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  Paris, France (SPX) Dec 10, 2024 The Anthropic Principle (AP), first proposed by Brandon Carter in 1973, suggests that the universe is uniquely fine-tuned to support life. This idea has long sparked philosophical and scientific debates but has lacked empirical methods for validation. A recent paper in the *Journal of Cosmology and Astroparticle Physics (JCAP)*, co-authored by Nemanja Kaloper from the University of California, Davis, and Alexander Westphal of Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron (DESY), proposes a novel method to experiment ... read more |
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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  
3D printable bioreactor designs to support space nutritionLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 11, 2024 NASA's Synthetic Biology Project is collaborating with the GrabCAD community to create innovative 3D-printable bioreactor designs. These bioreactors aim to reduce the mass and volume of supplies nee ... more  
Uncrewed aircraft systems traffic management expands beyond line of sightLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 10, 2024 NASA is advancing its Uncrewed Aircraft Systems Traffic Management Beyond Visual Line of Sight (UTM BVLOS) initiative to meet the global surge in drone usage for various applications. Drones, ... more  
Space-time crystals enable advances in optical materialsBerlin, Germany (SPX) Dec 10, 2024 Photonic time crystals, materials with consistent spatial composition but periodically varying properties over time, offer innovative pathways for optical information processing. These materials can ... more |
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Space42 and ICEYE partner to manufacture SAR satellites in UAEParis, France (SPX) Dec 10, 2024 Space42 (ADX: SPACE42), a leading UAE-based AI-driven SpaceTech firm, and ICEYE, a global authority in Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellite operations, have announced a joint venture to produce ... more |
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NASA Moves Drone Package Delivery Industry Closer to RealityEdwards AFB CA (SPX) Dec 11, 2024 Package delivery drones are coming to our doorsteps in the future, and NASA wants to make sure that when medication or pizza deliveries take to the skies, they will be safe. In July, the Feder ... more  
Breakthrough AI model decodes plant genetic languageLondon, UK (SPX) Dec 10, 2024 A groundbreaking Artificial Intelligence (AI) model, PlantRNA-FM, has been introduced by researchers at the John Innes Centre and the University of Exeter. Designed to decipher the genetic "language ... more  
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  
UN nuclear watchdog head condemns 'direct' drone attack on agency car in UkraineVienna (AFP) Dec 12, 2024 UN nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi on Thursday condemned a "direct" drone attack that destroyed a "clearly marked" agency car in Ukraine earlier this week, saying the strike had the "intention to harm". ... more |
 
Asian markets retreat as China pledges fail to spark excitementHong Kong (AFP) Dec 13, 2024 Asian markets fell Friday as China's latest vows to boost the beleaguered economy failed to stir much excitement, while traders looked ahead to a key Federal Reserve policy meeting next week. ... more  Available on Amazon Books |
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China zeroes in on weak consumption at key economic meetingBeijing (AFP) Dec 12, 2024 China on Thursday vowed to boost domestic consumption next year, state media said, as leaders grappling with sluggish demand concluded a key economic policy meeting. ... more  
EU conservatives seek to stall 2035 combustion engine banBrussels, Belgium (AFP) Dec 11, 2024 The largest group in the European Parliament, the conservative EPP, joined calls Wednesday to "reverse" a ban on combustion engine vehicles starting in 2035, citing the struggles of the automotive industry. ... more  
Canada unveils 2035 climate goal critics say is weakOttawa (AFP) Dec 13, 2024 Canada released Thursday what it called an achievable 2035 greenhouse gas reduction target that environmental groups panned as not ambitious enough. ... more 
NGOs accuse Uganda oil project of 'serious human rights violations'Nairobi (AFP) Dec 12, 2024 International human rights groups alleged "serious human rights violations" around an oil mega-project being developed in Uganda and Tanzania by the French company TotalEnergies and Chinese firm CNOOC, in a wide-ranging report released Thursday. ... more |
Ukraine hits Russian border regions, sets oil depot ablazeKyiv, Ukraine (AFP) Dec 11, 2024 Ukraine attacked Russian border regions with missiles and drones early Wednesday, sparking a fire at an oil depot and damaging an "industrial facility", officials said. ... more 
Straining a material's atomic arrangement may make for cleaner, smarter devicesUniversity Park PA (SPX) Dec 13, 2024 What's the best way to precisely manipulate a material's properties to the desired state? It may be straining the material's atomic arrangement, according to a team led by researchers at Penn State. ... more 
Google renews push into mixed reality headgearSan Francisco (AFP) Dec 12, 2024 Google is ramping up its push into smart glasses and augmented reality headgear, taking on rivals Apple and Meta with help from its sophisticated Gemini artificial intelligence. ... 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 |
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Advancing two-dimensional gold monolayer researchTokyo, Japan (SPX) Dec 11, 2024 Researchers have achieved a significant milestone in nanomaterials by synthesizing nearly freestanding nanostructured two-dimensional (2D) gold monolayers. These advanced materials exhibit potential ... more 
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  
US sanctions Chinese cybersecurity firm for 'malicious' activitiesWashington (AFP) Dec 10, 2024 The US slapped sanctions on a Chinese cybersecurity company and one of its employees Tuesday, accusing it of compromising more than 80,000 firewalls in a 2020 attack. ... more 
Existing EV batteries may last significantly longer under real-world conditionsLos 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 |
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Fusion advances with innovative stellarator researchLos 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 |
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Battery-like memory withstands extreme heat for future applicationsLos 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 
Improved fusion plasma predictions with multi-fidelity data modelingTokyo, Japan (SPX) Dec 13, 2024 Fusion energy research is advancing worldwide as a potential solution to global energy challenges. Magnetic confinement fusion reactors, which rely on strong magnetic fields to trap extremely hot pl ... more 
Transforming fusion from a scientific curiosity into a powerful clean energy sourceBoston MA (SPX) Dec 13, 2024 If you're looking for hard problems, building a nuclear fusion power plant is a pretty good place to start. Fusion - the process that powers the sun - has proven to be a difficult thing to recreate ... more  
US finalizes tariff hikes on more China green tech importsWashington (AFP) Dec 11, 2024 The United States firmed up tariff hikes Wednesday on more Chinese imports including crucial solar panel components, capping recent efforts by the world's biggest economy to guard its growing green energy sector. ... more |
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