Hydrogen of solar origin discovered in lunar samples – Enerzin

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Space exploration could experience a major breakthrough thanks to a recent discovery. American scientists have found hydrogen of solar origin in lunar samples. The discovery suggests that water on the moon’s surface could be an essential resource for future lunar bases and long-term space exploration. Identifying space resources is a key factor in civil and … Read more

Afforestation or solar energy: which is the best solution? – Energy

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In the fight against climate change, a new study suggests that photovoltaic arrays could be more effective than afforestation. Find out how the two strategies compare and why photovoltaics could be the preferred choice for climate change mitigation. Comparison between afforestation and photovoltaic energy Forests mitigate climate change by sequestering carbon, while photovoltaic (PV) energy … Read more

Thermoelectric generators that stretch like human skin – Enerzine

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A team of researchers from Korea (KERI) has developed a technology that could change the future of thermoelectric generators. Using “mechanical metamaterials”, they managed to increase the flexibility and efficiency of these generators to a level never before achieved. Mechanical metamaterials are man-made materials designed to stretch in both directions, horizontal and vertical, when stretched … Read more

Valorization of biomass: how to avoid industrial accidents? – Energy

Valorisation de la biomasse : comment éviter les accidents industriels ?

Sébastien Leveneur, INSA Rouen Normandy and Valeria CASSON MORENO, University of Pisa In 2008, the Sugar Imperial refinery in the United States exploded, killing 14 people: flying sugar dust in the packaging area caught fire. In 2014, a German factory producing biogas from agricultural waste suffered an explosion due to a methane build-up in the … Read more

Innovative surgical implant to fight bacterial infections – Enerzine

Un implant chirurgical innovant pour lutter contre les infections bactériennes

In the field of surgery, the fight against bacterial infections is a big problem. An innovative surgical implant developed by researchers could change the game. The latter has demonstrated remarkable efficacy in the laboratory, eliminating 87% of the bacteria responsible for staphylococcal infections while maintaining robustness and compatibility with surrounding tissues. The results of this … Read more

Clouds, a new space invaded by microplastics – Enerzine

Les nuages, un nouvel espace envahi par les microplastiques

Microplastics, these invisible particles that invade our environment, are now detected in a new space: in the clouds above the mountains. The discovery could have significant implications for our understanding of cloud formation and the impact of microplastics on climate. An unexpected presence in the clouds Microplastics, plastic fragments smaller than five millimeters, come from … Read more

Three days after his tumultuous ouster, OpenAI announces the return of Sam Altman as CEO

Three days after his tumultuous ouster, OpenAI announces the return of Sam Altman as CEO

OpenAI said on Tuesday it had reached an agreement for Sam Altman to return as CEO days after he was ousted, ending frantic discussions about the future of the startup behind ChatGPT. Published on: 22/11/2023 – 8:44 am 2 minutes OpenAI announced, on the night of Tuesday, November 21, to Wednesday, November 22, the return … Read more

Microsoft formalizes the hiring of AI pioneer Sam Altman

Microsoft formalizes the hiring of AI pioneer Sam Altman

Microsoft on Monday announced the hiring of Sam Altman, co-founder and former No. 1 startup OpenAI that launched ChatGPT, whose board abruptly fired him late last week. Immediately fired, immediately recruited. Sam Altman, the public face of OpenAI, which launched generative artificial intelligence platform ChatGPT, joined IT giant Microsoft’s teams on Monday, November 20, a … Read more

United States: Sam Altman, head of OpenAI and creator of ChatGPT, has been fired

United States: Sam Altman, head of OpenAI and creator of ChatGPT, has been fired

OpenAI chief Sam Altman was fired on Friday, with the company’s management criticizing him for not always being “honest” with them. CTO Mira Murati has been appointed to act in the interim following the departure of the person who presided over the launch of generative AI platform ChatGPT a year ago. Published on: 17/11/2023 – … Read more

In the press – E. Macron’s visit to Switzerland: “The French debate likes what shakes and what shines”

In the press - E. Macron's visit to Switzerland: "The French debate likes what shakes and what shines"

Published on: 15/11/2023 – 07:46 On the front page of the press this Wednesday, November 15, many revelations. Those from the investigative site Disclose, which claims that the French police are illegally using Israeli facial recognition software. Those of the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists on how Cyprus served as a safe haven for Russia. … Read more