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  • Nuclear fusion breakthrough: Decades of research are still needed before fusion can be used as clean energy

    The U.S. Department of Energy reported a major scientific breakthrough in nuclear fusion science in December 2022. For the first time, more energy was released from a fusion reaction than was used to ignite it. While this achievement is indeed historic, it’s important to pause and reflect on the way ahead for fusion energy.

  • An algorithm with taste

    Scientists fed an algorithm with data from people's flavor impressions, enabling the algorithm to make accurate predictions about what kinds of wine an individual might prefer.

  • Video: A snail-inspired robot promises to vacuum up microplastics from bodies of water

    A prototype of the robot has been built in the likeness of the Hawaiian Apple Snail, an aquarium snail that relies on the undulating motion of its foot to control water surface flow as well as vacuum up floating food particles.

  • Google turns to AI for flood forecasting

    An artificial intelligence (AI)-driven tool developed by tech giant Google predicts river basin floods in over 80 countries, providing critical flood forecasting for 460 million people.

  • Water-cooled chiller heat pumps use eco-friendly refrigerant

    The new range of chillers and heat pumps is available from 45 kW to 242 kW and equipped with scroll compressors.

  • OPC UA SDK now with OPC UA Pub/Sub via MQTT — For targeted, resource-saving data transmission

    Softing Industrial has expanded the functionalities of its Open Platform Communications (OPC) Unified Architecture (UA) C++ SDK (Software Development Kit).

  • Uniqsis introduces its LED photoreactor for glass static mixing blocks

    The high power LED lamp unit uses individual LEDs with a total power rating of 150 W and is available in a wide range of single wavelengths (365 nm, 385 nm, 420 nm, 450 nm, 460 nm or 525 nm).

  • Study claims ChatGPT writes better school essays than students

    Researchers compared text produced by artificial intelligence (AI)-based language models — specifically ChatGPT 4 and its predecessor ChatGPT 3 — to essays written by secondary school students.

  • The potential for thorium as nuclear fuel

    Challenges in reactor design, adherence to regulatory standards and the global landscape of thorium energy research are important factors.

  • Cavitation system shakes up wastewater treatment

    A new plasma-based cavitation system designed for water purification and advanced oxidation will soon be the focus of pilot system and commercial trials.

  • Adaptive airflow application for cleanrooms

    The system allows for carbon reduction and energy savings in addition to precisely controlling indoor air quality.

  • Interplex sets up Ennovi to handle EV connectivity

    The new company designs and engineers battery, power platform and signal interconnect solutions for the next generation of electric vehicles (EVs).

  • EXAIR’s new non-marring nozzle provides precise blowoff while protecting expensive equipment

    The nozzle is ideal for blowoff, cooling and drying applications located in general industrial or corrosive environments.

  • Molecular crystals could be a solution to nuclear waste

    Molecular crystals have emerged as a promising alternative solution for nuclear waste storage. These structures -- based on cyclotetrabenzil hydrazones -- have the unique ability to capture and immobilize radioactive elements, such as iodine, in both organic and aqueous solutions.

  • Robotic gripper has self-healing properties

    According to its developers, the elastomer can heal itself from macroscopic damages — scratches and punctures, for instance — inflicted by sharp objects and surfaces.

  • Will small modular reactors create new nuclear energy?

    Given their operational efficiency and potential for lower environmental impact, microreactors offer a compelling option for integration into decentralized power systems.

  • A robot for the electrochemistry lab

    This benchtop solution-handling robot conducts complex electrochemical experiments and analyzes data.

  • Robust, compact, Ex-compatible and with many optional features: New series of Ex solenoid interlocks

    The solenoid interlocks keep guard doors and maintenance flaps locked until dangerous movements inside machines and plants have come to a complete standstill.

  • Emerson launches compact valve position indicator engineered for quick and easy commissioning

    TopWorx DVR Switchbox is a compact, high quality and durable valve positioner that provides reliable open/close valve position feedback.

  • SECO scores design win of over €50M for coffee machine digitalization

    The venture will explore the digitalization opportunities presented by the use of the artificial intelligence for the future generations of machines, aiming to launch new high-value-added services in the coffee sector.

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