Новости за 27.03.2024

Shanghai (AFP) Mar 26, 2024
"Support Chinese chips, join the enterprise of the century" read an upbeat slogan at a recent semiconductor industry fair in Shanghai, where the mood was defiant despite the intense pressure placed on the sector by geopolitical tensions. Stands at last week's Semicon were packed with visitors, who inspected the mostly domestic displays of glittering wafers, silicon ingots and circuit boards,

Beijing (AFP) Mar 26, 2024
China said it had issued a "strong" rebuke to the United States on Tuesday after Washington and two key allies accused Beijing of being behind a series of hacks into lawmakers and key democratic institutions. In rare and detailed public accusations against China - the United States, Britain and New Zealand described a series of cyber breaches over the last decade or more in what appeared to

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 25, 2024
In a leap forward for space propulsion technology, RocketStar Inc. has demonstrated its FireStar Drive, an advanced spacecraft electric propulsion unit that leverages nuclear fusion to enhance pulsed plasma propulsion. By introducing aneutronic nuclear fusion into its water-fueled pulsed plasma thruster, the FireStar Drive markedly improves performance, utilizing high-speed protons from ionized

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 25, 2024
In a new development at Drexel University, researchers have introduced a self-heating concrete technology that could revolutionize the way we manage snow and ice on roadways and sidewalks. Located discreetly on the university's campus, two experimental slabs of this innovative concrete have successfully resisted snow, sleet, and freezing rain autonomously for over three years, eliminating the ne

Paris (AFP) Mar 21, 2024
The US government Thursday sued Apple claiming the tech behemoth illegally maintained a monopoly for its iPhone by stifling competition and imposing high costs on consumers - the latest in a string of legal headaches facing the firm. Here are the key allegations concerning its main recent legal battles: - Stand-off with Epic Games - Video game publisher Epic Games has been scouring

Pisa, Italy (SPX) Mar 25, 2024
Researchers have unveiled evidence of the Mediterranean Sea's earliest known boats, dating back over 7,000 years, through a study published on March 20, 2024, in PLOS ONE. Led by Juan F. Gibaja of the Spanish National Research Council, Barcelona, and colleagues, the study explores the technological sophistication of Neolithic seafaring, challenging previous assumptions about ancient navigation.

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 25, 2024
In a significant leap for space technology, Sierra Space, a pioneer in the commercial space sector and a rising star in defense technology, has equipped Sidus Space's inaugural LizzieSat satellite with state-of-the-art solar panels. Launched into Low Earth Orbit on March 4 during SpaceX's Transporter-10 Rideshare mission, LizzieSat is now operational, thanks to Sierra Space's cutting-edge solar

Berlin, Germany (SPX) Mar 25, 2024
A study reveals that hydrogen gas, known as a modern clean fuel, was also a fundamental energy source at the dawn of life nearly 4 billion years ago. This discovery underscores hydrogen's longstanding significance in both ancient biological processes and its potential in future sustainable energy solutions. Hydrothermal vents, releasing hydrogen in the deep sea, provided the early Earth's

Washington (AFP) Mar 22, 2024
China's top chipmaker may have violated American laws by making a processor for sanctioned telecom giant Huawei, a senior US official said, sending its shares plummeting in Hong Kong on Friday. A congressional hearing on Thursday asked the official whether Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp. (SMIC) broke US export controls by making advanced seven-nanometre chips for Huawei.

Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Mar 25, 2024
In a study featured in Technological Forecasting and Social Change, Osaka University's team, led by Keishiro Hara, proposes a novel approach for evaluating sustainable technology and societal trends. By embracing the viewpoint of "imaginary future generations" (IFGs), the study unlocks new insights into the long-term implications of today's environmental and technological decisions. The in

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 25, 2024
In an era where the quest for sustainable energy solutions is more critical than ever, a study by scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory and the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill (UNC) has emerged as a beacon of hope. This collaborative research effort has successfully demonstrated a novel method for converting carbon dioxide (CO2), a notorious

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 25, 2024
In a new development, Rice University's research team has introduced a novel method for creating sustainable wood through 3D printing, leveraging the wood's natural ingredients. This innovation promises to reduce the environmental footprint associated with wood manufacturing, addressing the traditional waste and inefficiency challenges. Utilizing a pioneering water-based ink composed of ce

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 25, 2024
In a landmark study, researchers at Yale University and NOVA School of Science and Technology, NOVA University Lisbon (NOVA-FCT), have unveiled how subterranean bacteria thrive in oxygen-deprived environments by harnessing a specialized family of proteins. These proteins enable the bacteria to offload excess electrons onto tiny hair-like structures known as nanowires, creating an intricate, natu