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May 14, 2025
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EV sales to continue growing despite trade uncertainty: IEA



Paris (AFP) May 14, 2025
Uncertainty about trade and industrial policy triggered by US tariffs won't derail growth in sales of electric vehicles, which should account for one in four cars sold this year, the IEA said Wednesday. In its annual report on the outlook for the uptake of electric vehicles - a key element in efforts to reduce climate-changing emissions - the International Energy Agency indicated that the increasing affordability and lower operating costs was supporting sales. "Our data shows that, despite sig ... read more

SOLAR DAILY
Helping Waterbirds and Floating Solar Energy Thrive Together
Los 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
OIL AND GAS
Hydrogen Exploration Blueprint for a Carbon-Free Energy Future
London, UK (SPX) May 14, 2025
In the race to reduce carbon emissions and secure sustainable energy sources, researchers from the University of Oxford, Durham University, and the University of Toronto have developed a detailed ex ... more
ENERGY NEWS
UK lab promises air-con revolution without polluting gases
Cambridge, United Kingdom (AFP) May 12, 2025
The soft, waxy "solid refrigerant" being investigated in a UK laboratory may not look very exciting, but its unusual properties promise an air-conditioning revolution that could eliminate the need for greenhouse gases. ... more
ENERGY NEWS
Indians buy 14 million ACs a year, and need many more
New Delhi (AFP) May 12, 2025
Aarti Verma is about to join the growing ranks of Indians installing air conditioning, scraping together savings to secure relief from sometimes deadly temperatures that can reach nearly 50 Celsius. ... more
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WEATHER REPORT
Urban temps turning cities into 'ovens,' UN Chief Heat Officer warns
Washington (AFP) May 13, 2025
Whether in Miami, Athens, or Santiago, dedicated ambassadors are stepping up to tackle extreme urban heat around the world. ... more
ENERGY NEWS
How can India decarbonize its coal-dependent electric power system?
Boston MA (SPX) May 12, 2025
As the world struggles to reduce climate-warming carbon emissions, India has pledged to do its part, and its success is critical: In 2023, India was the third-largest carbon emitter worldwide. The I ... more
UAV NEWS
Lyten Unveils U.S.-Made Lithium-Sulfur Battery Platform for Advanced Drone Propulsion
Los Angeles CA (SPX) May 12, 2025
Lyten, a leader in advanced supermaterial applications and lithium-sulfur battery technology, has launched a new initiative aimed at enhancing U.S. national security through the development of high- ... more
CLIMATE SCIENCE
Major US Cities Sinking Due to Groundwater Extraction and Other Factors
Los Angeles CA (SPX) May 12, 2025
A comprehensive study of the 28 largest U.S. cities has found that all are experiencing subsidence to varying degrees. This phenomenon affects not just coastal cities, where relative sea levels pose ... more

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INTERNET SPACE
New Multimodal Transistor Promises Cheaper, Greener Display Technology
London, 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
TRADE WARS
Stock markets fluctuate as China-US trade euphoria fades
London (AFP) May 14, 2025
Major stock markets diverged and the dollar slid Wednesday as euphoria over easing US-China trade tensions petered out. ... more
INTERNET SPACE
Taiwan tech giant Foxconn says Q1 net profit almost doubled
Taipei (AFP) May 14, 2025
Taiwanese tech giant Foxconn said Wednesday that first-quarter net profit almost doubled on "impressive" demand for its artificial intelligence servers, but warned US tariffs and exchange rate volatility were clouding the outlook. ... more
TIME AND SPACE
Flavor Symmetry Anomaly Detected in High-Energy Nuclear Collisions
Berlin, Germany (SPX) May 12, 2025
An international team of physicists working on the NA61/SHINE experiment has discovered a striking violation of a fundamental quark-level symmetry known as flavor symmetry during high-energy nuclear ... more
EARTH OBSERVATION
German Satellite Achieves First Simultaneous CO2 and NO2 Measurements from Power Plant Emissions
Berlin, Germany (SPX) May 12, 2025
A research team from the Max Planck Institute for Chemistry in Mainz and Heidelberg University has achieved a significant breakthrough, using the German environmental satellite EnMAP (Environmental ... more
TRADE WARS
Colombia joins Belt and Road initiative as China courts Latin America
Beijing (AFP) May 14, 2025
Colombia formally agreed on Wednesday to join China's vast Belt and Road infrastructure initiative, as Beijing draws Latin America closer in a bid to counter the United States. ... more
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TRADE WARS
'Panic and paralysis': US firms fret despite China tariff reprieve
Washington (AFP) May 14, 2025
President Donald Trump's rollercoaster tariff row with Beijing has wreaked havoc on US companies that rely on Chinese manufacturing, with a temporary de-escalation only expected to partially calm the storm, analysts and business owners say. ... more
AEROSPACE
Boeing April deliveries hit by US-China trade war
New York (AFP) May 13, 2025
Boeing commercial plane deliveries rose slightly in April despite a hit from the US trade war with China, according to figures released Tuesday. ... more
CHIP TECH
US reverses Biden-era export controls on advanced AI chips
Washington (AFP) May 13, 2025
The United States rescinded further export controls Tuesday on advanced computing semiconductors, answering calls by countries that said they were being shut out from crucial technology needed to develop artificial intelligence. ... more
BIO FUEL
Europe's biggest 'green' methanol plant opens in Denmark
Rodekro, Denmark (AFP) May 13, 2025
Europe's largest "green" methanol plant opened in Denmark on Tuesday, boosting the continent's emissions reduction efforts - with customers ranging from shipping giant Maersk to toymaker Lego and pharmaceutical firm Novo Nordisk. ... more
ENERGY NEWS
EU targets conservation red tape to speed up renewables permits
Brussels, 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
CAR TECH
AI-Driven Microgrid Control Enhances Renewable Stability and EV Integration
Sydney, Australia (SPX) May 12, 2025


As the global push for renewable energy accelerates, the challenge of stabilizing power grids amidst fluctuating solar and wind output and the rapid growth of electric vehicle (EV) adoption become ... more

TECH SPACE
Accelerating Mathematical Discovery with AI for Tomorrow's Breakthroughs
Los 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
CARBON WORLDS
Carbon Crystals Built Like Atomic LEGO Promise New Era in Material Science
Sydney, 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
ENERGY TECH
Dongguk University Researchers Develop Scalable Zinc-Ion Battery Technology for Industrial Use
Tokyo, 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
OIL AND GAS
Efficient Green Hydrogen Production from Urine
Sydney, Australia (SPX) May 12, 2025
Researchers at the University of Adelaide, in collaboration with the Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for Carbon Science and Innovation (COE-CSI), have developed two innovative urea- ... more
CIVIL NUCLEAR
Ontario Approves Construction of GE Vernova Hitachi's BWRX-300 Small Modular Reactor
London, UK (SPX) May 12, 2025
GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy (GVH) has received approval from the Province of Ontario and Ontario Power Generation (OPG) to begin construction of the first BWRX-300 small modular reactor at OPG ... more
ROBO SPACE
Ping pong bot returns shots with high-speed precision
Boston MA (SPX) May 12, 2025
MIT engineers are getting in on the robotic ping pong game with a powerful, lightweight design that returns shots with high-speed precision. The new table tennis bot comprises a multijointed r ... more
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EARTH OBSERVATION
Reveal and Maxar Expand Farsight Platform with High-Resolution Satellite Data Integration
Los Angeles CA (SPX) May 07, 2025
Reveal Technology and Maxar have announced a strategic partnership to integrate Maxar's high-resolution satellite imagery and 3D data directly into the Farsight platform, enhancing real-time situati ... more
ROBO SPACE
Robotic Dog Achieves Amphibious Mobility with Mammal-Inspired Design
Sydney, Australia (SPX) May 12, 2025
A team of researchers has developed an innovative amphibious robotic dog that can seamlessly navigate both land and water, drawing inspiration from the versatile movement capabilities of mammals. Th ... more
ROBO SPACE
Robotic Hand Achieves Human-Like Grasp Through Adaptive Compliance
Berlin, Germany (SPX) May 14, 2025
Researchers at EPFL's CREATE Lab have developed a robotic hand that can replicate human-like grasps without precise spatial data, using a principle known as compliance. As Kai Junge, a PhD student i ... more
TECH SPACE
SMART Launches WISDOM Research Group for Next-Generation 3D-Sensing Technologies
Boston MA (SPX) May 12, 2025
The Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and Technology (SMART), MIT's research enterprise in Singapore, has launched a new interdisciplinary research group (IRG) aimed at advancing next-generation 3 ... more
CHIP TECH
Silicon Spin Qubits Pave the Way for Scalable Quantum Computing
Sydney, 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
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