The prototype is scheduled for testing later this year. Credit: Yamaha/RoushYamaha Motor, a prominent manufacturing giant, has unveiled what they assert is a groundbreaking world-first prototype: a hydrogen-powered outboard motor designed to propel motorboats.Commitment to Carbon NeutralityDisplayed at the 2024 Miami Boat Show, this hydrogen-powered engine is the outcome of a collaboration between Yamaha...
Seafloor spreading rifts could offer some of the world's best geothermal resources, according to CGGCGGA groundbreaking and largely untapped energy source awaits beneath the ocean floor, as outlined in a whitepaper by geoscience technology consultancy CGG. Distinctive conditions beneath the seabed offer the potential for more affordable and readily accessible geothermal energy.Solar and wind...
Credit: Unsplash.MOFs consist of inorganic nodes, organic nodes, and organic linkers, offering countless configuration possibilities. To expedite the discovery process, researchers from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Argonne National Laboratory, in collaboration with institutions including the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC), are leveraging generative artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, high-throughput screening, and molecular dynamics...
The Dragon 4, a 4-meter (13-foot) variant of the kite, utilized in the Faroe Islands. Credit: MinestoA novel method of extracting renewable energy from the oceans has recently emerged, drawing attention to its innovative approach. This method, inspired by the movement of a kite, efficiently harnesses energy from tidal and ocean currents and is...
Solar cells made with quantum dots have achieved a new record efficiency, and been made more stable at the same timeDepositphotosEngineers at UNIST in South Korea have significantly enhanced the efficiency of one of the most promising and emerging solar cell technologies, achieving a world record efficiency of 18.1% in quantum dot solar cells.Quantum...
Petrol and diesel filling station. Credit: Unsplash.The anxiety of choosing between the gasoline and diesel pumps at the fuel station is a universal experience for car owners. Beyond the potential inconvenience, the stakes are high – using the wrong fuel can spell significant trouble. But why are these two fuels so fundamentally different?Understanding the...
A diagram of the quantum battery charging through indefinite causal order (ICO)2023 Chen et al. CC-BY-ND 4.0Causality plays a crucial role in shaping our reality; for instance, dropping a glass leads to its breaking, and it cannot break before being dropped. However, in the quantum realm, these principles may not always hold true. Scientists have...
Credit: StatNanoTop Olympic performers receive the esteemed gold medal, symbolizing wealth and honor both in Eastern and Western cultures. This metal, prized for its stability in air, excellent electrical conductivity, and compatibility with living organisms, plays a pivotal role across various domains. It holds significant favor in medical and energy sectors as a 'preferred...
Credit: Michigan Engineering NewsFor two centuries, scientists struggled to replicate a common mineral's natural formation conditions in lab settings. Recently, a collaboration between the University of Michigan and Hokkaido University cracked this puzzle, achieving success by applying a novel theory derived from atomic simulations.This breakthrough addresses the persistent geological enigma known as the "Dolomite...
The desirable substance, unless environmental stability is your preference. Credit: Energy.The common notion that oil is derived from decomposed dinosaurs, a belief often associated with pumping refined velociraptors into vehicles, is a prevalent misconception. Contrary to this widely held belief, fat does not originate from the remains of ancient dinosaurs.Geologist Reidar Müller from the...
