A cold wind of Soviet nostalgia is blowing across a Russia that uses World War II to justify its war against Ukraine. No coincidence then that laying the keel for the next nuclear-powered icebreaker will happen simultaneously as St. Petersburg celebrates the 80th anniversary of the end of the Nazi-German …
Read More »Researchers Create Ethylene from CO2
Engineers at the University of Cincinnati created a more efficient way of converting carbon dioxide into valuable products while simultaneously addressing climate change. The study paper has been published in the journal Nature Chemical Engineering. In his chemical engineering lab in UC’s College of Engineering and Applied Science, Associate Professor …
Read More »Hydrogen Power for AI: Honda Expands Fuel Cell Drive to U.S. Data Centers
Honda Motor aims to supply fuel cells to big tech companies in North America as clean emergency power for data centers, in a bid to harness the growth driven by artificial intelligence to bring down costs for hydrogen-powered vehicles. A trial of the backup system is underway at a Honda …
Read More »China Launches Fusion Consortium to Build “Artificial Sun”
The government of China has formed a new national industrial consortium focused on the development and advancement of nuclear fusion technology, news outlets have reported. The consortium China Fusion Energy Inc. is being led by the China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC), which has been conducting research and development, construction, production, …
Read More »Japanese Scientists Develop High Energy Density, Cobalt-Free Lithium-Ion Battery
Today’s electric vehicles are predominantly powered by nickel-manganese-cobalt (NMC) lithium-ion batteries. However, the inclusion of cobalt in this type of batteries has been considered as problematic due to its anticipated scarcity as well as associated supply chain risks related to its single source, human rights and mining practices. Now, a …
Read More »The Concerning Energy Cost of Artificial Intelligence
As the world welcomes innovative technologies, they could spur a sharp spike in energy consumption if not regulated appropriately. A wide range of industries, including the energy sector, is looking to artificial intelligence (AI) to modernize operations. However, many are not considering the potential energy costs of adopting AI and …
Read More »Breakthrough Research Unveils True Cause of Battery Degradation
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory researchers have upended what’s known about how rechargeable batteries function. Rechargeable battery performance could be improved by a new understanding of how they work at the molecular level. For decades, researchers have assumed that the inevitable filmy buildup on electrodes inside rechargeable batteries is the driver …
Read More »World’s Largest 3D-Printed Eco Boat Unveiled in the UAE
Al Seer Marine and Abu Dhabi Maritime, both based in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), have unveiled the world’s first 3D-printed water taxi. On November 6, the companies also secured a Guinness World Records title for the largest 3D-printed boat. “Crafted from 67% recycled materials, this 11.98-meter-long marvel not only …
Read More »Japanese Scientists Reinvent Fuel Cells with Graphene Breakthrough
A University of Tsukuba research team has successfully developed a new method that can prevent the crossover of large fuel molecules and suppress the degradation of electrodes in advanced fuel cell technology using methanol or formic acid. The successful sieving of the fuel molecules is achieved via selective proton transfers …
Read More »Japan Conducts Test of Biofuel Using Non-Chemical Treated Vegetable Oil
Japan has conducted its first tests of a form of biofuel that further reduces emissions and will be less costly to supply to the maritime industry. The project is part of a government-sponsored effort testing different fuels to reduce emissions from the domestic shipping industry and mirrors similar test projects …
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