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  Sydney, 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, led by Chuan-Feng Li and Zong-Quan Zhou, has demonstrated an integrated spin-wave quantum memory capable of extended storage times and on-demand retrieval. This development marks a critical step toward scalable quantum networks. Quantum memories play a pivotal role in enabling long-distance entanglement ... read more |
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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  
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 |
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Invisible man: German startup bets on remote driverLas Vegas (AFP) Jan 7, 2025 With no one in the driver seat, the SUV pulling up resembles an autonomous robotaxi like those becoming increasingly present in some cities - but the car from German startup Vay is something else. ... more |
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Meta abruptly ends US fact-checks ahead of Trump termWashington (AFP) Jan 7, 2025 Social media giant Meta on Tuesday slashed its content moderation policies, including ending its US fact-checking program on Facebook and Instagram, in a major shift that conforms with the priorities of incoming president Donald Trump. ... more 
TVs get smarter as makers cater to AI lifestylesLas Vegas (AFP) Jan 7, 2025 Dazzling televisions that routinely star at the Consumer Electronics Show opening here Tuesday are getting ever smarter with an eye toward being at the heart of AI-centered lifestyles. ... more  
Brazil slams Meta fact-check shift as bid to 'serve' TrumpRio De Janeiro (AFP) Jan 7, 2025 The Brazilian government on Tuesday criticized social media giant Meta's move to weaken its content moderation policies, describing it as a willingness to serve incoming president Donald Trump's "agenda." ... more  
Trump announces $20 bn Emirati investment in US data centersPalm Beach, United States (AFP) Jan 7, 2025 Donald Trump on Tuesday unveiled a $20 billion Emirati investment in US data centers, as he sought to boost his claims of attracting new economic support before he becomes president. ... more |
Microsoft announces $3 bn AI investment in IndiaMumbai (AFP) Jan 7, 2025 Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella on Tuesday said the company plans to invest $3 billion in India on artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud infrastructure over the next two years. ... more  Available on Amazon Books |
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Sri Lanka president to visit China ahead of budgetColombo (AFP) Jan 7, 2025 Sri Lanka's president will travel to the island's largest bilateral lender China next week ahead of his first national budget, the information minister said Tuesday. ... more  
Hazardous cargo ship represents 'no danger' to I. Coast, says portAbidjan (AFP) Jan 6, 2025 Port officials in the Ivory Coast's largest city Abidjan on Monday insisted that a ship carrying 20,000 tonnes of potentially explosive ammonium nitrate moored in its outer harbour posed "no danger". ... more  
China's Xi vows 'all-out battle against corruption'Beijing (AFP) Jan 6, 2025 Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday vowed an "all-out battle against corruption" as top leaders convened in Beijing for an annual planning session of the country's top disciplinary agency. ... more 
New lithium-sulfur battery will fully charge in 12 minutes for over 1000 cyclesTokyo, 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 nov ... more |
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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Asian markets mostly up after tech-fuelled Wall St rallyHong Kong (AFP) Jan 7, 2025 Most markets rose in Asia on Tuesday following another rally on Wall Street sparked by tech giants as traders try to assess Donald Trump's tariff plans following a report he may take a more targeted approach. ... more  
Pace of German emissions cuts slows in 2024: studyBerlin (AFP) Jan 7, 2025 German greenhouse gas emissions fell again in 2024 but at a slower rate, due to lagging green investment by industry and households, according to a study published Tuesday. ... more 
Blinken in Japan after rift on steel dealTokyo (AFP) Jan 7, 2025 US Secretary of State Antony Blinken was in Japan on Tuesday for talks expected to address North Korean missile launches, but President Joe Biden's blocking of a steel deal is straining the allies' warm ties. ... more 
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 |
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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 |
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