Новости за 10.08.2024

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 09, 2024
NASA has awarded a $1.13 million grant to an assistant professor at Mississippi State University (MSU) to develop an advanced computational tool designed to improve the design process of hypersonic vehicles for space exploration. Vilas Shinde, a faculty member in MSU's Department of Aerospace Engineering, secured the funding to create a new tool for flow stability and transition analysis.

Paris, France (SPX) Aug 09, 2024
ESA's Gaia mission, originally launched to survey stars, has demonstrated its prowess in asteroid exploration by identifying potential moons around more than 350 asteroids that were not previously known to have companions. Gaia has previously examined asteroids known to possess moons, termed 'binary asteroids,' and confirmed the presence of these tiny satellites using its highly accurate a

Beijing (AFP) Aug 9, 2024
Chinese consumer inflation rose more than expected in July to hit a five-month high, data showed Friday, providing some much-needed positive news on the world's number-two economy. The reading comes as authorities struggle to kickstart activity among the country's army of consumers, with officials last week issuing a set of directives aimed at boosting buying. The 0.5 percent increase in

New York (AFP) Aug 8, 2024
Failed cryptocurrency platform FTX Trading and affiliate Alameda Research must pay $12.7 billion to compensate customers and fraud victims under a consent order, US regulators announced Thursday. A US court in New York ordered the payments in the wake of a massive fraud scheme perpetrated by ex-FTX leader Sam Bankman-Fried, said the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, which called the sum

Brussels, Belgium (AFP) Aug 8, 2024
Apple on Thursday announced changes to its App Store after the European Union accused the iPhone maker of breaking the bloc's landmark new digital rules. The EU said the App Store terms prevented app developers from freely steering consumers to alternative ways to pay, making Apple the first ever tech firm to face accusations of breaching a new law known as the Digital Markets Act (DMA).

London, UK (SPX) Aug 08, 2024
Modern commercial aircraft flying at high altitudes create longer-lasting contrails that contribute to climate warming more than older aircraft, a recent study reveals. Despite the lower carbon emissions of modern planes compared to older models, their contrails may have a greater impact on climate change. This research, led by scientists at Imperial College London, underscores the signifi

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 08, 2024
Electra demonstrated the flight capabilities of its EL-2 Goldfinch hybrid-electric short takeoff and landing (eSTOL) technology demonstrator aircraft at NASA's Langley Research Center on July 15. This event marked the first piloted flight of an electric aircraft at NASA Langley. Electra and NASA are collaborating on Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) research and demonstrations under a NASA Space

Sydney, Australia (SPX) Aug 08, 2024
Covering highways worldwide with solar panel roofs could greatly reduce carbon emissions and improve road safety, according to new research. This study, which assessed the costs and benefits of installing solar roofs over global highways, suggests that such a move could cut carbon emissions by around 28% by reducing reliance on fossil fuels. The research proposes a network of solar panels

Plainsboro NJ (SPX) Aug 08, 2024
Some believe the future of fusion in the U.S. lies in compact, spherical fusion vessels. A smaller tokamak, it is thought, could offer a more economical fusion option. The trick is squeezing everything into a small space. New research suggests eliminating one major component used to heat the plasma, freeing up much-needed space. Scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Princeton

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 08, 2024
High-temperature superconducting (HTS) wires could revolutionize our energy systems by carrying electricity without resistance at higher temperatures compared to traditional superconductors. This advancement has the potential to enhance the electric grid and facilitate commercial nuclear fusion. However, large-scale implementation hinges on achieving a cost-per

Montreal (AFP) Aug 8, 2024
Air pollution caused by "ultrafine particles," emitted by automobiles and industrial activity, has been linked to 1,100 deaths a year in Montreal and Toronto, according to new Canadian research. So-called UFPs - 1,000 times thinner than a strand of hair - have been found to cause cardiovascular disease and have been linked to cancer in adults, while exposure can increase the rate of low bi

Beijing (AFP) Aug 8, 2024
Leading Chinese chipmaker SMIC announced Thursday a sharp year-on-year drop in profits during the second quarter, as a domestic price war and technological rivalry between Beijing and Washington show no signs of abating. The United States has in recent years taken steps to cut off Chinese firms from accessing its technology and has tightened restrictions on semiconductor exports to the world

Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Aug 08, 2024
Harnessing solar energy is essential for a sustainable future. For this, efficient optoelectronic devices like solar cells are crucial. Researchers at Osaka University have discovered a new method to enhance these devices' efficiency by controlling the stacking of light-absorbing molecules. Organic optoelectronic devices, including solar cells, are gaining popularity due to their flexibili

Sydney, Australia (SPX) Aug 09, 2024
On a vast salt pan in Yinggehai town, located in Ledong Li autonomous county of Hainan province in southern China, a significant installation of 434,000 photovoltaic (PV) panels now delivers a continuous flow of clean energy. As the largest centralized PV base in Hainan, the newly completed facility is capable of generating around 720 million kilowatt-hours of clean energy annually. This o

Paris isn’t known for its thrill rides, but Team Canada’s Melissa Humana-Paredes and Brandie Wilkerson opted to ride the roller...

1. Trump Claims He Has Helicopter Trip Records and Threatens to Sue  The New York Times
2. 'I know Willie Brown very well': Former SF mayor denies Trump's helicopter story  USA TODAY
3. Former San Francisco mayor laughs in response to Trump’s helicopter story  CNN
4. Old Man Trump Mixes Up California Politicians in Weird Kamala Story  The New Republic

A Zimbabwean girl was killed in a road accident in June by a US diplomat who has left the country.

Police and Boardmasters have issued statements to stress that the surge was an ‘isolated incident’ and ‘the festival continues’.

(Photo credit: Andrew Nelles-USA TODAY Sports) Dallas and Minnesota have agreed to exchange Cowboys cornerback Nahshon Wright for Vikings cornerback Andrew Booth, according to multiple media reports Friday. The Cowboys selected Wright in the third round of the 2021 NFL Draft, and he has played in 32 games (three starts), primarily on special teams. The 25-year-old has 37 career tackles, one interception and five passes d

A questionnaire sent to “several hundred” potential jurors asked for people’s opinions on law enforcement and the news media, including questions about the Review-Journal.

KUALA LUMPUR: Ashley Lau's challenging week at the Paris Olympic golf competition took another downturn as she carded a seven-over 79 at Le Golf National on Friday.

Jack Campbell, the sheriff who has faced calls to resign over his hiring of the former deputy who fatally shot Sonya Massey inside her Springfield, Illinois, home announced Friday that he will retire at the end of the month.