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  Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jun 17, 2025 A research team at Rice University has developed a simple yet effective method to dramatically extend the life of electrochemical systems that convert carbon dioxide into fuels and industrial chemicals. The approach relies on passing CO2 gas through an acid bubbler before it enters the reactor, a modification that prevents damaging salt buildup inside the device. Published in Science, the study tackles a critical challenge in CO2 reduction technology: the formation of potassium bicarbonate salts, ... read more |
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World Bank lifts ban on nuclear energy financingWashington (AFP) June 11, 2025 The World Bank is re-entering the nuclear energy space "for the first time in decades," its President Ajay Banga said Wednesday, as it works towards meeting growing electricity demand in developing countries. ... more  
Waymo leads autonomous taxi race in the USSan Francisco, United States (AFP) June 11, 2025 Waymo's autonomous vehicles have become part of the everyday landscape in a growing number of US cities, serving as safe transport options, tourist attractions, and symbols of a not-so-distant future. Their market dominance, however, is far from guaranteed. ... more  
MXene infused printed nanogenerator advances ecofriendly wearable energy systemsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jun 17, 2025 Researchers at Boise State University have introduced a fully printed, environmentally friendly triboelectric nanogenerator (TENG) that harvests biomechanical and environmental energy while also act ... more 
Blue Sky Uranium launches major drill initiative to fast-track Ivana project in ArgentinaLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jun 17, 2025 Blue Sky Uranium Corp has commenced an extensive infill drill program at the Ivana Uranium-Vanadium deposit in Argentina, advancing the project toward feasibility. The initiative is being carried ou ... more |
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Disney, Universal launch first major studio lawsuit against AI companyLos Angeles, United States (AFP) June 11, 2025 Entertainment giants Disney and Universal filed a copyright infringement lawsuit Wednesday against AI company Midjourney, calling the image generator a "bottomless pit of plagiarism." ... more |
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Nvidia marks Paris tech fair with Europe AI pushParis (AFP) June 11, 2025 Drawing high-powered tech CEOs and a presidential visit, the Vivatech trade fair opened in Paris on Wednesday with a bang as Nvidia boss Jensen Huang announced a major push into Europe. ... more  
'We have to try everything': Vanuatu envoy taking climate fight to ICJNice, France (AFP) June 11, 2025 Tired of pleading for countries to act on climate change, Vanuatu upped the ante - it asked the world's highest court if governments were legally obligated to do something about it. ... more  
India, China to 'expedite' restarting direct flightsNew Delhi (AFP) June 13, 2025 India said Friday it had agreed with neighbouring China to "expedite" the process to resume direct flights between them in a sign of further improvement in ties, although no timeline was given. ... more 
Latest GM investments in US in line with slowing EV demand: execNew York (AFP) June 11, 2025 General Motors' latest $4 billion investment into US factories in light of tariffs fits with the auto giant's shift towards slower growth of electric vehicles, a top GM executive said Wednesday. ... more |
Anthropic says looking to power European tech with hiring pushParis (AFP) June 13, 2025 American AI giant Anthropic aims to boost the European tech ecosystem as it expands on the continent, product chief Mike Krieger told AFP Thursday at the Vivatech trade fair in Paris. ... more  Available on Amazon Books |
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Google rejects app store age verification for online contentParis (AFP) June 13, 2025 American tech heavyweight Google on Friday reiterated its opposition to verifying the age of a device's user through the app stores built into operating systems, calling a proposal from Facebook and Instagram parent Meta "ineffective". ... more  
Nairobi startup's bid to be 'operating system for global South'Paris (AFP) June 12, 2025 Away from the heady rush to build ultra-capable, sci-fi style artificial intelligence in Silicon Valley, ambitious Nairobi-based startup Amini AI is betting on the technology addressing emerging countries' prosaic problems in the here and now. ... more  
AI-enabled control system helps autonomous drones stay on target in uncertain environmentsBoston MA (SPX) Jun 12, 2025 An autonomous drone carrying water to help extinguish a wildfire in the Sierra Nevada might encounter swirling Santa Ana winds that threaten to push it off course. Rapidly adapting to these unknown ... more  
Decarbonizing steel is as tough as steelBoston MA (SPX) Jun 16, 2025 The long-term aspirational goal of the Paris Agreement on climate change is to cap global warming at 1.5 degrees Celsius above preindustrial levels, and thereby reduce the frequency and severity of ... more |
 
Molecular relay structure enables faster photon upconversion for solar and medical useTokyo, Japan (SPX) Jun 16, 2025 A novel molecular architecture developed by researchers at Kobe University accelerates light upconversion by enabling faster intramolecular energy movement. ... more 
New technique links aromatic rings for cleaner production of high-tech materialsTokyo, Japan (SPX) Jun 16, 2025 A research team at Nagoya University has successfully developed a groundbreaking method for synthesizing the base structures of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), compounds widely used in orga ... more 
Shape shifting perovskite materials show promise for LEDs and solar powerLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jun 16, 2025 In the search for more efficient renewable energy technologies, researchers at the University of Utah have spotlighted the potential of Ruddlesden-Popper perovskites-layered hybrid materials with pr ... more 
Scientists develop electronic skin to give robots the feeling of human touchWashington DC (UPI) Jun 12, 2025 Researchers have developed a robotic skin that can give robots a similar feeling to human touch. ... more |
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Russia to build Kazakhstan's first nuclear power plantAlmaty, Kazakhstan (AFP) June 14, 2025 Russian nuclear energy giant Rosatom will lead the construction of the first atomic power plant in Kazakhstan, the world's top uranium producer, the Central Asian country's authorities said on Saturday. ... more 
ABC Solar Marks 25 Years With Grand Opening at AltaSeaSan Pedro CA (SPX) Jun 13, 2025 ABC Solar Incorporated, one of California's longest-standing solar energy firms, will celebrate its 25th anniversary with a grand opening and public celebration at AltaSea at the Port of Los Angeles ... more 
Startups show off ocean-preserving tech at Paris trade fairParis (AFP) June 13, 2025 Harnessing ocean currents to boost fuel efficiency of vessels, or tracking whales using sensor data and AI - startups at Paris trade fair Vivatech have been showing off the latest innovations aimed at protecting the environment. ... more  
S.Africa's gold mining past poisons Soweto community, residents saySoweto, South Africa (AFP) June 13, 2025 Soweto's children call it the "yellow mountain": for decades, a gold mine dump that towers over the Snake Park neighbourhood of South Africa's largest township has been polluting the area and poisoning communities. ... more |
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Trump moves to block California electric cars programWashington (AFP) June 12, 2025 US President Donald Trump on Thursday signed resolutions blocking California's landmark efforts to phase out gas-powered cars in favor of electric vehicles, a move the state immediately contested in court. ... more |
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Chip-maker Micron expands US investment to $200 bn backed by TrumpWashington (AFP) June 12, 2025 Chip giant Micron Technology on Thursday said it was expanding its domestic investment plan to $200 billion as its seeks to boost US semiconductor manufacturing, with the backing of the Trump administration. ... more  
Construction begins on giant CO2 capture facility in SwedenStockholm (AFP) June 12, 2025 Work on a giant carbon capture and storage (CCS) site in Stockholm began Thursday, with the facility expected to be operational in 2028. ... more 
China says approved 'certain number' of rare-earth export licences as Trump touts 'done' dealBeijing (AFP) June 12, 2025 China said Thursday it had issued a "certain number" of licences to export rare earths after US President Donald Trump hailed this week's deal that would see the country provide the vital elements "up front". ... more  
Oil prices rise further as Israel-Iran extends into fourth dayHong Kong (AFP) June 16, 2025 Oil prices extended gains Monday as Israel and Iran pounded each other with missiles for a fourth day and threatened further attacks, stoking fears of a lengthy conflict that could reignite inflation. ... more |
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