Новости за 01.11.2023

Sydney, Australia (SPX) Nov 01, 2023
In a significant development that could reshape the landscape of next-generation optoelectronic devices, a team of researchers from Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST), led by Professor Jong-min Choi of the Department of Energy Science and Engineering, has announced a novel approach for enhancing the efficiency and stability of perovskite quantum dot solar cells. Pe

Sydney, Australia (SPX) Nov 01, 2023
The future of sustainable energy storage might involve tiny bacteria and formic acid, thanks to a groundbreaking study by Yong Jiang's research team at the Agriculture and Forestry University in Fuzhou, China. Published in the journal Angewandte Chemie, their research outlines a fast-charging biohybrid battery system that marries the electrochemical generation of formic acid with microbial fuel

Upton NY (SPX) Oct 30, 2023
Plant biologists at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory have engineered enzymes to modify grass plants so their biomass can be more efficiently converted into biofuels and other bioproducts. As described in a paper just published in Plant Biotechnology Journal, these enzymes modify molecules that make up plant cell walls to provide access to fuel-generating sugar

Prague (AFP) Oct 31, 2023
Czech state-run energy group CEZ said it had received final bids to build a new nuclear reactor from US-based Westinghouse, France's EDF and South Korea's KHNP by Tuesday's deadline. All three companies submitted preliminary bids last year for the deal with a value estimated at several billion dollars. The reactor is intended for the Soviet-built Dukovany power station, which is located

Sydney, Australia (SPX) Nov 01, 2023
The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), part of the U.S. Department of Energy, is set to launch an extensive database cataloging the outcomes of decades-long exposure tests on solar mirrors. Known as the Solar Mirror Materials Database (SMMD), this resource promises to house a vast array of data, encompassing over 2,000 samples and 100,000 measurements from more than 100 suppliers. Desi

Jiuquan (XNA) Nov 01, 2023
The Shenzhou XVI crew consisting of three Chinese astronauts returned to Earth safely on Tuesday, after completing a five-month space station mission. Shenzhou XVI's return capsule, carrying astronauts Jing Haipeng, Zhu Yangzhu and Gui Haichao, touched down at the Dongfeng landing site in North China's Inner Mongolia autonomous region at 8:11 am (Beijing Time), and the crew had all left th

Bilbo, Spain (SPX) Oct 31, 2023
High-speed jet streams are a common feature in the atmospheres of many planets. On the Earth, jet streams form at various latitudes and meander around the planet, changing latitude and reaching speeds approaching 400 km/h at an altitude of over 10 km above the surface. On the giant planets Jupiter and Saturn, jet streams are one of the main features of the atmosphere; they are perfectly aligned

College Park MD (SPX) Oct 31, 2023
NASA's InSight mission to Mars helped scientists map out Mars' internal structure, including the size and composition of its core, and provided general hints about its tumultuous formation. But findings from a new paper published in the journal Nature could lead to reanalysis of that data. An international team of researchers discovered the presence of a molten silicate layer overlying Mar

Washington DC (SPX) Oct 31, 2023
Volunteers working with The Daily Minor Planet have made the project's first big discovery: an asteroid passing very near planet Earth. On the night of October 3rd, a telescope for the Catalina Sky Survey snapped four pictures of a far northern section of the sky. The next day, volunteers H. N. DiRuscio, X. Liao, V. Gonano and E. Chaghafi spotted a clear streak moving through each image and quic

Sydney, Australia (SPX) Nov 01, 2023
In a significant move, SatixFy Communications Ltd. has concluded its $60 million strategic transaction with MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates Ltd. (MDA), according to a company announcement. Both firms are pivotal players in the satellite communications space, with SatixFy known for its cutting-edge chipsets and MDA as a powerhouse in the provision of technology and services for the ever-growi

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 01, 2023
Aiming to bring commercial manufacturing in space closer to reality, NASA's Inter-Agency Space Platform for Advanced (InSPA) portfolio is rallying support from diverse sectors. NASA is engaging with professionals from industry, academia, and other government agencies to help fine-tune its InSPA objectives, share expertise, and increase the chances of commercial success in space. These coll

Cape Canaveral FL (SPX) Nov 01, 2023
Sidus Space, listed on the NASDAQ as SIDU, has reached a key juncture in its satellite development timeline. The company recently concluded environmental testing on its LizzieSat satellite bus, setting the stage for a launch slated for the first quarter of 2024. This satellite is notably enhanced with artificial intelligence capabilities, which are expected to give it a leading edge in its opera

Paris (ESA) Oct 30, 2023
ESA and the Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency are gearing up for a momentous milestone in Earth observation as launch of the EarthCARE satellite approaches. Following years of rigorous development and extensive testing, the satellite is now undergoing its final round of tests in Europe before being shipped to the launch site early next year - bringing us one step closer to gaining unpr

Sydney, Australia (SPX) Nov 01, 2023
In an ambitious initiative to modernize and improve the United Kingdom's rail network, technology solutions firm CGI, satellite operator Eutelsat OneWeb, and connectivity solutions provider Icomera are conducting live trials of a hybrid satellite and terrestrial communication network. The effort is part of the Satellites for Digitalisation of Railways (SODOR) project, supported by the European S

Pasadena CA (JPL) Oct 31, 2023
Researchers have utilized infrared survey data to refine the asteroid's size and surface brightness in support of the Nov. 1 encounter by NASA's Lucy mission. NASA's Lucy mission will soon have its first asteroid encounter as the spacecraft travels through deep space en route to Jupiter's orbit. But before the spacecraft passes 265 miles (425 kilometers) from the surface of the small asteroid Di

Los Angeles C (SPX) Nov 01, 2023
NASA has outlined a comprehensive strategy for its In Space Production Applications (InSPA), aimed at stimulating commercial manufacturing initiatives in low Earth orbit (LEO). This program employs a multi-phase award process designed to elevate the technological readiness of selected projects and boost their market viability. NASA's annual calls for white papers under its Research Opportu

Maui HI (SPX) Oct 30, 2023
After years of development and testing, NASA's Landslide Hazard Assessment for Situational Awareness model (LHASA) has been integrated into the Pacific Disaster Center's (PDC) multi-hazard monitoring, alerting, and decision-support platform, DisasterAWARE. LHASA allows researchers to map rainfall-triggered landslide hazards, giving DisasterAWARE users around the world a robust tool for identifyi

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