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October 22, 2025
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Bacterium Breakthrough Points to New Path for Battery Self-Recycling



Los Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 23, 2025
Scientists at Boston College have identified a previously unknown bacterium that thrives by feeding on waste from spent batteries, suggesting a potential new path toward self-sustaining recycling systems for critical materials. The discovery could help reduce dependency on energy-intensive manufacturing and mining for essential metals used in electronics and renewable energy technologies. The bacterium was isolated by a multidisciplinary team exploring microbial metabolism in environments rich in ... read more

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ENERGY TECH
New X ray technique preserves lithium metal battery chemistry for accurate evaluation
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 23, 2025
Stanford University researchers have developed a new method that enables scientists to analyze lithium metal batteries without altering their chemical composition. The team incorporated a flash free ... more
ENERGY TECH
Nanostructured silicon harnesses water friction to generate electricity
Berlin, Germany (SPX) Oct 23, 2025
Researchers from Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron (DESY) have unveiled a novel technique that converts the mechanical energy of moving water into electric current using nanoporous silicon. The disco ... more
ENERGY TECH
Revealing critical interactions between plasma turbulence scales improves fusion confinement
Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Oct 23, 2025
Scientists have achieved a significant breakthrough in understanding fusion plasma confinement by identifying a new physical mechanism connecting turbulence at various scales. A research team led by ... more
ENERGY TECH
Cement composite harnesses heat for self-powered infrastructure
Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Oct 23, 2025
Researchers at Southeast University have developed a cement-based material capable of turning waste heat into electricity, paving the way for self-powered buildings and infrastructure. The new therm ... more
SOLAR DAILY
Europe opts for solar power and energy autonomy
Berlin, Germany (SPX) Oct 23, 2025
A newly published study highlights Europe's move toward solar energy and a decentralized power grid, emphasizing less reliance on imports. The research, conducted by ETH Zurich, the University of Er ... more
SOLAR DAILY
Photosynthetic algae evolve unique pigments to shield from sunlight and boost energy efficiency
Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Oct 23, 2025
Marine green algae have developed a remarkable defense against the harmful effects of excess sunlight, according to a study by Osaka Metropolitan University and its international research partners. ... more
WIND DAILY
Vertical wind turbines may soon power UK railways using tunnel airflow
London, UK (SPX) Oct 23, 2025
Engineers at The University of Manchester are breaking new ground with technology that could transform train tunnels into renewable power stations. Their research focuses on capturing powerful winds ... more
ROBO SPACE
Celebrities, AI giants urge end to superintelligence quest
Paris (AFP) Oct 22, 2025
More than 700 scientists, political figures and celebrities including Prince Harry, Richard Branson and Steve Bannon on Wednesday called for an end to the development of artificial intelligence capable of outsmarting humans. ... more

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Australia-US deal to challenge China rare earths reign; EU, China to hold talks on rare earth exports
Sydney (AFP) Oct 22, 2025
China's total domination of rare earths production could soon be challenged, a leading miner said Wednesday after the United States struck a breakthrough minerals deal with Australia. ... more
CLIMATE SCIENCE
'Good riddance': Fed clash over scrapping climate risk guidance; Nearly 1 billion people exposed to climate shocks: UN
Washington Oct 17, 2025
Rumbling discontent over the US Federal Reserve's guidance on climate change policies spilled into the open Thursday, when the central bank became the latest regulatory agency to scrap climate-related guidance. ... more
EARTH OBSERVATION
Toxic haze chokes Indian capital
New Delhi (AFP) Oct 20, 2025
India's capital New Delhi was shrouded in a thick, toxic haze on Monday as air pollution levels soared to more than 16 times the World Health Organization's recommended daily maximum. ... more
GPS NEWS
Sateliot and ESA collaborate on system to remove GPS reliance in satellite IoT
Barcelona, Spain (SPX) Oct 17, 2025
Sateliot has launched its first joint research and development project with the European Space Agency (ESA) to test a satellite communication system capable of operating independently from global na ... more
FROTH AND BUBBLE
EU takes aim at plastic pellets to prevent their nightmare cleanup
Brest, France (AFP) Oct 21, 2025
At first glance, the tiny plastic pellets appear relatively harmless. No bigger than a lentil, these "nurdles" are destined to be melted down to make everything from car bumpers to salad bowls. ... more
AEROSPACE
European airlines drop vague promises on carbon offsets
Paris (AFP) Oct 21, 2025
European airlines are starting to become prudent when promoting flight carbon-offset measures, such as reforestation, following courtroom losses and stepped-up pressure by regulators. ... more
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Eagleview launches innovation center to expand AI-driven geospatial intelligence
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 15, 2025
Eagleview has announced the creation of Eagleview Labs, a new innovation center focused on accelerating the commercial and government applications of geospatial intelligence. The initiative aims to ... more
INTERNET SPACE
OpenAI unveils search browser in challenge to Google
San Francisco, United States (AFP) Oct 21, 2025
ChatGPT-maker OpenAI on Tuesday announced an "Atlas" search browser, leveraging its artificial intelligence prowess in a direct challenge to Google Chrome. ... more
CHIP TECH
China tells Dutch wants Nexperia row solved 'as soon as possible'
Beijing (AFP) Oct 22, 2025
Beijing's commerce minister urged the Dutch government to resolve a deepening row over Chinese-owned but Netherlands-based chipmaker Nexperia "as soon as possible", accusing it of damaging the global semiconductor supply chain. ... more
SOLAR DAILY
New insights into halide perovskites could transform solar cell technology
Berlin, Germany (SPX) Oct 17, 2025
Global electricity consumption is rising rapidly, and researchers at Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden have made progress toward developing next-generation solar cell materials. Their work ... more
SOLAR DAILY
Perovskite triple-junction solar cells move closer to ultra-high efficiency
Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Oct 17, 2025
A team from Shanghai Jiao Tong University has published a wide-ranging review of perovskite/perovskite/silicon triple-junction solar cells (PSTJSCs), highlighting their rapid progress and outlining ... more
AEROSPACE
Cargo plane skids off HK runway, kills two on ground; Air China flight diverts to Shanghai after battery fire
Hong Kong (AFP) Oct 20, 2025
A cargo plane veered off a runway Monday during landing in Hong Kong, hit a security patrol car and then skidded into the sea, leaving two men in the vehicle dead, authorities said. ... more
FROTH AND BUBBLE
Flood reckoning for Bali on overdevelopment, waste
Denpasar, Indonesia (AFP) Oct 20, 2025
Standing where her family home once was, Ruth Deidree Boelan closed her eyes and prayed for relatives missing in devastating flash floods that swept resort island Bali this year. ... more
DISASTER MANAGEMENT
Divine deterrence could support modern sustainability goals
Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Oct 16, 2025
Across ancient civilizations, belief in nature-linked deities often governed how people interacted with the environment. Sacred groves, rivers, and mountains were protected by spiritual taboos, disc ... more
CAR TECH
Baidu confirms robotaxi project with Switzerland's PostBus
Shanghai (AFP) Oct 22, 2025
Baidu will start testing self-driving taxis in Switzerland this year in collaboration with the country's PostBus public transport service, the Chinese tech firm said Wednesday. ... more
CAR TECH
GM cuts EV production in Canada, cites Trump backpedal
Toronto, Canada (AFP) Oct 21, 2025
General Motors said Tuesday it was ending production of an electric vehicle at a plant in Canada, a further blow to the country's auto sector tied to President Donald Trump's opposition to EVs. ... more
TRADE WARS
Gold falls again as rally comes to halt, stock markets mixed
Hong Kong (AFP) Oct 22, 2025
Gold and silver sank for a second day Wednesday, bringing a rally in the precious metals to a juddering halt, while stocks were mixed after US President Donald Trump remarked that a meeting with Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping might not take place. ... more
TRADE WARS
Trump expects China deal - but warns Xi talks may not happen
Washington (AFP) Oct 21, 2025
US President Donald Trump said Tuesday he expected to seal a "good" trade deal with China's Xi Jinping at a regional summit next week - even as he warned the highly anticipated sit-down might yet be cancelled. ... more
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Quantum radio receiver uses laser light and atomic resonance to detect microwaves
Berlin, Germany (SPX) Oct 17, 2025
Researchers at the University of Warsaw's Faculty of Physics and the Centre for Quantum Optical Technologies (QOT) have created a new class of all-optical radio receivers that operate using the quan ... more
SPACE MEDICINE
Spider-inspired robot navigates gut terrain to transform gastrointestinal care
Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Oct 21, 2025
A team at the University of Macau has developed a spider-inspired soft robot capable of crawling, climbing, and maneuvering through the intricate environment of the human digestive tract, opening ne ... more
FARM NEWS
Biochar and rewetting combine to curb farm emissions without yield loss
Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Oct 22, 2025
Raising groundwater levels and enriching soils with biochar could sharply reduce greenhouse gas emissions from farmed peatlands without sacrificing crop productivity, according to new research from ... more
FROTH AND BUBBLE
Machine learning and solar energy unite for sustainable soil remediation
Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Oct 21, 2025
Soil contamination continues to endanger ecosystems, agriculture, and human health worldwide. Traditional cleanup methods, while effective, remain energy-intensive and carbon-heavy, making long-term ... more
INTERNET SPACE
New imaging method sharpens electron microscope resolution beyond atomic limits
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 15, 2025
Researchers at the University of Victoria (UVic) have developed a new imaging method that dramatically enhances the resolving power of electron microscopes, allowing scientists to observe atomic-sca ... more
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