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  Washington (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. Banga said in an email to staff that the bank will work closely with United Nations nuclear watchdog the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), "strengthening our ability to advise on non-proliferation safeguards" and regulatory frameworks. The decision comes as electricity demand in de ... read more |
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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  
Shape-shifting hybrid materials offer bright future for solar and LED innovationSalt Lake City UT (SPX) Jun 17, 2025 In today's energy-intensive environment, designing new devices for more efficient and renewable energy sources is at the forefront of scientific research. A particularly interesting approach utilize ... more |
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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 |
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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  
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  
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  |
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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 |
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 
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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China factory output slows but consumption offers bright spotBeijing (AFP) June 16, 2025 Growth in China's factory output hit a six-month low last month as trade war pressures bit, official data showed Monday, while a bump in a key gauge of domestic consumption offered a rare bright spot for the economy. ... more |
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Panama urges US not to involve it in disputes with ChinaPanama City (AFP) June 12, 2025 Panamanian President Jose Raul Mulino on Thursday asked the United States to refrain from dragging the Central American country into its "geopolitical conflict" with China. ... more 
Taiwan adds China's Huawei, SMIC to export blacklistTaipei (AFP) June 16, 2025 Taiwan has put Chinese tech giant Huawei and chip titan SMIC on an export blacklist, further squeezing Beijing's access to the technology needed to build the most advanced chips. ... more 
Google turns internet queries into conversationsSan Francisco, United States (AFP) June 13, 2025 Google on Friday began letting people turn online searches into conversations, with generative artificial intelligence providing spoken summaries of query results. ... more 
'We're done with Teams': German state hits uninstall on MicrosoftFrankfurt, Germany (AFP) June 13, 2025 At a time of growing concern over the power of the world's mighty tech companies, one German state is turning its back on US giant Microsoft. ... more |
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