IN A NUTSHELL 🔭 Astronomers discovered an ultra-fast radio signal initially thought to be from deep space. 🛰️ The signal was traced back to a decades-old NASA satellite named Relay 2. ⚡ Possible causes include an electrostatic discharge or a micrometeoroid impact on the satellite. 🚀 This finding highlights the […]
Read MoreIN A NUTSHELL ⚡ Scientists have developed a breakthrough in lithium-ion battery technology, reducing charging times by up to five times in cold weather. 🔬 The innovation involves structural changes and chemical reaction adjustments to combat the thickening of electrolyte liquid in freezing temperatures. 💡 A laser technique creates pathways […]
Read MoreOn 30 June 2025, both the US Department of Energy (DOE) and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC or the Commission) announced revisions to their respective National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) procedures to speed up the permitting process for energy infrastructure. To achieve this objective, both agencies updated their regulations […]
Read MoreIN A NUTSHELL 🌊 Researchers developed a sponge-like aerogel that transforms seawater into freshwater using only sunlight. ☀️ This innovative technology provides a sustainable and low-energy solution for desalination, addressing global water scarcity. 🔬 The aerogel features microscopic air pockets and is created from a paste of carbon nanotubes and […]
Read MorePedro Sánchez, Ursula Von der Leyen, António Guterres, from left to right, at the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development. Credit: Dati Bendo/European Union By Michael GalantNEW YORK, Jul 4 2025 (IPS) UN Member States adopted the ‘Compromiso de Sevilla’ at the Fourth Financing for Development Forum (FfD4) which […]
Read MoreIN A NUTSHELL 🔍 Mathematician Ken Ono discovered a surprising link between prime numbers and integer partitions, reshaping our understanding of these elusive integers. 🛡️ Prime numbers play a crucial role in modern cryptography, underpinning secure communications and transactions through their inherent complexity. 🔗 The discovery connects two distinct mathematical […]
Read MoreChildren are screened for malnutrition and provided with treatment at Elhmedia health centre, Rokoro, Central Darfur. Credit: UNICEF/Omar Tarig By Oritro KarimUNITED NATIONS, Jul 3 2025 (IPS) Since the wake of the Sudanese Civil War in 2023, Sudan has faced a dire humanitarian crisis that has been marked by extreme […]
Read MoreNickel waste floods Homes in Indonesia, Sparking Protests Country Indonesia agnes Thu, 07/03/2025 – 03:03 Issues Human Rights Lands, Resources, and Environments Program 5 Main Image By Ellen Moore, Earthworks From June 10 to 13, 2025, heavy rainfall hit Obi Island in Indonesia. As a result, muddy floods submerged three […]
Read MoreAntitrust and Competition The European Commission Imposes First Digital Markets Act Fines on Apple and Meta On 23 April 2025, the European Commission (Commission) has issued its first ever fines under the Digital Markets Act (DMA): a €500 million fine on Apple for violation of the DMA’s prohibition of anti-steering […]
Read MoreGlobal law firm K&L Gates LLP advised Terramont Infrastructure Partners, a North American-focused infrastructure investment firm, on its US$160 million capital commitment to Dispatch Energy LLC, a leading provider of distributed energy solutions. Terramont is focused on companies that are critical to the economy and which seek to make a […]
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