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Surveys show public is willing to pay larger energy bills in solidarity with Ukraine

Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February led to demonstrations and donations all over the world. The yellow-blue flag of Ukraine fluttered against the sky thousands of kilometers away. People raised money, and volunteers signed up to help refugees an.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgNov 24th, 2022

Study reveals insights into the establishment of bound electronic states for developing efficient photocatalysts

Photocatalytic water splitting, a sustainable energy strategy, utilizes solar energy to produce clean hydrogen fuel. While it offers a promising solution to the global energy crisis and environmental pollution, the slow kinetics of photogenerated ele.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 11th, 2024

Switching nanomagnets using infrared lasers

When molecules are irradiated with infrared light, they begin to vibrate due to the energy supply. For Andreas Hauser from the Institute of Experimental Physics at Graz University of Technology (TU Graz), this well-known phenomenon was the starting p.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 11th, 2024

Lanthanide nanohybrids show promise in treating pulmonary biofilm infections

Bacterial biofilm infections are among the leading causes of morbidity and mortality among patients with cystic fibrosis or those with weakened immune systems. Treatment for biofilm infections usually entails intensive antibiotic therapy. There is an.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 11th, 2024

Climate change has made toxic algal blooms in Lake Erie more intense, scientists show

Climate change is causing a series of maladies by warming land and sea. A study published online in Limnology and Oceanography Letters demonstrates that one consequence of climate change that has already occurred is the spread and intensification of.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 11th, 2024

New plasma escape mechanism could protect fusion vessels from excessive heat

The furious exhaust heat generated by a fusing plasma in a commercial-scale reactor may not be as damaging to the vessel's innards as once thought, according to researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 11th, 2024

XONA raises $18 million to accelerate product development

XONA announced the close of an $18 million strategic funding round led by established cyber investor Energy Impact Partners (EIP), bringing the company’s total funding to $32 million. The funding will allow the company to enhance its OT enterpr.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsJun 11th, 2024

"Quantum optical antennas" provide more powerful measurements on the atomic level

Similar to how a radio antenna plucks a broadcast from the air and concentrates the energy into a song, individual atoms can collect and concentrate the energy of light into a strong, localized signal that researchers can use to study the fundamental.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 10th, 2024

New insights on the role of nucleon exchange in nuclear fusion

Low-energy nuclear fusion reactions can potentially provide clean energy. In stars, low-energy fusion reactions during the stages of carbon and oxygen burning are critical to stellar evolution. These reactions also offer valuable insights into the ex.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 10th, 2024

Researchers build quantitative model with the aim of imposing cost-efficient trade sanctions

Global condemnation of Russia over its invasion of Ukraine has prompted the imposition of trade sanctions. Such measures are a form of economic coercion, commonly used for reasons of foreign policy......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 10th, 2024

Case studies show how quasi-governmental organizations could strengthen climate adaptation governance

The politicization of climate issues and the unsynchronized efforts of stakeholders are hindering the effectiveness of climate adaptation governance in the U.S. According to a new study published by Princeton researchers, the design characteristics o.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 10th, 2024

Quilt wants to change the way you heat and cool your home

Quilt is a ductless mini-split system that gives you impressive control over your heating and cooling needs, while also helping reduce your energy bills......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsJun 10th, 2024

The discovery of new turbulence transition in fusion plasmas

Fusion energy is released when two light nuclei combine to form a single heavier one (nuclear fusion reaction). Fusion energy-based power generation (fusion power plant) uses the energy generated when deuterium and tritium combine to form helium......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 10th, 2024

The impact of carbon impurities on the quality of gallium nitride crystals

The wide availability of light-emitting devices (LEDs) for consumer use has led to a dramatic decrease in the cost of lighting our homes and other buildings. This is owing to the much higher efficiency of LEDs in converting electrical energy into lig.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 10th, 2024

Compressed titanium and sulfur nanoribbons can transmit electricity without energy loss, scientists find

When compressed, nanoribbons of titanium and sulfur can change properties dramatically, turning into materials with the ability to conduct electricity without losing energy, according to a study published in the journal Nano Letters......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 10th, 2024

Wind farms, key to clean-energy efforts, threaten birds and bats: Developers urged to plan for wildlife

Terry Husted lives in DeWitt County, a major pathway for migrating birds in central Illinois. After a company submitted plans to construct a wind farm in his area, Husted said he grew worried about the potential for collisions......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 10th, 2024

Entrust Citizen Identity Orchestration enhances citizen adoption of digital public services

Entrust launched Citizen Identity Orchestration solution. Governments now can streamline the delivery of public services through secure digital identities, embedding trust in every citizen interaction. The innovative and modular solution from Entrust.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsJun 10th, 2024

Forvia CEO raises questions about Mexico, citing high inflation and missing trucks

Mexico is becoming more difficult to do business in as security concerns persist and labor and energy costs rise, Forvia CEO Patrick Koller said......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsJun 9th, 2024

I saw an absurd game about rabbits at Summer Game Fest, and I’m obsessed with it

Out of everything we've seen at Summer Game Fest so far, Rusty Rabbit just might be the show's best (and wackiest) surprise......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsJun 9th, 2024

Maps of heavy metals in Wellington, New Zealand soils show impacts of urbanization

A new study from GNS Science marks a significant step in the assessment of environmental contamination in Aotearoa New Zealand's capital......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 9th, 2024

NASA considering an interstellar probe to study the heliosphere, the region of space influenced by the sun

The sun warms the Earth, making it habitable for people and animals. But that's not all it does, and it affects a much larger area of space. The heliosphere, the area of space influenced by the sun, is over a hundred times larger than the distance fr.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 8th, 2024