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May 15, 2025
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 LEGO. While graphite and diamond differ primarily in atomic arrangement and hybridization, this approach allows for the creation of entirely new carbon allotropes, each with tailored physical characteristics. These include superhard, lightweight materials, highly conductive structures, and porous networks su ... read 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
ROBO SPACE
Eldercare robot helps people sit and stand, and catches them if they fall
Boston MA (SPX) May 14, 2025
The United States population is older than it has ever been. Today, the country's median age is 38.9, which is nearly a decade older than it was in 1980. And the number of adults older than 65 is ex ... more
WATER WORLD
Liquid Metal Tin Powers Sustainable Water Desalination
Tokyo, Japan (SPX) May 13, 2025
Water scarcity remains a critical global issue, impacting over two billion people worldwide. As climate change and population growth exacerbate this crisis, researchers are increasingly focused on s ... more
CIVIL NUCLEAR
New Insights into Asymmetric Nuclear Fission from GSI/FAIR Experiments
Berlin, Germany (SPX) May 15, 2025
An international research team has uncovered a previously unknown region in the nuclear chart characterized by a unique pattern of asymmetric fission among heavy, neutron-deficient isotopes. The fin ... more
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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 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
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
TRADE WARS
Oil prices tumble on hopes for Iran nuclear deal
Hong Kong (AFP) May 15, 2025
Oil prices sank Thursday on hopes for an Iran nuclear breakthrough after Donald Trump said a deal was "getting close" and US media reported Tehran had indicated it could be open to curbs on its atomic programme. ... more

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TRADE WARS
APEC trade ministers meet in South Korea amid US-China trade tensions
Jeju, South Korea (AFP) May 15, 2025
Trade ministers from the top economies that make up the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation, or APEC, began a two-day meeting in South Korea's Jeju island on Thursday, as trade cooperation falters globally. ... more
ENERGY NEWS
China first-quarter emissions fell despite rising power demand
Beijing (AFP) May 15, 2025
China's emissions fell in the first quarter of 2025 despite rapidly growing power demand thanks to soaring renewable and nuclear energy, a key milestone for world's top emitter, analysis showed Thursday. ... more
CIVIL NUCLEAR
End of nuclear in Taiwan fans energy security fears
Taiwan (AFP) May 15, 2025
Taiwan will turn off its last nuclear reactor on Saturday, fuelling concerns over the self-ruled island's reliance on imported energy and vulnerability to a Chinese blockade. ... more
DISASTER MANAGEMENT
France pledges 10 mn euros for Chernobyl repair: Europe bank
London (AFP) May 14, 2025
France will contribute 10 million euros to help fix a radiation cover at the Chernobyl nuclear plant in Ukraine allegedly hit by a Russian drone, Europe's development bank announced Wednesday. ... more
CAR TECH
Baidu plans self-driving taxi tests in Europe this year
Shanghai (AFP) May 14, 2025
Chinese tech giant Baidu plans to start testing self-driving taxis in Europe for the first time by the end of this year, a source with knowledge of the matter confirmed to AFP on Wednesday. ... more
ROBO SPACE
Inner workings of AI an enigma - even to its creators
New 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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TRADE WARS
Kazakhstan to dredge port for key China-EU trade route
Astana, Kazakhstan (AFP) May 12, 2025
Kazakhstan will start dredging part of the Caspian Sea around its main port to increase capacity for a crucial transport route linking Asia and Europe, a spokesperson told AFP on Monday. ... more
TRADE WARS
China suspends some non-tariff countermeasures after US trade talks
Beijing (AFP) May 14, 2025
China on Wednesday said it was suspending some non-tariff countermeasures against the United States, in another de-escalation of the trade war with Washington following high-level talks in Switzerland. ... more
CHIP TECH
China hands suspended death sentence to ex-chief of state chip giant
Beijing (AFP) May 14, 2025
China on Wednesday handed a suspended death sentence to the former head of a major state-owned maker of high-end semiconductors, state media reported. ... more
TECH SPACE
China's Tencent posts forecast-beating Q1 revenue on gaming growth
Beijing (AFP) May 14, 2025
Chinese internet giant Tencent on Wednesday reported a better-than-expected increase in first-quarter revenue, propelled by growth in gaming as the firm's strategic drive into artificial intelligence deepens. ... more
INTERNET SPACE
Alibaba revenue up 6%; EU says TikTok violating digital ad rules; SKorea fines Temu for data violations
Beijing (AFP) May 15, 2025
Internet giant Alibaba posted on Thursday a six percent increase in annual revenue, the latest positive sign for China's tech sector despite persisting economic uncertainties. ... more
INTERNET SPACE
Japan's SoftBank posts $7.8 bn annual net profit
Tokyo (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
OIL AND GAS
US announces new sanctions on Iran oil sales to China
Washington (AFP) May 13, 2025
The United States on Tuesday announced fresh sanctions on Iranian oil sales to China, as President Donald Trump's administration continues its "maximum pressure" campaign against Tehran while backing ongoing nuclear talks. ... more
CIVIL NUCLEAR
EU asks Prague to hold off on S.Korean nuclear deal
Brussels, 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
TIME AND SPACE
No Universal Solution for Noise Reduction in Quantum Entanglement
Los Angeles CA (SPX) May 15, 2025
Quantum entanglement, a core principle that underpins emerging quantum technologies like secure communications, cloud quantum computing, and distributed sensing, is notoriously fragile. Environmenta ... more
TECH SPACE
Atomic-Level Precision and Strong Oxidation Unite in GOALL-Epitaxy for Advanced Material Growth
Sydney, Australia (SPX) May 15, 2025
Transition metal oxides are known for their diverse and strongly correlated electronic phases, such as high-temperature superconductivity, ferromagnetism, antiferromagnetism, and charge density wave ... more
SOLAR DAILY
Rice engineers develop resonant energy system for more efficient solar desalination
Los Angeles CA (SPX) May 15, 2025
Rice University researchers have introduced a novel desalination technology designed to enhance the efficiency and adaptability of solar-powered water purification. The new system, described in a st ... more
TECH SPACE
Glasgow Lab to Test Space-Bound 3D-Printed Materials for Safety
London, UK (SPX) May 14, 2025
A cutting-edge facility in Glasgow aims to address the risks associated with in-space 3D printing, a technology poised to transform how objects are manufactured in orbit. Researchers at the Universi ... more
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WATER WORLD
Only a Tiny Fraction of Deep Seafloor Mapped Over Seven Decades
Los Angeles CA (SPX) May 12, 2025
In a significant new study published in Science Advances, researchers from the Ocean Discovery League have revealed that less than 0.001% of the deep seafloor has been visually observed in over 70 y ... more
SOLAR SCIENCE
What NASA Is Learning from the Biggest Geomagnetic Storm in 20 Years
Greenbelt MD (SPX) May 12, 2025
One year ago today, representatives from NASA and about 30 other U.S. government agencies gathered for a special meeting to simulate and address a threat looming in space. The threat was not an aste ... more
INTERNET SPACE
Crypto industry praises Trump, calls for market clarity
Toronto, Canada (AFP) May 14, 2025
The start of President Donald Trump's term earned rave reviews at the world's leading crypto conference Wednesday, but top industry lawyers said digital platforms wanted regulatory clarity while the Republicans control Congress. ... more
TRADE WARS
China urges a 'more fair' business environment in France
Paris (AFP) May 15, 2025
Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng called Thursday for "a more fair, just and predictable business environment" in France during talks with Finance Minister Eric Lombard in Paris. ... more
OIL AND GAS
Dutch students launch hydrogen boat to 'inspire shipping industry'
The Hague (AFP) May 14, 2025
Dutch scientists on Wednesday unveiled a boat powered by liquid hydrogen that they hope will offer lessons to the shipping industry as it eyes new fuel sources to reduce its significant greenhouse gas emissions. ... more
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