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  Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Jan 07, 2025 The research team led by Professor Jong-sung Yu from the DGIST Department of Energy Science and Engineering has introduced a significant advancement in lithium-sulfur battery technology. Using a novel nitrogen-doped porous carbon material, the team has dramatically improved charging speeds, addressing a key barrier to the commercialization of lithium-sulfur batteries. While lithium-ion batteries dominate eco-friendly technologies like electric vehicles, their limitations include lower energy stora ... read more |
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New method turns e-waste to goldIthaca NY (SPX) Jan 06, 2025 A Cornell-led research team has developed a method for extracting gold from electronics waste, then using the recovered precious metal as a catalyst for converting carbon dioxide (CO2), a greenhouse ... more  
New nanocrystals offer potential for faster energy-efficient computingLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 06, 2025 A collaborative team, including an Oregon State University chemistry researcher, has developed luminescent nanocrystals capable of switching between light and dark states at remarkable speeds, pavin ... more  
Shedding light on solar farm impacts in deserts through energy meteorologySydney, Australia (SPX) Jan 06, 2025 Utility-scale solar farms, often deployed in desert habitats, are a cost-effective way to generate power compared to rooftop solar panels. However, these large installations interact with sensitive ... more  
Surface-based sonar system could rapidly map the ocean floor at high resolutionBoston MA (SPX) Jan 03, 2024 On June 18, 2023, the Titan submersible was about an hour-and-a-half into its two-hour descent to the Titanic wreckage at the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean when it lost contact with its support ship. ... more |
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Who's winning the CES autonomy race? Not carsLas Vegas (AFP) Jan 7, 2025 This week's Consumer Electronics Show unveils major new autonomous transport products for farms, boating and construction sites, highlighting a yawning gap with autos, where scalable driverless technology is further away. ... more |
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Homes talk and tables walk at AI dominated CESLas Vegas (AFP) Jan 7, 2025 Home appliances that do chores, cars that know your favorite cafe, and robot pets aiming to please are among artficial intelligence-infused offerings at the Consumer Electronics Show opening Tuesday. ... more  
Meta Names UFC boss Dana White, a Trump ally, to boardSan Francisco (AFP) Jan 6, 2025 Social media giant Meta announced Monday the appointment of three new directors to its board, including Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) head Dana White, a close ally to US President-elect Donald Trump. ... more  
After Tesla snub, Mexico unveils plans for own electric vehicleMexico City (AFP) Jan 6, 2025 Mexico on Monday announced plans for a locally-designed affordable small electric car, months after Tesla CEO Elon Musk halted plans for a factory there over the threat of tariff hikes from US President-elect Donald Trump. ... more  
Biden issues major coastal protection before Trump handoverWashington (AFP) Jan 6, 2025 US President Joe Biden on Monday banned offshore drilling across an immense area of coastal waters, weeks before Donald Trump takes office pledging to massively increase fossil fuel production. ... more |
Iran protests Afghan dam project in new water disputeTehran (AFP) Jan 3, 2025 Iran's foreign ministry said on Friday that an upstream dam being built by neighbouring Afghanistan on the Harirud River restricts water flow and could be in violation of bilateral treaties. ... more  Available on Amazon Books |
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India to monitor China's mega Tibet dam planNew Delhi (AFP) Jan 3, 2025 India said Friday it had raised concerns with China about a planned mega hydropower dam construction upstream in Tibet, saying it will "monitor and take necessary measures to protect our interests". ... more  
US adds Tencent, CATL to list of 'Chinese military companies'Washington (AFP) Jan 7, 2025 The US Defense Department has added Chinese tech giant Tencent and battery manufacturer CATL to a list of companies it says are affiliated with Beijing's military. ... more 
Chung-Ang advances self-powered sensor technology for robotics and wearablesTokyo, Japan (SPX) Jan 03, 2025 Researchers at Chung-Ang University in South Korea have unveiled cutting-edge manufacturing strategies for tactile sensors used in robotics and wearable devices. Published in the International Journ ... more 
University of Maryland to develop renewable energy systems for ocean monitoring systemsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 03, 2025 University of Maryland researcher Stephanie Lansing has been awarded $7.8 million from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to spearhead the development of a biologically powered en ... more |
 
ORNL advances safer faster inspection for nuclear reactor componentsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 03, 2025 A collaboration between Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) and Idaho National Laboratory (INL) has streamlined the inspection process for nuclear reactor components, with applications now extendin ... more  
New quantum sensing technology reveals sub-atomic signalsPhiladelphia, PA (SPX) Jan 07, 2025 Since the 1950s, scientists have used radio waves to uncover the molecular "fingerprints" of unknown materials, aiding in tasks as varied as scanning the human body with MRI machines and detecting e ... more 
RoboForce secures $10M to launch AI-powered robotic workforceLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 07, 2025 RoboForce, a pioneering provider of robotic labor solutions, has announced the completion of $10 million in early-stage funding. Supported by prominent investors such as Nobel Laureate Myron Scholes ... more 
Supra thermal ions in burning plasmas physics explainedLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 07, 2025 The pursuit of controlled nuclear fusion as a source of abundant clean energy is advancing through inertial confinement fusion (ICF). This method ignites deuterium-tritium (DT) fuel by subjecting it ... more |
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Integrated spin wave storage advances quantum networksSydney, Australia (SPX) Jan 06, 2025 The University of Science and Technology of China has achieved a significant milestone in quantum memory research, addressing a long-standing challenge in integrated solid-state devices. The team, l ... more 
Vortex vehicle computer enhances AI and SATCOM capabilitiesSydney, Australia (SPX) Jan 07, 2025 RuggON, a specialist in ruggedized computing solutions, has introduced the Vortex vehicle-mount computer, designed to integrate advanced AI capabilities and SATCOM readiness. This new system aims to ... 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 
Are we ready for the ethical challenges of AI and robotsTokyo, Japan (SPX) Jan 03, 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 |
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Passed the Turing Test living in Turing FuturesSydney, Australia (SPX) Jan 03, 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 |
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Unlocking the hidden power of boiling - for energy, space, and beyondBoston MA (SPX) Jan 03, 2025 Most people take boiling water for granted. For Associate Professor Matteo Bucci, uncovering the physics behind boiling has been a decade-long journey filled with unexpected challenges and new insig ... more 
Tesla reports lower 2024 auto deliveries as BYD EV sales soarNew York (AFP) Jan 2, 2025 Tesla reported a dip in full-year auto sales Thursday, missing a company forecast in a sign of rising electric vehicle competition in China and other major markets. ... more 
EV sales hit record in UK but behind target; as Norway hits 89% new marrket shareLondon (AFP) Jan 4, 2025 The UK car industry sold a record number of all-electric vehicles in 2024 but still fell short of the government's mandated targets, an industry trade body said Saturday. ... more 
Microsoft expects to spend $80 bn on AI this fiscal yearSan Francisco (AFP) Jan 3, 2025 Microsoft president Brad Smith on Friday said the company is on track to pump about $80 billion into artificial intelligence (AI) this fiscal year. ... more |
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