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The First Large-Scale Ocean Thermal Energy Generator is Set for Deployment in 2025

Material & Energy /

On an average day, tropical oceans absorb around 278 petawatt-hours of solar energy. Capturing just 1/4000th of this energy could fulfill global daily electricity needs, and ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC) offers a potential solution. Pioneering OTEC Technology Extracting energy from the temperature contrast between warm ocean surfaces and cold deep oceans is not a […]

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Hyper-Realistic Artificial Intelligence Faces Outperform Real Faces

Artificial Intelligence, Computer & Electronics, Tech /

Researchers at the Australian National University (ANU) have found that artificial intelligence (AI)-generated white faces now exhibit a level of realism surpassing actual human faces. This phenomenon, however, does not extend to images of people of color, revealing a potential bias in AI algorithms due to the predominant training on white faces. The implications of

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A Unique Method for Manipulating Atomic Layers to Create Cutting-Edge Materials

Nanotechnology /

Physics and materials science comprehensively understand the interaction of light with naturally occurring materials. However, over the last few decades, scientists have engineered metamaterials capable of interacting with light in unconventional ways, surpassing the inherent physical limitations of naturally occurring materials. A metamaterial typically consists of arrays of “meta-atoms,” structured at a scale of around

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Can Graph Neural Networks Truly Predict Drug Molecule Effectiveness?

Artificial Intelligence, Computer & Electronics, Tech /

Researchers search for efficient, active substances to combat diseases, often relying on compounds that interact with proteins that trigger physiological actions. Due to the abundance of chemical compounds, this search resembles finding a needle in a haystack. Drug discovery leverages scientific models, and with the advent of AI, machine learning applications, such as graph neural

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Critical Moment: Starship’s Second Test Launch Expected This Week

Aerospace, Space & Environment, Tech /

The success of NASA’s Artemis program is paramount, with the current contract involving SpaceX‘s Starship to transport astronauts for the Artemis III and Artemis IV lunar missions. There is no alternative means for astronauts to reach the Moon, although NASA recently opened the Moon lander contract to Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin. SpaceX’s Starship April Test

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Electric Trucks Set to Outpace Hydrogen Rivals

Automotive, Engineering /

While hydrogen-fueled large trucks were initially envisioned as the future of environmentally friendly road transport, they might soon find themselves confined to niche markets in Europe, overshadowed by electric trucks. In the outskirts of Trondheim, western Norway, food wholesaler Asko has been conducting trials since 2020 with four hydrogen fuel cell trucks provided by Swedish

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Liquid Metals Could Be Used as Green Catalysts in Chemical Engineering Processes

Material & Energy, Nanotechnology, Tech /

Researchers have unveiled a groundbreaking approach that leverages liquid metals to transform and “green” the chemical industry. This innovative technique could replace the energy-intensive methods rooted in the early 20th century, offering a much-needed shift away from solid catalysts. Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions Chemical production contributes to global greenhouse gas emissions, accounting for roughly 10–15%

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A Multi-Mode Lid Converts your Water Bottle into a Versatile Mister, Streamer, and sprayer

Entertainment, Outdoor /

When you’re out in the wilderness and already have a bottle of pure water with you, why confine its use to just drinking? With the Hydration Spray Lid, you can also use it for misting, streaming, and spraying. Lunatec’s BPA-Free Lid for Outdoor Enthusiasts Presently featured in a Kickstarter campaign, the BPA-free lid is produced

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Minimizing Food Waste in Europe Leads to Significant Environmental Footprint Reduction

Food, Health & Fitness, Tech /

Recent research indicates that European food consumption relies heavily on global resources, primarily imported from non-European countries. The food supply chain, starting from the primary agricultural sector, experiences food loss and waste until it reaches European consumers. Marianne Thomsen, a professor of sustainable food systems at the University of Copenhagen, suggests that halving food loss

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The US Marines Quickly Armed a Robot Dog with a Rocket Launcher

Industrial & Military, Military Tech /

If you find the concept of robot dogs equipped with flamethrowers impressive, consider the idea of a robot dog carrying an anti-tank rocket launcher on its back. This unique research concept was put to the test at the US Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center in California last September. Robotic dogs unquestionably rank high in

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