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  Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Dec 10, 2024 Professor Chiyoung Park and his team at the Department of Energy Science and Engineering, Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST), have developed a cutting-edge solar hydrogen production system inspired by the natural process of photosynthesis. This innovation leverages supramolecular fluorophore nanocomposite fabrication to achieve sustainable energy production. Collaborating with Professor Hyojung Cha of Kyungpook National University, the research focused on utilizing tannic ... read more |
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GPS alternative for drone navigation leverages celestial dataSydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 10, 2024 In response to the rising threat of GPS jamming in drone warfare, researchers at the University of South Australia (UniSA) have pioneered a celestial navigation system that uses star-based visual da ... more  
Seeing farther into the universe with enhanced gravitational-wave detectionLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 10, 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  
Unveiling a hydrogen-controlled nano-switch in electron transport proteinsOsaka, Japan (SPX) Dec 10, 2024 Researchers at Osaka University have unveiled a groundbreaking mechanism that controls the electric potential of a universal "electron carrier" protein involved in redox reactions - processes critic ... more  
A film capacitor that can take the heatBerkeley CA (SPX) Dec 10, 2024 The Department of Energy's Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) and several collaborating institutions have successfully demonstrated a machine-learning technique to accelerate disco ... more |
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China probes Nvidia for 'violating' anti-monopoly lawBeijing (AFP) Dec 9, 2024 China on Monday launched an investigation into US chip giant Nvidia for allegedly violating its anti-monopoly laws, a top government agency said, as the two countries race for global chipmaking dominance. ... more |
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Google announces quantum computing chip breakthroughSan Francisco (AFP) Dec 9, 2024 Google on Monday showed off a new quantum computing chip that it said was a major breakthrough that could bring practical quantum computing closer to reality. ... more  
BP to 'significantly reduce' renewables investmentLondon (AFP) Dec 9, 2024 British oil giant BP announced Monday it will "significantly reduce" investment in renewable energy through to 2030, as it combines its offshore wind business with that of Japanese power company Jera. ... more  
BMW boss sees no need to delay EU emissions targetsFrankfurt, Germany (AFP) Dec 9, 2024 BMW's chief said in an interview published Monday that there was no need to delay stricter EU vehicle emissions targets that come into force next year, insisting that the German carmaker was prepared. ... more  
Chinese premier warns world financial leaders of 'deglobalisation' risksBeijing (AFP) Dec 9, 2024 China's number two leader warned on Monday that "deglobalisation" was putting further strain on the world economy, as he welcomed the heads of multilateral financial institutions to Beijing. ... more |
 
With blasts and grit, Colombia fights gold mines run by crime gangsParque Nacional Farallones De Cali, Colombia (AFP) Dec 6, 2024 A thin detonating cord snakes its way into an illegal gold mine drilled high up on a mountain near the Colombian city of Cali, exploding with a roar and destroying a lucrative source of money for armed groups that include leftist rebels. ... more  |
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'Scary' drought empties one of Bosnia's largest lakesOstrozac, Bosnia And Herzegovina (AFP) Dec 5, 2024 Staring across what was once one of Bosnia's largest expanses of water, all that Saliha Kuljanin can see is boats left high and dry after months of drought emptied Lake Jablanicko. ... more  
Natural disasters cause $310bn in economic losses in 2024: Swiss ReZurich (AFP) Dec 5, 2024 In a year set to be declared the hottest on record, natural disasters caused $310 billion in economic losses globally in 2024, as climate change increasingly takes its toll, Swiss Re said Thursday. ... more 
China's leaders vow more 'relaxed' monetary policy in 2025Beijing (AFP) Dec 9, 2024 Chinese President Xi Jinping and other top leaders said Monday they would adopt a more "relaxed" approach to monetary policy as they hashed out plans to boost the economy next year. ... more 
Hong Kong, Shanghai rally on China optimism as Seoul reboundsHong Kong (AFP) Dec 10, 2024 Hong Kong and Shanghai stocks rallied Tuesday after China pledged to adopt a looser monetary policy to revive the stuttering economy, while Seoul rebounded after days of losses fuelled by the brief declaration of martial law by South Korea's president. ... more |
Rio Tinto's Bougainville mine poses ongoing threats: reportSydney (AFP) Dec 7, 2024 A long-abandoned Papua New Guinea mine once operated by Anglo-Australian mining giant Rio Tinto poses environmental and safety concerns for nearby communities, who live under the threat of landslides, a new report shows. ... more  
A connection between quantum theory and information theory demonstratedBerlin, Germany (SPX) Dec 08, 2024 "Our results have no clear or direct application right now. It's basic research that lays the foundation for future technologies in quantum information and quantum computers. There's enormous potent ... more 
A new biodegradable material to replace certain microplasticsBoston MA (SPX) Dec 08, 2024 Microplastics are an environmental hazard found nearly everywhere on Earth, released by the breakdown of tires, clothing, and plastic packaging. Another significant source of microplastics is tiny b ... more 
Researchers develop new shape-changing polymerColumbus OH (SPX) Dec 08, 2024 A team of scientists has created a new shape-changing polymer that could transform how future soft materials are constructed. Made using a material called a liquid crystalline elastomer (LCE), a sof ... more |
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What do we know about the economics of AI?Boston MA (SPX) Dec 10, 2024 For all the talk about artificial intelligence upending the world, its economic effects remain uncertain. There is massive investment in AI but little clarity about what it will produce. Exami ... more 
Speaking crystal AI predicts atomic arrangements to aid material discoveryLondon, UK (SPX) Dec 08, 2024 Researchers at the University of Reading and University College London have unveiled CrystaLLM, a new AI tool capable of predicting atomic arrangements in crystal structures. This innovative approac ... more 
Cracking the Code for materials that can learnLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 10, 2024 While machine learning often conjures up images of algorithms and digital systems, researchers are demonstrating that the potential for learning extends far beyond the digital realm. A team at the U ... more  
Roof greening in Chinese cities offers significant carbon sink potentialSydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 08, 2024 Chinese cities, accounting for approximately 85% of the nation's carbon emissions, face a pressing need for innovative solutions to reduce urban CO2 levels. Conventional emission reduction measures ... more |
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Existing EV batteries may last significantly longer under real-world conditionsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 10, 2024 Electric vehicle (EV) batteries subjected to typical real-world driving scenarios-such as heavy traffic, urban commutes, and long highway trips-could last up to 40% longer than previously projected, ... more |
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Fusion advances with innovative stellarator researchLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 10, 2024 Plasma many times hotter than the sun's surface swirls inside a large metallic device designed to replicate the power source of stars: fusion. While the exterior resembles a metal ring surrounded by ... more 
DOE UK DESNZ and Tokamak Energy invest in fusion facility upgrade for fusion pilot plantLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 08, 2024 The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), the U.K.'s Department of Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ), and Tokamak Energy Ltd. (TE) have announced a $52 million collaboration to enhance the ST40 experi ... more 
Battery-like memory withstands extreme heat for future applicationsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 10, 2024 A team of engineers led by the University of Michigan has developed a groundbreaking memory device capable of operating at extreme temperatures, enabling potential use in fusion reactors, jet engine ... more  
Framatome partners with Japan on sodium-cooled fast reactor developmentParis, France (SPX) Dec 08, 2024 Framatome, alongside the Japan Atomic Energy Agency (JAEA), Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI), and Mitsubishi FBR Systems (MFBR), has formalized a key Design Cooperation Implementation Arrangement f ... more |
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