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Earthquake fracture energy relates to how a quake stops

By examining earthquake models from a fresh perspective, Cornell engineers now show that the earthquake fracture energy—once thought to relate to how faults in the Earth's crust weaken—is related to how quakes stop......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgMar 7th, 2022

One dead, 7 missing as heavy rains trigger floods in central Japan

One person was killed and at least seven were missing on Saturday, officials said, as "unprecedented" rains triggered floods and landslides in Japan's quake-hit region of Ishikawa, where authorities told tens of thousands to evacuate......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated News19 hr. 49 min. ago

Grid-scale batteries: They’re not just lithium

When size and weight don't matter, lots of other battery chemistries can work. Enlarge (credit: Petal) As power utilities and industrial companies seek to use more renewable energy, the market for grid-scale batteries is.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsSep 21st, 2024

CERN cuts ties with Russia, will expel hundreds of scientists by December

But Geneva-based organization will retain ties with Joint Institute for Nuclear Research. Enlarge / The Globe of Science and Innovation at CERN (credit: Adam Nieman/CC BY-SA 2.0) Since its founding in 1954, high-energy p.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsSep 20th, 2024

Study reveals large ocean heat storage efficiency during the last deglaciation

As one of the largest heat reservoirs in the climate system, the global ocean absorbs more than 90% of the excess energy from ongoing anthropogenic warming. In the last century, the greatest warming in the ocean has occurred in the upper 500 m, with.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsSep 20th, 2024

Recharging mitochondria—nanoflowers offer a new way to simulate energy production to improve aging ailments

When we need to recharge, we might take a vacation or relax at the spa. But what if we could recharge at the cellular level, fighting against aging and disease with the microscopic building blocks that make up the human body?.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 20th, 2024

Analysis of heterostructures for spintronics shows how two desired quantum-physical effects reinforce each other

Spintronics uses the spins of electrons to perform logic operations or store information. Ideally, spintronic devices could operate faster and more energy-efficiently than conventional semiconductor devices. However, it is still difficult to create a.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 20th, 2024

Forever chemicals persist through waste incineration, researcher finds

PFAS, often called "forever chemicals," present in municipal solid waste can survive the high temperatures of waste incineration and continue to spread into the environment via residues from waste-to-energy plants......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 20th, 2024

Schottky junction catalysts boost hydrogen production with non-precious metals in water electrolysis

Electricity-driven water electrolysis has garnered notable attention as an environmentally friendly method for hydrogen production, with high-purity hydrogen being crucial for addressing the energy crisis. Nonetheless, water electrolysis hydrogen evo.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 20th, 2024

Researchers build AI model database to find new alloys for nuclear fusion facilities

A study led by the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory details how artificial intelligence researchers have created an AI model to help identify new alloys used as shielding for housing fusion applications components in a nuclear fus.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 20th, 2024

Scientists discover an unexpected involvement of sodium transport in mitochondrial energy generation

The GENOXPHOS (Functional Genetics of the Oxidative Phosphorylation System) group at the Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares (CNIC) has discovered a crucial role of sodium in the generation of cellular energy......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 19th, 2024

Advances in hydrogen research: More efficient isotope separation in sight

The lightest of all elements, hydrogen, is in great demand due to its promising role as a sustainable resource in the energy transition. A team from Leipzig University and TU Dresden, as part of the Hydrogen Isotopes 1,2,3H Research Training Group, h.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 19th, 2024

Everything You Need to Know About the WIRED & Octopus Energy Tech Summit 2024

Get ready for the return of the annual energy summit in Berlin on October 10......»»

Category: gadgetSource:  wiredRelated NewsSep 19th, 2024

New computational insights use Marcus theory to unlock the potential of photocatalysis

Dr. Albert Solé-Daura and Prof. Feliu Maseras have explored the application of the Marcus theory, traditionally used to model electron transfer, to estimate the free-energy barriers underlying energy transfer (EnT) processes. These results support t.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 19th, 2024

Arctic warming may fuel ice formation in clouds, observations suggest

The Arctic frequently experiences temperatures that support the formation of mixed-phase clouds that contain supercooled liquid droplets and ice crystals. The composition of such clouds plays a crucial role in the region's energy balance and climate.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsSep 19th, 2024

VW stops sale of ID4 over faulty door handles, halts output and furloughs employees

As a result of a stop-sale, VW is pausing ID4 production in Chattanooga with some employees set to be furloughed......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsSep 18th, 2024

Enhanced ion diffusion kinetics achieved through interpenetrated structures in electrochemical energy storage devices

As global demand for electrochemical electrodes continues to rise, a new trend has emerged, emphasizing the need to maintain ion diffusion efficiency while accommodating ultra-high loadings of active materials to enhance capacity and energy density......»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsSep 18th, 2024

LHC experiments observe quantum entanglement at the highest energy yet

Quantum entanglement is a fascinating feature of quantum physics—the theory of the very small. If two particles are quantum-entangled, the state of one particle is tied to that of the other, no matter how far apart the particles are. This mind-bend.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsSep 18th, 2024

Ukrainian drone attack triggers earthquake-sized blast at arsenal in Russia"s Tver region

Ukrainian drone attack triggers earthquake-sized blast at arsenal in Russia"s Tver region.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  yahooRelated NewsSep 18th, 2024

Scientists quantify energetic costs of the migratory lifestyle in a free flying songbird

Millions of birds migrate every year to escape winter, but spending time in a warmer climate does not save them energy, according to research by the Max Planck Institute of Animal Behavior (MPI-AB). Using miniaturized loggers implanted in wild blackb.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 18th, 2024

Zirconium metals under extreme conditions found to deform in surprisingly complex ways

Materials are crucial to modern technology, especially those used in extreme environments like nuclear energy systems and military applications. These materials need to withstand intense pressure, temperature and corrosion. Understanding their lattic.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 17th, 2024