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  London, UK (SPX) Apr 24, 2025 A new molecule developed through international collaboration has been shown to significantly improve both the performance and durability of perovskite solar cells, according to a recent study published in *Science*. The discovery centers on a synthetic ionic salt named CPMAC, which originates from buckminsterfullerene (C60) and has been shown to outperform traditional C60 in solar applications. Researchers from the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) played a key role in the ... read more |
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Advanced microelectronics: Why a next-gen semiconductor doesn't fall to piecesAnn Abhor MI (SPX) Apr 22, 2025 A new class of semiconductors that can store information in electric fields could enable computers that run on less power, sensors with quantum precision, and the conversion of signals between elect ... more 
Breakthrough in organic radical crystals boosts solar power-to-electricity techSydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 23, 2025 Recent innovations in solar thermoelectric generator (STEG) technology have significantly advanced the ability to convert sunlight into electricity, opening up promising applications in areas such a ... more 
In US, saving money is top reason to embrace solar powerColumbus OH (SPX) Apr 23, 2025 Financial benefits, such as saving on utility payments and avoiding electricity rate hikes, are a key driver of U.S. adults' willingness to consider installing rooftop solar panels or subscribing to ... more 
Politecnico di Milano explores global potential of agrivoltaics for land use harmonyParis, France (SPX) Apr 23, 2025 A research team from the Politecnico di Milano has presented new insights into how agrivoltaic systems could resolve growing tensions over land use between agricultural production and solar energy d ... more |
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Meta quarterly profit climbs despite big cloud spendingSan Francisco (AFP) April 30, 2025 Tech giant Meta on Wednesday reported quarterly profits that were well above expectations, brushing aside market worries that its heavy investments in cloud computing and artificial intelligence would hamper growth. ... more |
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Microsoft reports strong results driven by cloud and AI; Urges fast 'resolution' of transatlantic trade issuesSan Francisco (AFP) April 30, 2025 Technology giant Microsoft posted robust quarterly results on Wednesday, with revenue rising 13 percent to $70.1 billion, powered by a strong performance in its cloud computing and artificial intelligence businesses. ... more  
US imposes sanctions to curb Iran oil despite talksWashington (AFP) April 30, 2025 The United States said Wednesday it was imposing sanctions on seven companies involved in selling Iranian oil, tightening pressure despite new nuclear talks between the adversaries. ... more  
Norway's Equinor slams 'unlawful' halt to US wind farmOslo (AFP) April 30, 2025 Norwegian energy giant Equinor said Wednesday the US decision to halt its New York offshore wind farm project was unlawful and warned that it was still weighing its legal options. ... more  
Meta releases standalone AI app, competing with ChatGPTSan Francisco (AFP) April 29, 2025 Social media behemoth Meta unveiled its first standalone AI assistant app on Tuesday, challenging ChatGPT by giving users a direct path to its generative artificial intelligence models. ... more |
 
Finland says supports EU goal to cut emissions 90 percent by 2040Helsinki (AFP) April 29, 2025 Finland's Climate and Environment Minister said Tuesday that the Nordic country was endorsing an EU target to cut net greenhouse gas emissions by 90 percent before 2040. ... more  Available on Amazon Books |
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Spain nuclear plants in 'safe' shutdown mode after blackoutMadrid (AFP) April 28, 2025 Spain's nuclear power plants automatically stopped on Monday when a massive blackout hit, but diesel generators were keeping them in "safe condition", officials said. ... more  
Nigeria court orders seizure of 73 properties linked to Chinese scam suspectsLagos (AFP) April 25, 2025 Nigeria's Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) anti-graft agency said Friday that a court has ordered the seizure of dozens of Lagos properties linked to Chinese nationals suspected of internet fraud. ... more 
Alphabet quarterly earnings lifted by cloud and AISan Francisco (AFP) April 25, 2025 Google parent Alphabet on Thursday reported profit of $34.5 billion in the recently ended quarter, powered by its cloud computing and artificial intelligence operations. ... more 
Intel chief vows to thin ranks at US chip makerSan Francisco (AFP) April 25, 2025 New Intel chief executive Lip-Bu Tan on Thursday announced upcoming layoffs at the struggling US chip maker as White House tariffs and export restrictions muddy the market. ... more |
More than 80,000 litres of oil spilled around a barge on Danube in SerbiaBelgrade (AFP) April 24, 2025 Around 82,000 litres of oil were spilled during a transfer to a barge on the Danube about 20 kilometres (12 miles) downstream from Serbia's capital Belgrade, officials analysing water samples confirmed on Thursday. ... more  
Using "shallow shadows" to uncover quantum propertiesSan Diego CA (SPX) May 01, 2025 It would be difficult to understand the inner workings of a complex machine without ever opening it up, but this is the challenge scientists face when exploring quantum systems. Traditional methods ... more 
Electron scattering experiment reveals unprecedented production of hydrogen-6 isotopeBerlin, Germany (SPX) May 01, 2025 The A1 Collaboration at the Institute of Nuclear Physics at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (JGU), alongside researchers from China and Japan, has successfully produced the rare hydrogen-6 isoto ... more 
RoboBee gains insect-inspired legs for stable landingsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 22, 2025 Harvard's RoboBee, already renowned for its agile aerial maneuvers, has now been equipped with a biologically inspired landing system modeled after the crane fly. Developed by the Harvard Microrob ... more |
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Exploring new frontiers in mineral extractionBoston MA (SPX) May 01, 2025 The ocean's deep-sea bed is scattered with ancient rocks, each about the size of a closed fist, called "polymetallic nodules." Elsewhere, along active and inactive hydrothermal vents and the deep oc ... more 
Record efficiency milestone reached in ecofriendly organic solar technologyTokyo, Japan (SPX) Apr 30, 2025 As global momentum builds toward sustainable energy solutions, researchers have made a major breakthrough in solar technology by developing all-organic solar cells with record-setting efficiency. Un ... more 
AI driven algorithm streamlines next generation nuclear reactor shielding designSydney, Australia (SPX) May 01, 2025 The Nuclear Engineering and Application Laboratory (NEAL) at the University of South China has introduced a transformative approach to radiation shielding design for nuclear reactors. Leveraging adv ... more 
Photovoltaic rooftops could supply over one third of Vitoria Gasteiz energy needsMadrid, Spain (SPX) Apr 30, 2025 In a new study by the University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), researchers found that rooftop solar installations in Vitoria-Gasteiz could supply up to 38% of the city's annual electricity consum ... more |
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MIT engineers advance toward a fault-tolerant quantum computerBoston MA (SPX) May 01, 2025 In the future, quantum computers could rapidly simulate new materials or help scientists develop faster machine-learning models, opening the door to many new possibilities. But these applicati ... more |
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U.S. sanctions vessels, firms providing Houthis with supportWashington DC (UPI) Apr 29, 2025 The United States has sanctioned three vessels and their firms on accusations of providing support to the Houthi rebels of Yemen. ... more 
Moss method revives Canadian oil well sites into carbon-storing peatlandsLos Angeles CA (SPX) May 01, 2025 In a breakthrough for ecological restoration, researchers have developed a scalable technique to transform former oil and gas exploration sites in western Canada back into carbon-rich peatlands. The ... more  
China says EU ties 'inject precious stability' into world economy, tradeBeijing (AFP) April 30, 2025 China on Wednesday hailed its ties with the European Union as adding "precious stability" to the global economy, as Beijing seeks closer relations with the bloc as its trade war with Washington persists. ... more 
BRICS blast 'resurgence of protectionism' in Trump eraRio De Janeiro, Brazil (AFP) April 29, 2025 China, Brazil and other members of the BRICS grouping on Tuesday slammed the "resurgence of trade protectionism" at a meeting in Rio de Janeiro dominated by US President Donald Trump's tariffs blitz. ... more |
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