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EV Charging Trees Set to be Installed on a Street Near You

Automotive, Engineering /

In March, Gravity Technologies not only launched the fastest EV charging station in the US but also introduced a super-fast curbside charger. Now, they’ve revealed a new on-street system featuring “DEAP Trees” that aims to elevate the charging experience. While fast-charge stations are becoming more accessible for electric car drivers, charging at home remains the […]

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Design Sem Nome 20

Airlines are Using AI to Improve their Notoriously Bad Meals

Artificial Intelligence, Tech /

Admittedly, dining on reheated pre-made meals with wooden or plastic cutlery in cramped coach seats is far from fine dining. However, airlines are now turning to new technology to better meet passenger preferences and eliminate the elements that make us regret not grabbing something from the departure gate vending machine. Additionally, it is hoped that

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Promising New Desalination Method Operates without Electricity

Engineering, Material & Energy /

Researchers at The Australian National University have introduced a novel desalination method that mitigates many of the adverse effects associated with traditional techniques and cuts energy consumption by approximately 80%. Freshwater scarcity is becoming a critical issue worldwide, with some regions already relying on desalination to extract freshwater from ocean water. Currently, humans use about

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Pennsylvania Could Provide 40% of US Lithium Needs from an Unexpected Source

Material & Energy, Renewable Energy /

As electric vehicles and other battery technologies continue to rise, researchers anticipate a surge in the demand for lithium in the coming years. A new study identifies an unusual but significant source of this metal in a Pennsylvania wastewater stream. As we’ve previously reported, the world will require approximately 59 new lithium mines, each producing

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Directed Energy Weapon Fires 13-Cent Shots Instead of Million-Dollar Missiles

Industrial & Military, Military Tech, Tech /

A new directed energy weapon is being introduced to strengthen British defense capabilities. Costing only 13 cents per shot, it is as effective but significantly cheaper than the multi-million dollar missiles it aims to replace. The Radio Frequency Directed Energy Weapon (RFDEW) is part of the British government’s strategy to address evolving geopolitical challenges, increasing

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The Most Efficient Hydrogen System in the World Scales up for Mass Production

Material & Energy, Tech /

Hysata guarantees the world’s most affordable hydrogen with a groundbreaking device that splits water into H2 and O2 at 95% efficiency, which is about 20% more efficient than the top conventional electrolyzers. The company has secured US$111 million to expand production.

Hydrogen production typically wastes 20-30% of renewable energy, contributing to high costs. Australian company Hysata’s capillary-fed electrolyzer offers 95% efficiency, using only 41.5 kWh of energy to create a kilogram of hydrogen. This reduces operational costs for hydrogen producers and CAPEX, making it the cheapest green hydrogen available.

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Google Debuts AI-Generated Search Results, Ushering in a New Era

Apps & Software, Tech /

On Tuesday, Google announced plans to introduce AI-generated answers to online queries, marking one of the most significant updates to its leading search engine in 25 years. “I’m thrilled to share that we will start rolling out this completely revamped experience, ‘AI overviews,’ to everyone in the US this week,” said Google CEO Sundar Pichai

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GPT-4o Processes Text, Audio, or Images for Instant Chat Responses

Artificial Intelligence, Tech /

OpenAI’s ChatGPT platform has taken a significant leap forward with the introduction of GPT-4o. This premier model can analyze audio, visual, and text inputs, delivering responses through a real-time conversation with an AI agent that sounds remarkably human. Unveiled during an online launch event on Monday, May 13th, by OpenAI CTO Mira Murati, GPT-4o is

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Design Sem Nome 14

New Method Cuts Costs by 30% in Converting CO2 to High-Value Chemicals

Material & Energy, Tech /

NUS researchers, led by Assistant Professor Lum Yanwei, have developed a groundbreaking technique to address rising CO2 emissions and their impact on climate change. Their method greatly improves the conversion of waste CO2 into valuable chemicals and fuels, directly from treated industrial flue gas. This innovation turns CO2 into key raw materials like ethylene and ethanol, vital for everyday products such as plastics and detergents, offering a sustainable method to repurpose waste and reduce reliance on fossil fuels.

By circumventing the need for high-purity CO2, the NUS research marks a substantial advancement in addressing the carbon cycle. This breakthrough not only helps reduce CO2 emissions but also advances carbon utilization. By turning waste CO2 into valuable resources, the research supports global efforts to combat climate change and promote sustainability.

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