defense industry, analysts say, as a trade tussle escalates between the world's two biggest economies. ... more |
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Bird-inspired drone can jump for take-offLausanne, Switzerland (SPX) Dec 08, 2024 "As the crow flies" is a common idiom referring to the shortest distance between two points, but the Laboratory of Intelligent Systems (LIS), led by Dario Floreano, in EPFL's School of Engineering h ... more |
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Retrofit project makes micro gas turbines hydrogen-compatibleBerlin, Germany (SPX) Dec 08, 2024 The German Aerospace Center (DLR) and Power Service Consulting (PSC) have successfully retrofitted a commercial micro gas turbine to operate on pure hydrogen. This conversion aims to enable climate- ... more  
So you want to build a solar or wind farm? Here's how to decide whereBoston MA (SPX) Dec 08, 2024 Deciding where to build new solar or wind installations is often left up to individual developers or utilities, with limited overall coordination. But a new study shows that regional-level planning ... more 
Superconducting quantum processors enable precise insights into quantum transportLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 06, 2024 Researchers from Singapore and China have achieved a significant milestone by leveraging a superconducting quantum processor to explore quantum transport with unparalleled precision. Quantum t ... more  
Copenhagen takes on its biggest climate threat -- waterCopenhagen (AFP) Dec 6, 2024 In low-lying Copenhagen where rising sea levels, groundwater and rainfall pose a risk to infrastructure, the Danish capital is trying to adapt and protect urban areas from climate change. ... more |
Billions could gain access to freshwater with new desalination technologySydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 05, 2024 A major leap in desalination technology could help billions of people worldwide access freshwater, thanks to an innovative method that accelerates seawater evaporation more effectively than freshwat ... more  Available on Amazon Books |
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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 
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  
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 
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 |
 
Kazakhstan holds talks with France on 1st nuclear power plantAlmaty, Kazakhstan (AFP) Dec 6, 2024 Kazakhstan on Friday said that its energy minister had held talks with French officials and companies in the running to build the Central Asian country's first nuclear power station. ... more  
China to send batteries to Europe via route bypassing Russia: KazakhstanAlmaty, Kazakhstan (AFP) Dec 6, 2024 China will soon send lithium-ion batteries to Europe via Kazakhstan on a trade route that bypasses sanctions-hit Russia, the Central Asian country said Friday. ... more  
EU and S.America countries conclude divisive trade dealMontevideo (AFP) Dec 6, 2024 The EU and four South American countries concluded a huge but controversial trade deal on Friday despite fierce opposition from France, which called the agreement "unacceptable." ... more 
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 |
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London police make 500 arrests using facial recognition techLondon (AFP) Dec 6, 2024 London's Metropolitan Police force said on Friday that it had used facial recognition technology to make more than 500 arrests in 2024 for offences ranging from shoplifting to rape. ... more  
A connection between quantum theory and information theory demonstratedBerlin, Germany (SPX) Dec 08, 2024 "Our results have no clear or direct application right now. It's basic research that lays the foundation for future technologies in quantum information and quantum computers. There's enormous potent ... more 
A new biodegradable material to replace certain microplasticsBoston MA (SPX) Dec 08, 2024 Microplastics are an environmental hazard found nearly everywhere on Earth, released by the breakdown of tires, clothing, and plastic packaging. Another significant source of microplastics is tiny b ... more 
Researchers develop new shape-changing polymerColumbus OH (SPX) Dec 08, 2024 A team of scientists has created a new shape-changing polymer that could transform how future soft materials are constructed. Made using a material called a liquid crystalline elastomer (LCE), a sof ... more |
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Speaking crystal AI predicts atomic arrangements to aid material discoveryLondon, UK (SPX) Dec 08, 2024 Researchers at the University of Reading and University College London have unveiled CrystaLLM, a new AI tool capable of predicting atomic arrangements in crystal structures. This innovative approac ... more |
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DOE UK DESNZ and Tokamak Energy invest in fusion facility upgrade for fusion pilot plantLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 08, 2024 The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), the U.K.'s Department of Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ), and Tokamak Energy Ltd. (TE) have announced a $52 million collaboration to enhance the ST40 experi ... more 
Framatome partners with Japan on sodium-cooled fast reactor developmentParis, France (SPX) Dec 08, 2024 Framatome, alongside the Japan Atomic Energy Agency (JAEA), Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI), and Mitsubishi FBR Systems (MFBR), has formalized a key Design Cooperation Implementation Arrangement f ... more 
Teletrix launches commercial AR platform for advanced radiation trainingLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 08, 2024 Teletrix has secured a commercial license for its cutting-edge augmented reality (AR) training platform, VIZRAD AR, which simulates ionizing radiation environments. The platform, originally develope ... more  
From chip shop grease to efficient fuel alternativeLondon, UK (SPX) Dec 08, 2024 Scientists have developed a revolutionary method for producing biofuel from leftover cooking oil, achieving efficiency levels comparable to diesel while being 1,000 times more effective than current ... more |
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