Science X Newsletter Wed, Dec 6

Dear manoj dole,

Here is your customized Science X Newsletter for December 6, 2023:

Technology news

	24/7 solar towers could double energy output If you want to improve the output of solar energy systems, why not also run them at night? That's the question researchers in Qatar and Jordan addressed as they successfully devised a system that promises to more than double energy output of current solar power stations.
	Google launches Gemini, upping the stakes in the global AI race Google took its next leap in artificial intelligence Wednesday with the launch of project Gemini, an AI model trained to behave in human-like ways that's likely to intensify the debate about the technology's potential promise and perils.
	Researchers use wood materials to create reliable organic solar cells One of nature's most common organic materials—lignin—can be used to create stable and environmentally friendly organic solar cells. Researchers at Linköping University and the Royal Institute of Technology (KTH) have now shown that untreated kraft lignin can be used to make solar cells even more environmentally friendly and reliable. The study has been published in the journal Advanced Materials.
	Twitch to shut down in SKorea over 'seriously' high fees US-based streaming platform Twitch said Wednesday it would stop its service in South Korea in February because of "seriously high" network costs, dealing a blow to millions of users in one of the heartlands of e-sports.
	Musk's AI startup seeks to raise $1 bn Elon Musk is seeking to raise a billion dollars for his xAI artificial intelligence company that he hopes will compete with ChatGPT's Open AI.
	Want to know if your data are managed responsibly? Here are 15 questions to help you find out As the volume and variety of data about people increases, so does the number of ideas about how data might be used. Studies show that many people want their data to be used for public benefit.
	Microsoft's ban on third-party controllers on the Xbox excludes some disabled gamers from using the device When it comes to accessibility in gaming, Microsoft takes two steps forward with the Xbox Adaptive Controller, but a giant leap back with its ban on third-party devices.
	Researcher: Your car might be watching you to keep you safe, at the expense of your privacy Depending on which late-model vehicle you own, your car might be watching you—literally and figuratively—as you drive down the road. It's watching you with cameras that monitor the cabin and track where you're looking and with sensors that track your speed, lane position and rate of acceleration.
	Study outlines cost, energy savings of switching from fluorescent lamps to LEDs LED lighting is up to 44% more efficient than 4-foot fluorescent tubes, according to a University of Michigan study.
	The new Tesla Cybertruck is super-fast and bullet-proof—but who is it for? An expert analyzes the design Broadcasting live on X (formerly known as Twitter) last Thursday, Tesla's CEO (and X owner) Elon Musk said that the Tesla Cybertruck is a car of the future "that looks like the future".
	EU seeks agreement on world's first AI law The European Union will seek to thrash out an agreement on sweeping rules to regulate artificial intelligence on Wednesday, following months of difficult negotiations in particular on how to monitor generative AI applications like ChatGPT.
	Record passengers as airline industry recovers from pandemic Airlines should carry a record number of passengers next year as the sector puts the COVID-19 pandemic behind it, the industry's top trade association said Wednesday, although profitability remains a concern.
	Two-system model combines desalination and energy storage Cornell engineers have refined a model that not only cultivates green energy, but also desalinates ocean water for large, drought-stricken coastal populations.
	'We're hitting new limits.' North Carolina quantum computing bullish on a coveted breakthrough When Jungsang Kim came to Duke University in 2004, he wasn't sure he'd live long enough to witness quantum advantage: the elusive moment when a quantum computer outperforms a classical computer to solve a real-world problem.
	Newly developed floating trash interceptor cleans up river To reduce marine debris, which causes serious environmental pollution in the sea, researchers at the Korea Institute of Civil Engineering and Building Technology (KICT) have developed a technology for reducing floating debris in rivers.
	Automakers, dealers and shoppers dawdle on EVs despite strong year in US sales growth Despite new electric vehicle market share and sales hitting a record in the U.S. this year, EV growth is starting to slow and fall short of the auto industry's lofty ambitions to transition away from combustion engines.
	High speed rail between LA and Las Vegas gets $3bn boost A proposed high-speed rail line linking Los Angeles with the US gambling and entertainment capital Las Vegas moved closer to reality Tuesday with the announcement of a $3 billion government grant.
	Australian homes can be made climate-ready, reducing bills and emissions: A new report shows how Millions of homes were built before Australia introduced housing energy efficiency standards in 2003. They're leaky. Gaps around windows, doors and between building materials allow air to move in and out. So people tend to compensate, with more heating and cooling. It's costly and damaging for the environment.
	South Africa pioneered plans to transition to renewable energy—what went wrong South Africa's experience in piloting a new type of climate finance vehicle can inform debates about how to fund a just transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy.
	UK slams three airlines over greenwashing ads A UK watchdog on Wednesday banned three online adverts from airlines Air France, Etihad Airways and Lufthansa for "misleading" claims over their environmental impact.
	Bank of England will review the risks that AI poses to UK financial stability The Bank of England, which oversees financial stability in the U.K., said Wednesday that it will make an assessment next year about the risks posed by artificial intelligence and machine learning.
	EU proposes three-year delay on UK electric car tariffs Brussels proposed Wednesday a three-year delay on tariffs on the sale of electric vehicles between Britain and the EU that was meant to kick in from January, in a major reversal of its previous position.
	Volkswagen to reduce workforce as it chases profits Volkswagen said Wednesday it would cut its workforce over the coming years as the German auto giant seeks to boost its profitability and reboot a faltering shift to electric cars.
	Steve Jobs wrote a check to Radio Shack in 1976. Now it's up for auction It's a pristine piece of Silicon Valley history—and it comes with a famous autograph.

---

This email is a free service of Science X Network
You received this email because you subscribed to our list.
If you do not wish to receive such emails in the future, please unsubscribe here.
You are subscribed as manojdole1.consumerelectronic@blogger.com. You may manage your subscription options from your Science X profile