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  Hong Kong (AFP) Dec 5, 2024 Despite being the world's most famous cryptocurrency, Bitcoin - whose value on Thursday passed $100,000 for the first time - has always been surrounded by mystery and controversy. Here are some things to know about the volatile digital unit, which has soared since Donald Trump won the US election promising to make the country the "bitcoin and cryptocurrency capital of the world": - Secret creator - In the 16 years since Bitcoin was invented, no one has been able to name its founder. I ... read more |
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'Spooky action' at a very short distance: Scientists map out quantum entanglement in protonsUpton NY (SPX) Dec 03, 2024 Scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory and collaborators have a new way to use data from high-energy particle smashups to peer inside protons. Their appro ... more 
Bitcoin breaks $100,000, stocks mixed as traders eye S. Korea dramaHong Kong (AFP) Dec 5, 2024 Bitcoin burst past $100,000 for the first time Thursday as traders welcomed Donald Trump's pick to head the US securities commission, while Seoul stocks slipped as South Korea's president faced impeachment after his brief imposition of martial law this week. ... more 
Getting a deeper understanding of quark mixingParis, France (SPX) Dec 05, 2024 The Standard Model of particle physics thrives on the idea that good things come in threes, featuring three distinct generations of elementary particles. Quarks exemplify this pattern, existing in s ... more  
Study defines sustainable aviation and provides framework for progressLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 04, 2024 A new definition of sustainable aviation and an accompanying framework for achieving it have emerged from a collaborative effort between aerospace engineering professor Phil Ansell and his student E ... more |
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Liquid Sun secures funding to scale sustainable aviation fuel productionBerlin, Germany (SPX) Dec 03, 2024 The demand for sustainable aviation fuel (eSAF) is projected to soar, with market value expected to increase from euro 2 billion in 2030 to over euro 60 billion by 2050. Finnish firm Liquid Sun is ... more |
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Making water harvesting easier with low-energy solutionsTokyo, Japan (SPX) Dec 03, 2024 Efficiently harvesting water from the air and reducing humidity are increasingly vital for improving living conditions worldwide. However, conventional methods of reusing water-adsorption polymers-u ... more  
Nvidia signs deal to establish AI centre in VietnamHanoi (AFP) Dec 5, 2024 US chip giant Nvidia signed a deal Thursday to establish an AI centre in Vietnam. ... more  
NASA data reveals role of green spaces in cooling citiesGreenbelt MD (SPX) Dec 03, 2024 As any urban dweller who has lived through a heat wave knows, a shady tree can make all the difference. But what happens when there's no shade available? A recent study in Nature Communication ... more  
New nanomaterial offers potential for antimicrobial applicationsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 03, 2024 Researchers at Rice University have developed a new type of halide perovskite nanocrystal (HPNC) that demonstrates significant promise as a stable and effective antimicrobial agent. The innovation, ... more |
Oceans cool the climate with sulfur emissions greater than expectedLondon, UK (SPX) Dec 03, 2024 A groundbreaking study has revealed that sulfur emissions from oceans play a significantly larger role in cooling the planet than previously understood, particularly over the Southern Ocean. The fin ... more  |
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In Angola, Biden promises to invest differently to ChinaLobito, Angola (AFP) Dec 4, 2024 President Joe Biden will make the case on Wednesday in Angola that the United States must do better rather than more than China to regain influence in Africa. ... more 
Helping robots make good decisions in real timePasadena CA (SPX) Dec 05, 2024 In 2018, Google DeepMind's AlphaZero program taught itself the games of chess, shogi, and Go using machine learning and a special algorithm to determine the best moves to win a game within a defined ... more  
How efficient solar cells can be made with non-toxic processesBerlin, Germany (SPX) Dec 05, 2024 Efforts to produce environmentally friendly and efficient solar cells have taken a significant step forward thanks to a novel design principle developed by researchers at Linkoping University in Swe ... more 
Controlling atomic-scale reactions marks a major leap forwardLondon, UK (SPX) Dec 04, 2024 Scientists at the University of Bath have made a significant advance in nanotechnology, unveiling a method to control atomic-level chemical reactions. This achievement is expected to enhance fundame ... more |
 
GM announces more than $5 bn hit to earnings in China ventureNew York (AFP) Dec 4, 2024 General Motors announced Wednesday it will book more than $5 billion in losses and write-downs due to the restructuring of its China joint-venture. ... more 
Germany charges ex-Continental execs over 'Dieselgate'Frankfurt, Germany (AFP) Dec 4, 2024 German prosecutors said Wednesday they had charged the ex-CEO and three other former executives from auto supplier Continental over the "dieselgate" emissions-cheating saga that first emerged a decade ago. ... more  
Losses in 2024 cyclone season unusually high: Munich ReBerlin (AFP) Dec 3, 2024 Exceptionally severe storms during the 2024 tropical cyclone season resulted in damages well above the 10-year average, according to German reinsurance giant Munich Re. ... more  
Cubic Telecom and Skylo expand satellite connectivity for vehiclesLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 04, 2024 Cubic Telecom, a global leader in software-defined vehicle (SDV) solutions, has announced a partnership with Skylo Technologies, a pioneer in non-terrestrial network (NTN) communications. This colla ... more |
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New datasets aim to teach AI models cross-disciplinary scientific thinkingLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 03, 2024 What can exploding stars reveal about blood flow in arteries, or how might swimming bacteria inform our understanding of ocean dynamics? Researchers from leading institutions have taken a major step ... more 
Scientists explore sustainable use of fly ash for water treatmentParis, France (SPX) Dec 03, 2024 The global challenge of managing nearly one billion tons of ash waste annually could turn into an opportunity for sustainability, according to researchers from the University of Sharjah. Their new s ... more 
Manta ray-inspired soft robot sets new speed recordLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 05, 2024 Researchers from North Carolina State University have unveiled a next-generation soft robot inspired by manta rays, achieving unprecedented speeds and expanded underwater capabilities. This latest i ... more 
A new way to create realistic 3D shapes using generative AIBoston MA (SPX) Dec 05, 2024 Creating realistic 3D models for applications like virtual reality, filmmaking, and engineering design can be a cumbersome process requiring lots of manual trial and error. While generative ar ... more |
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Scientists create coral-inspired material for effective bone repairLondon, UK (SPX) Dec 05, 2024 Researchers at Swansea University have developed an innovative bone graft substitute inspired by coral, which enhances healing while dissolving naturally in the body after the bone repair process is ... more |
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Seeing farther into the universe with enhanced gravitational-wave detectionLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 05, 2024 Researchers at Louisiana State University have unveiled a promising method to refine gravitational-wave detection through optical spring tracking. This innovation may enable scientists to observe de ... more 
MINE-THE-GAP project to transform mining oversight with AI and satellite dataBerlin, Germany (SPX) Dec 04, 2024 As the demand for raw materials surges to support digitalization and decarbonization, the MINE-THE-GAP project has been launched to address a pressing gap in understanding the environmental and soci ... more  
Planet and Laconic collaborate to advance AI-driven forest carbon monitoring for carbon credit marketsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 03, 2024 Planet Labs PBC (NYSE: PL), a global leader in Earth data and insights, has entered into a multi-year partnership with Laconic, a company reshaping climate finance. The seven-figure agreement will p ... more  
Landmark Drought Atlas calls for action to address global risksParis, France (SPX) Dec 03, 2024 The UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), in collaboration with the European Commission Joint Research Centre (JRC), has unveiled the World Drought Atlas, a comprehensive resource address ... more |
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