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Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Aug 05, 2024
A team led by Professor Lee Joo-hyuk from the Department of Energy Engineering at DGIST (President Lee Kunwoo) has pioneered an ionic polyurethane-based triboelectric generator with self-healing and biodegradable properties. This innovative device is designed to minimize environmental impact while boosting power output performance through the use of ionic liquid. It holds promise as a sustainabl

Sydney, Australia (SPX) Aug 05, 2024
A research team led by Associate Prof. LI Hua from the Institute of Plasma Physics at the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, along with Dr. TONG Wei's team from Hefei University of Technology, has uncovered the mechanisms of neutron irradiation damage in high-power thyristors used in quench protection systems. Their findings were published in Nuclear Science

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 05, 2024
A Bronze Age technology may provide a quick and cost-effective method to meet the United Nations' climate goal of net zero emissions by 2050, according to recent Stanford-led research published in PNAS Nexus. The technique involves using heat-absorbing bricks, known as "firebricks," stored in an insulated container to capture heat generated by solar or wind power. This heat can be later re

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 02, 2024
Memory safety vulnerabilities remain the most common type of disclosed software flaws, primarily affecting a computer's memory in two significant ways. Programming languages like C permit direct memory manipulation, often leading to accidental errors that can corrupt memory. Additionally, undefined behaviors in programming languages can cause unpredictable program behavior, as the language stand

Vouziers, France (AFP) Aug 4, 2024
As France faces a 2035 deadline to phase out new combustion engine cars, workers in the industry worry their days might be numbered too. While there is plenty of optimism in certain regions of France, in particular in the north of the country where a "Battery Valley" is emerging, workers at parts suppliers elsewhere are pessimistic. With the sale of new cars with petrol and diesel engine

US personnel injured in rocket attack against military base in Iraq Report

The U.S. has handed its last military base in Niger to local authorities in the West African nation, according to a joint statement released Monday.

As they stand on the precipice of winning Olympic medals, boxers Imane Khelif of Algeria and Lin Yu-ting of Taiwan have increasingly found themselves in the crosshairs of gender absolutists. Critics allege that the two women are “biologically male” and should be barred from competition for having an unfair advantage over female competitors. Both boxers […]

1. Can RFK Jr. be charged for dumping dead bear in Central Park? Here's what NYSDEC says  The Journal News
2. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Admits to Dumping Dead Bear Cub in Central Park to Make It Look Like Bicycle Accident  PEOPLE
3. Dead Bear Cub Story Is Latest Twist in RFK Jr.’s Campaign  The Wall Street Journal

The fascinating map shows where lightning strikes have occured around the world today.

Former Secret Service director Kimberly Cheatle and other top agency leaders wanted to cover up and destroy evidence related to the cocaine discovered in the White House last summer, three sources in the Secret Service community told Real Clear Politics.

Breakfast brings people together like nothing else. There’s just something about sharing a warm, hearty meal in the morning that kickstarts your day with a dose of joy. And now, Ree Drummond (aka, The Pioneer Woman) has the perfect recipe to feed your friends and family — and it’s so easy to make ahead for […]

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When it comes to 3×3 basketball, the margin between winning and losing is especially slim. The game is played with...

In the wake of a Chinese doping scandal, Michael Phelps doubled down on his support for tougher sanctions, including a lifetime ban for anyone who tests positive for banned substances.

The Grouse Fire southwest of Wise River was mapped Sunday at about 2,600 acres. Crews continue to take measures to protect structures in the vicinity.

I’ve covered practically everything beauty-related one could think of — from makeup and hair care to injectables and fillers — but nothing excites me more than skincare. There’s just something about all the little jars of serums and creams that makes me feel so at ease. Over the years, I’ve accumulated a small drug store’s-worth of products in my home that range from inexpensive eye creams to pricey vitamin C serums and […]

The Columbus Blue Jackets have been trying to reach an agreement to trade forward Patrik Laine for what feels like forever, and it seems there may be a new team…

The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals tosses a ‘universal service’ tax delegated by Congress to the FCC.

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Several US personnel have been injured in a suspected rocket attack against US and coalition forces at Al Asad Airbase in Iraq, a Defense Department spokesperson said in a statement to Sputnik.

Sports Mole previews Thursday's Copa do Brasil clash between Gremio and Corinthians, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.

After strong 2023 seasons, the specialists should be key players again, and possibly among the best in the nation.

The proposed law would have given District Courts the power to prohibit a citizen from leaving their home, using the internet or traveling outside Israel

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Akili McDowell, a guest actor on the Paul Giamatti and Damian Lewis series Billions and star of the Oprah Winfrey-produced David Makes Man, has been charged with murder following the shooting death of a 20-year-old Texas man, according to local Houston outlet KHOU11.

The disappointing July jobs report fed fears of a U.S. downturn, spurring traders to sell. But economic fundamentals are still strong.