In a groundbreaking development, scientists at the City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) have successfully created highly efficient, printable, and stable perovskite solar cells that have the potential to significantly contribute towards achieving carbon neutrality and promoting sustainable development. The research, led by Professor Alex Jen Kwan-yue, has been published in Nature Energy, showcasing the
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NASCAR, the top motorsports series in North America, recently unveiled its first-ever electric racecar in downtown Chicago. The introduction of the electric vehicle marked a significant shift in the traditional landscape of NASCAR racing, emphasizing sustainability and eco-friendliness in a sport that has long thrived on the roar of gasoline-powered engines. Electric Innovation in Motorsports
Global police operations this year dealt a significant blow to cybercrime gangs, with notable groups like LockBit facing dismantling. The takedown of LockBit, known for developing malware used in ransomware attacks, marked a turning point in the fight against cybercriminals. However, experts warn that this success has not deterred criminals from regrouping and devising new
The University of Toronto Engineering researchers have made a significant breakthrough in the field of carbon capture and storage with the development of a new catalyst. This catalyst has the ability to efficiently convert captured carbon into valuable products, even in the presence of contaminants that degrade the performance of current catalysts. This discovery is
In recent years, China’s AI sector has experienced explosive growth, with a significant focus on generative AI technology. The United Nations reports that China has become the top filer of patents for AI software, covering a wide range of applications from illustrations to computer code. This growth was prominently showcased at the World AI Conference
The BeiDou Navigation Satellite System (BDS) has recently undergone a significant upgrade to meet the increasing demand for high-precision positioning across various sectors. The new services introduced aim to provide decimeter-level accuracy within minutes, which marks a substantial improvement over the existing capabilities. With the rapid advancement of technologies such as autonomous driving, robotic navigation,
Soccer, one of the world’s most popular sports, is currently seeing a transformation due to the integration of cutting-edge technology for players, coaches, and officials. This transformation is evident at Euro 2024, where advancements in equipment and sports science are being utilized both on and off the field. The primary aim of these technological innovations
Boeing’s recent actions regarding the ongoing investigation of an aviation incident have not gone unnoticed by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). In a scathing rebuke, the NTSB criticized Boeing for sharing details about the probe that were not meant to be made public. As a result of this breach, the NTSB has announced that
Access to clean and safe water is a fundamental human need, yet it is a limited resource that is not equally distributed around the world. Many regions, especially arid areas, face challenges in meeting the growing demand for water. Traditional methods of water collection often fall short in these dry regions, but a new innovative
Electronics engineers and materials scientists have long been on a quest to find materials that could enhance the performance of electronics beyond the limitations of silicon-based transistors. One promising avenue of exploration has been the development of two-dimensional (2D) semiconductors. These materials possess unique properties that make them ideal candidates for creating high-performing transistors. Notably,