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  Columbus OH (SPX) May 12, 2025 Magnetar flares, colossal cosmic explosions, may be directly responsible for the creation and distribution of heavy elements across the universe, suggests a new study. For decades, astronomers only had theories about where some of the heaviest elements in nature, like gold, uranium and platinum, come from. But by taking a fresh look at old archival data, researchers now estimate that up to 10% of these heavy elements in the Milky Way are derived from the ejections of highly magnetized neutron star ... read more |
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The Squid Galaxy's neutrino game just leveled upLos Angeles CA (SPX) May 12, 2025 Buried deep in the ice in the Antarctic are "eyes" that can see elementary particles called neutrinos, and what they've observed is puzzling scientists: a remarkably strong neutrino signal accompani ... more  
Accelerating Mathematical Discovery with AI for Tomorrow's BreakthroughsLos Angeles CA (SPX) May 12, 2025 Math has long been the engine behind countless technological advancements, but the path to groundbreaking mathematical insights has traditionally been slow and labor-intensive, often taking years or ... more
British govt suffers setback in AI copyright battleLondon (AFP) May 13, 2025 The British government suffered a setback to its plans to make it easier for AI companies to access data as the House of Lords backed more protection for content creators on Monday. ... more  
Inner workings of AI an enigma - even to its creatorsNew York (AFP) May 13, 2025 Even the greatest human minds building generative artificial intelligence that is poised to change the world admit they do not comprehend how digital minds think. ... more |
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Spongy Device Draws Water from Air Using Sunlight for Efficient HarvestingSydney, Australia (SPX) May 12, 2025 Researchers from Australia and China have developed a sponge-like device capable of extracting water from thin air, leveraging solar energy to release the collected moisture. This breakthrough addre ... more |
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Carbon Crystals Built Like Atomic LEGO Promise New Era in Material ScienceSydney, Australia (SPX) May 13, 2025 Scientists are pushing beyond traditional graphite and diamond to engineer innovative three-dimensional (3D) carbon structures with unique properties, using atomic assembly techniques reminiscent of ... more  
Urban temps turning cities into 'ovens,' UN Chief Heat Officer warnsWashington (AFP) May 13, 2025 Whether in Miami, Athens, or Santiago, dedicated ambassadors are stepping up to tackle extreme urban heat around the world. ... more  
Dongguk University Researchers Develop Scalable Zinc-Ion Battery Technology for Industrial UseTokyo, Japan (SPX) May 13, 2025 A research team from Dongguk University, led by Associate Professor Geon-Hyoung An from the Department of Energy and Materials Engineering, has introduced a promising alternative to traditional lith ... more  
EU targets conservation red tape to speed up renewables permitsBrussels, Belgium (AFP) May 13, 2025 The EU is looking to speed up permitting for new renewables projects from years to months by cutting conservation-linked red tape, the bloc's energy chief said in remarks published Tuesday. ... more |
 
Turning light into usable energyRiverside CA (SPX) May 12, 2025 Every time a screen flickers to life, or sunlight powers a home, energy is being transferred from light into something useful. Yet for all of its ubiquity, scientists do not fully understand the pro ... more  Available on Amazon Books |
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Helping Waterbirds and Floating Solar Energy Thrive TogetherLos Angeles CA (SPX) May 13, 2025 Floating photovoltaic systems, often called "floatovoltaics," are being deployed globally, from small-scale winery installations in California to expansive energy projects in China. These systems, t ... more  
EU asks Prague to hold off on S.Korean nuclear dealBrussels, Belgium (AFP) May 12, 2025 The EU has asked the Czech Republic to suspend signing a deal with South Korean company KHNP to build two nuclear units as it probes whether subsidies distorted competition, according to a letter seen by AFP Monday. ... more  
China's JD.com posts revenue jump amid costly food delivery pushBeijing (AFP) May 13, 2025 JD.com recorded a jump in first-quarter revenue, the Chinese e-commerce giant said Tuesday, as the company makes a costly effort to establish itself in the country's highly competitive food delivery sector. ... more 
New Multimodal Transistor Promises Cheaper, Greener Display TechnologyLondon, UK (SPX) May 13, 2025 A new type of electronic component developed by researchers at the University of Surrey could significantly reduce the cost and environmental impact of display screen production. Known as the multim ... more |
Japan's SoftBank posts $7.8 bn annual net profitTokyo (AFP) May 13, 2025 Japanese tech investor SoftBank Group, a major player in the US Stargate artificial intelligence drive, on Tuesday posted a $7.8 billion annual net profit, its first in the black for four years. ... more  
Silicon Spin Qubits Pave the Way for Scalable Quantum ComputingSydney, Australia (SPX) May 13, 2025 In the race to develop scalable quantum computers, silicon spin qubits have emerged as a promising technology due to their compatibility with existing semiconductor manufacturing processes. A recent ... more  
China swipes at 'bullying' US as it woos South American leadersBeijing (AFP) May 13, 2025 China threw thinly-veiled swipes at the United States and cast itself as the defender of the multilateral order Tuesday at a summit attended by delegates from the Caribbean and Latin America, with which Beijing is seeking to deepen ties. ... more 
US, China agree to slash tariffs as Trump says will speak to XiWashington (AFP) May 12, 2025 The United States and China announced Monday an agreement to drastically reduce tit-for-tat tariffs for 90 days, an outcome President Donald Trump dubbed a "total reset" as he said talks with counterpart Xi Jinping could soon follow. ... more |
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European stocks, dollar steady after China-US truce rallyLondon (AFP) May 13, 2025 European stock markets and the dollar steadied Tuesday after kicking off the week with strong gains as investors basked in the glow of the China-US tariff suspension. ... more 
US tariffs to weigh on economy despite recent reprieve: Fed officialWashington (AFP) May 12, 2025 Washington and Beijing's agreement to temporarily reduce tit-for-tat tariffs marks an improvement for trade, but levels remain high and are likely to weigh on economic growth, said a senior Federal Reserve official Monday. ... more 
China's Xi slams 'bullying' as Beijing hosts LatAm leadersBeijing (AFP) May 13, 2025 Chinese President Xi Jinping vowed Tuesday to deepen ties with Latin America and condemned "bullying" in a thinly veiled swipe at the United States, as he addressed regional leaders in Beijing. ... more 
Most Asian markets extend rally in glow of China-US truceHong Kong (AFP) May 13, 2025 Most Asian stocks extended gains Tuesday as investors continued to bask in the glow of the China-US tariff suspension that has fuelled hopes the world's two economic superpowers will step back from a punishing trade war. ... more |
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Markets rally after China, US slash tariffsNew York (AFP) May 12, 2025 Stock markets, the dollar and oil prices all rallied Monday after the United States and China declared a 90-day truce in their trade war. ... more |
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Air Force One: iconic jet gets the Trump treatmentWashington (AFP) May 12, 2025 It is arguably the world's most iconic plane, an instantly recognizable symbol of the US presidency. ... more  
MIT physicists snap the first images of "free-range" atomsBoston MA (SPX) May 06, 2025 MIT physicists have captured the first images of individual atoms freely interacting in space. The pictures reveal correlations among the "free-range" particles that until now were predicted but nev ... more
US, China agree to slash tariffs in trade war de-escalationGeneva (AFP) May 12, 2025 The United States and China announced Monday an agreement to drastically reduce tit-for-tat tariffs for 90 days, de-escalating a trade war that has roiled financial markets and raised fears of a global economic downturn. ... more  
Vertical farming holds promise for high yield and lower environmental costBerlin, Germany (SPX) May 06, 2025 Vertical farming has the potential to significantly expand beyond growing leafy greens. A research team at TUMCREATE, a Singapore-based initiative led by the Technical University of Munich (TUM), ex ... more |
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