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Second Life of Lithium-Ion Batteries May Propel Future Space Missions

Energy-daily.com 

Berlin, Germany (SPX) Sep 19, 2024 - Lithium-ion battery usage worldwide has doubled in the past four years, contributing to a growing volume of hazardous battery waste. This rise underscores the urgent need for more effective recycling solutions. Scientists from several Polish research institutions, including Bydgoszcz University of Science and Technology (PBS), the Institute of Fundamental Technological Research of the Polish Academy of Sciences, the Institute of Physical Chemistry of the PAS in Warsaw... Читать дальше...

Argentina's economy keeps falling, Indec report shows

«MercoPress» (en) 

Argentina's National Institute of Statistics and Census (Indec) Wednesday released a report showing that the economic activity in the South American country fell by 1.3% year-on-year in July.

Nehra, Solanki to remain at GT amid potential ownership changes

Timesofindia.indiatimes.com (sports) 

Ashish Nehra and Vikram Solanki are set to continue leading the Gujarat Titans coaching staff amid potential ownership changes. Torrent Pharma is in discussions to acquire a majority stake from CVC Capital. The coaching duo, pivotal in the team's early success, will fulfil their three-year contracts. Player retention rules for the upcoming IPL season are expected soon.

Ubisoft shares sink after 'Assassin's Creed' delay

NAIJ.COM (Nigeria News) 

Shares in French video game giant Ubisoft plunged nearly 20 percent Thursday after it dropped its profit targets following a delay to its latest "Assassin's Creed" title. Sales of the hotly awaited title have been lower than expected, and Ubisoft said it developers were focused on improving the game before moving to "further polish" the game-play of "Assassin's Creed Shadows".

Magnetic Halo in the Milky Way Tied to Powerful Galactic Outflows

Spacedaily.com 

Berlin, Germany (SPX) Sep 25, 2024 - A study led by the National Institute for Astrophysics (INAF), with contributions from Radboud University's Marijke Haverkorn, has provided critical new insights into the Milky Way. The research reveals a magnetic halo surrounding our galaxy, challenging existing models of its structure and evolution.

The discovery highlights magnetised structures extending over 16,000 light-years (150 quadrillion kilometers) beyond the Galactic plane. These structures are... Читать дальше...

Can an ambitious Milei make Argentina an AI giant?

Spacedaily.com 

Buenos Aires (AFP) Sept 20, 2024 - Argentina's President Javier Milei has plans to turn his country, which has one of the lowest rates of artificial intelligence (AI) use on the continent, into a world leader in the field.

The South American country is uniquely placed to become a global AI hub, he argues, with abundant electricity capacity and a highly skilled workforce.

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The potential impact of AI on jobs

Spacedaily.com 

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Sep 25, 2024 - Artificial intelligence (AI) is poised to reshape various industries, but its specific impact on different jobs remains uncertain. Daniele Quercia and his team at Nokia Bell Labs Cambridge used machine learning to explore how AI itself could influence a range of occupational tasks. Their study analyzed 17,879 task descriptions from O'NET, a US government occupations database, and 24,758 AI patents filed with the United States Patent and Trademark Office between 2015 and 2022. Читать дальше...

IBM and NASA unveil open-source AI model for climate and weather applications

Spacedaily.com 

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Sep 25, 2024 - IBM (NYSE: IBM) has introduced a new open-source AI foundation model aimed at weather and climate analysis, now available to researchers, developers, and businesses. Created in collaboration with NASA and with contributions from Oak Ridge National Laboratory, the model is designed for a wide array of weather-related tasks and long-term climate projections.

The model's architecture allows for versatile applications beyond the capabilities of traditional AI weather models... Читать дальше...

Xi emphasizes China's drive to lead in space exploration

Spacedaily.com 

Sydney, Australia (SPX) Sep 25, 2024 - Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for an accelerated push in China's space sector, urging aerospace workers to build on their recent achievements and continue advancing the nation's space ambitions. Speaking on Monday at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, Xi addressed representatives of space scientists and engineers involved in the Chang'e-6 lunar mission, underscoring the importance of their contributions to the country's scientific and technological self-reliance. Читать дальше...