24/7 Energy News Coverage
December 10, 2024
OIL AND GAS
Artificial photosynthesis advances with novel solar hydrogen technology



Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Dec 10, 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 production system inspired by the natural process of photosynthesis. This innovation leverages supramolecular fluorophore nanocomposite fabrication to achieve sustainable energy production. Collaborating with Professor Hyojung Cha of Kyungpook National University, the research focused on utilizing tannic ... read more

GPS NEWS
GPS alternative for drone navigation leverages celestial data
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 10, 2024
In response to the rising threat of GPS jamming in drone warfare, researchers at the University of South Australia (UniSA) have pioneered a celestial navigation system that uses star-based visual da ... more
PHYSICS NEWS
Seeing farther into the universe with enhanced gravitational-wave detection
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 10, 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
EXO WORLDS
Unveiling a hydrogen-controlled nano-switch in electron transport proteins
Osaka, Japan (SPX) Dec 10, 2024
Researchers at Osaka University have unveiled a groundbreaking mechanism that controls the electric potential of a universal "electron carrier" protein involved in redox reactions - processes critic ... more
TECH SPACE
A film capacitor that can take the heat
Berkeley CA (SPX) Dec 10, 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
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CAR TECH
Breakthrough in EV battery monitoring with advanced random forest algorithm
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 10, 2024
Efficient and accurate state of charge (SOC) estimation is a critical component for improving electric vehicle (EV) performance, optimizing battery usage, and ensuring longer battery lifespans. Addr ... more
ENERGY TECH
Burned rice hull ash offers sustainable boost to battery performance
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 10, 2024
Researchers at the University of Michigan have discovered that ash from burned rice hulls contains a unique form of carbon capable of nearly doubling the energy density of lithium-ion and sodium-ion ... more
FROTH AND BUBBLE
Can insects play a role in reducing microplastic pollution
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 10, 2024
Plastic pollution, a persistent problem spanning ecosystems across the globe, continues to challenge efforts to find sustainable solutions. Researchers at the University of British Columbia (UBC) ar ... more
TIME AND SPACE
Quantum materials research at University of Oldenburg secures ERC Grant
Berlin, Germany (SPX) Dec 10, 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

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CHIP TECH
China probes Nvidia for 'violating' anti-monopoly law
Beijing (AFP) Dec 9, 2024
China on Monday launched an investigation into US chip giant Nvidia for allegedly violating its anti-monopoly laws, a top government agency said, as the two countries race for global chipmaking dominance. ... more
CHIP TECH
Google announces quantum computing chip breakthrough
San Francisco (AFP) Dec 9, 2024
Google on Monday showed off a new quantum computing chip that it said was a major breakthrough that could bring practical quantum computing closer to reality. ... more
WIND DAILY
BP to 'significantly reduce' renewables investment
London (AFP) Dec 9, 2024
British oil giant BP announced Monday it will "significantly reduce" investment in renewable energy through to 2030, as it combines its offshore wind business with that of Japanese power company Jera. ... more
CAR TECH
BMW boss sees no need to delay EU emissions targets
Frankfurt, Germany (AFP) Dec 9, 2024
BMW's chief said in an interview published Monday that there was no need to delay stricter EU vehicle emissions targets that come into force next year, insisting that the German carmaker was prepared. ... more
TRADE WARS
Chinese premier warns world financial leaders of 'deglobalisation' risks
Beijing (AFP) Dec 9, 2024
China's number two leader warned on Monday that "deglobalisation" was putting further strain on the world economy, as he welcomed the heads of multilateral financial institutions to Beijing. ... more
FROTH AND BUBBLE
With blasts and grit, Colombia fights gold mines run by crime gangs
Parque Nacional Farallones De Cali, Colombia (AFP) Dec 6, 2024
A thin detonating cord snakes its way into an illegal gold mine drilled high up on a mountain near the Colombian city of Cali, exploding with a roar and destroying a lucrative source of money for armed groups that include leftist rebels. ... more
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CLIMATE SCIENCE
'Scary' drought empties one of Bosnia's largest lakes
Ostrozac, Bosnia And Herzegovina (AFP) Dec 5, 2024
Staring across what was once one of Bosnia's largest expanses of water, all that Saliha Kuljanin can see is boats left high and dry after months of drought emptied Lake Jablanicko. ... more
DISASTER MANAGEMENT
Natural disasters cause $310bn in economic losses in 2024: Swiss Re
Zurich (AFP) Dec 5, 2024
In a year set to be declared the hottest on record, natural disasters caused $310 billion in economic losses globally in 2024, as climate change increasingly takes its toll, Swiss Re said Thursday. ... more
TRADE WARS
China's leaders vow more 'relaxed' monetary policy in 2025
Beijing (AFP) Dec 9, 2024
Chinese President Xi Jinping and other top leaders said Monday they would adopt a more "relaxed" approach to monetary policy as they hashed out plans to boost the economy next year. ... more
TRADE WARS
Hong Kong, Shanghai rally on China optimism as Seoul rebounds
Hong Kong (AFP) Dec 10, 2024
Hong Kong and Shanghai stocks rallied Tuesday after China pledged to adopt a looser monetary policy to revive the stuttering economy, while Seoul rebounded after days of losses fuelled by the brief declaration of martial law by South Korea's president. ... more
FROTH AND BUBBLE
Rio Tinto's Bougainville mine poses ongoing threats: report
Sydney (AFP) Dec 7, 2024
A long-abandoned Papua New Guinea mine once operated by Anglo-Australian mining giant Rio Tinto poses environmental and safety concerns for nearby communities, who live under the threat of landslides, a new report shows. ... more
TIME AND SPACE
A connection between quantum theory and information theory demonstrated
Berlin, 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
TECH SPACE
A new biodegradable material to replace certain microplastics
Boston 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
TECH SPACE
Researchers develop new shape-changing polymer
Columbus 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
ROBO SPACE
What do we know about the economics of AI?
Boston MA (SPX) Dec 10, 2024
For all the talk about artificial intelligence upending the world, its economic effects remain uncertain. There is massive investment in AI but little clarity about what it will produce. Exami ... more
TECH SPACE
Speaking crystal AI predicts atomic arrangements to aid material discovery
London, 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
TECH SPACE
Cracking the Code for materials that can learn
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 10, 2024
While machine learning often conjures up images of algorithms and digital systems, researchers are demonstrating that the potential for learning extends far beyond the digital realm. A team at the U ... more
CARBON WORLDS
Roof greening in Chinese cities offers significant carbon sink potential
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 08, 2024
Chinese cities, accounting for approximately 85% of the nation's carbon emissions, face a pressing need for innovative solutions to reduce urban CO2 levels. Conventional emission reduction measures ... more
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ENERGY TECH
Existing EV batteries may last significantly longer under real-world conditions
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 10, 2024
Electric vehicle (EV) batteries subjected to typical real-world driving scenarios-such as heavy traffic, urban commutes, and long highway trips-could last up to 40% longer than previously projected, ... more
ENERGY TECH
Fusion advances with innovative stellarator research
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 10, 2024
Plasma many times hotter than the sun's surface swirls inside a large metallic device designed to replicate the power source of stars: fusion. While the exterior resembles a metal ring surrounded by ... more
ENERGY TECH
DOE UK DESNZ and Tokamak Energy invest in fusion facility upgrade for fusion pilot plant
Los 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
ENERGY TECH
Battery-like memory withstands extreme heat for future applications
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 10, 2024
A team of engineers led by the University of Michigan has developed a groundbreaking memory device capable of operating at extreme temperatures, enabling potential use in fusion reactors, jet engine ... more
CIVIL NUCLEAR
Framatome partners with Japan on sodium-cooled fast reactor development
Paris, 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
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