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December 19, 2024
ENERGY TECH
MIT spinout Commonwealth Fusion Systems unveils plans for the world's first fusion power plant
Boston MA (SPX) Dec 18, 2024
America is one step closer to tapping into a new and potentially limitless clean energy source today, with the announcement from MIT spinout Commonwealth Fusion Systems (CFS) that it plans to build ... more
TIME AND SPACE
All observables in nature measurable with a single unit of time
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 18, 2024
Brazilian researchers have introduced a thought-provoking perspective on a long-standing debate among physicists: how many fundamental constants are required to describe the universe? Their conclusi ... more
DISASTER MANAGEMENT
Human civilization at a tipping point between authoritarian collapse and technological superabundance
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 17, 2024
A new study published in the journal Foresight asserts that humanity stands at a critical juncture, poised for a transformative leap in evolution. Yet, this shift risks being derailed by centralized ... more
TECH SPACE
NTU Singapore develops 3D concrete printing process that stores carbon dioxide
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 17, 2024
Scientists at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore), have created a 3D concrete printing method that captures and stores carbon dioxide, offering a significant step toward lowe ... more
OIL AND GAS
Climate chemistry model finds "non-negligible" impacts of potential hydrogen fuel leakage
Boston MA (SPX) Dec 17, 2024
As the world looks for ways to stop climate change, much discussion focuses on using hydrogen instead of fossil fuels, which emit climate-warming greenhouse gases (GHGs) when they're burned. The ide ... more
CIVIL NUCLEAR
After long delay, French nuclear plant coming on stream
Paris (AFP) Dec 18, 2024
France's flagship nuclear reactor at Flamanville in Normandy will finally enter service on Friday after a dozen years of delay, operator EDF said Wednesday. ... more
THE PITS
Record year for coal in 2024, world's hottest year
Paris (AFP) Dec 18, 2024
World coal use is set to reach an all-time high in 2024, the International Energy Agency said Wednesday, in a year all but certain to be the hottest in recorded history. ... more
SOLAR DAILY
Anger as Amsterdam allows 'ugly' solar panels on historic canal houses
Amsterdam (AFP) Dec 18, 2024
Amsterdam's world-famous canalside houses will soon be allowed to have visible solar panels on their roofs, much to the dismay of local heritage groups, who say they will be an eyesore. ... more
FROTH AND BUBBLE
EU countries back stricter rules to curb microplastics pollution
Brussels, Belgium (AFP) Dec 17, 2024
EU countries on Tuesday backed plans to curb plastic pollution by toughening rules for companies using the pellets that constitute the building blocks of most plastic products. ... more
DISASTER MANAGEMENT
Tackling climate, nature separately risks worsening crises: UN
Paris (AFP) Dec 17, 2024
Overconsumption and unsustainable farming are fuelling overlapping crises in nature and the climate, putting crucial ecosystems such as coral reefs at imminent risk of destruction, a landmark UN report said Tuesday. ... more
OIL AND GAS
Aeromon achieves ISO 17025 accreditation for advanced emissions monitoring and flare efficiency analysis
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 17, 2024
Aeromon has secured ISO 17025 accreditation, becoming the first internationally recognized provider of site-level methane quantification and flaring efficiency analysis. This milestone sets a global ... more
SPACE TRAVEL
Washington, Beijing renew stalled scientific cooperation agreement
Washington (AFP) Dec 13, 2024
Washington and Beijing, locked in a fierce economic and political rivalry, renewed a scientific and technological cooperation agreement for five years on Friday following criticism by detractors, including US Republicans, that China is being given an advantage. ... more
CHIP TECH
Frontgrade Gaisler leads European effort for advanced space semiconductor technology
Paris, France (SPX) Dec 17, 2024
Under a new contract with the European Space Agency (ESA), Frontgrade Gaisler is spearheading an initiative to secure European leadership in advanced semiconductor technologies for space applications. ... more
TRADE WARS
Asian stocks track Wall St down after Fed forecast, BoJ hits yen
Hong Kong (AFP) Dec 19, 2024
Asian markets sank Thursday following a severe sell-off on Wall Street that came after the Federal Reserve halved its rates outlook, while the yen weakened as the Bank of Japan decided against a hike. ... more
WOOD PILE
Stora Enso reports impairments of 724 mn euros
Helsinki (AFP) Dec 18, 2024
Finnish-Swedish forestry group Stora Enso said Wednesday it will record impairments totalling some 724 million euros ($760 million) in its fourth quarter, citing weaker demand and increased costs. ... more
TECH SPACE
AI startup Databricks raises $10 bn as value soars
San Francisco (AFP) Dec 17, 2024
Young startup Databricks, which specializes in scaling and building artificial intelligence, said Tuesday it raised $10 billion, bringing the company's valuation to $62 billion. ... more
SHAKE AND BLOW
Spain central bank raises 2024 growth forecast despite floods
Madrid (AFP) Dec 17, 2024
Spain's central bank raised its 2024 growth forecast by 0.3 percentage points on Tuesday despite the impact of the devastating October 29 floods, the country's worst such disaster in decades. ... more
INTERNET SPACE
US Supreme Court agrees to hear TikTok ban case
Washington (AFP) Dec 18, 2024
The US Supreme Court agreed on Wednesday to hear TikTok's appeal of a law that would force its Chinese owner to sell the online video-sharing platform or shut it down. ... more
TECH SPACE
Hyperspectral Raman lidar enables remote plastic detection and analysis
Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Dec 18, 2024
A new hyperspectral Raman imaging lidar system capable of remotely detecting and identifying various plastic types has been unveiled by researchers. Designed to help address the global issue of plas ... more
ABOUT US
Travelers consider weight-based airfares for sustainable flights
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 18, 2024
As holiday travelers pack for seasonal trips, airlines are exploring new ideas to address rising environmental concerns. Among them is weight-based pricing, a concept recently studied by the Univers ... more
SOLAR DAILY
Training solar panels to adapt to wind conditions
Paris, France (SPX) Dec 18, 2024
Solar energy continues to lead the renewable energy revolution, with solar photovoltaic power plants serving as a key technology in achieving global NetZero Emissions by 2050. These plants convert s ... more
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