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May 06, 2025
ENERGY TECH
Fusion modeling breakthrough accelerates stellarator design and confinement accuracy
Los Angeles CA (SPX) May 06, 2025
Abundant and affordable clean energy from fusion took a leap forward as scientists at The University of Texas at Austin, in collaboration with Los Alamos National Laboratory and Type One Energy Grou ... more
ROBO SPACE
UAE schools to teach AI from kindergarten up
Dubai (AFP) May 5, 2025
The United Arab Emirates will introduce artificial intelligence lessons for schoolchildren of all ages, officials said, in its latest initiative to stay at the technology's forefront. ... more
ENERGY TECH
'Cold' manufacturing approach to make next-gen batteries
University Park PA (SPX) May 06, 2025
Lithium-ion batteries have been a staple in device manufacturing for years, but the liquid electrolytes they rely on to function are quite unstable, leading to fire hazards and safety concerns. Now, ... more
ROBO SPACE
OpenAI abandons plan to become for-profit company
San Francisco (AFP) May 5, 2025
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman announced Monday that the company behind ChatGPT will continue to be run as a nonprofit, abandoning a contested plan to convert into a for-profit organization. ... more
ROBO SPACE
Top French chefs warm to AI in the kitchen
Paris (AFP) May 5, 2025
At the annual gathering of France's finest chefs for the Michelin Guide awards this year, the talk was not only about whose restaurants had gained or lost a star. ... more
ENERGY TECH
New model enhances accuracy in fusion barrier predictions for nuclear research
Sydney, Australia (SPX) May 06, 2025
An international team of physicists has developed an advanced model that precisely predicts the energy thresholds critical to heavy-ion fusion reactions. By integrating the Skyrme energy density fun ... more
TRADE WARS
China says to welcome EU chiefs Costa, von der Leyen for visits
Beijing (AFP) May 6, 2025
China said on Tuesday it would welcome EU chiefs Antonio Costa and Ursula von der Leyen for visits as part of events marking 50 years of ties between Beijing and the bloc. ... more
TRADE WARS
Dollar recovers some losses, stocks mixed as traders eye tariff deals
Hong Kong (AFP) May 6, 2025
The dollar rose in Asia on Tuesday fuelled by hopes for trade deals to avert Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs, while equities were mixed as investors await the Federal Reserve's latest policy decision. ... more
TRADE WARS
Philips turns in a profit but China, tariffs weigh
The Hague (AFP) May 6, 2025
Dutch medical device maker Philips reported a net profit for the first time in three quarters Tuesday despite weak sales in China but warned of "intensified" uncertainties due to tariffs. ... more
WATER WORLD
Exploring new frontiers in mineral extraction
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 oc ... more
SOLAR DAILY
Laminated structure boosts interface stability in inverted perovskite solar cells
Sydney, 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
CHIP TECH
MIT engineers advance toward a fault-tolerant quantum computer
Boston 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
OIL AND GAS
Moss method revives Canadian oil well sites into carbon-storing peatlands
Los 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
SPACEMART
Myriota adds 16 satellites through expanded Spire Global agreement to boost IoT network
Los 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
SOLAR DAILY
Saharan dust clouds cast uncertainty on Europe's solar power growth
Paris, France (SPX) May 05, 2025
As Europe accelerates its transition to solar energy, scientists are raising alarms about a growing natural obstacle: Saharan dust storms. New findings shared at the European Geosciences Union Gener ... more
OIL AND GAS
'Bombshell' OPEC+ output hike hits oil price
Hong Kong (AFP) May 5, 2025
Oil prices slumped on Monday after eight OPEC+ members announced a sharp increase in production, while Asian stocks treaded water in thin trade with major markets closed. ... more
SOLAR DAILY
US solar tariffs could drive Asia transition boom
Bangkok (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
CYBER WARS
China denies accessing data after TikTok hit with huge EU fine
Beijing (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
TRADE WARS
Trump's tariffs bite at quiet US ports
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. ... more
INTERNET SPACE
US asks judge to break up Google's ad tech business
Alexandria, 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
CAR TECH
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
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