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Amazon robotics lead casts doubt on eye-catching humanoidsLisbon (AFP) Nov 13, 2025 Flashy humanoid robots that have awed attendees at Web Summit in Lisbon this week are still far from revolutionising physical labour in factories and warehouses, Amazon's chief roboticist told AFP. ... more  
'Western tech dominance fading' at Lisbon's Web SummitParis (AFP) Nov 11, 2025 Global tech leaders will pack Lisbon's annual Web Summit from Tuesday to talk Artificial Intelligence, robots and startups - all under the shadow of tensions over cutting-edge tech and the natural resources needed to build it. ... more  
Rolls-Royce upbeat on profits, to pioneer small UK nuclear reactorsLondon (AFP) Nov 13, 2025 Rolls-Royce said Thursday demand for aircraft engines was keeping its profit targets on track, as it was also announced that its first small modular nuclear reactors will be housed in Wales. ... more  
Advanced air filter could enable building vents to capture carbon and reduce energy useChicago IL (SPX) Nov 12, 2025 Researchers at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering have developed a nanofiber air filter designed for building ventilation systems that captures airborne carbon dioxid ... more |
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Fossil fuel emissions projected to reach new peak as carbon sink is weakenedLondon, UK (SPX) Nov 13, 2025 Global carbon emissions from fossil fuels are expected to rise by 1.1 percent in 2025, hitting a record level according to the Global Carbon Project's latest analysis. This year's estimate places fo ... more  
Graphene solar cells promise long-lasting self-powered sensor networksLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 13, 2025 A team from the University of Arkansas and the University of Michigan has demonstrated the first use of temperature sensors powered exclusively by graphene-based solar cells, laying the groundwork f ... more  
MIT physicists observe key evidence of unconventional superconductivity in magic-angle grapheneCambridge MA (SPX) Nov 07, 2025 The findings could open a route to new forms of higher-temperature superconductors. MIT researchers observed clear signatures of unconventional superconductivity in magic-angle twisted trilayer grap ... more  
MIT senior turns waste from the fishing industry into biodegradable plasticCambridge, MA (SPX) Nov 13, 2025 Sometimes the answers to seemingly intractable environmental problems are found in nature itself. Take the growing challenge of plastic waste. Jacqueline Prawira, an MIT senior in the Departme ... more |
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New lightweight polymer film can prevent corrosionCambridge, MA (MIT) Nov 13, 2025 Because it's nearly impermeable to gases, the polymer coating developed by MIT engineers could be used to protect solar panels, machinery, infrastructure, and more. MIT researchers have develo ... more |
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Stevens researchers advance hypersonic flight with breakthrough turbulence studyHoboken NJ (SPX) Nov 13, 2025 If it were to become a reality, hypersonic flight, long the realm of science fiction, could revolutionize global travel, transforming day-long international flights into brief commutes no longer tha ... more 
Sustainable bamboo products offer alternative to plastic in ongoing global pollution fightTokyo, Japan (SPX) Nov 07, 2025 A new research perspective explores the viability of bamboo as a replacement for conventional plastic products and evaluates its environmental advantages, technical potential, and current economic b ... more  
The next frontier in clean flight? Jet fuel from city wasteBoston MA (SPX) Nov 13, 2025 Aviation currently contributes about 2.5% of total global carbon emissions, and with air travel demand expected to double by 2040, cutting those emissions has become a pressing priority. One path fo ... more  
Markets sink on concerns over tech rally, Fed ratesHong Kong (AFP) Nov 14, 2025 Markets sank Friday, tracking a selloff on Wall Street as doubts built over next month's Federal Reserve interest rate decision and persistent speculation about a tech bubble. ... more |
 
China 'massively' fuels Russia's war chest: Finnish defence ministerHelsinki (AFP) Nov 12, 2025 Finnish Defence Minister Antti Hakkanen on Wednesday said China was "massively" financing Russia's war efforts, which increases the security threat in Europe and poses a challenge to NATO. ... more  |
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Panama denies US military exercises on its soil aimed at VenezuelaPanama City (AFP) Nov 13, 2025 The president of Panama denied Thursday that US military exercises on its soil were in any way a "hostile act against Venezuela." ... more 
We need to talk about our fossil fuel addiction: UNEP chiefBelem, Brazil (AFP) Nov 13, 2025 "Off Target," "Broken Record," "Closing Window": the UN Environment Programme's flagship reports have been warning for years that emissions must fall faster to avoid dangerous climate impacts - but is the world listening? ... more 
Fossil fuel lobbyists out in force at Amazon climate talks: NGOsBelem, Brazil (AFP) Nov 14, 2025 Lobbyists tied to the fossil fuel industry have turned up in strength at the UN climate talks in the Brazilian Amazon, an NGO coalition said Friday, warning that their presence undermines the process. ... more 
Brazil tribal chief ready to give Lula a 'talking-to'Belem, Brazil (AFP) Nov 13, 2025 A renowned Brazilian tribal chief was among Indigenous activists on the sidelines of UN climate talks when he said Wednesday he was prepared to give the president a "talking-to" if he ignored concerns over oil exploration near the mouth of the Amazon River. ... more |
25 oil-supplying states accused of 'complicity' in Gaza warBelem, Brazil Nov 13, 2025 Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan and the United States shipped vast amounts of oil to Israel during its two-year Gaza offensive, according to a report by Oil Change International, which says the same fossil-fuel system driving climate change is also enabling "genocide." ... more  
Scientists turn seawater ions into useful tools for clean energySydney, Australia (SPX) Nov 14, 2025 A new review highlights how the complex mix of ions in seawater - including sodium, magnesium, calcium, chloride, and others - can drive more than just corrosion and side reactions. By carefully des ... more 
AI energy demand in US proves minor climate impactLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 13, 2025 Growing interest in the environmental impact of artificial intelligence has sparked widespread debate among scientists, energy analysts, and climate advocates. AI systems, while fueling progress in ... more 
Energy sandwich could power next-generation solar and lightingCambridge UK (SPX) Nov 14, 2025 Researchers have achieved a new level of control over the atomic structure of a family of materials known as halide perovskites, creating a finely tuned 'energy sandwich' that could transform how so ... more |
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COP30 climate pledges favour land-based carbon removal over emission cutsMelbourne, Australia (SPX) Nov 14, 2025 An analysis of national climate plans released at the COP30 climate summit in Brazil warns that countries are failing to carry out core work required to reduce emissions by halting and reversing def ... more 
Mechanical power by linking Earth's warmth to spaceDavis CA (SPX) Nov 13, 2025 Engineers at the University of California, Davis, have invented a device that can generate mechanical power at night by linking the natural warmth around us to the cold depths of space. The inventio ... more 
New design strategy boosts lithium alloy electrodes for solid-state batteriesLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 08, 2025 A team co-led by engineers at the University of California San Diego has introduced a new approach to designing metal alloy negative electrodes that may deliver important advances in solid-state bat ... more 
Enhanced solar water splitting achieved with MoS2 GaN nanorod heterostructuresTokyo, Japan (SPX) Nov 12, 2025 Researchers at CSIR-National Physical Laboratory and IIT Madras have fabricated MoS2-coated GaN nanorods on tungsten foil to improve the photoelectrochemical efficiency of water splitting. Gallium n ... more |
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Bright emission from hidden quantum states demonstrated in nanotechnology breakthroughLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 13, 2025 Researchers at the City University of New York and the University of Texas at Austin have enabled the strong emission and direct control of previously hidden states of light called dark excitons in ... more |
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Leading quantum at an inflection pointCambridge, Massachusetts (SPX) Nov 11, 2025 Danna Freedman is seeking the early adopters. She is the faculty director of the nascent MIT Quantum Initiative, or QMIT. In this new role, Freedman is giving shape to an ambitious, Institute-wide e ... more
AI Data Center Growth Drives Major Power and Water DemandsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 11, 2025 Cornell University researchers have assessed the environmental impact of expanding artificial intelligence data centers across the United States. Their analysis finds that, if current growth continu ... more 
Chemical insights enable plastics to bond metals without adhesivesTokyo, Japan (SPX) Nov 11, 2025 Researchers at Osaka Metropolitan University have revealed how plastics adhere to metals on an atomic scale, providing molecular guidelines for designing lighter, strong hybrid materials for transpo ... more 
Burger King to enter China JV and double stores; Spain's King makes China state visitBeijing (AFP) Nov 11, 2025 US fast-food chain Burger King will rapidly expand its China operations in coming years, its parent company said, selling its controlling stake to form a new joint venture powered by hundreds of millions of dollars in local investment. ... more |
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