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Railways' switch to accrual-based accounting to boost multilateral, green financing: ICAI

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Indian Railways has fully transitioned to accrual-based accounting for the 2023-24 fiscal year. This shift, supported by the ICAI, enhances transparency, facilitates access to green financing and aligns with international accounting standards. The move also marks a significant step towards achieving ESG goals, with environmental initiatives reflected in the 2022-23 financial statements.

"60 hours is normal?": Former Amazon exec faces backlash after praising Bengaluru team’s “insane” 3am meetings

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

A LinkedIn post by Adam Broda, a former Amazon executive, has reignited discussions about work culture in India, particularly regarding long hours. While some see it as a reflection of dedication, others raise concerns about health and personal life sacrifices. The post quickly went viral on social media, triggering mixed reactions on the challenges faced by employees in global organisations.

How everyday activities inside your home can generate energy

Energy-daily.com 

College Station TX (SPX) Dec 23, 2024
Passive interfaces, such as light switches or doorknobs, refer to hardware that can store energy, but the energy can only be used for the purpose it was intended. However, research is imagining new ways for that energy to be harvested and adapted - turning your doorknob could power your alarm system or opening your freezer could turn on your kitchen light. By integrating smart capabilities

Pioneering advancements in solid-state battery technology for energy storage

Energy-daily.com 

Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Dec 23, 2024
Recent strides in solid-state battery technology are setting the stage for a transformative era in energy storage. These advancements hold promise for revolutionizing electric vehicles and renewable energy systems through improved performance and safety. A focus on electrolyte innovation has been key to this progress, enabling the development of high-performance all-solid-state batteries (ASSBs)

Stor4Build heats up thermal energy storage solutions for buildings, grid

Energy-daily.com 

Oak Ridge TN (SPX) Dec 23, 2024
Throughout the United States, more than 100 million buildings tap into electrical energy to keep heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration units functioning. HVAC systems cause most of the peak load demand on the electric grid; one way to alleviate the grid burden is to develop new storage options for heating and cooling. As a partner in the Department of Energy's Stor4Build

'Dark lull' in German energy transition sparks political debate

Energy-daily.com 

Frankfurt, Germany (AFP) Dec 20, 2024
As Germany heads for February 23 elections the grey winter weather has become a hot campaign topic because of its impact on the country's shaky green energy transition. Twice in recent months electricity prices temporarily spiked in Europe's top economy because of a lack of both sunlight and wind to power its solar panels and turbines. The phenomenon - dubbed a "dark lull" - briefly se

Breakthrough new material brings affordable, sustainable future within grasp

Energy-daily.com 

Houston TX (SPX) Dec 23, 2024
While lithium-ion batteries have been the go-to technology for everything from smartphones and laptops to electric cars, there are growing concerns about the future because lithium is relatively scarce, expensive and difficult to source, and may soon be at risk due to geopolitical considerations. Scientists around the world are working to create viable alternatives. An international team o

Construction materials and household items form long-term carbon sink

Energy-daily.com 

Berlin, Germany (SPX) Dec 23, 2024
A significant portion of fossil-derived carbon is stored in human-made products, according to a study published on December 20 in Cell Reports Sustainability. Researchers estimate that approximately 400 million tons of fossil carbon are added annually to durable goods like plastics, buildings, and infrastructure. While these items may act as a "carbon sink," the study emphasizes that effective w

Commercial tea bags identified as major source of microplastics in infusions

Energy-daily.com 

https://www.plasticheal.eu/en
European project PlasticHeal by Hugo Ritmico Madrid, Spain (SPX) Dec 23, 2024 Plastic pollution continues to pose a critical challenge, with micro and nanoplastic (MNPLs) contamination emerging as a growing concern for both environmental and human health. Among the significant contributors to this contamination is food packaging, with human exposure primarily occurring through ingestion and i

Earth AI unveils new gold discovery near molybdenum project at Willow Glen

Energy-daily.com 

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 23, 2024
Earth AI, a pioneer in AI-driven mineral exploration, has identified a significant gold system within its Willow Glen molybdenum-gold project in New South Wales, Australia. Using proprietary AI software, the company drilled 650 meters of rock, revealing seven mineralized gold samples with an average grade of 1.14 grams of gold per tonne. Ongoing mapping and drilling will further evaluate the dep

Passed the Turing Test living in Turing Futures

Energy-daily.com 

Sydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 23, 2024
A recent perspective published in the Nov. 13 issue of Intelligent Computing has highlighted how modern artificial intelligence systems have fulfilled Alan Turing's vision of machines capable of learning from experience and engaging in human-like conversations. Authored by Bernardo Goncalves of the University of Sao Paulo and University of Cambridge, the paper explores how transformer-based AI s

Transforming education with virtual reality and artificial intelligence

Energy-daily.com 

College Station TX (SPX) Dec 23, 2024
Dr. Donggil Song, an associate professor in the Department of Engineering Technology and Industrial Distribution, is creating artificial intelligence (AI) applications and AI-based virtual reality (VR) platforms to provide dynamic and immersive educational experiences. Song's innovations include a VR platform aimed at advancing college algebra education and a generative AI app used to strengthen

HKUST unveils high-speed thermal-electric aerosol printer for piezoelectric biofilm production

Energy-daily.com 

Sydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 23, 2024
Researchers at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) have introduced an advanced thermal-electric aerosol (TEA) printer that dramatically accelerates the production of piezoelectric biofilms. Operating at speeds two orders of magnitude faster than existing methods, this innovation supports scalable manufacturing of biodegradable electronics, particularly for medical uses lik

Startup's autonomous drones precisely track warehouse inventories

Energy-daily.com 

Boston MA (SPX) Dec 23, 2024
Whether you're a fulfillment center, a manufacturer, or a distributor, speed is king. But getting products out the door quickly requires workers to know where those products are located in their warehouses at all times. That may sound obvious, but lost or misplaced inventory is a major problem in warehouses around the world. Corvus Robotics is addressing that problem with an inventory mana

Sustainable, cost-effective electric motors cut rare earth materials

Energy-daily.com 

College Station TX (SPX) Dec 23, 2024
Ships, airplanes, wind turbines and electric vehicles rely on electric motors to operate. Since these motors are typically made with rare earth materials, they come with a multitude of environmental and economic issues. For one, rare earths are a finite resource, which pollute the environment during the mining process. Not to mention, the global supply for these materials is controlled by a hand

First demonstration of quantum teleportation over busy Internet cables

Energy-daily.com 

Evanston IL (SPX) Dec 23, 2024
Northwestern University engineers are the first to successfully demonstrate quantum teleportation over a fiber optic cable already carrying Internet traffic. The discovery, published in the journal Optica, introduces the new possibility of combining quantum communication with existing Internet cables - greatly simplifying the infrastructure required for for advanced sensing technologies or

Quantum walks offer a promising path forward in quantum computing

Energy-daily.com 

Sydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 23, 2024
Quantum walks, a concept leveraging quantum effects like superposition, interference, and entanglement, are redefining the possibilities of computation by exceeding the limitations of classical models. A team from the National Innovation Institute of Defense Technology under China's Academy of Military Sciences has released a comprehensive review exploring the theoretical foundations, physical i

Amad starts, 5 big changes | Expected Man Utd line-up (3-4-2-1) vs Bournemouth with Mainoo decision made

Red Rants 

Manchester United will be aiming to return to winning ways when they host Bournemouth in the Premier League this afternoon. The Red Devils bowed out of the Carabao Cup on Thursday following a 4-3 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur in the quarter-final. United caught the eye with their high pressing and goalscoring, but it coincided with […]

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UK 2024: Rishi Sunak exits Downing Street, successor Keir Starmer revives hope for free trade agreement with India

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

The UK and India reaffirmed their commitment to a stronger partnership in 2025 after a year of political shifts and economic milestones. Following UK elections that brought a new Labour government, FTA negotiations were relaunched. Key events included Tata Steel's green transition, Bharti Global's BT investment, and discussions around extradition and migration.