Kraftblock, a German climate tech firm, has successfully raised €20M in a funding round to propel their sustainable thermal energy storage technology to a global stage. Kraftblock’s unique nano-technology-based energy storage system allows for heat storage of up to 1,300°C, a game-changer in industries…
One of the tasks AI has proven to be really good at is image recognition. Countless algorithms can now check lung scans to identify cancer, tree leaves to identify pests, and so on. Furthermore, image recognition capabilities can also serve…
Gravity batteries are emerging as a viable solution to the global energy storage challenge. Utilizing the force of gravity, these batteries store excess energy from renewable sources and convert it into electricity when required. They have longevity, are easily repairable,…
Google and Universal Music are negotiating a groundbreaking deal to license artists’ voices and melodies for songs created using artificial intelligence (AI), Financial Times reports. The discussions are aimed at monetising the rise of ‘deepfake’ songs, which convincingly mimic established…
Contrary to the common myth, renewable energy does not impede economic development, but rather, it serves as a catalyst. Nature writes this in an editorial article. Now wealthy countries are struggling to meet the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal (SDG)…
Scientists made a breakthrough in understanding and overcoming the challenges associated with nickel-rich materials used in electric vehicle (EV) batteries. The researchers, led by the University of Cambridge and the University of Birmingham, found that ‘oxygen hole’ formation – where…
Sitting at the opposite extremes of Southern Europe, Portugal and Greece enjoy lots of sunlight, and the wind batters their hundreds of kilometers of coastline. On the way to a more sustainable future, the two walk on different paths. In…
Contrary to popular belief, Facebook usage may not be harmful to mental health. A study from the Oxford Internet Institute (OII), utilizing data from nearly a million people across 72 countries and over 12 years, found no consistent evidence linking…
The Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory has announced a groundbreaking accomplishment in nuclear fusion research. For the second time since December, they have reported a net energy gain from a fusion reaction, marking a significant milestone in making fusion energy a…
Overly active immune cells are often behind lung damage in diseases such as Covid-19. Researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) have developed an RNA agent for a lung spray that slows the activity of these cells, known as…