Scientists are working towards finding low-cost methods for producing clean hydrogen from water as a replacement for fossil fuels. The hydrogen produced can power vehicles without emitting anything but water and is an important chemical for many industrial processes, including steel making and ammonia production. Using cleaner hydrogen is highly desirable in these industries. A
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In 2035, the world is facing the consequences of climate change, and wind farms are powering the human enterprise. Valeria La Saponara, a polymer composites expert and professor in the UC Davis Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, is exploring the possibility of developing compostable and ecologically friendly wind turbine blades. Her team, consisting of
In a world where science fiction meets reality, Dr. Fu Zhang, Assistant Professor of Department of Mechanical Engineering at the Faculty of Engineering, the University of Hong Kong (HKU), has developed a new technology that is poised to redefine the world of unpiloted aerial vehicles (UAVs). The Powered-flying Ultra-underactuated LiDAR-Sensing Aerial Robot (PULSAR) is a
An International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) team has arrived in Tokyo for a final review of Japan’s plan to release treated radioactive water from the wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant into the sea. The plan, which has been opposed by local fishing communities and neighboring countries, involves gradually releasing the wastewater following further treatment and dilution
Cities are responsible for approximately two-thirds of the world’s energy consumption, and as the world’s population continues to grow, more people move to cities. Johannesburg, as the economic center of South Africa, has a population of approximately five million people, and this number continues to grow every day. Unfortunately, the city is currently experiencing an
Nvidia’s CEO, Jensen Huang, stated that the world is at “the tipping point of a new computer era” as he unveiled several AI-related products at a Taiwan tech trade show. The US firm, known for creating graphics chips for gamers, has become a central ingredient to the generative AI revolution. Its chips deliver the computing
On Sunday, China’s first domestically produced passenger jet made its maiden commercial flight. The C919 commercial jetliner is a milestone event in the nation’s decades-long effort to compete with Western rivals in the air. Beijing hopes that the C919 will challenge foreign models like the Boeing 737 MAX and the Airbus A320, though many of
Hong Kong is set to become a hub for digital assets as new laws for cryptocurrency exchanges are introduced on 1 June. Officials hope that this move will help the local economy recover from the pandemic, social unrest, and the impact of a Beijing-imposed national security law. The new rules will allow retail investors to
Over the weekend, UK airports experienced chaos and long waiting times due to glitches in the passport e-gate system. The issue came at a busy time, as a bank holiday on Monday overlapped with a school holiday. Travelers reported waiting for hours as those eligible to use the e-gates had to have their passports checked
Neuralink, a neurotechnology company co-founded by Elon Musk, has received approval from the US government to conduct human testing. The company was established in 2016 with the aim of creating direct communication channels between the brain and computers. The ultimate objective is to enhance human capabilities, treat neurological disorders such as ALS or Parkinson’s, and