Belgrade (AFP) July 16, 2024
Western Balkans countries have enough prospective solar and wind capacity to skip gas-fired power plants in their clean energy transitions, a report said on Tuesday.
The six Western Balkan nations - Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Serbia - now produce electricity primarily from coal and hydropower.
But using solar and wind capacities could gener
Hong Kong (AFP) July 16, 2024
Markets fluctuated Tuesday as rising expectations that Donald Trump will return to the White House played up against fresh hopes that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates at least once this year.
Traders struggled to extend gains on Wall Street, where the Dow chalked up its first record since May, while the dollar rose with Treasury yields on speculation that another Trump tariff batt
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 15, 2024
Solar energy is crucial for a sustainable future. Silicon, commonly used in solar panels and electronic devices, has limitations such as high cost and difficulty in mounting on curved surfaces.
Researchers are exploring alternative materials to address these issues. One promising option is "organic" semiconductors-carbon-based materials that are abundant, cost-effective, and eco-friendly.
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Jul 15, 2024
Researchers have developed a novel method that significantly boosts the stability and performance of quantum systems, addressing the longstanding challenges of decoherence and imperfect control. This advancement paves the way for more reliable and sensitive quantum devices.
Quantum technologies, including quantum computers and sensors, have the potential to revolutionize fields such as com
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Jul 15, 2024
The quantum Hall effect (QHE) stands as a significant milestone in condensed matter physics, paving the way for advancements in topological physics. Extending QHE into three dimensions, however, presents substantial challenges. The primary difficulty lies in the extension of Landau levels into bands along the magnetic field direction, preventing the formation of bulk gaps.
A recent approac
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 15, 2024
Quantum computing, harnessing the principles of quantum mechanics, is set to revolutionize fields such as medicine and machine learning by tackling problems too complex for classical computers. Quantum simulators, which consist of interacting quantum units, can be programmed to emulate intricate physical models, allowing scientists to extract valuable insights by controlling and measuring the in
Berlin, Germany (SPX) Jul 15, 2024
Researchers have long utilized nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy to explore molecular structures and interactions. Traditionally, NMR requires a powerful magnetic field to align the spins of atomic nuclei, which are then rotated by a weak oscillating magnetic field. The resulting changes in voltage are converted into measurable frequencies, allowing scientists to deduce molecular str
London, UK (SPX) Jul 16, 2024
Rolls-Royce has secured an order from Battery Park Zeewolde (BPZ) to deliver a substantial battery storage system with an output of 32.6 Megawatts and a storage capacity of 65.2 Megawatt hours to Zeewolde in the Netherlands. The mtu EnergyPack QG system is scheduled to become operational by summer 2025. The contract also includes a ten-year Long Term Service Agreement, which provides extensive g
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 16, 2024
NASA's involvement with fuel cell technology began in the 1960s, a time when fossil fuels dominated energy production. Fuel cells create electricity and heat through the combination of hydrogen and oxygen via an electrolyte, producing only water as a by-product, making them an environmentally friendly power source.
NASA's interest in fuel cells arose from the need to power Moon missions. E
Berlin, Germany (SPX) Jul 16, 2024
Climate change is causing significant melting of ice masses in Greenland and Antarctica, leading to a substantial flow of water into the world's oceans, particularly around the equator. "This means that a shift in mass is taking place, and this is affecting the Earth's rotation," explains Benedikt Soja, Professor of Space Geodesy at the Department of Civil, Environmental and Geomatic Engineering
Moffett Field CA (SPX) Jul 13, 2024
Just like your smartphone navigation app can instantly analyze information from many sources to suggest the best route to follow, a NASA-developed resource is now making data available to help the aviation industry do the same thing.
To assist air traffic managers in keeping airplanes moving efficiently through the skies, information about weather, potential delays, and more is being gathe
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Jul 16, 2024
Beijing has announced the launch of the "Rocket Street" project, which aims to create a national-level hub for scientific research and production to enhance China's commercial space industry.
Located in Beijing E-town, an economic and technological development zone in the southeast of the city, the "Rocket Street" project will span 140,000 square meters. It will feature key facilities such
London, UK (SPX) Jul 16, 2024
Astronomers have detected tantalizing evidence of potential dark matter objects using the Universe's natural 'timekeepers'.
Pulsars, neutron stars that emit rotating beams of radio waves, were key in identifying these mysterious hidden masses.
These pulsars, known for their precision in emitting electromagnetic radiation at regular intervals, serve as extremely accurate timekeepers,
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 15, 2024
Despite extensive research, the origins and early evolution of life remain a mystery. A new study from the University of California, Riverside (UCR) aims to enhance our understanding and guide future research that could predict climate change and aid the search for extraterrestrial life.
"This paper strives to inform the Earth sciences community where the research needs to go next," said C
London, UK (SPX) Jul 16, 2024
Astronomers have produced the most comprehensive weather report yet for two distant brown dwarfs, showcasing extreme atmospheric conditions.
This groundbreaking international study reveals that these celestial objects, enveloped in swirling clouds of hot sand, endure temperatures of 950 C (1,742 F). Using NASA's $10 billion ( Pounds 7.6 billion) James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), researche
Paris, France (SPX) Jul 16, 2024
Researchers using NASA's James Webb Space Telescope have confirmed atmospheric differences between the perpetual morning and evening sides of the exoplanet WASP-39 b. This gas giant, with a diameter 1.3 times that of Jupiter but a mass similar to Saturn, orbits a star 700 light-years away and is tidally locked, meaning it has a permanent dayside and nightside.
Using Webb's Near-Infrared Sp
Berlin, Germany (SPX) Jul 16, 2024
The universe, at 13.8 billion years old, has evolved from tiny initial asymmetries into vast structures visible through telescopes: galaxies, galaxy clusters, and larger formations. This evolution is influenced by a cosmic struggle between dark matter, which holds matter together through gravity, and dark energy, which pushes the universe apart.
"If we can precisely measure the structures
Washington DC (UPI) Jul 15, 2024
New findings published Monday suggest a recently discovered cave on the moon could be a good place for future explorers to find shelter from outside elements in a possible base location, according to Italian researchers.
"These caves have been theorized for over 50 years, but it is the first time ever that we have demonstrated their existence," Lorenzo Bruzzone, professor at the Univers
Washington DC (UPI) Jul 15, 2024
NASA is recognizing the 55th anniversary of the Apollo moon landing this month with a variety of events and engagements that started on Monday.
Apollo 11 landed on the moon on July 20, 1969, and its celebration will highlight NASA's current effort to return to the moon for long-term exploration with the Artemis mission. The Artemis mission is expected to land the first woman and first p
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Jul 16, 2024
Juice is set to achieve a remarkable milestone with its unprecedented lunar-Earth flyby, the first of its kind. This double gravity assist maneuver is critical for adjusting the spacecraft's trajectory, but it is a complex and high-risk operation.
Since Juice's launch in April 2023, this flyby marks the beginning of its intricate journey towards Jupiter. Earth's gravity will redirect Juice
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Jul 16, 2024
The Beijing Institute of Technology has unveiled a groundbreaking study that seeks to reshape how we plan and manage supply chains between Earth and Mars. Using a Multi-Stage Stochastic Programming (MSP) model, the researchers have addressed the complex uncertainties inherent in interplanetary logistics, providing fresh insights into the infrastructure and operational requirements for supporting
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Jul 16, 2024
China's first fully electric communication satellite, APSTAR 6E, officially commenced operation on Monday, announced China Great Wall Industry, the project's contractor.
Launched by a Long March 2C rocket from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in Sichuan province in January 2023, APSTAR 6E took 514 days to transition from a low-Earth orbit, where it was deployed, to its designated geosyn
Paris, France (SPX) Jul 16, 2024
As climate change drives more frequent and severe weather events, the importance of precise and timely forecasting has grown immensely. The upcoming Meteosat Third Generation weather satellite has successfully completed its environmental testing, marking a significant milestone on its path to launch.
This new series of satellites aims to revolutionize weather forecasting, particularly acro
Paris, France (SPX) Jul 16, 2024
A team of international scientists, led by the University of Trento, Italy, has made a major discovery about the Moon. For the first time, they have confirmed the existence of a tunnel in the lunar subsurface, likely an empty lava tube. This significant research, published in Nature Astronomy, is the result of an international collaboration.
"These caves have been theorized for over 50 yea
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