BBC Sport looks at five things we learned from the opening round of the 2024-25 Investec Champions Cup.
Ospreys start their Challenge Cup campaign with a 30-14 victory against Lions in a European fixture switched to Llanelli from Swansea because of Storm Darragh.
Holders Toulouse put in a clinical performance as Antoine Dupont's side swatted Ulster aside 61-21 in their Investsec Champions Cup opener.
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 04, 2024
Parsons Corporation (NYSE: PSN) and Globalstar (NYSE American: GSAT) have joined forces to deliver advanced satellite communication solutions tailored for public, government, and defense sectors. The collaboration also marked a milestone with the successful demonstration of Parsons' innovative software-defined satellite communication solution integrated with Globalstar's Low Earth Orbit (LEO) sa
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 05, 2024
A major leap in desalination technology could help billions of people worldwide access freshwater, thanks to an innovative method that accelerates seawater evaporation more effectively than freshwater.
Currently, up to 36% of the global population faces severe freshwater shortages for at least four months annually, and this figure could climb to 75% by 2050. Addressing this growing crisis,
Copenhagen (AFP) Dec 6, 2024
In low-lying Copenhagen where rising sea levels, groundwater and rainfall pose a risk to infrastructure, the Danish capital is trying to adapt and protect urban areas from climate change.
And Karens Minde park is one of the more than 300 projects underway to stop the city being submerged.
A former marsh once shunned by people living nearby, it has been redesigned with attractive meanderi
Boston MA (SPX) Dec 08, 2024
Deciding where to build new solar or wind installations is often left up to individual developers or utilities, with limited overall coordination. But a new study shows that regional-level planning using fine-grained weather data, information about energy use, and energy system modeling can make a big difference in the design of such renewable power installations. This also leads to more efficie
Berlin, Germany (SPX) Dec 08, 2024
The German Aerospace Center (DLR) and Power Service Consulting (PSC) have successfully retrofitted a commercial micro gas turbine to operate on pure hydrogen. This conversion aims to enable climate-compatible power generation with significantly reduced nitrogen oxide emissions.
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Given the cost and time associated with building new po
Lausanne, Switzerland (SPX) Dec 08, 2024
"As the crow flies" is a common idiom referring to the shortest distance between two points, but the Laboratory of Intelligent Systems (LIS), led by Dario Floreano, in EPFL's School of Engineering has taken the phrase literally with RAVEN (Robotic Avian-inspired Vehicle for multiple ENvironments). Designed based on perching birds like ravens and crows that frequently switch between air and land,
Boston MA (SPX) Dec 08, 2024
The deep neural network models that power today's most demanding machine-learning applications have grown so large and complex that they are pushing the limits of traditional electronic computing hardware.
Photonic hardware, which can perform machine-learning computations with light, offers a faster and more energy-efficient alternative. However, there are some types of neural network comp
Juan Soto agrees to a record-breaking deal with the Mets as the Dodgers sign former Giants and Mets outfielder Michael Conforto.
Responding to the X post, Ryan Reynolds defended the comedic genre while explaining the challenge of his craft.
Iran's "Axis of Resistance" is crumbling as its allies in Syria and Lebanon face setbacks. The fall of Assad in Syria, coupled with Israeli offensives against Hezbollah and Hamas, significantly weakens Iran's regional influence. While Iran's nuclear program remains a concern, its declining power presents an opportunity for dialogue about the future of the Middle East.
South Korean markets tumbled amid escalating political turmoil following President Yoon Suk Yeol's narrowly avoided impeachment, overshadowing broader gains across Asian equities.
Jay-Z, whose real name is Shawn Carter, and Sean Combs are facing accusations of raping a 13-year-old girl after the 2000 MTV Video Music Awards. An updated lawsuit alleges they took turns assaulting the minor while others watched. Jay-Z denies the claims, calling them a blackmail attempt and urging criminal charges if true.
A witness claimed the officer lost control of the motorcycle while attempting a wheelie
As the search continues, a surveillance photo of the suspect’s unmasked face has inspired legions of thirsty fans