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A new innovation from Cornell researchers lowers the energy use needed to power artificial intelligence—a step toward shrinking the carbon footprints of data centers and AI infrastructure.

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2 d. ago Trump tells NATO members they must move first on Russia sanctions over Ukraine

Trump tells NATO members they need to cut off Russia energy purchases before he will take bigger steps to isolate Russia over its war in Ukraine.

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4 d. ago Cheap power to the people could shift the dial for renewables in the regions

Australia's energy story is at a turning point. Demand for electricity is rising rapidly as homes, industries, and transport systems electrify. The nation is also under pressure to cut emissions from its energy sector and elsewhere.

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6 d. ago UMaine camp introduced students from across US to semiconductor chip design, production

UMaine camp introduced students from across US to semiconductor chip design, production  The University of Maine

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6 d. ago Geothermal is too expensive, but Dig Energy’s impossibly small drill rig might fix that

Dig Energy's water-jet drilling right promises to cut drilling costs by up to 80%, helping geothermal heating hit price parity with fossil fuel furnaces.

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Scientists at UCL, Google DeepMind and Intrinsic have developed a powerful new AI algorithm that enables large sets of robotic arms to work together faster and smarter in busy industrial settings, potentially saving manufacturers hundreds of hours of planning time and unlocking new levels of flexibility and efficiency.

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2 w. ago Novel signal detector could significantly cut energy consumption in next

Cell-free (CF) MIMO networks are emerging as a key B5G/6G technology for improved connectivity, spectral efficiency, and service quality. A recent study proposes a novel CF-MIMO signal detector that can reduce energy consumption by up to 58%.

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Space-based solar power has the potential to reduce Europe's need for land-based renewable energy by up to 80%—a potential game-changer for reaching net-zero by 2050.

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3 w. ago Advanced battery electrode processing technologies show promise for cutting energy use in half

Numerous market analyses have shown that over the next five years, demand for lithium-ion batteries for everything from personal electric devices to grid-scale energy storage is expected to grow dramatically.

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