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  Sydney, 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 advanced evolutionary algorithms, the team developed a reference-point-based optimization method that promises to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in meeting complex design requirements for emerging nuclear reactor technologies. The novel method combines two custom-designed algorithms-Reference Point N ... read more |
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Bacteria breathe electricity unlocking bioenergy and clean tech potentialLos Angeles CA (SPX) May 02, 2025 A research team led by Caroline Ajo-Franklin at Rice University has discovered how certain bacteria breathe by releasing electricity, a process that pushes electrons into their surroundings instead ... 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  
ITER completes record breaking superconducting magnet system for fusion energyLos Angeles CA (SPX) May 01, 2025 In a major milestone for the future of fusion power, ITER has finalized assembly of the world's largest and most powerful pulsed superconducting magnet system, with key components contributed by the ... more 
Microscale weld imaging unlocks improved durability for fusion power plantsLondon, UK (SPX) Apr 30, 2025 Engineers at the University of Surrey have pioneered a new method to understand and improve the durability of welded metal components used in fusion power plants. The breakthrough provides essential ... more |
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AI designed nanostructure coating cuts solar reflection and boosts cell efficiencyLos Angeles CA (SPX) May 02, 2025 Conventional silicon solar cells lose nearly half their potential light energy to surface reflection, but a new antireflective coating could dramatically reduce that loss. Researchers have developed ... more |
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Asian stocks gain after China teases US tariff talksHong Kong (AFP) May 2, 2025 Asian markets largely rose Friday, tracking Wall Street gains, as China said it was considering a US offer to negotiate steep tariffs. ... more  
Shell net profit sinks 35% in first-quarter as oil prices fallLondon (AFP) May 2, 2025 British energy giant Shell on Friday reported a sharp drop in first-quarter net profit as it was hit by weaker oil prices but pushed ahead with shareholder returns. ... more 
Where things stand in the US-China trade warBeijing (AFP) May 2, 2025 China has said it has received overtures from the United States for talks on tariffs - but warned it will need concessions as proof of "sincerity" before any negotiations can take place. ... more  
Japan dating app uses govt data to verify unmarried statusTokyo (AFP) May 2, 2025 A popular Japanese dating app has introduced a feature allowing it to verify users' marital status through government records, in a bid to prevent married cheaters pretending to be single. ... more |
China says open to US trade talks offer but wants tariffs scrappedBeijing (AFP) May 2, 2025 China said Friday it is evaluating a US offer for negotiations on tariffs but insisted Washington must be ready to scrap levies that have roiled global markets and supply chains before talks can begin. ... more  Available on Amazon Books |
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Apple expects $900 mn tariff hit, US iPhone supply shifts to IndiaSan Francisco (AFP) May 2, 2025 Apple on Thursday reported first-quarter profit above expectations but warned that US tariffs could cost the company and were disrupting its supply chain. ... more 
Amazon revenue climbs 9%, but outlook sends shares lowerSan Francisco (AFP) May 1, 2025 Amazon reported a nine percent rise in first-quarter revenue on Thursday, but its outlook fell below expectations as potential impact from the US-China trade war rattled investors. ... more  
US to end shipping loophole for Chinese goods FridayWashington (AFP) May 1, 2025 The United States is set to end tariff exemptions on Friday for goods shipped from China worth less than $800, a move which could have significant ramifications on consumers' purchasing habits. ... more  
US climate assessment in doubt as Trump dismisses authorsWashington (AFP) April 29, 2025 President Donald Trump's administration has fired the authors of the United States' premier climate report, a move scientists said threatens to derail a key assessment vital to preparing for global warming. ... more |
 
Sidus Space advances real-time maritime vessel detection via LizzieSat satellite AILos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 23, 2025 Sidus Space (NASDAQ: SIDU) has unveiled a near real-time solution for vessel detection and classification, enabled through its proprietary LizzieSat satellite platform and a partnership with Little ... more 
A single molecule elevates solar module output and stabilityLondon, 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 publis ... more  
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 |
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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 
US reaching out to China for tariff talks: Beijing media; China lifts sanctions against five Euro deputiesBeijing (AFP) May 1, 2025 United States officials have reached out to their Chinese counterparts for talks on vast tariffs that have hammered markets and global supply chains, a Beijing-backed outlet said on Thursday citing sources. ... more 
Tokyo stocks rise as BoJ holds rates steadyHong Kong (AFP) May 1, 2025 Japanese stocks rose Thursday as the central bank kept its key interest rates steady as expected, in thin trade with most Asian markets shut for the May 1 holiday. ... more 
US judge says Apple defied order in App Store caseSan Francisco (AFP) May 1, 2025 A US judge on Wednesday accused Apple of defying an order to loosen its grip on the App Store payment system to the point that criminal charges could be warranted. ... 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 |
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