Building a better, cheaper battery for power grids

Batteries do the heavy lifting to store excess solar energy on power grids for use after sundown, but to operate, they also rely on pricey elements like platinum.

source https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-technology-news/building-a-better-cheaper-battery-for-power-grids

Wooden buildings are a sustainable alternative in the face of global steel shortages

The war in Ukraine and the resulting European sanctions on Russia have dramatically affected energy and commodity prices. The combination of supply uncertainty, expensive energy, and rising material costs has added urgency to the already critical need to embrace sustainable, locally available alternatives such as wood. Building with wood instead of steel and concrete would help Europe not only address its immediate problems but also improve its prospects in the face of long-term challenges.

source https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-technology-news/wooden-buildings-are-a-sustainable-alternative-in-the-face-of-global-steel-shortages

Framework to describe individual machine-learning model decisions

Modern machine-learning models, such as neural networks, are often referred to as "black boxes" because they are so complex that even the researchers who design them can't fully understand how they make predictions.

source https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-technology-news/framework-to-describe-individual-machine-learning-model-decisions

Study suggests solar energy can be cleanly converted into storable hydrogen fuel

Research led by the University of Strathclyde suggests that solar energy can be accessed and converted into hydrogen—a clean and renewable fuel.

source https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-technology-news/study-suggests-solar-energy-can-be-cleanly-converted-into-storable-hydrogen-fuel

Lufthansa optimistic for 2022 as tourist demand bounces back

German national carrier Lufthansa on Thursday said it slashed its losses in the first quarter and set its sights on a record summer for tourist traffic as demand recovers from the pandemic.

source https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-technology-news/lufthansa-optimistic-for-2022-as-tourist-demand-bounces-back

TikTok to launch ad revenue-sharing program for creators

TikTok on Wednesday announced an ad revenue-sharing program with the social media platform's most prominent creators, moving closer to a model already used by its competitors.

source https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-technology-news/tiktok-to-launch-ad-revenue-sharing-program-for-creators

Telecom groups end fight against California net neutrality

Telecommunications industry groups on Wednesday ended their bid to block California's net neutrality law that bars broadband providers from throttling service.

source https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-technology-news/telecom-groups-end-fight-against-california-net-neutrality