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December 18, 2024
SOLAR DAILY
SFU report calls for Canada to prioritize large-scale solar power projects



Los Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 16, 2024
Canada should accelerate its transition to green energy by focusing on large utility-scale solar projects, according to a new report from Simon Fraser University's Clean Energy Research Group (CERG). The report, published in *Solar Compass*, evaluates the current state of solar energy in Canada, contrasting the benefits of expansive utility-scale solar farms with smaller, decentralized systems like rooftop panels for homes and businesses. "Solar has major advantages over wind, geothermal, an ... read more

OIL AND GAS
Unveiling structure of photosynthetic catalysts that can turn light into hydrogen fuel
Lemont IL (SPX) Dec 16, 2024
Photosynthesis is one of the most efficient natural processes for converting light energy from the sun into chemical energy vital for life on earth. Proteins called photosystems are critical to this ... more
TECH SPACE
Researchers uncover strong light-matter interactions in quantum spin liquids
Houston, TX (SPX) Dec 16, 2024
Physicists have long theorized the existence of a unique state of matter known as a quantum spin liquid. In this state, magnetic particles do not settle into an orderly pattern, even at absolute zer ... more
SHAKE AND BLOW
The economic risks of tsunamis on global trade
Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Dec 16, 2024
Tsunami-induced disruptions to port operations can have devastating effects on global trade. While the 2011 Tohoku tsunami caused $12 billion in direct damage to port facilities and ships, its indir ... more
TECH SPACE
Stretchable, flexible, recyclable. This plastic is fantastic
Princeton NJ (SPX) Dec 16, 2024
Princeton engineers have developed an easily scalable 3D printing technique to manufacture soft plastics with programmed stretchiness and flexibility that are also recyclable and inexpensive - quali ... more
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TIME AND SPACE
Straining a material's atomic arrangement may make for cleaner, smarter devices
University 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
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
FROTH AND BUBBLE
Air pollution in India tied to significant mortality rates
Berlin, Germany (SPX) Dec 16, 2024
A study from Karolinska Institutet reveals that long-term exposure to air pollution is a critical factor behind millions of deaths in India. Published in *The Lancet Planetary Health*, the research ... more
FAST TRACK
DLR tests reveal aerodynamic solutions for efficient freight trains
Berlin, Germany (SPX) Dec 13, 2024
A specialized measurement container developed by the German Aerospace Center (DLR) has traversed Europe's rail networks, collecting extensive aerodynamic data to improve freight train performance. T ... more

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TECH SPACE
Metal scrap upcycled into high-value alloys with solid phase manufacturing
Richland WA (SPX) Dec 16, 2024
Metal scrap can be directly transformed and upgraded into high-performance, high-value alloys without the need for conventional melting processes, according to a new study from researchers at the De ... more
ROBO SPACE
Researchers demonstrate new technique for stealing AI models
Raleigh NC (SPX) Dec 16, 2024
Researchers have demonstrated the ability to steal an artificial intelligence (AI) model without hacking into the device where the model was running. The technique is novel in that it works even whe ... more
SOLAR DAILY
Solar-powered plasma technology boosts seed germination sustainability
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 16, 2024
Seed aging poses a significant challenge for agricultural industries and seed banks, often leading to reduced germination rates and weaker seedling growth. This issue not only impacts economic stabi ... more
OIL AND GAS
Hydrogen-powered truck breaks record, travels 1,800 miles on single fill
Washington DC (UPI) Dec 17, 2024
A hydrogen-powered heavy-duty truck has hit a new milestone, traveling more than 1,800 miles on a single fill, the U.S. Department of Energy announced Tuesday. ... more
TRADE WARS
Asian markets diverge ahead of Fed news, Nissan soars on merger reports
Hong Kong (AFP) Dec 18, 2024
Asian markets swung Wednesday ahead of the Federal Reserve's much-anticipated policy announcement, while shares in Japanese car titan Nissan soared more than 20 percent after reports said it was in merger talks with rival Honda. ... more
CAR TECH
France, Italy in push to scrap 2025 car emission fines
Brussels, Belgium (AFP) Dec 17, 2024
Several EU countries including France and Italy on Tuesday upped pressure on Brussels to ditch fines for embattled European carmakers that do not meet carbon emission reduction targets in 2025. ... more
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CIVIL NUCLEAR
China replaces Russia in Kazakh uranium mines
Almaty, Kazakhstan (AFP) Dec 17, 2024
Russia's nuclear giant Rosatom is selling stakes in its uranium mining operations in Kazakhstan to Chinese companies, the main Kazakh uranium company said Tuesday, underscoring Beijing's growing clout in central Asia. ... more
INTERNET SPACE
China's Alibaba says to sell department store arm for $1.3 bn loss
Beijing (AFP) Dec 17, 2024
China's Alibaba said Tuesday that it had agreed to sell department store chain Intime at a $1.3 billion loss, as the tech giant trims down its operations with competition intensifying in the country's cutthroat e-commerce market. ... more
SOLAR DAILY
Japan to make renewables top power source by 2040
Tokyo (AFP) Dec 17, 2024
Japan wants renewables to be its top power source by 2040 in its push to become carbon neutral by mid-century, under government plans unveiled on Tuesday. ... more
TRADE WARS
Beijing blasts EU sanctions for 'smearing' Chinese firms
Beijing (AFP) Dec 17, 2024
Beijing accused the EU on Tuesday of "smearing" Chinese firms after the bloc sanctioned companies from China for supplying Russia's military in the war on Ukraine. ... more
SINO DAILY
Chinese casino hub Macau struggles to evolve beyond gaming
Macau (AFP) Dec 17, 2024
In the shadow of the Grand Lisboa, the Macau casino world-famous for its "golden lotus" design, fashion boutique owner Suzanne Leong wonders if the economic miracle that initially made her fortune has now cast her aside. ... more
SHAKE AND BLOW
Spain central bank raises 2024 growth forecast despite floods
Madrid (AFP) Dec 17, 2024
Spain's central bank raised its 2024 growth forecast by 0.3 percentage points on Tuesday despite the impact of the devastating October 29 floods, the country's worst such disaster in decades. ... more
DISASTER MANAGEMENT
Tackling climate, nature separately risks worsening crises: UN
Paris (AFP) Dec 17, 2024
Overconsumption and unsustainable farming are fuelling overlapping crises in nature and the climate, putting crucial ecosystems such as coral reefs at imminent risk of destruction, a landmark UN report said Tuesday. ... more
TECH SPACE
New type of quasiparticle discovered in magnetic materials
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 18, 2024
A groundbreaking discovery by researchers from the University of Missouri has unveiled a new type of quasiparticle present in all magnetic materials, regardless of their strength or temperature. Thi ... more
TECH SPACE
NTU Singapore develops 3D concrete printing process that stores carbon dioxide
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 17, 2024
Scientists at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore), have created a 3D concrete printing method that captures and stores carbon dioxide, offering a significant step toward lowe ... more
TECH SPACE
AI startup Databricks raises $10 bn as value soars
San Francisco (AFP) Dec 17, 2024
Young startup Databricks, which specializes in scaling and building artificial intelligence, said Tuesday it raised $10 billion, bringing the company's valuation to $62 billion. ... more
SOLAR DAILY
Training solar panels to adapt to wind conditions
Paris, France (SPX) Dec 18, 2024
Solar energy continues to lead the renewable energy revolution, with solar photovoltaic power plants serving as a key technology in achieving global NetZero Emissions by 2050. These plants convert s ... more
BIO FUEL
Significant progress in engineering biology for clean energy
London, UK (SPX) Dec 18, 2024
The University of Liverpool has unveiled an innovative approach to sustainable hydrogen production through a new light-driven hybrid nanoreactor. The development combines biological efficiency with ... more
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CHIP TECH
Frontgrade Gaisler leads European effort for advanced space semiconductor technology
Paris, France (SPX) Dec 17, 2024
Under a new contract with the European Space Agency (ESA), Frontgrade Gaisler is spearheading an initiative to secure European leadership in advanced semiconductor technologies for space applications. ... more
OIL AND GAS
Climate chemistry model finds "non-negligible" impacts of potential hydrogen fuel leakage
Boston MA (SPX) Dec 17, 2024
As the world looks for ways to stop climate change, much discussion focuses on using hydrogen instead of fossil fuels, which emit climate-warming greenhouse gases (GHGs) when they're burned. The ide ... more
OIL AND GAS
Aeromon achieves ISO 17025 accreditation for advanced emissions monitoring and flare efficiency analysis
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 17, 2024
Aeromon has secured ISO 17025 accreditation, becoming the first internationally recognized provider of site-level methane quantification and flaring efficiency analysis. This milestone sets a global ... more
CHIP TECH
Frontgrade Gaisler to integrate BrainChip Akida IP for AI chips in space applications
Paris, France (SPX) Dec 17, 2024
BrainChip Holdings Ltd (ASX: BRN, OTCQX: BRCHF, ADR: BCHPY), a global leader in ultra-low power, digital neuromorphic AI solutions, has announced that Frontgrade Gaisler, a top provider of radiation ... more
CHIP TECH
Bringing the power of tabletop precision lasers for quantum science to the chip scale
Santa Barbara CA (SPX) Dec 13, 2024
For experiments that require ultra-precise measurements and control over atoms - think two-photon atomic clocks, cold-atom interferometer sensors and quantum gates - lasers are the technology of cho ... more
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