The dams are full for now—but Sydney will need new water supplies as rainfall becomes less reliable
When Australia last went into El Niño, we had water supply issues in Brisbane, Sydney, Canberra and Melbourne.
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New approach for car battery recycling, using less energy and fewer hazardous chemicals
University of Birmingham researchers have announced a new approach for recycling the highest value component of end-of-life electric car batteries, the battery cathode, that is less energy-intensive and uses less hazardous ...
Oct 20, 2023
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Generating clean electricity with chicken feathers
The food industry generates enormous amounts of waste and by-products, including from poultry production. Each year, some 40 million metric tons of chicken feathers are incinerated. This not only releases large amounts of ...
Oct 20, 2023
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Metallic powders: Paving the way for industrial applications of laser powder bed fusion
Scientists from Nanjing University of Science and Technology (NJUST) have reviewed the recent progress in the characterization, preparation, and reuse of metallic powders for laser powder bed fusion (L-PBF), which can pave ...
Oct 19, 2023
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Taiwan's TSMC reports profit drop in third quarter
Taiwan's TSMC on Thursday said profit fell by a quarter in the third-quarter, but said demand was picking up for its advanced semiconductors needed for cutting-edge AI applications.
Oct 19, 2023
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Renewable energy battery systems could harness eggshell proteins for electricity conduction
Chicken eggshells may be the answer to developing safer, sustainable and cost-effective rechargeable battery storage systems, according to new research.
Oct 18, 2023
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ASML stock tanks after posting drop in sales, orders
Shares in ASML plunged Wednesday after the Dutch tech giant posted a decline in third-quarter sales and orders, as the semiconductor industry battles headwinds from a trade spat between the West and China.
Oct 18, 2023
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Engine maker Rolls-Royce to axe up to 2,500 jobs
Rolls-Royce, the British manufacturer of aircraft engines, said Tuesday it plans to axe up to 2,500 jobs worldwide, or about six percent of its staff, to further slash costs.
Oct 17, 2023
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New recipe for efficient, environmentally friendly battery recycling
Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden, have found a new and efficient way to recycle metals from spent electric car batteries. The method allows recovery of 100% of the aluminum and 98% of the lithium in ...
Oct 17, 2023
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Microsoft closes deal to buy Call of Duty maker Activision Blizzard after antitrust fights
Microsoft completed its purchase of video game-maker Activision Blizzard for $69 billion on Friday, closing one of the most expensive tech acquisitions in history that could have repercussions across the video game industry.
Oct 13, 2023
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