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Microsoft built a PC that can't run local apps | TechCrunch

Microsoft unveiled Windows 365 Link, a lightweight PC for enterprises that connects to the cloud, focusing on remote management and environmental sustainability.
#energy-innovation

Geothermal power is vying to be a major player in the world's clean-energy future

Next-generation geothermal energy is emerging as a viable low-carbon energy source, backed by significant investments from major tech companies.

Exclusive: Ayrton Energy mimics margarine to store hydrogen safely | TechCrunch

Ayrton Energy innovates non-toxic, room temperature liquid organic hydrogen carriers to enhance hydrogen transport and storage significantly.

Geothermal power is vying to be a major player in the world's clean-energy future

Next-generation geothermal energy is emerging as a viable low-carbon energy source, backed by significant investments from major tech companies.

Exclusive: Ayrton Energy mimics margarine to store hydrogen safely | TechCrunch

Ayrton Energy innovates non-toxic, room temperature liquid organic hydrogen carriers to enhance hydrogen transport and storage significantly.
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#investment

Seaya closes 300M climate-tech fund - Silicon Canals

Seaya closes Southern Europe's first climate-tech fund Seaya Andromeda at €300M, aiming to invest in 25 climate-focused companies by 2027.

Amsterdam's Solaq raises 1.4M to harvest water from air - Silicon Canals

Solaq has secured €1.4M funding to develop sustainable Air-to-Water technology for clean water access, targeting areas with unreliable water sources.

Seaya closes 300M climate-tech fund - Silicon Canals

Seaya closes Southern Europe's first climate-tech fund Seaya Andromeda at €300M, aiming to invest in 25 climate-focused companies by 2027.

Amsterdam's Solaq raises 1.4M to harvest water from air - Silicon Canals

Solaq has secured €1.4M funding to develop sustainable Air-to-Water technology for clean water access, targeting areas with unreliable water sources.
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#space-exploration

Starpath Robotics, a startup founded by former SpaceX employees, just raised $12 million using this 10-slide pitch deck

Starpath Robotics has raised $12 million to develop lunar ice mining for rocket propellant, enabling spacecraft refueling for future missions.

Baseball Mud Bath Has Scientific Backing

Radical optimism is essential for progress through innovation in addressing global challenges.

Starpath Robotics, a startup founded by former SpaceX employees, just raised $12 million using this 10-slide pitch deck

Starpath Robotics has raised $12 million to develop lunar ice mining for rocket propellant, enabling spacecraft refueling for future missions.

Baseball Mud Bath Has Scientific Backing

Radical optimism is essential for progress through innovation in addressing global challenges.
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US smart city lights up solid-state LiDAR technology | Computer Weekly

Peachtree Corners is pioneering smart city technology with the implementation of advanced LiDAR from Opsys, enhancing connected infrastructure and urban sustainability.

How wasted heat from our bodies could generate green energy

Harnessing body heat with eco-friendly materials can create sustainable energy sources for wearable tech.
#solar-energy

Floating solar still made from old tires can purify 15.5 cups of water every day - Yanko Design

The floating solar still from Dalhousie University offers a cheap and effective solution for water purification using renewable energy.

This portable battery station can power your home for two weeks - and it's $700 off right now

Solar generators capture and store solar energy, providing a sustainable energy solution for users.

Floating solar still made from old tires can purify 15.5 cups of water every day - Yanko Design

The floating solar still from Dalhousie University offers a cheap and effective solution for water purification using renewable energy.

This portable battery station can power your home for two weeks - and it's $700 off right now

Solar generators capture and store solar energy, providing a sustainable energy solution for users.
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#renewable-energy

BMW installs 'motionless' wind energy device at Mini factory

Aeromine's bladeless wind energy technology efficiently captures wind to generate power, providing a complementary solution to solar energy.

Maybe we don't have to capture so much carbon, study suggests

Technological advancements may limit carbon capture use due to unproven scale and unintended consequences. Transition to cleaner energy is crucial for reaching net zero emissions.

These micro wind turbines are powering homes, businesses, and public parks

Micro wind turbines, like the Aeroleaf, provide a flexible, aesthetic, and continuous energy solution for urban environments.

Europe's biggest floating solar farm could power a large town

Q Energy is advancing floating solar technology in Europe with the largest farm set to supply energy for 37,000 people.

Big tech is investing heavily in geothermal energy for data centers - and Meta is the latest major player to tap the technology to contend with surging AI power demands

Meta is investing in geothermal energy to develop emissions-free power for its data centers, highlighting a commitment to clean energy initiatives.

Watch How This 12-Bay EV Charging Station Was Installed In Just A Few Hours

3ti's Papilio3 charging station can be quickly installed, enhancing accessibility for EV drivers with its solar capabilities.

BMW installs 'motionless' wind energy device at Mini factory

Aeromine's bladeless wind energy technology efficiently captures wind to generate power, providing a complementary solution to solar energy.

Maybe we don't have to capture so much carbon, study suggests

Technological advancements may limit carbon capture use due to unproven scale and unintended consequences. Transition to cleaner energy is crucial for reaching net zero emissions.

These micro wind turbines are powering homes, businesses, and public parks

Micro wind turbines, like the Aeroleaf, provide a flexible, aesthetic, and continuous energy solution for urban environments.

Europe's biggest floating solar farm could power a large town

Q Energy is advancing floating solar technology in Europe with the largest farm set to supply energy for 37,000 people.

Big tech is investing heavily in geothermal energy for data centers - and Meta is the latest major player to tap the technology to contend with surging AI power demands

Meta is investing in geothermal energy to develop emissions-free power for its data centers, highlighting a commitment to clean energy initiatives.

Watch How This 12-Bay EV Charging Station Was Installed In Just A Few Hours

3ti's Papilio3 charging station can be quickly installed, enhancing accessibility for EV drivers with its solar capabilities.
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#electric-vehicles

Opinion: In California, electrified transportation is the future despite negative hype

California's electric vehicle sales surged in the first quarter of 2024, showing strong growth and disproving critics' predictions of a downward trend.

Tesla Roadster Replacement Battery Cuts Weight, Improves Performance

Re/Cell provides Tesla Roadster battery replacements that enhance performance and reduce weight, offering an estimated range of over 210 miles.

Opinion: In California, electrified transportation is the future despite negative hype

California's electric vehicle sales surged in the first quarter of 2024, showing strong growth and disproving critics' predictions of a downward trend.

Tesla Roadster Replacement Battery Cuts Weight, Improves Performance

Re/Cell provides Tesla Roadster battery replacements that enhance performance and reduce weight, offering an estimated range of over 210 miles.
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#e-waste

How To Extend the Life of Your Smartphone

Americans are waiting longer to replace phones, improving e-waste sustainability.

This Sponge Captures the Teeny Bits of Gold in Electronic Waste

A self-building sponge efficiently collects gold from e-waste, offering a greener alternative to harsh processing methods.
The sponge's design integrates graphene and chitosan for effective gold ion absorption.

How To Extend the Life of Your Smartphone

Americans are waiting longer to replace phones, improving e-waste sustainability.

This Sponge Captures the Teeny Bits of Gold in Electronic Waste

A self-building sponge efficiently collects gold from e-waste, offering a greener alternative to harsh processing methods.
The sponge's design integrates graphene and chitosan for effective gold ion absorption.
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NitroFix wants to use electricity to make ammonia without the pollution | TechCrunch

Ammonia production relies heavily on fossil fuels, contributing significantly to global CO2 emissions; alternatives like NitroFix are key for a sustainable future.
#energy-efficiency

Researchers claim to cut energy consumption AI 95 percent

BitEnergy AI's new algorithm significantly reduces the energy consumption of large language models without sacrificing precision.

Startup Spotlight: Zemission - Tackling the Challenges of Electric Trucks with Innovative Heating Technology

Zemission's technology enables electric trucks to operate efficiently in cold weather, extending their range and reducing the need for larger batteries.

Six Green Technologies To Keep Your Home Warm This Winter

Recent innovations in home heating technology enhance comfort, energy efficiency, and environmental sustainability.

Researchers claim to cut energy consumption AI 95 percent

BitEnergy AI's new algorithm significantly reduces the energy consumption of large language models without sacrificing precision.

Startup Spotlight: Zemission - Tackling the Challenges of Electric Trucks with Innovative Heating Technology

Zemission's technology enables electric trucks to operate efficiently in cold weather, extending their range and reducing the need for larger batteries.

Six Green Technologies To Keep Your Home Warm This Winter

Recent innovations in home heating technology enhance comfort, energy efficiency, and environmental sustainability.
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#nuclear-energy

Google goes nuclear to power AI data centres

Google partners with Kairos Power to use small nuclear reactors for AI data centre energy, addressing clean energy needs.

Google Follows Microsoft, Turns to Nuclear Power for AI | Entrepreneur

Tech giants like Microsoft and Google are turning to nuclear energy to sustainably meet the growing power demands of AI.

Google signs deal with startup to build small nuclear reactors to power AI

Google's partnership with Kairos Power marks a significant step in harnessing small nuclear reactors for AI-powered data centers.
Nuclear energy is becoming a focal point for major tech companies seeking sustainable electricity sources.

Google is going nuclear

Google is partnering with Kairos Power to use small nuclear reactors for clean energy in its data centers by 2030.

Google strikes a deal with a nuclear startup to power its AI data centers

Google partners with Kairos Power to develop small nuclear reactors for AI power needs.

Google goes nuclear to power AI data centres

Google partners with Kairos Power to use small nuclear reactors for AI data centre energy, addressing clean energy needs.

Google Follows Microsoft, Turns to Nuclear Power for AI | Entrepreneur

Tech giants like Microsoft and Google are turning to nuclear energy to sustainably meet the growing power demands of AI.

Google signs deal with startup to build small nuclear reactors to power AI

Google's partnership with Kairos Power marks a significant step in harnessing small nuclear reactors for AI-powered data centers.
Nuclear energy is becoming a focal point for major tech companies seeking sustainable electricity sources.

Google is going nuclear

Google is partnering with Kairos Power to use small nuclear reactors for clean energy in its data centers by 2030.

Google strikes a deal with a nuclear startup to power its AI data centers

Google partners with Kairos Power to develop small nuclear reactors for AI power needs.
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Shore up education hardware supply with sustainable, refurbished technology

Demand for quality hardware has increased in a hybrid working world, but supply chains are struggling to keep up.
#innovation

for FIFA world cup 2035, saudi arabia reveals 15 stadium designs fusing nature & heritage

Saudi Arabia plans to host FIFA World Cup 2034 with 15 advanced stadiums spread across five host cities, showcasing innovative, sustainable, and technologically advanced designs.

Quilt, Furno Materials & RA Capital share the stage at Disrupt 2024 | TechCrunch

TechCrunch Disrupt 2024 highlights innovative strategies for startups tackling climate change in competition with established tech giants.
Experts will discuss how to leverage weaknesses in legacy industries to build competitive advantages.

Job Vacancy: Chemistry/Chemical Engineering Intern (m/f/d) // LIQUIDLOOP | Internships Jobs | Berlin Startup Jobs

LIQUIDLOOP aims to revolutionize energy through innovative hardware for sustainable chemical technologies, focusing on CO2 transformation and capture.

for FIFA world cup 2035, saudi arabia reveals 15 stadium designs fusing nature & heritage

Saudi Arabia plans to host FIFA World Cup 2034 with 15 advanced stadiums spread across five host cities, showcasing innovative, sustainable, and technologically advanced designs.

Quilt, Furno Materials & RA Capital share the stage at Disrupt 2024 | TechCrunch

TechCrunch Disrupt 2024 highlights innovative strategies for startups tackling climate change in competition with established tech giants.
Experts will discuss how to leverage weaknesses in legacy industries to build competitive advantages.

Job Vacancy: Chemistry/Chemical Engineering Intern (m/f/d) // LIQUIDLOOP | Internships Jobs | Berlin Startup Jobs

LIQUIDLOOP aims to revolutionize energy through innovative hardware for sustainable chemical technologies, focusing on CO2 transformation and capture.
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#seawater-electrolysis

Amsterdam's Brineworks gets 1.9M - Silicon Canals

Brineworks secures $2.2M funding to advance sustainable seawater electrolysis technology, aiming to revolutionize CO2 capture and e-fuels production.

Direct ocean capture may be the next frontier for carbon removal | TechCrunch

Brineworks is innovatively capturing carbon from seawater, offering a more efficient and sustainable alternative to direct air capture methods.

Amsterdam's Brineworks gets 1.9M - Silicon Canals

Brineworks secures $2.2M funding to advance sustainable seawater electrolysis technology, aiming to revolutionize CO2 capture and e-fuels production.

Direct ocean capture may be the next frontier for carbon removal | TechCrunch

Brineworks is innovatively capturing carbon from seawater, offering a more efficient and sustainable alternative to direct air capture methods.
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#funding

Google backs Danish startup using ancient bacteria to ferment CO2 into valuable chemicals

Again raises $43mn funding round led by Google Ventures and HV Capital, aims to turn waste CO₂ into commercial-grade compounds, with potential to cut greenhouse gas emissions by up to 80%.

Neustark secures $69M to lock carbon in concrete for 100,000 years

Neustark raised $69mn, capturing waste CO2 to create carbon-storing concrete for roads and buildings, expanding globally.

Oxford's FluoRok secures 9.2M from BGF and others - Silicon Canals

FluoRok secured £7.7M in funding to expand production of fluorochemicals critical for lithium-ion batteries.

Google backs Danish startup using ancient bacteria to ferment CO2 into valuable chemicals

Again raises $43mn funding round led by Google Ventures and HV Capital, aims to turn waste CO₂ into commercial-grade compounds, with potential to cut greenhouse gas emissions by up to 80%.

Neustark secures $69M to lock carbon in concrete for 100,000 years

Neustark raised $69mn, capturing waste CO2 to create carbon-storing concrete for roads and buildings, expanding globally.

Oxford's FluoRok secures 9.2M from BGF and others - Silicon Canals

FluoRok secured £7.7M in funding to expand production of fluorochemicals critical for lithium-ion batteries.
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Swiss startup bets on photonic chips to cut data centre energy consumption

Lightium's photonic chips could significantly reduce energy consumption in data centres while boosting performance amidst rising electricity demands.

Hgen draws on lessons from Tesla and SpaceX to drive down the cost of hydrogen | TechCrunch

Hydrogen production today is largely fossil fuel-dependent, posing challenges for its use as a climate-friendly energy source.

German startup secures $62M for 'carbon negative' power plants

Reverion's mini power plant efficiently generates clean energy, captures CO2, and produces hydrogen, showcasing a sustainable approach to energy generation.

An Underwater Data Center in San Francisco Bay? Regulators Say Not So Fast

Underwater data centers like Subsea Cloud are emerging as sustainable solutions for high computational demands, despite concerns about environmental impact.

aero-electric motorcycle for paramedics and first responders can be recharged in 15 minutes

The WMC300E+ is an innovative electric motorcycle enhanced for emergency response and efficiency.
Designed to be user-friendly, it can be operated with a standard car license.

Publisher Correction: Elastic films of single-crystal two-dimensional covalent organic frameworks - Nature

Collaborative research has led to breakthroughs in organic and polymer photoelectric functional materials, emphasizing their enhanced performance and potential applications.

Job Vacancy: Working Student Automation / Product // Warmepumpe Sofort | Internships Jobs | Berlin Startup Jobs

Wärmepumpe Sofort simplifies the transition to sustainable energy solutions for households in Austria.
They are seeking a working student for product automation and implementation tasks.
This role is fully remote, offering flexible hours and possible meet-ups in Berlin.

Bacteria helping to extract rare metals from old batteries in boost for green tech

Scientists are leveraging bacteria to extract rare metals essential for green technology, promoting sustainability amid resource scarcity.

Tallinn startup bags 2.3M to turn CO2 into 'critical' graphite for EV batteries

Up Catalyst's reactor aims to convert CO2 into green carbon materials, significantly reducing fossil fuel dependency and CO2 emissions.
Localizing graphite production can enhance sustainability and meet critical material demands in the EU.

Faster Broadband Through Photonics: A Young Inventor Hopes to Change the World

Erfan Nouraee's invention, the Photon Detector, aims to improve broadband access in rural communities by enhancing fiber optic technology.

Top 5 Quirky Phone Designs That Actually Make Sense - Yanko Design

Smartphone designs today lack creativity and diversity compared to past experimental designs.

How an ancient water tunnel design is cooling 21st-century streets

Ancient underground aqueduct technology is being revived for modern air-conditioning, offering sustainable cooling solutions in the face of rising temperatures.
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