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Новости за 22.12.2024

Duke Basketball Report 

DBR Podcast #675 - Duke Wrecks Tech

Dec 21, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets forward Baye Ndongo (11) shoots against Duke Blue Devils center Khaman Maluach (9) at McCamish Pavilion. | Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

What an afternoon for the Blue Devils

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JournalStar.com 

This Week In Nebraska History

1869: What a contemporary newspaper account called an appreciative Lincoln audience heard a Historical Society lecture on the composition of the solar system. The speaker used recent scientific discoveries to substantiate biblical prophecies.

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Railways' switch to accrual-based accounting to boost multilateral, green financing: ICAI

Indian Railways has fully transitioned to accrual-based accounting for the 2023-24 fiscal year. This shift, supported by the ICAI, enhances transparency, facilitates access to green financing and aligns with international accounting standards. The move also marks a significant step towards achieving ESG goals, with environmental initiatives reflected in the 2022-23 financial statements.

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

"60 hours is normal?": Former Amazon exec faces backlash after praising Bengaluru team’s “insane” 3am meetings

A LinkedIn post by Adam Broda, a former Amazon executive, has reignited discussions about work culture in India, particularly regarding long hours. While some see it as a reflection of dedication, others raise concerns about health and personal life sacrifices. The post quickly went viral on social media, triggering mixed reactions on the challenges faced by employees in global organisations.

Energy-daily.com 

How everyday activities inside your home can generate energy

College Station TX (SPX) Dec 23, 2024
Passive interfaces, such as light switches or doorknobs, refer to hardware that can store energy, but the energy can only be used for the purpose it was intended. However, research is imagining new ways for that energy to be harvested and adapted - turning your doorknob could power your alarm system or opening your freezer could turn on your kitchen light. By integrating smart capabilities

Energy-daily.com 

Pioneering advancements in solid-state battery technology for energy storage

Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Dec 23, 2024
Recent strides in solid-state battery technology are setting the stage for a transformative era in energy storage. These advancements hold promise for revolutionizing electric vehicles and renewable energy systems through improved performance and safety. A focus on electrolyte innovation has been key to this progress, enabling the development of high-performance all-solid-state batteries (ASSBs)

Energy-daily.com 

Stor4Build heats up thermal energy storage solutions for buildings, grid

Oak Ridge TN (SPX) Dec 23, 2024
Throughout the United States, more than 100 million buildings tap into electrical energy to keep heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration units functioning. HVAC systems cause most of the peak load demand on the electric grid; one way to alleviate the grid burden is to develop new storage options for heating and cooling. As a partner in the Department of Energy's Stor4Build

Energy-daily.com 

'Dark lull' in German energy transition sparks political debate

Frankfurt, Germany (AFP) Dec 20, 2024
As Germany heads for February 23 elections the grey winter weather has become a hot campaign topic because of its impact on the country's shaky green energy transition. Twice in recent months electricity prices temporarily spiked in Europe's top economy because of a lack of both sunlight and wind to power its solar panels and turbines. The phenomenon - dubbed a "dark lull" - briefly se

Energy-daily.com 

Breakthrough new material brings affordable, sustainable future within grasp

Houston TX (SPX) Dec 23, 2024
While lithium-ion batteries have been the go-to technology for everything from smartphones and laptops to electric cars, there are growing concerns about the future because lithium is relatively scarce, expensive and difficult to source, and may soon be at risk due to geopolitical considerations. Scientists around the world are working to create viable alternatives. An international team o

Energy-daily.com 

Construction materials and household items form long-term carbon sink

Berlin, Germany (SPX) Dec 23, 2024
A significant portion of fossil-derived carbon is stored in human-made products, according to a study published on December 20 in Cell Reports Sustainability. Researchers estimate that approximately 400 million tons of fossil carbon are added annually to durable goods like plastics, buildings, and infrastructure. While these items may act as a "carbon sink," the study emphasizes that effective w

Energy-daily.com 

Commercial tea bags identified as major source of microplastics in infusions

https://www.plasticheal.eu/en
European project PlasticHeal by Hugo Ritmico Madrid, Spain (SPX) Dec 23, 2024 Plastic pollution continues to pose a critical challenge, with micro and nanoplastic (MNPLs) contamination emerging as a growing concern for both environmental and human health. Among the significant contributors to this contamination is food packaging, with human exposure primarily occurring through ingestion and i