Using data from the Near-Infrared Spectrograph (NIRSpec) onboard the NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope, astronomers have detected carbon dioxide (CO2) and hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) on the frozen surface of Pluto’s moon Charon. Their findings provide new insights into the chemical processes and surface composition of Charon, which could help us understand the origin and evolution
While different institutions are making the case for hydrogen production offshore or in proximity to the coast, the European Commission is preparing to move forward with its second hydrogen auction. October 1, 2024 Sergio Matalucci The European Commission published the final terms and conditions (T&Cs) for its second auction for renewable hydrogen (IF24 Auction )
For the first time ever, researchers have witnessed -- in real time and at the molecular-scale -- hydrogen and oxygen atoms merge to form tiny, nano-sized bubbles of water. The event occurred as part of a new Northwestern University study, during which scientists sought to understand how palladium, a rare metallic element, catalyzes the gaseous
On Monday, 30 September, from 1pm to 2.30pm, the South African Health Technologies Advocacy Coalition hosts a webinar on unpacking the Twice-Yearly Lenacapavir injection for HIV prevention and its implication for the communities. The coalition is a network of NGOs seeking to catalyse action on health research and development through coordinated advocacy to increase access
Researchers in Pakistan have tested several configurations of an offgrid PV-hydrogen system intended to power EV chargers. The system achieved the lowest levelized cost of electricity when it was combined with battery storage. September 27, 2024 Lior Kahana An international research team has conducted a techno-economic analysis of a standalone EV charging station that utilizes
A supermassive black hole against a web of dark matter. (Image credit: Robert Lea (created with Canva)) New research suggests that dark matter decay could have helped black holes grow to monstrous supermassive sizes relatively early in the infant universe. If true, this could help explain some of the most perplexing observations of the cosmos
Felicity Bradstock Felicity Bradstock is a freelance writer specialising in Energy and Finance. She has a Master’s in International Development from the University of Birmingham, UK. More Info Premium Content By Felicity Bradstock - Oct 20, 2024, 2:00 PM CDT Private companies have committed over $31 billion to UK renewable energy projects, spurred by Labour’s
Weighted blankets can help to improve sleep in adults with insomnia and other mental health conditions, including anxiety and depression, but results are mixed for children, according to a new review paper published in The American Journal of Occupational Therapy. Dawson et al. suggest that occupational therapists should consider offering or recommending weighted blankets as
Early galaxies are dominated by bright clumps, which are larger and more massive than in the local Universe. The star formation activity is strongly influenced and can be even halted by a number of processes, some of which are directly related to the environment in which the galaxy resides. Ram pressure stripping, i.e. the removal
Felicity Bradstock Felicity Bradstock is a freelance writer specialising in Energy and Finance. She has a Master’s in International Development from the University of Birmingham, UK. More Info Premium Content By Felicity Bradstock - Oct 19, 2024, 4:00 PM CDT Alberta's government has imposed restrictions on renewable energy projects, claiming that it would prioritize agriculture
The challenge of powering energy-intensive AI data centers is a growing concern for companies like Microsoft and Oracle who are exploring options like nuclear power, but now, researchers from the Distance University of Madrid (UDIMA) in Spain and Mision Critica-Data Center in Bogotá, Colombia have approached the energy issue differently. Rather than focusing on powering
