(Photo credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports) The Los Angeles Clippers will seek to continue their domination of the Portland Trail Blazers when the teams wrap up a two-game set on Friday night in the Pacific Northwest. Los Angeles has won eight straight games against the Trail Blazers and improved to 3-0 this season with Wednesday night's 116-103 victory in Portland. Paul George, Kawhi Leonard and James Harden were all
The Hague (AFP) Mar 20, 2024
Dutch airline KLM misled consumers with "vague and general" adverts about its efforts to reduce the environmental impact of flying, an Amsterdam court ruled on Wednesday in a greenwashing case brought by a pressure group.
KLM also "paints an overly rosy picture of the impact of measures such as Sustainable Aviation Fuel (made from renewable raw materials) and reforestation", the court ruled.
New York (AFP) Mar 20, 2024
President Joe Biden's administration announced Wednesday revised pollution standards for cars and trucks meant to accelerate the US auto industry's shift to electric to mitigate climate change.
The rules set ambitious emission reductions for 2032 but are moderated compared with preliminary standards unveiled last April. Following carmaker criticism, the final rules give manufacturers greater
Oslo (AFP) Mar 20, 2024
A consortium formed by Belgium's Parkwind and Ikea's parent company has won the tender to build Norway's first offshore wind farm, Norway's government said Wednesday.
Following two days of bidding, the joint venture Ventyr emerged as the winner to develop the planned 1,500 MW wind power farm in the Sorlige Nordsjo II field in the North Sea.
The completed auction is welcome news for Oslo,
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 19, 2024
Spire Global, Inc. (NYSE: SPIR) has entered into a strategic partnership with NVIDIA to push the boundaries of AI in weather forecasting. This collaboration will see the integration of Spire's Radio Occultation (RO) data and unique data assimilation (DA) capabilities with NVIDIA's Earth-2 Cloud APIs. The objective is to employ artificial intelligence to enhance the speed and accuracy of climate
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 20, 2024
GITAI USA Inc. reports the completion of its technological demonstration, which involved a 1.5-meter-long autonomous dual robotic arm system (S2) performing tasks outside the International Space Station (ISS). This demonstration represents a critical advancement in on-orbit satellite servicing, demonstrating capabilities critical for satellite maintenance, repair, and assembly in space.
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Munich, Germany (SPX) Mar 19, 2024
The Max Planck Institute of Quantum Optics (MPQ) has recently marked a significant breakthrough in ultraviolet spectroscopy by developing a technique that boasts unparalleled chemical selectivity in detecting and quantifying substances, even under extremely low light conditions. This pioneering research, detailed in the journal Nature, heralds new avenues for conducting photon-level diagnostics
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 21, 2024
In a study, Stanford University researchers have introduced an innovative actuator design that dramatically enhances the efficiency of electric motors in robots, potentially transforming the landscape of robotics and prosthetics. Published in Science Robotics on March 20, this new actuator significantly reduces energy consumption by integrating springs and clutches, allowing for dynamic, complex
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 21, 2024
In a recent advancement, Georgia Tech engineers have developed a universal controller for robotic exoskeletons, marking a significant leap towards integrating these futuristic aids into daily life. Unlike the sci-fi inspired contraptions of the past, this new technology promises to transition exoskeletons from laboratory experiments to practical tools for enhancing human mobility in real-world s
Kobe, Japan (SPX) Mar 19, 2024
Researchers at Kobe University have made a significant advancement in the quest for more efficient energy utilization by uncovering a method to merge two low-energy photons into a single high-energy photon. This discovery is pivotal for the next generation of photovoltaic cells, OLED displays, and novel anti-cancer treatments. The team, led by photoscientist Yasuhiro Kobori, has provided critica
Dresden, Germany (SPX) Mar 21, 2024
In the quest for a sustainable and productive energy future, scientists have long eyed nuclear fusion, specifically the fusion of hydrogen nuclei, as a prime candidate. The main challenge, however, has been the daunting requirement of extremely high pressures and temperatures to initiate the process.
The Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf's Dr. Tobias Dornheim, through the "X-ray laser o
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 21, 2024
Researchers at Penn State have unlocked the secrets of leafhoppers' natural armor, revealing potential applications in optical technology and invisibility devices. The study, led by Tak-Sing Wong, a professor of mechanical engineering and biomedical engineering, successfully replicated the intricate structure of brochosomes-microscopic particles with unique light-absorbing properties. Published
Chandler, United States (AFP) Mar 20, 2024
US President Joe Biden unveiled almost $20 billion in grants and loans Wednesday for Intel's domestic chip-making plants - his administration's biggest investment yet in the sector as he takes on China's chip dominance and sells his economic achievements over election rival Donald Trump.
Biden's decision to make the announcement during a trip to Arizona underscores his strategy of highlight
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 21, 2024
Synthetic dimensions (SDs) are at the forefront of physics research, promising a new understanding and manipulating light beyond the confines of traditional three-dimensional space. Utilized in topological photonics, SDs pave the way for exploring complex phenomena such as quantum Hall physics and topological phase transitions in spaces that exceed our usual three dimensions. Researchers aim to
Paris, France (SPX) Mar 20, 2024
Eutelsat Group has formalized a major multi-year partnership with Intelsat, investing up to $500 million over seven years into the OneWeb Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Constellation. This collaboration, starting in mid-2024, guarantees $250 million with an initial $45 million deal already in place and an option for an additional $250 million.
This strategic alliance enables Intelsat to integrate O
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Mar 20, 2024
International research teams from Massey University, the University of Mainz, Sorbonne University, and the Facility for Rare Isotope Beams (FRIB) have made notable strides in understanding superheavy elements, reshaping the concept of the periodic table's "island of stability." Their work, featured on the cover of February 2024's Nature Review Physics, alongside a related review in Physics Repor
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 19, 2024
In a significant advancement of its CubeSat Launch Initiative, NASA has chosen 10 small research satellites from a diverse array of educational and research institutions across eight states for deployment to the International Space Station. This initiative aims to enhance educational and scientific exploration, foster technological progress, and support workforce development.
Adhering to a
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 19, 2024
Kymeta, a leader in flat-panel satellite antenna technology, announced the shipping of its Osprey u8 HGL terminal, the first hybrid geostationary/low Earth orbit (GEO/LEO/LTE) terminal designed for military applications, from its Woodinville, Washington facility. This landmark development marks the debut of the first commercially available multi-orbit terminal, as well as the initial multi-orbit
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 20, 2024
In a significant move to enhance spaceflight safety and education, Kayhan Space has announced the launch of its Pathfinder Classroom, a pioneering space traffic coordination (STC) platform. Designed for university space programs, this platform enables autonomous assessment of satellite conjunctions and collision avoidance, addressing the urgent need for space situational awareness in the face of
Paris, France (SPX) Mar 20, 2024
In a significant leap forward for global satellite navigation, the European Space Agency (ESA) has announced the launch of two groundbreaking missions, Genesis and LEO-PNT, under its FutureNAV programme. With a total investment of euro 233 million, these missions are poised to elevate Europe's stature in the satellite navigation arena, catering to the burgeoning demand for more resilient and pr
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 20, 2024
Space mission software developer Antaris, has announced a collaboration with Aalyria to meld Aalyria's Spacetime network orchestration technology with Antaris's TrueTwin simulation platform. This union is poised to revolutionize satellite constellation simulations by enabling high-fidelity operations at scale.
Spacetime, a cutting-edge SaaS platform, orchestrates expansive, dynamic communi
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 20, 2024
Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) has embarked on a mission to design a lunar rail system. Commissioned by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), this project forms a part of the ambitious LunA-10 Capability Study, which seeks over the next ten years to lay the groundwork for a robust space economy through international collaboration. The proposed rail network aims to revo
Boulder CO (SPX) Mar 20, 2024
For nearly 50 years, NASA's Voyager 1 mission has competed for the title of deep space's little engine that could. Launched in 1977 along with its twin, Voyager 2, the spacecraft is now soaring more than 15 billion miles from Earth.
On their journeys through the solar system, the Voyager spacecraft beamed startling images back to Earth-of Jupiter and Saturn, then Uranus and Neptune and the
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 20, 2024
In a new advancement for satellite operations, ExoAnalytic Solutions unveiled ExoTrack, a new service designed to enhance the management of geosynchronous orbit (GEO) satellites. ExoTrack sets a new industry standard by offering unparalleled accuracy, reliability, and cost efficiency.
ExoTrack has already demonstrated its value, having been tested and validated by select companies over the
Zurich, Switzerland (SPX) Mar 20, 2024
Beyond Gravity, a major European space industry supplier, has unveiled its Space Situational Awareness (SSA) service. This cutting-edge platform, fueled by six years of comprehensive data accumulation, delivers unmatched precision and insights into over 10,000 satellites, aiming to improve decision-making speed for both commercial and institutional clients.
Space Situational Awareness serv