Serbia’s President, Aleksandar Vucic, recently expressed optimism about the country’s potential to tap into its lithium reserves as early as 2028. This comes after receiving assurances from Australian mining giant Rio Tinto and the European Union regarding environmental standards and compliance. The Jadar region in western Serbia is said to hold a significant amount of
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In the quest for sustainable waste management and effective CO2 sequestration, researchers have developed innovative reactors that utilize fly ash particles to mineralize carbon dioxide. This groundbreaking technique not only provides a lasting solution to the urgent issue of greenhouse gas emissions but also repurposes an industrial by-product in the process. The rapid industrialization worldwide
The Biden administration recently announced a new set of vehicle emission rules that were less strict than initially proposed. The fuel economy standards will now increase by 2 percent per year for model years 2027-2031 for passenger cars, with light trucks following suit with a 2 percent per year increase for model years 2029-2031. The
The recent advancements in nuclear science have unveiled a groundbreaking discovery that could potentially revolutionize the production of plutonium-238 (238Pu). This versatile isotope, known for its ideal heating properties, is crucial for powering devices like spacecraft and pacemakers. A new high-resolution neutronics model has been developed by a team of nuclear scientists, significantly improving the
Electric vehicles (EVs) have garnered significant attention in recent years as a key player in the movement towards a more sustainable future. The appeal of EVs lies in their potential to combat critical environmental issues such as air pollution and the reliance on fossil fuels. By significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions associated with traditional vehicles,
Utilizing teams of robots in research has the potential to revolutionize the field, allowing for more elaborate missions and quicker data collection. The combination of reliable hardware and software can open up a world of possibilities for researchers, including covering long distances faster, visiting multiple sites simultaneously, and monitoring larger areas. Platforms like the Cambridge
The University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) has made a groundbreaking achievement in the realm of optical imaging technology. A new all-optical complex field imager has been developed, marking a significant advancement in the field. This innovative device has the capability to capture both amplitude and phase information of optical fields without the need for
Tavern Keeper, the latest creation from Greenheart Games, is set to make its debut in the gaming world after years of development. This game brings a unique blend of fantasy bartending and simulation management, where players take on the role of orc publicans. The main objective is to balance the demands of running a tavern
Plants have the remarkable ability to draw water from the soil to nourish their stems and leaves, all while producing an electric potential that could potentially serve as a renewable energy source. However, as living organisms, plants are also governed by a circadian rhythm, a biological clock that follows day and night cycles and influences
In a groundbreaking study published in Nature Sustainability, a research team led by Prof. Cao Xun from the Shanghai Institute of Ceramics of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has revolutionized the field of energy-saving windows. Electrochromic smart windows, which have the ability to dynamically regulate solar radiation under external voltage stimuli, have long been touted