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8/28/2024
Thames Barrier: Is London’s flood defense living on borrowed time?

Thames Barrier: Is London’s flood defense living on borrowed time?

The Thames Barrier was designed to protect London from catastrophic flooding like the North Sea Flood of 1953.

Deena Theresa

29 minutes ago

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Bats’ sky-high blood sugar levels offer new hope for diabetes research: Study

Bats’ sky-high blood sugar levels offer new hope for diabetes research: Study

To explore how bats diversified their diets, researchers embarked on extensive fieldwork in the jungles of Central America, South America, and the Caribbean.

Srishti Gupta

39 minutes ago

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China scientists’ breakthrough flow battery hits 850 cycles, retains 99.95% capacity

China scientists’ breakthrough flow battery hits 850 cycles, retains 99.95% capacity

With new organic molecules, the organic flow battery performed well for 600 cycles without a drop in capacity.

Ameya Paleja

an hour ago

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ESA plane to attend last rites of a dead satellite over Pacific Ocean on Sep 8

ESA plane to attend last rites of a dead satellite over Pacific Ocean on Sep 8

This airborne observation experiment will be supported by cameras and spectrographs.

Mrigakshi Dixit

2 hours ago

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8.5 million sqft of rooftop space in US to host 100 MW of solar power

8.5 million sqft of rooftop space in US to host 100 MW of solar power

Solar Landscape’s STEP-UP program has trained over 2,500 individuals, boosting workforce diversity in the clean energy sector.

Sujita Sinha

3 hours ago

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8/27/2024
150 MW geothermal energy to power Meta’s data centers in first US project

150 MW geothermal energy to power Meta’s data centers in first US project

Meta said the new partnership with Sage Geosystems will significantly expand the use of geothermal power in the US.

Kapil Kajal

12 hours ago

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Ukraine develops first indigenous ballistic missile, announces successful test

Ukraine develops first indigenous ballistic missile, announces successful test

Deploying a locally made ballistic missile would provide Ukraine with a low-cost, new stand-off strike option unlike any other in its inventory.

Kapil Kajal

13 hours ago

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Zero-waste chocolate: Swiss scientists invent new method to use the whole fruit

Zero-waste chocolate: Swiss scientists invent new method to use the whole fruit

Swiss scientists invent a new chocolate that incorporates the whole cacao fruit — and guess what? It tastes good. But how good?

Maria Mocerino

14 hours ago

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EAGLS: US Army gets new anti-drone systems featuring laser-guided 70mm rockets

EAGLS: US Army gets new anti-drone systems featuring laser-guided 70mm rockets

EAGLS C-UAS system is a platform that can accommodate both mobile and stationary integrations to protect critical infrastructure.

Kapil Kajal

15 hours ago

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White House ‘pressured’ Facebook to delete Covid-19 content, Zuckerberg claims 

White House ‘pressured’ Facebook to delete Covid-19 content, Zuckerberg claims 

The company deleted posts criticizing Covid vaccines and suggesting the virus was developed in a Chinese laboratory.

Kapil Kajal

16 hours ago

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Stanford makes semi-transparent solar cell with 22% efficiency using tungsten

Stanford makes semi-transparent solar cell with 22% efficiency using tungsten

Semi-transparent and flexible solar cells have a range of applications in aerospace, architecture and in wearables.

Ameya Paleja

19 hours ago

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Solar-powered box extracts 264 gallons of drinking water from air per day

Solar-powered box extracts 264 gallons of drinking water from air per day

Aquaria’s line of atmospheric water generators can provide clean drinking water to drought-stricken regions.

Chris Young

19 hours ago

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Japan: AI-powered drones to monitor disaster zones and identify criminals

Japan: AI-powered drones to monitor disaster zones and identify criminals

Drones move faster than police cars or guards, reaching incident site quickly and allowing for prompt action and response.

Jijo Malayil

19 hours ago

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HYBRIT achieves hydrogen-fueled iron, steel production at industrial scale

HYBRIT achieves hydrogen-fueled iron, steel production at industrial scale

The results seen during the pilot phase have opened the doors for the implementation of HYBRIT process on an industrial scale.

Abhishek Bhardwaj

20 hours ago

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NASA seeks input to operate cube-shaped flying robot fleet aboard ISS

NASA seeks input to operate cube-shaped flying robot fleet aboard ISS

Astrobee was built on the basis of lessons learned from the Synchronized Position Hold, Engage, Reorient, Experimental Satellite (SPHERES) robots.

Abhishek Bhardwaj

20 hours ago

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Sponge for CO2: New wood-based material captures, releases carbon on demand

Sponge for CO2: New wood-based material captures, releases carbon on demand

FAMU-FSU College of Engineering creates a biomaterial that could not only replace plastic but absorb carbon dioxide.

Maria Mocerino

20 hours ago

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Zero Emission Cement

Zero Emission Cement

Cambridge researchers developed a zero-emission cement method, recycling old concrete in steel furnaces. If powered by renewables, this could cut 7.5% of global emissions and make concrete fully sustainable.

Yağmur Kirali

20 hours ago

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Sir Peter Beck: Rocket Lab’s Neutron to smash Falcon 9 monopoly

Sir Peter Beck: Rocket Lab’s Neutron to smash Falcon 9 monopoly

“No monopoly survives the test of time,” Rocket Lab CEO Sir Peter Beck told IE in an interview.

Chris Young

20 hours ago

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Scientists achieve highest resolution black hole image ever from Earth

Scientists achieve highest resolution black hole image ever from Earth

The Event Horizon Telescope collaboration expects 50% sharper black hole images from Earth in the future.

Mrigakshi Dixit

21 hours ago

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Scientists recover almost 99% of pure silver from dead solar cells

Scientists recover almost 99% of pure silver from dead solar cells

Aluminum and steel used with solar panels are easy to recover but recovering copper and silver is time and energy intensive.

Ameya Paleja

a day ago

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