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  Boston 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 ocean's ridges, volcanic arcs, and tectonic plate boundaries, and on the flanks of seamounts, lie other types of mineral-rich deposits containing high-demand minerals. The minerals found in the deep ocean are used to manufacture products like the lithium-ion batteries used to power electric vehicles, cell ... read more |
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Laminated structure boosts interface stability in inverted perovskite solar cellsSydney, Australia (SPX) May 05, 2025 A research partnership between the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) and the Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has led to the development of a laminated microstructure in ... more  
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  
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  
Myriota adds 16 satellites through expanded Spire Global agreement to boost IoT networkLos Angeles CA (SPX) May 01, 2025 Spire Global has announced an expanded agreement with Australian IoT company Myriota to design, build, and operate 16 new satellites carrying advanced second-generation payloads. The deal strengthen ... more |
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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 |
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China denies accessing data after TikTok hit with huge EU fineBeijing (AFP) May 3, 2025 China on Saturday denied it required companies to hand over data after TikTok was hit with a massive fine in the European Union for its handling of personal data. ... more  
Trump's tariffs bite at quiet US portsSan 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. ... 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  
GM cuts shift at Canada plant over 'evolving trade environment'Ottawa (AFP) May 2, 2025 General Motors said Friday it would reduce the number of shifts at a truck assembly plant in Canada, as US President Donald Trump's trade war upends the North American auto sector. ... more |
US ends duty-free shipping loophole for low-cost goods from ChinaWashington (AFP) May 2, 2025 The United States on Friday ended a tariff exemption for goods shipped from China worth less than $800, dealing a major blow to popular e-commerce sites such as Shein and Temu, whose cheap items consumers have come to rely on. ... more  Available on Amazon Books |
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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 
Stock markets gain as China mulls US tariff talksLondon (AFP) May 2, 2025 European and Asian markets rose on Friday, tracking Wall Street gains, as China said it was considering a US offer to negotiate steep tariffs. ... more  
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 
Sri Lanka vows closer ties with China and India's leftColombo (AFP) May 1, 2025 Sri Lanka's government pledged closer ties on Thursday with Communist parties in China and India, two regional powers competing for influence in the small but strategically important nation. ... more |
China lifts sanctions against five Euro deputies: parliamentBrussels, Belgium (AFP) April 30, 2025 China has lifted sanctions against five European Union parliament members that were imposed in a showdown over the treatment of Uyghur Muslims, the assembly said Wednesday. ... 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  
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 
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 |
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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 
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 |
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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 |
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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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