The future of urban mobility is just around the corner; Steel E-Motive, developed by consortium WorldAutoSteel, is a hyperrealistic, driverless vehicle that can navigate the labyrinthine streets of megacities. It is designed to be manufacturable as soon as 2030, “and it…
The European Commission is considering relaxing genetic modification rules for agricultural crops, sparking concern within the organic sector. Supporters of genetic techniques, such as CRISPR-Cas, argue that they can speed up breeding processes, reduce pesticide use, and improve food security.…
Coal prices have fallen to their lowest level since June 2021, primarily due to oversupply and subdued demand from China. Meanwhile, solar power capacity in China doubled that of coal power, with a 33.7% year-on-year growth rate. As China’s commitment…
Australia’s top three mining companies, including industry giant BHP, have chosen battery electric vehicles (BEVs) over hydrogen for their next-generation fleets. The decision is driven by energy efficiency, as direct electrification boasts an 80% fuel-to-wheel efficiency, compared to hydrogen’s 30%.…
The Eco-Runner Team Delft, a group of students from TU Delft, has created the world’s fastest and most efficient hydrogen vehicle, breaking a Guinness World Record. The team covered an impressive 2,488.5 km without refuelling on a German circuit, surpassing…
Automakers plan to repurpose electric vehicle (EV) batteries, but competition, affordability, and the scarcity of old batteries challenge market success. Startups are developing second-life energy storage solutions, but the assumption of an 8-10 year lifespan for EV batteries is incorrect,…
On May 25, the world welcomed a special baby boy. Measuring 49 centimeters and weighing slightly more than three kilograms, he was the first infant born worldwide following a uterus transplantation performed through a robot-assisted surgery on both donor and…
Superconductors have the potential to revolutionize various industries, including power grids, computers, and energy storage, mainly if a material that is superconducting at room temperature can be found. This would allow the conduction of electricity without resistance and without the…
University of Twente researcher Michael Ying Yang has developed a groundbreaking method for generating realistic and coherent images from textual prompts using AI. The new approach, called ReITR, focuses on creating scene graphs, which are crucial for enhancing AI’s understanding…
Solar energy is proving to be a crucial ally in Texas’ battle against climate change and its immediate consequences, such as power grid collapses during heat waves. The state has added approximately 4.4 gigawatts of solar capacity since last summer,…