Новости за 22.03.2024

The Hague (AFP) Mar 20, 2024
Dutch airline KLM misled consumers with "vague and general" adverts about its efforts to reduce the environmental impact of flying, an Amsterdam court ruled on Wednesday in a greenwashing case brought by a pressure group. KLM also "paints an overly rosy picture of the impact of measures such as Sustainable Aviation Fuel (made from renewable raw materials) and reforestation", the court ruled.

New York (AFP) Mar 20, 2024
President Joe Biden's administration announced Wednesday revised pollution standards for cars and trucks meant to accelerate the US auto industry's shift to electric to mitigate climate change. The rules set ambitious emission reductions for 2032 but are moderated compared with preliminary standards unveiled last April. Following carmaker criticism, the final rules give manufacturers greater

Oslo (AFP) Mar 20, 2024
A consortium formed by Belgium's Parkwind and Ikea's parent company has won the tender to build Norway's first offshore wind farm, Norway's government said Wednesday. Following two days of bidding, the joint venture Ventyr emerged as the winner to develop the planned 1,500 MW wind power farm in the Sorlige Nordsjo II field in the North Sea. The completed auction is welcome news for Oslo,

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 19, 2024
Spire Global, Inc. (NYSE: SPIR) has entered into a strategic partnership with NVIDIA to push the boundaries of AI in weather forecasting. This collaboration will see the integration of Spire's Radio Occultation (RO) data and unique data assimilation (DA) capabilities with NVIDIA's Earth-2 Cloud APIs. The objective is to employ artificial intelligence to enhance the speed and accuracy of climate

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 20, 2024
GITAI USA Inc. reports the completion of its technological demonstration, which involved a 1.5-meter-long autonomous dual robotic arm system (S2) performing tasks outside the International Space Station (ISS). This demonstration represents a critical advancement in on-orbit satellite servicing, demonstrating capabilities critical for satellite maintenance, repair, and assembly in space. Th

Munich, Germany (SPX) Mar 19, 2024
The Max Planck Institute of Quantum Optics (MPQ) has recently marked a significant breakthrough in ultraviolet spectroscopy by developing a technique that boasts unparalleled chemical selectivity in detecting and quantifying substances, even under extremely low light conditions. This pioneering research, detailed in the journal Nature, heralds new avenues for conducting photon-level diagnostics

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 21, 2024
In a study, Stanford University researchers have introduced an innovative actuator design that dramatically enhances the efficiency of electric motors in robots, potentially transforming the landscape of robotics and prosthetics. Published in Science Robotics on March 20, this new actuator significantly reduces energy consumption by integrating springs and clutches, allowing for dynamic, complex

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 21, 2024
In a recent advancement, Georgia Tech engineers have developed a universal controller for robotic exoskeletons, marking a significant leap towards integrating these futuristic aids into daily life. Unlike the sci-fi inspired contraptions of the past, this new technology promises to transition exoskeletons from laboratory experiments to practical tools for enhancing human mobility in real-world s

Kobe, Japan (SPX) Mar 19, 2024
Researchers at Kobe University have made a significant advancement in the quest for more efficient energy utilization by uncovering a method to merge two low-energy photons into a single high-energy photon. This discovery is pivotal for the next generation of photovoltaic cells, OLED displays, and novel anti-cancer treatments. The team, led by photoscientist Yasuhiro Kobori, has provided critica

Dresden, Germany (SPX) Mar 21, 2024
In the quest for a sustainable and productive energy future, scientists have long eyed nuclear fusion, specifically the fusion of hydrogen nuclei, as a prime candidate. The main challenge, however, has been the daunting requirement of extremely high pressures and temperatures to initiate the process. The Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf's Dr. Tobias Dornheim, through the "X-ray laser o

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 21, 2024
Researchers at Penn State have unlocked the secrets of leafhoppers' natural armor, revealing potential applications in optical technology and invisibility devices. The study, led by Tak-Sing Wong, a professor of mechanical engineering and biomedical engineering, successfully replicated the intricate structure of brochosomes-microscopic particles with unique light-absorbing properties. Published

Chandler, United States (AFP) Mar 20, 2024
US President Joe Biden unveiled almost $20 billion in grants and loans Wednesday for Intel's domestic chip-making plants - his administration's biggest investment yet in the sector as he takes on China's chip dominance and sells his economic achievements over election rival Donald Trump. Biden's decision to make the announcement during a trip to Arizona underscores his strategy of highlight

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 21, 2024
Synthetic dimensions (SDs) are at the forefront of physics research, promising a new understanding and manipulating light beyond the confines of traditional three-dimensional space. Utilized in topological photonics, SDs pave the way for exploring complex phenomena such as quantum Hall physics and topological phase transitions in spaces that exceed our usual three dimensions. Researchers aim to