Новости за 06.12.2024

Paris, France (SPX) Dec 03, 2024
The UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), in collaboration with the European Commission Joint Research Centre (JRC), has unveiled the World Drought Atlas, a comprehensive resource addressing the systemic risks and solutions associated with droughts. This critical publication underscores the urgency for global cooperation and robust national strategies to build resilience against inten

London, UK (SPX) Dec 03, 2024
The geospatial landscape has evolved significantly over the last few years as digitisation has become embedded, however, this also means that advanced mobile requirements can be difficult to achieve with traditional Graphical Information System (GIS) tools. Today, location services are a crucial part of our everyday life. Live location data allows us to plan a car journey or track a bus, f

Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Dec 04, 2024
Japanese scientists are pioneering advancements in hydrogen fuel production by leveraging sunlight and water, aiming to reduce reliance on fossil fuels. While hydrogen is predominantly sourced from natural gas, researchers at Shinshu University have demonstrated the potential for using photocatalytic sheets and reactors to refine hydrogen directly from water. "Sunlight-driven water splitti

Sydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 03, 2024
China is embarking on the development of its next-generation BeiDou Navigation Satellite System (BDS), designed to provide technologically superior capabilities and enhanced functionalities. This initiative aims to deliver higher-quality services to users worldwide. The plan includes the launch of three experimental satellites by 2027. Full network deployment is scheduled to commence in 20

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 04, 2024
Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: CDNS) and AST SpaceMobile, Inc. (Nasdaq: ASTS) have partnered to advance AST SpaceMobile's mission to deliver space-based high-speed internet connectivity worldwide, closing coverage gaps and enabling broadband access to underserved areas. The collaboration centers on the AST5000 ASIC, a custom low-power chip integral to AST SpaceMobile's next-generati

Geneva (AFP) Dec 5, 2024
Switzerland's Beznau nuclear plant, one of the oldest in the world, will keep running until 2033, its operator announced on Thursday, as environmentalists argued it should be shut down "immediately". Energy company Axpo, which runs the plant in northern Switzerland that first began operating in 1969, said in a statement that it had decided "to secure the operation of the Beznau nuclear powe

London (AFP) Dec 5, 2024
British oil and gas giant Shell will no longer lead development of new offshore wind projects, a spokesperson said Thursday, as part of a wider update to its energy strategy. It comes as Shell, along with rival energy company BP, has backtracked on some key climate targets to the dismay of environmental campaigners, putting more emphasis on oil and gas to boost profits. "We will be focus

Barcelona, Spain (SPX) Dec 04, 2024
Flexible photovoltaic devices, or FlexPVs, are emerging as key solutions in applications ranging from wearable technology and smart textiles to drones and aerospace systems. Despite significant advancements in efficiency, FlexPVs still face challenges related to the lack of standardized testing protocols for durability and flexibility, hindering their practical adoption. In response, the U

Sydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 03, 2024
Urban environments pose unique challenges for Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS), with tall buildings, vehicles, and other obstacles often disrupting signals and causing Non-Line-of-Sight (NLOS) errors. To address this, researchers have developed an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven solution using the Light Gradient Boosting Machine (LightGBM), offering a new level of precision in iden

Berlin, Germany (SPX) Dec 04, 2024
The Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI) has unveiled a concept designed to decarbonize road transport while maintaining economic viability. Central to this approach is the increased use of carbon dioxide from biogas plants to produce and store renewable energy for transport. In 2022, transport in Switzerland accounted for 13.6 million tonnes of CO2 emissions, representing 41% of the nation's tot

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MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Former Wimbledon finalist Nick Kyrgios has entered the Australian Open, which would mark his first Grand…

The family emotionally celebrated as the verdict marked the end of the nearly three-year-long court ordeal.

Get best practice advice on how to safeguard your cloud infrastructure from SANS

Shark Tank India season 4 premieres January 6, 2025, with new shark Kunal Bahl joining the panel. Sahiba Bali and Ashish Solanki take over hosting duties. Deepinder Goyal alleges his exclusion was due to Swiggy's sponsorship. Amit Jain, Radhika Gupta, and Ronnie Screwvala will also be absent this season.

An educational survey has found that Spanish primary school children have among the lowest attainment levels for maths and science in Europe and the OECD, with some stark regional inequalities revealed in the results.

Mitchell Starc put the full stop at the end of India's first innings with the tourists all out for for 180 in 44.1 overs.

The Stormers have confirmed that winger Seabelo Senatla has signed the new contract with them.

The Stormers have confirmed that winger Seabelo Senatla has signed the new contract with them.

A controversial decision to hike ticket prices is at the heart of United fans’ anger

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1. Vega C successfully returns to flight  SpaceNews
2. Europe's Vega-C rocket launches Earth-observation satellite on 1st liftoff since 2022 failure (video)  Space.com
3. Double win for Europe: Sentinel-1C and Vega-C take to the skies  European Space Agency
4. European Vega-C rocket launches after two-year gap  DW (English)
5. Arianespace's Vega C delayed after gantry throws a tantrum  The Register

The Congress party criticized the BJP for labeling Rahul Gandhi a traitor, alleging a conspiracy to destabilize India. Congress defended Gandhi, highlighting his efforts to unite the country and accusing the BJP-RSS of being the real divisive force spreading communalism. They further blamed the BJP for economic instability and cited demonetization and GST as examples of their mismanagement.

IIT Kharagpur's 2024-25 placement process has surpassed 1,000 job offers in its first phase. Students secured over 800 offers, including pre-placement offers, in the initial two days, with the total exceeding 1,000 by day three. Prominent companies across diverse sectors, including core engineering, offered lucrative roles. Twenty international offers have also been received.