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A new technology can convert wastewater into biofuel to cut plane emissions by 70% versus conventional jet fuel, scientists say.Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) currently makes up less than 1% of the fuel used in the aviation industry, but there is a pressing need to find greener fuel solutions as 2.5% of global carbon dioxide emissions…

Arm CEO Rene Haas said in a recent interview that he needs more engineers to drive AI growth.Companies are aggressively recruiting top AI talent, with some offering lucrative compensation.Though AI specialists are in high demand, other software developers have experienced layoffs amid cost-cutting. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed…

Ever wondered if that old carton of fruit juice in the back of your fridge is still safe to drink? A new “electronic tongue” could tell you.The system, powered by artificial intelligence (AI), can identify issues with food safety and freshness. It also offers a glimpse at how AI makes decisions, researchers reported Oct. 9…

A secret, experimental space plane will be performing a new kind of specialized brake maneuver as it returns to Earth’s atmosphere, the U.S. Space Force announced.The X-37B is a secret, remotely operated spacecraft designed by Boeing for unknown purposes in service of the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD). Although its missions are classified, we know…

Scientists could soon probe the secrets of the smallest particles in the world in more detail than ever before following a major upgrade of the most powerful laser of its kind in the world.The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has given the go-ahead to upgrade the Linac Coherent Light Source (LCLS), an incredibly powerful X-ray…

When you get close to a black hole, things can get pretty intense. The tremendous gravity can squeeze gas to ionizing temperatures, and fierce magnetic fields can accelerate plasma into jets speeding at nearly the speed of light. That’s a lot of power, and wherever there is power someone will figure out how to harness…

Replacing gadgets like smartphones or laptops just because the battery stops holding charge can be a real headache. But new research outlines a way to give common lithium-ion batteries a much longer lifespan — starting with their very first charge cycle.Charging Li-ion batteries — which power most personal electronics and electric vehicles (EVs) — at…

The chief engineer of South Africa's state-run passenger rail agency falsely claimed to have a master's degree and a doctorate in engineering, earning him a handsome salary of around $160,000 a year.But, in reality, he hadn't been to university at all.Daniel Mthimkhulu, 49, got away with the deception for years, but is now expected to…

An energy start-up plans to build the world's biggest battery in Lincoln, Maine, to help ease stresses on the region's power grid. The project is being funded by the Department of Energy, which is putting $147 million in grants toward constructing the ambitious energy storage solution.If the current plans remain unchanged, the battery will be…

Scientists have revealed the fastest battery-charging technology in the world for smartphones, which can fully charge a smartphone in less than 5 minutes.The 320-watt fast-charging technology, dubbed "320W SuperSonic Charge," was developed by Chinese consumer electronics company Realme and beats out previous chargers. Smartphone maker Redmi, a Xiaomi subsidiary, had previously unveiled a 300 W…