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This startup is about to conduct the biggest real-world test of aluminum as a zero-carbon fuel

This startup is about to conduct the biggest real-world test of aluminum as a zero-carbon fuel

The initial phase of a new engine pilot aims to generate hot steam and hydrogen. The heat energy produced by the reactor can potentially be used in diverse applications across varying temperatures. The engine can produce superheated steam reaching up to 1,300 °C, which may facilitate electricity generation or chemical refining. Additionally, burning hydrogen could

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What a massive thermal battery means for energy storage

What a massive thermal battery means for energy storage

Thermal batteries have the potential to assist in reducing emissions in hard-to-decarbonize sectors, such as manufacturing and heavy industries like cement and steel production. Rondo has announced a significant development in demonstrating the practical application of thermal energy storage. The thermal battery concept involves using electricity to heat durable materials, such as bricks, and storing

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The Download: Aluminium's potential as a zero-carbon fuel, and what's next for energy storage

The Download: Aluminium’s potential as a zero-carbon fuel, and what’s next for energy storage

Found Energy, a Boston-based startup, is developing a method to utilize aluminum scrap as a source of energy for industrial processes, aiming to reduce reliance on fossil fuels. Since its inception in 2022, the company has focused on techniques to quickly release energy from aluminum on a smaller scale. Recently, it launched a larger version

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An AI app to measure pain is here

An AI app to measure pain is here

Pain is often challenging to articulate, a fact many individuals can attest to during medical consultations. A recent encounter with a doctor involved gauging pain on a scale from 1 to 10. This ranking proved difficult, particularly as a score of 10 references “the worst pain imaginable,” reminiscent of past experiences like appendicitis. Prior to

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Is Waymo ready for winter?

Is Waymo ready for winter?

During a recent all-hands meeting, Waymo’s chief winter weather expert emphasized the need for the company’s robotaxis to navigate snowy conditions as part of its expansion to new cities. Historically, Waymo has focused on warmer areas like Phoenix and Los Angeles, but plans to enter East Coast markets such as Boston, New York City, and

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Tech left teens fighting over scraps, and now it wants those too

Tech left teens fighting over scraps, and now it wants those too

In Japan, robots are currently utilized for tasks such as stocking convenience store shelves. While this technology has not yet been implemented widely in the United States, companies like Walmart have explored automation options, including shelf-scanning robots, though they abandoned these initiatives in 2020. As advancements in machine vision and artificial intelligence continue, the potential

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