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energy

FDI and Energy: How They Shape Recycling in the EU

December 27, 2024

The European Union has been exploring how foreign direct investment (FDI) and energy use affect the recycling rates across its member states from 2000 to 2021. Interestingly, money coming in from other countries (inflow) can boost local productivity but might cut down on recycling efforts. This is b

politics

Ukraine Faces Massive Russian Attack on Energy During Christmas

December 25, 2024

This Christmas morning, Ukraine woke up to a harsh reality. Russia unleashed a wave of missiles and drones targeting the country's energy infrastructure. The attack was so massive that it included 78 missiles and 106 drones, according to Ukraine's air force. The strikes hit several regions, includin

environment

Boosting Europe's Grid Stability with a Smart Consumption Guide

December 25, 2024

Climate shifts and global tensions are making Europe's power grid resilience a hot topic. One clever solution is voluntary demand response, which helps balance power supply and demand during energy shortages or surplus from renewables. An open data service called Interoperable Recommender is making

science

Graphene Upgrade: Tuning Electromagnetic Properties with Temperature

December 24, 2024

Graphene's special powers have caught the eye of scientists recently. It's all about how it behaves when the temperature changes. Think about this: if we can control how graphene reacts to heat, we can design some super smart materials and devices. First, let's talk about two key things: polarizatio

health

A Quick Look at Muscle Loss in Critically Ill Kids: What's the Deal with Protein and Energy Intake?

December 24, 2024

We all know that surviving critical illness is a big deal, especially for kids. In developed countries, many of these kids make it, but they often face physical problems later on. One big issue is muscle loss. Doctors have been tracking this using ultrasound on the quadriceps femoris muscle. They wa

environment

Transforming CO2: Cu's Role in Bimetallic Catalysts

December 23, 2024

Ever wondered how we can turn carbon dioxide (CO2) into something useful, like fuel? This is where copper (Cu) comes in. As a unique element in the periodic table, Cu can convert CO2 into valuable products such as ethylene (C2H4) and ethanol (C2H5OH). But Cu isn't perfect—it has low activity and poo

science

The Tiny Engine's Math Secret: How ATP Synthase Works

December 22, 2024

Ever thought about how tiny machines in our bodies make energy? Meet ATP synthase, a tiny motor inside cells. It has two main parts, F O and F 1 , and a central part called the γ-subunit that's just 1 nanometer long. This subunit twists while making energy, like a little propeller. Each twist o

politics

Iran's Energy Woes: A Perfect Storm of Problems

December 22, 2024

Iran, rich in natural gas and crude oil, is ironically facing a severe energy crisis. Schools and offices are now mostly online, highways and malls are dark, and factories are shutting down due to power cuts. Years of sanctions, poor management, outdated infrastructure, and wasteful energy use have

politics

What to Expect from Trump’s Energy Shifts

December 21, 2024

President-elect Donald Trump’s energy policy, often summarized as “drill, baby, drill, ” is expected to get more complex. His cabinet picks, including Doug Burgum for Interior Secretary and Chris Wright, a natural gas fracking CEO, hint that fossil fuels will be the focus. Both have experience with

science

Saving Energy with a Powerful Urea-Oxidizing Catalyst

December 21, 2024

Clean energy is a big deal, and hydrogen is a superstar in this field. One cool way to generate hydrogen is by breaking down urea in water. This happens in a process called urea oxidation reaction (UOR). Scientists have created a special electro-catalyst to make this happen in salty water, similar t