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  Madrid, Spain (SPX) Dec 23, 2024 Plastic pollution continues to pose a critical challenge, with micro and nanoplastic (MNPLs) contamination emerging as a growing concern for both environmental and human health. Among the significant contributors to this contamination is food packaging, with human exposure primarily occurring through ingestion and inhalation. Research conducted by the Mutagenesis Group at the Department of Genetics and Microbiology of ... read more |
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New high-speed train sets global standard with speed and efficiencySydney, Australia (SPX) Jan 01, 2025 The CR450 high-speed train prototypes, unveiled in Beijing on Sunday, promise to redefine rail travel by achieving a test speed of 450 kilometers per hour and an operational speed of 400 km/h. Once ... more  
HKUST unveils first deep-UV microLED chips for advanced photolithographySydney, Australia (SPX) Jan 01, 2025 Researchers at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) have developed a pioneering deep-ultraviolet (UVC) microLED display array for lithography machines, marking a significant ad ... more  
A call for collaboration in solar energy meteorology researchSydney, Australia (SPX) Jan 01, 2025 Solar energy has become a leading renewable energy source, renowned for its efficiency and cost-effectiveness in reducing dependency on fossil fuels. However, optimizing solar energy production pres ... more  
Solar powered self-charging supercapacitors introduced in KoreaTokyo, Japan (SPX) Jan 01, 2025 A collaborative research effort led by Jeongmin Kim, Senior Researcher at the Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST), and Damin Lee, Researcher at Kyungpook National University' ... more |
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China manufacturing activity grows for third straight monthBeijing (AFP) Dec 31, 2024 China's manufacturing activity expanded in December for the third month in a row, official data showed Tuesday, as leaders fight to reverse a slowdown in the world's number two economy. ... more |
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UK study warns of perils in AI-driven 'intention economy'London (AFP) Dec 30, 2024 Conversational artificial intelligence (AI) tools may soon "covertly influence" users' decision making in a new commercial frontier called the "intention economy", University of Cambridge researchers warned in a paper published Monday. ... more  
Nanotechnology discovery unlocks unique molecular interactions using lightParis, France (SPX) Dec 28, 2024 Researchers at the University of Bologna, led by Prof. Alberto Credi, have developed an innovative method to manipulate molecular assembly using light energy. This approach allows for the creation o ... more  
Transforming education with virtual reality and artificial intelligenceCollege Station TX (SPX) Dec 23, 2024 Dr. Donggil Song, an associate professor in the Department of Engineering Technology and Industrial Distribution, is creating artificial intelligence (AI) applications and AI-based virtual reality ( ... more  
Are we ready for the ethical challenges of AI and robotsTokyo, Japan (SPX) Dec 28, 2024 Artificial intelligence (AI) and AI-enabled robots are rapidly integrating into everyday life, evolving from simple tools into entities that resemble human partners. This transformation brings criti ... more |
How everyday activities inside your home can generate energyCollege Station TX (SPX) Dec 23, 2024 Passive interfaces, such as light switches or doorknobs, refer to hardware that can store energy, but the energy can only be used for the purpose it was intended. However, research is imagining new ... more  Available on Amazon Books |
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Materials with unexpected electronic properties found in twisted layersBerlin, Germany (SPX) Dec 28, 2024 Researchers at the University of Groningen, in collaboration with international teams, have uncovered surprising electronic behavior in two-dimensional (2-D) materials with a "twist." These ultra-th ... more  
Construction materials and household items form long-term carbon sinkBerlin, Germany (SPX) Dec 23, 2024 A significant portion of fossil-derived carbon is stored in human-made products, according to a study published on December 20 in Cell Reports Sustainability. Researchers estimate that approximately ... more 
Xi says China must apply 'more proactive' macroeconomic policies in 2025Beijing (AFP) Dec 31, 2024 President Xi Jinping said China will put in place "more proactive" macroeconomic policies next year, state media reported, as he addressed a top political advisory body on Tuesday. ... more 
Asian stocks dip as Santa snubs Wall StreetHong Kong (AFP) Dec 31, 2024 Asian stocks ended the year mainly in the red on Tuesday after worries about 2025 and profit-taking turned Wall Street's usual holiday period "Santa Claus rally" into a mini-rout. ... more |
 
UN Secretary-General Guterres urges countries to 'dramatically slash' emissionsWashington DC (UPI) Dec 30, 2024 U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres reflected on 2024 in a message Monday, as he urged countries to do their part to combat climate change in the new year and "exit this road to ruin." ... more  
Ukrainian drone attack causes oil depot fire: Russian governorMoscow (AFP) Dec 31, 2024 A Ukrainian drone attack in western Russia caused a fuel spill and fire at an oil depot, a Russian regional governor said Tuesday. ... more 
Trump sides with Musk in right-wing row over worker visasWashington (AFP) Dec 29, 2024 Donald Trump weighed in Saturday in a bitter debate dividing his traditional supporters and tech barons like Elon Musk, saying that he backs a special visa program that helps highly skilled workers enter the country. ... more  
Earth AI unveils new gold discovery near molybdenum project at Willow GlenLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 23, 2024 Earth AI, a pioneer in AI-driven mineral exploration, has identified a significant gold system within its Willow Glen molybdenum-gold project in New South Wales, Australia. Using proprietary AI soft ... more |
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Grapes enhance quantum sensor performanceSydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 27, 2024 Macquarie University researchers have discovered that ordinary supermarket grapes can amplify the performance of quantum sensors, paving the way for advancements in quantum technology. In a st ... more 
'Capture the oxygen' strategy boosts lithium-ion battery lifespanTokyo, Japan (SPX) Dec 27, 2024 A team of researchers from POSTECH, led by Professor Jihyun Hong of the Department of Battery Engineering and Dr. Gukhyun Lim, has unveiled a key method to extend the durability of lithium-rich laye ... more 
HKUST unveils high-speed thermal-electric aerosol printer for piezoelectric biofilm productionSydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 23, 2024 Researchers at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) have introduced an advanced thermal-electric aerosol (TEA) printer that dramatically accelerates the production of piezoelec ... more 
Unlocking new potential in 2D superconducting polymersSydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 27, 2024 Researchers at Peking University's School of Materials Science and Engineering, under the leadership of Professor Jin-Hu Dou, have synthesized a groundbreaking non-van-der-Waals two-dimensional (2D) ... more |
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Five Ways to Explore NASA's Portfolio of Technologies with TechPort 4.0Washington DC (SPX) Dec 20, 2024 Have you ever wanted to find all your favorite NASA technology in one place? NASA stakeholders did, too! We listened to your feedback, brainstormed user-focused features, and created the most robust ... more |
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First demonstration of quantum teleportation over busy Internet cablesEvanston IL (SPX) Dec 23, 2024 Northwestern University engineers are the first to successfully demonstrate quantum teleportation over a fiber optic cable already carrying Internet traffic. The discovery, published in the jo ... more
Quantum walks offer a promising path forward in quantum computingSydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 23, 2024 Quantum walks, a concept leveraging quantum effects like superposition, interference, and entanglement, are redefining the possibilities of computation by exceeding the limitations of classical mode ... more 
Passed the Turing Test living in Turing FuturesSydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 23, 2024 A recent perspective published in the Nov. 13 issue of Intelligent Computing has highlighted how modern artificial intelligence systems have fulfilled Alan Turing's vision of machines capable of lea ... more 
Pioneering advancements in solid-state battery technology for energy storageTokyo, Japan (SPX) Dec 23, 2024 Recent strides in solid-state battery technology are setting the stage for a transformative era in energy storage. These advancements hold promise for revolutionizing electric vehicles and renewable ... more |
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