The sun continuously transmits trillions of watts of energy to the Earth. It will be doing so for billions more years. Yet, we have only jus...
Soaking up the sun with artificial intelligence
The sun continuously transmits trillions of watts of energy to the Earth. It will be doing so for billions more years. Yet, we have only jus...
Could neurotechnology make lawyers smarter workers?
Cognitively enhanced lawyers may one day work in our courts. A recent report from The Law Society of England and Wales suggests the rapidly ...
AI that can learn the patterns of human language
Human languages are notoriously complex, and linguists have long thought it would be impossible to teach a machine how to analyze speech sou...
Specialty and standard coffee beans can be sorted using multispectral imaging and artificial intelligence
The process of selecting specialty coffee beans entails three kinds of inspection. Two are physical and involve samples of raw and roast cof...
Researchers develop new strategies to teach computers to learn like humans do
As demonstrated by breakthroughs in various fields of artificial intelligence (AI), such as image processing, smart health care, self-drivin...
Washing dishes with superheated steam more effective, earth-friendly
Conventional dishwashers often do not kill all the harmful microorganisms left on plates, bowls, and cutlery. They also require long cycle t...
Optimizing fluid mixing with machine learning
Fluid mixing is an important part of several industrial processes and chemical reactions. However, the process often relies on trial-and-err...
What are green jobs and how can I get one? 5 questions answered about clean energy careers
When President Joe Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act in August 2022, he called it the "largest investment ever" to fight cl...
Print, recycle, repeat: Scientists demonstrate a biodegradable printed circuit
According to the United Nations, less than a quarter of all U.S. electronic waste gets recycled. In 2021 alone, global e-waste surged at 57....
Benefits of grid-forming inverters applied to solar photovoltaic energy systems
Toshiba Corporation has demonstrated the effectiveness of its grid-forming (GFM) inverter, which was developed to ensure the stability of mi...
France taxman deploys AI spy to spot hidden swimming pools
France's tax authority said Monday that a new artificial intelligence system had found thousands of undeclared swimming pools, allowing ...
Scientists create a new catalyst for 'green' biodiesel
An effective industrial catalyst for the faster production of biofuels at low temperatures has been synthesized by an international scientif...
Pyroprocessing advances offer solution for fueling next-gen reactors
Modern pyroprocessing techniques promise to provide domestically sourced nuclear fuel at an affordable cost for next-generation reactors whi...
Pilot carbon capture plant helping pave the way to a climate-neutral Europe
An EU-backed project has started up a pilot CO2 capture plant in Norway. Such developments will go a long way in transforming the EU into a ...
In Germany, the stuttering bid to jumpstart coal plants
A year after the last wisps of smoke disappeared into the skies from the imposing chimneys of the Moorburg coal plant, hopes had grown that ...
Energy crisis pushes nuclear comeback worldwide
As the costs of importing energy soars worldwide and climate crises wreak havoc, interest in nuclear power is on the rise with nations scram...
Motorcycle riders breathe easy with air-filtering helmet
A motorcycle helmet that filters out harmful emissions from the air is protecting riders in New Delhi and other Indian cities that rank amon...
Lights out? Swiss brace for looming power shortages
Switzerland is among the world's wealthiest countries, but its reliance on Russian gas and French nuclear power—both in short supply—has...
EXPLAINER: California EV requirements face some obstacles
California will require all new cars, trucks and SUVs sold in the state to run on electricity or hydrogen by 2035 in an ambitious move away ...
Sony hikes PS5 prices in some markets, US consumers spared
Sony's PlayStation 5 is already notoriously difficult to find, and on Thursday the popular console's manufacturer said that it will ...
Opening 10 new oil and gas sites is a win for fossil fuel companies but a staggering loss for Australia
Federal Resources Minister Madeleine King yesterday handed Australia's fossil fuel industry two significant wins. from Energy & Gr...
Remote heart rate sensors can be biased against darker skin. UCLA team offers solution
As telemedicine has grown more popular, so have devices that allow people to measure their vital signs from home and transmit the results by...
Whistle blows in Germany for world's first hydrogen train fleet
Germany on Wednesday will inaugurate a railway line powered entirely by hydrogen, a "world first" and a major step forward for gre...
Chinese province plans ban on sale of gasoline cars
Hainan island in the South China Sea says it will become China's first region to ban sales of gasoline- and diesel-powered cars to curb ...
Does turning the air conditioning off when you're not home actually save energy? Three engineers run the numbers
Hot summer days can mean high electricity bills. People want to stay comfortable without wasting energy and money. Maybe your household has ...
A strategy to improve perovskite absorbers for all-perovskite tandem solar cells
Tandem solar cells (TSCs), stacks of p-n junctions based on semiconductors with different bandgaps, are a highly promising energy solution t...
Reducing greenhouse gas emissions from NYC's buildings
In most of the United States, a majority of greenhouse gas emissions come from transportation. In New York City, most of our emissions come ...
Fuel price increases and green vehicle incentives: The best climate policy for road transport
A quarter of global greenhouse gas emissions are generated in the transport sector, and climate policy has not been very successful so far i...
Rare earths processor buys rights to mine in Greenland
One of the world's few rare earths processors outside China has bought exploration rights to mine in Greenland, opening an avenue for di...
Brushing thin films onto electrodes preserves batteries
A bit of brushing may be the secret to making better rechargeable lithium batteries. from Energy & Green Tech News - Energy Sciences N...
Study paves way for widespread architectural use of end-of-life tires
A new study by the University of South Australia has tested and verified the structural integrity of walls constructed from tires packed wit...
A neural network–based strategy to enhance near-term quantum simulations
Near-term quantum computers, quantum computers developed today or in the near future, could help to tackle some problems more effectively th...
Reordering the layers in solar-cell modules can help improve efficiency
A solar-cell module that mitigates cell-to-module losses has been developed by KAUST researchers following a rethink of the module's opt...
A reinforcement learning framework to improve the soccer shooting skills of quadruped robots
Researchers University of California, Berkeley (UC Berkeley), Université de Montréal and Mila have recently developed a hierarchical reinfor...
Watchdog groups call review at US nuclear lab 'sham' process
The U.S. government is planning to review the environmental effects of operations at one of the nation's prominent nuclear weapons labor...
Jobs' Apple-1 computer prototype auctioned for nearly $700K
An authenticated Apple-1 Computer prototype from the mid-1970s has sold at auction for nearly $700,000. from Consumer Electronics News - E...
Social network BeReal shares unfiltered and unedited moments from our lives—will it last?
BeReal hit the social networking scene in late 2019 but didn't take off until downloads started skyrocketing in 2022. So, what is BeReal...
You really need to update your iPhone. Here's how.
Apple's latest security update was easy to miss. But security experts are warning that everyone should update any Apple device they have...
New heat-tolerant, high-capacity capacitor created with solid electrolytes borrowed from all-solid-state batteries
Capacitors are energy storage devices—consisting of two electrodes and an electrolyte—that are capable of rapid charging and discharging bec...
Climate-friendly metal production: Why is it difficult?
Most people know that metals are made from ore, but how do we make gold from gravel? That's the process we must understand to be able to...
Recycling robo-bin is among innovations to address circular economy gap
Australia's national science agency, CSIRO, is unveiling the latest innovations in recycling this National Science Week to inspire the n...
China reconnects nuclear reactor after shutdown due to damage
A nuclear reactor in southern China has been reconnected to the electricity grid more than a year after it was shut down to repair damage, i...
Wireless tech measures soil moisture at multiple depths in real time
Researchers from North Carolina State University have developed a wireless system that uses radio transmitters and receivers to estimate soi...
How data from period-tracking and pregnancy apps could be used to prosecute pregnant people
Many popular reproductive health apps are lacking when it comes to protecting users' data privacy, according to a new report highlightin...
Banish retrofit blues with one-stop shop and better living
Retrofitting housing to be more energy efficient and provide equitable benefits for all is essential to make Europe carbon neutral. The job ...
Solid oxide electrolytic cells facilitate CO2 electrolysis under intermittent renewable energy power
Researchers at the Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering (NIMTE) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) have proposed a...
Self-charging, ultra-thin device that generates electricity from air moisture
Imagine being able to generate electricity by harnessing moisture in the air around you with just everyday items like sea salt and a piece o...
Missouri halts solar tax break as federal incentives expand
As the U.S. government expands incentives for renewable energy, a decision by the Missouri Supreme Court is moving the state in the opposite...
Uncovering nature's patterns at the atomic scale in living color
Color coding makes aerial maps much more easily understood. Through color, we can tell at a glance where there is a road, forest, desert, ci...
Report highlights technology advancement and value of wind energy
Wind energy continues to see strong growth, solid performance, and attractive prices in the U.S., according to a report released by the U.S....
Controlling the concrete manufacturing process increases the strength by 30%
To increase the strength of concrete, researchers come up with new methods of reinforcement—usually with metal structures or nanofibers. A R...
Is propane a solution for more sustainable air conditioning?
Current severe heatwaves that will likely increase in severity and frequency in the future are driving a rise in the use of air conditioners...
Using tactile sensors and machine learning to improve how robots manipulate fabrics
In recent years, roboticists have been trying to improve how robots interact with different objects found in real-world settings. While some...
Superior phase recovery and hologram reconstruction using a deep neural network
Deep learning has achieved benchmark results for various imaging tasks, including holographic microscopy, where an essential step is to reco...
Synapses as a model: Solid-state memory in neuromorphic circuits
Certain tasks—such as recognizing patterns and language—are performed highly efficiently by a human brain, requiring only about one ten-thou...
Colorful solar panels could make the technology more attractive
Solar panels aren't just for rooftops anymore—some buildings even have these power-generating structures all over their facades. But as ...
Using ammonia to heal perovskite film for solar panel construction
Since 2009, scientists have suspected that perovskite films, which are a combination of organic and inorganic material, could be promising f...
Shrinking the carbon footprint of timber construction
Developer Thrive Construct recently announced the world's tallest steel-timber hotel to be built at Victoria Square, Adelaide. Australia...
Excitons need space to separate: Free carrier production in organic solar cells
Solar cells based on organic molecules offer potential advantages over conventional devices for converting light into electricity. These org...
AI-designed camera only records objects of interest while being blind to others
Over the past decade, digital cameras have been widely adopted in various aspects of our society, and are being massively used in mobile pho...
Climate bill: Could coal communities shift to nuclear?
A major economic bill headed to the president has "game-changing" incentives for the nuclear energy industry, experts say, and tho...
The metaverse isn't here yet, but it already has a long history
Nattie's metaverse romance began with anonymous texting. At first "C" would admit only to living in a nearby town. Nattie even...
Amazon, Oracle shrug off lawmaker fears of abortion data sales
Amazon.com Inc., Oracle Corp. and other data providers pressed by a group of U.S. lawmakers about how they sell mobile phone location data o...
AI model recommends personalized fonts to improve digital reading, accessibility
A UCF readability researcher worked with an Adobe team on a machine learning model to provide personalized font recommendations that improve...
Deepfakes expose vulnerabilities in certain facial recognition technology
Mobile devices use facial recognition technology to help users quickly and securely unlock their phones, make a financial transaction or acc...
Eco-friendly solar cells improve power generation efficiency by resolving defects
The DGIST Thin Film Solar Cell Research Center worked with Professor Kim Se-yoon of the Department of New Material Engineering at Kyungnam U...
Researchers develop new faster charging hydrogen fuel cell
Researchers from the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) and Queensland University of Technology (QUT) have developed a new method to impr...
India to miss renewable energy goal, officials, experts say
India will miss its renewable energy target for the end of the year, with experts saying "multiple challenges" including a lack of...
Farmers can save water with wireless technologies, but there are challenges, like transmitting data through mud
Water is the most essential resource for life, for both humans and the crops we consume. Around the world, agriculture accounts for 70% of a...
New tools can operationalize equity in 239 e-scooter and bike share programs across the US
Shared micromobility programs for e-scooters and bike share are becoming more common each year. How can we make sure they aren't just be...
How artificial intelligence could lower nuclear energy costs
Nuclear power plants provide large amounts of electricity without releasing planet-warming pollution. But the expense of running these plant...
Researchers discover innovative approach to make novel lithium-ion battery materials
Researchers at Boise State University have developed a new approach to making novel lithium-ion battery materials. Starting from an amorphou...
Local renewable energy employment can fully replace US coal jobs nationwide
Across the United States, local wind and solar jobs can fully replace the coal-plant jobs that will be lost as the nation's power-genera...
The importance of protecting privacy in a post-Roe world
After the U.S. Supreme Court's controversial decision in June 2022 to overturn Roe v. Wade and eliminate an almost 50-year federal right...
How artificial intelligence can make our food safer
Food recalls could be a thing of the past if artificial intelligence (AI) is utilized in food production, according to a recent study from U...
A new explainable AI paradigm that could enhance human-robot collaboration
Artificial intelligence (AI) methods have become increasingly advanced over the past few decades, attaining remarkable results in many real-...
Recycling concrete via high-pressure compaction to improve sustainability of construction
Centuries of buildings, bridges, and other constructions have used concrete because of its high strength and simple production. Nevertheless...
Could cargo bike deliveries help green e-commerce?
As the world moves toward decarbonization, every option for slashing humanity's carbon footprint must be on the table. As it stands, tra...
How complex is your life? Computer scientists found a way to measure it
Nobel laureate economist Richard Thaler famously quipped: "People aren't dumb, the world is hard." from News on Artificial I...
Strengthening Puerto Rico's power grid
When Hurricane Maria, a Category 4 storm with 155-mph winds, made a direct hit on Puerto Rico in 2017, it ravaged the island's power gri...
Understanding why zinc-based fuel systems fail
While scientists have hoped that rechargeable zinc-manganese dioxide batteries could be developed into a viable alternative for grid storage...
In-field citrus fruit detection and tracking based on deep learning
Recently, an article published in Horticulture Research proposed an in-field fruit counting method based on deep learning. The experiment wa...
Neural networks being used to improve the performance of high-power wind turbines
Research at the Vitoria-Gasteiz Faculty of Engineering of the UPV/EHU has used convolutional neural networks to predict airflow characterist...
Neural networks being used to improve the performance of high-power wind turbines
Research at the Vitoria-Gasteiz Faculty of Engineering of the UPV/EHU has used convolutional neural networks to predict airflow characterist...
Nature-based solutions generate greener urban renewal
Nature-based solutions are being adopted into urban renewal projects to mitigate the effects of climate change and create healthier communit...
Amping up battery performance with black glasses grafted on micron silicon
Silicon is the second most abundant element on earth, making up a hefty 27.7% percent of the earth's crust. Apart from its ability to cr...
When the sun switches off the solar panels
The more the sun shines in the southern German town of Aurach, the more likely it is that Jens Husemann's solar panels will be disconnec...
Support for carbon capture and sequestration is key to a greener, more reliable grid
The Supreme Court's recent ruling in West Virginia v. EPA limited the agency's ability to impose national regulations on carbon diox...
From Mecca to the Vatican, exploring sacred sites with VR
Click and gape at the Vatican's Sistine Chapel ceiling up close. Click again and join thousands of pilgrims praying and circling around ...
Energy and climate scientists discuss climate-smart power systems
Unprecedented heat waves, storms, and wildfires are pushing electrical grids in the United States to their limits. To work towards a safe an...
Smart microrobots learn how to swim and navigate with artificial intelligence
Researchers from Santa Clara University, New Jersey Institute of Technology and the University of Hong Kong have been able to successfully t...
New dataset shows the value of building flexibility to the energy grid
Researchers at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) ran hundreds of millions of simulations to gauge the contribution buildings m...
Novel design for dual-atom catalyst could reduce the environmental impact of ammonia production
Ammonia is a strong-smelling, colorless gas that has become an essential chemical for agriculture and pharmaceutical companies, with around ...
Danish AI-driven political party eyes parliament
A new political party in Denmark whose policies are derived entirely from artificial intelligence (AI) hopes to stand in the country's n...
Micro-engineered electrodes could cut battery manufacturing costs
New, easily fabricated, high performance carbon microlattice electrodes could soon be used to make cheaper batteries powered by readily avai...
Wind and water: undersea drone readies to aid offshore boom
In a wave tank at a robot laboratory in the Scottish capital Edinburgh, engineers observe in silence as an underwater drone rises stealthily...
Enhancing solar efficiency with upconversion
Solar cell technologies have been improving incrementally over the decades, but energy conversion has remained less than optimal. from Ene...
New path for next-generation polymer-based battery design
A breakthrough from Deakin University researchers could help address a major obstacle in the development of environmentally-friendly, cost e...
Setting the stage for solid-state battery success
Battery researchers and other engineers from University of California San Diego, with collaboration from the LG Energy Solution, have publis...
An open-source, data-science toolkit for power and data engineers
As of 2020, 102.9 million smart meters—devices that record and communicate electric consumption, voltage and current to consumers and grid o...
A machine learning system that is capable of virtually removing buildings from a live view
Scientists at Osaka University have created a machine learning system that is capable of virtually removing buildings from a live view. By u...
Finding the company (or companies) of peers
People at school, places of employment and many other settings often consider it worthwhile to find a group of peers to work or socialize wi...
Automation speeds the search for stable proteins
Harnessing the power of robotics and machine intelligence, researchers from Princeton Engineering and Rutgers University have found a way to...
Machine-learning model monitors and adjusts 3D printing process to correct errors in real-time
Scientists and engineers are constantly developing new materials with unique properties that can be used for 3D printing, but figuring out h...
Rbust generator made from recycled material to harness wave power
Harnessing power from ocean waves is a complicated endeavor which a South Australian-Chinese research team is diving deep to take into a new...
A flexible device that harvests thermal energy to power wearable electronics
Wearable electronics, from health and fitness trackers to virtual reality headsets, are part of our everyday lives. But finding ways to cont...
Keeping refrigerants flowing steadily in HVAC units
Oak Ridge National Laboratory researchers have demonstrated that microchannel heat exchangers in heating, ventilation and air conditioning u...
Social media platforms under scrutiny ahead of Kenyan elections
Authorities in Kenya have given Facebook a week to comply with regulations related to hate speech after a report found the social media gian...
Investment urgently needed in new technology to mitigate carbon dioxide emissions at airports, report reveals
Multi-million-pound investment is urgently needed in technologies including direct air capture (DAC) if the UK is to make 'green' ai...
New material pushes sodium-ion batteries to phase out costly lithium
With lithium prices over five times higher than they were a year ago, researchers from Skoltech and Lomonosov Moscow State University have d...
Optimising economic and social impacts through sustainable renewable energy resources
The power sector accounts for 25% of global CO2 emissions and decarbonization of the entire energy system is critical to meeting the Paris A...
A new goal of floc sludge: As an electrode material for high-performance capacitors
With the acceleration of urbanization and industrial development, the treatment rate of urban sewage and industrial wastewater has increased...
Next-gen heat pump could cut energy bills and carbon emissions
Researchers from the University of Glasgow have developed a new type of heat pump, a flexible heat pump technology, which could help househo...
Three reasons concrete doesn't live up to its environmental claims
Up to 8% of all global anthropogenic human-made emissions are due to just one material, cement. And our use of it is rising. from Energy ...
Hydrogen production policy critical to net-zero emissions
Hydrogen production should be carefully regulated and consumers informed about emissions credentials if Australia is to achieve a sustainabl...
Solar is the cheapest power, and a literal light-bulb moment showed us we can cut costs and emissions even further
Recent extreme weather events have underscored the need to cut the CO₂ emissions that are driving up global temperatures. This requires a ra...
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