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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 |
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 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 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 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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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 |
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 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 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 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 |
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 Available on Amazon Books |
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 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 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 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 |
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 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 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 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 |
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 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 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 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 |
Available on Amazon Books 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 |
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 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 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 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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