News in English
Январь
2025
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31

Новости за 02.01.2025

Spacedaily.com 

Mystery of supra-thermal ions in fusion plasmas solved by advanced collision models

Sydney, Australia (SPX) Jan 01, 2025
The pursuit of nuclear fusion as a clean and abundant energy source has made significant strides with the advent of inertial confinement fusion (ICF). This technology relies on compressing deuterium-tritium (DT) fuel to extreme temperatures and pressures to initiate fusion. While neutrons generated in this process primarily contribute to electricity production, alpha particles remain in the fuel

Spacedaily.com 

A call for collaboration in solar energy meteorology research

Sydney, Australia (SPX) Jan 01, 2025
Solar energy has become a leading renewable energy source, renowned for its efficiency and cost-effectiveness in reducing dependency on fossil fuels. However, optimizing solar energy production presents challenges that extend beyond traditional engineering solutions, prompting the rise of a specialized field known as solar energy meteorology. This interdisciplinary field focuses on evaluat

Spacedaily.com 

DARPA's ASIMOV seeks to develop Ethical Standards for Autonomous Systems

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 01, 2025
CoVar, a prominent developer of AI and machine learning solutions for the Department of Defense, has secured a multi-year contract with the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to contribute to the Autonomy Standards and Ideals with Military Operational Values (ASIMOV) program. This initiative aims to establish a quantifiable framework for assessing the ethical readiness of autonomo

BigNewsNetwork.com (sports) 

Maple Leafs continue without Auston Matthews in visiting Islanders

(Photo credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images) The Toronto Maple Leafs will have to wait a little longer before welcoming back Auston Matthews to a team that has Stanley Cup aspirations. The New York Islanders can't afford to wait much longer to begin winning and stave off a potential breakup of the core that reached consecutive NHL semifinals in 2020-21. The Maple Leafs and Islanders will open the new year by completin

BigNewsNetwork.com (sports) 

Thunder, facing Clippers, seek longest win streak of OKC era

(Photo credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images) Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has racked up plenty of big games and hot streaks during the last few seasons. However, entering the Thunder's Thursday game against the visiting Los Angeles Clippers, Gilgeous-Alexander may be at the hottest point of his seven-year NBA career. And it's paying off big for Oklahoma City, which is riding a 12-game winning streak --

BigNewsNetwork.com (sports) 

NBA roundup: Josh Hart powers Knicks to 9th straight win

(Photo credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images) Josh Hart posted his second straight triple-double and Karl-Anthony Towns finished with at least 30 points and 10 rebounds for the third consecutive game Wednesday night as the undermanned New York Knicks pulled away from the visiting Utah Jazz in a 119-103 victory. The Knicks extended their winning streak to nine games despite the absence of star point guard Jalen Brunson

«SFGate» (sfgate.com) 

Stock market today: Asian shares are mixed after New Year holiday. Chinese shares sink

Asian shares are mostly lower as Chinese benchmarks skidded and Tokyo stayed closed for the New Year’s holiday. U.S. futures advanced and oil prices also gained. Investors remain cautious over what U.S. President-elect Donald Trump might do once he takes office, including raising tariffs on imports from China and other Asian countries. Upbeat comments by Chinese leader Xi Jinping did little to raise optimism among market players who want more aggressive action to support the economy. On Wednesday... Читать дальше...

«SFGate» (sfgate.com) 

Impeached South Korean president issues defiant message as he faces possible detention

Impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has issued a defiant statement to his rightwing supporters gathered outside his residence in the capital of Seoul. Yoon vowed on Wednesday evening to “fight to the end” against what he called “anti-state forces,” as law enforcement prepared to detain him over last month’s martial law decree. The Corruption Investigation Office for High-Ranking Officials has a week to execute its detainment warrant against Yoon, issued by a Seoul court on Tuesday. The... Читать дальше...

Telecompaper.com 

Japan's Lawson hires worker in Sweden to run store remotely

(Telecompaper) KDDI and Mitsubishi owned convenience store chain Lawson will employ overseas-based workers to serve late-night shoppers using digital avatars, according to Nikkei Asia, citing company sources...