How law-abiding is AI? ETH researchers put it to the testNews
SourceOctober 21, 2024
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How law-abiding is AI? ETH researchers put it to the test
By Florian Meyer, ETH Zurich - The EU AI Act is designed to ensure that AI is transparent and trustworthy. For the first time, ETH…

The growing threat of ‘Day Zero’ and the push for wastewater reuseNewsScience
Adrian AlexandreOctober 20, 2024
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The growing threat of ‘Day Zero’ and the push for wastewater reuse
“Can you imagine a day when you turn on your faucet and no water comes out?” This chilling question, posed by researchers at the University…

Google signs nuclear power deal with startup KairosNews
SourceOctober 14, 2024
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Google signs nuclear power deal with startup Kairos
San Francisco, United States (AFP) - Google on Monday signed a deal with a California startup to get electricity from small nuclear reactors by the…

Cool tech for Hot cities: clothing that fights urban heatwavesScience
SourceOctober 10, 2024
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Cool tech for Hot cities: clothing that fights urban heatwaves
A team of international researchers has developed a natural fabric that urban residents could wear to counter rising temperatures in cities worldwide, caused by buildings,…

Solar-powered desalination system that operates without batteriesScience
Adrian AlexandreOctober 8, 2024
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Solar-powered desalination system that operates without batteries
In a major breakthrough for sustainable desalination, engineers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have created a solar-powered system that removes salt from water…

Stable water storage amid climate change with aquifer solutionsScience
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 26, 2024
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Stable water storage amid climate change with aquifer solutions
In recent years, the global water cycle has been increasingly disrupted by the effects of climate change, leading to more frequent floods and droughts. This…

Low-carbon technologies need far less mining than fossil fuelsScience
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 24, 2024
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Low-carbon technologies need far less mining than fossil fuels
Mining for coal is much more resource-intensive than renewables or nuclear power. Hannah Ritchie's article published at Our World Data highlights the important fact that…

Fraunhofer IAF’s low-noise amplifiers enhance Arctic Weather Satellite’s capabilitiesScience
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 17, 2024
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Fraunhofer IAF’s low-noise amplifiers enhance Arctic Weather Satellite’s capabilities
The European Space Agency’s (ESA) Arctic Weather Satellite (AWS) is set to revolutionize weather forecasting and climate monitoring, particularly in the Arctic, by collecting highly…

The latest buzz – smart hives and dancing robot bees boost sustainable beekeepingScience
SourceAugust 20, 2024
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The latest buzz – smart hives and dancing robot bees boost sustainable beekeeping
EU-funded researchers are using big data and smart technologies to improve conditions for bees and guide beekeepers. By Sofia Strodt | Horizon, the EU Research…

A method that paves the way for improved fuel cell vehiclesScience
SourceAugust 14, 2024
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A method that paves the way for improved fuel cell vehicles
By Chalmers University of Technology More efficient and longer-lasting fuel cells are essential for fuel cell-powered heavy-duty hydrogen vehicles to become an alternative to combustion-fueled…

Who’s fuelling the transition to greener energy?Climate
SourceJuly 29, 2024
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Who’s fuelling the transition to greener energy?
By James Goldie, 360info in Melbourne China still processes the biggest share of the critical minerals needed for the transition to greener sources of energy but other…

Decomposing ‘refrigerants’, a potent greenhouse gas, using industrial wasteScience
SourceJuly 22, 2024
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Decomposing ‘refrigerants’, a potent greenhouse gas, using industrial waste
Developing a catalyst to decompose refrigerants, which are 1,300 times more potent than carbon dioxide, using industrial waste known as red mud. By National Research…

New humidity-driven membrane to remove carbon dioxide from the airScience
SourceJuly 19, 2024
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New humidity-driven membrane to remove carbon dioxide from the air
A new ambient-energy-driven membrane that pumps carbon dioxide out of the air has been developed by Newcastle University researchers. Direct air captureSeparation processesThe humidity-driven membrane…

Offshore windfarms – A threat for electro-sensitive sharks?Climate
SourceJuly 5, 2024
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Offshore windfarms – A threat for electro-sensitive sharks?
By Society for Experimental Biology An ongoing research project into the impact of offshore windfarm electromagnetic fields on shark development reveals that the alternating electric…

Walking our way towards more sustainable citiesScience
SourceJuly 3, 2024
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Walking our way towards more sustainable cities
By Susilawati, Monash University Malaysia in Petaling Jaya | 360info By making walkability a central component of how we design our cities, we can create vibrant, inclusive…

EVs alone won’t save us from climate catastropheClimate
SourceJuly 3, 2024
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EVs alone won’t save us from climate catastrophe
By Lily Rau, Climateworks Centre, Melbourne | 360info Zero-emissions vehicles would need to hit 73 percent of new light vehicle sales by 2030 to keep transport…

Google greenhouse gas emissions grow as it powers AIClimateNews
SourceJuly 3, 2024
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Google greenhouse gas emissions grow as it powers AI
San Francisco, United States (AFP) - Google, despite its goal of achieving net-zero emissions, is pumping out more greenhouse gas than before as it powers…

Video game designers battle to depict climate impactsClimateNews
SourceJune 29, 2024
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Video game designers battle to depict climate impacts
By Kilian FICHOU | AFP Paris, France - Game designer Sam Alfred is keenly aware of the challenge he faces in trying to build a…

Turn your living room into a digital Amazon rainforest
SourceJune 26, 2024
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Turn your living room into a digital Amazon rainforest
By Aslina Baharum, Sunway University in Kuala Lumpur | 360info Virtual reality and augmented reality offer a game-changing approach to biodiversity management. Imagine exploring a…

Machine learning accelerates discovery of high-performance metal oxide catalystsScience
SourceMay 26, 2024
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Machine learning accelerates discovery of high-performance metal oxide catalysts
Researchers have harnessed the power of artificial intelligence to significantly advance the discovery and optimization of multicomponent metal oxide electrocatalysts for the oxygen reduction reaction…

A novel approach to tackling marine plastic pollution: evaluating cleanup technologiesScience
Muser NewsDeskNovember 13, 2023
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A novel approach to tackling marine plastic pollution: evaluating cleanup technologies
Marine plastic pollution poses a significant threat to our oceans and marine life, necessitating innovative solutions to address the growing crisis. In response to the…
