Engineering
As the need for technologies to cut and dismantle reactors and internal structures increases due to the end of the operational lifespan of nuclear power plants, an innovative laser cutting technology for nuclear dismantlement ...
Nov 1, 2024
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Robotics
Scientists are testing a drone fitted with its own "nervous system" which they claim can keep it operating in the sky for longer. It was created by experts at the University of Southampton who say the system, made of optical ...
Nov 1, 2024
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Energy & Green Tech
As the world strives to cut back on carbon emissions, demand for minerals and metals needed for clean energy technologies is growing rapidly, sometimes straining existing supply chains and harming local environments.
Nov 1, 2024
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Internet
The internet search engine of the future will be powered by artificial intelligence. One can already choose from a host of AI-powered or AI-enhanced search engines—though their reliability often still leaves much to be ...
Nov 1, 2024
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Energy & Green Tech
A breakthrough in material science could help deliver a new generation of affordable batteries, scientists say. An international team of researchers led by chemists from the University of Glasgow and battery testing experts ...
Nov 1, 2024
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Energy & Green Tech
"The world's capacity to generate renewable electricity is expanding faster than at any time in the last three decades," the International Energy Agency said in a report published earlier this year. This sign of growth offers ...
Nov 1, 2024
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Energy & Green Tech
Scientists at Rwanda Forestry Authority have identified two tree species with the potential to generate clean electricity, bringing power to remote communities.
Nov 1, 2024
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Consumer & Gadgets
Apps such as Google Maps, Apple Maps and Waze can tell drivers when they are approaching speed cameras or random breath testing stations. Countries such as Germany, France and Switzerland have banned apps from displaying ...
Nov 1, 2024
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Energy & Green Tech
Silicon solar cells enjoy promising prospects in the photovoltaic industry and have attracted considerable attention. In particular, silicon solar cells with tunnel oxide passivating contact (TOPCon) structures are rising ...
Nov 1, 2024
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Energy & Green Tech
Researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory have developed and demonstrated an innovative set of methods to evaluate long-term aging in real-world battery cells.
Nov 1, 2024
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