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  San Pedro, United States (AFP) May 3, 2025 At the Port of Los Angeles, the frenetic choreography of cranes unloading containers from Asia has slowed to a tiptoe, and the noise of the busiest docks in the US is quieting. "You could hear a pin drop, it's very unusual," Port Director Gene Seroka told AFP. By this unofficial barometer, the American economy faces slowdown under US President Donald Trump amid his trade war with China. Along with the next-door Port of Long Beach, the area represents the biggest gateway in the United State ... read more |
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Australia launches "world's largest" battery-power shipSydney (AFP) May 2, 2025 An Australian boatbuilder launched what it described as the world's largest electric-powered ship on Friday, a 130-metre (426-feet) behemoth capable of carrying 2,100 passengers. ... more  
US solar tariffs could drive Asia transition boomBangkok (AFP) May 4, 2025 Massive planned US duties on solar panels made in Southeast Asia could be a chance for the region to ramp up its own long-stalled energy transition, experts say. ... more  
TikTok fined 530 mn euros in EU over China data transferDublin (AFP) May 2, 2025 TikTok was hit with a massive EU fine of 530 million euros ($600 million) Friday, accused of sending personal data of Europeans to China and failing to guarantee it was shielded from access by Chinese authorities. ... more 
US asks judge to break up Google's ad tech businessAlexandria, United States (AFP) May 2, 2025 Google on Friday faced a demand by the US government to break up its hugely profitable ad technology business after a judge found the tech giant was commanding an illegal monopoly. ... 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 |
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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 
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 |
 
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  Available on Amazon Books |
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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  
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 
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 
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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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
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 |
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