A novel crystal-based technology has been identified as a potential solution for sustainable cooling systems. Current refrigeration and air conditioning devices rely on liquid-based systems to absorb heat through evaporation and condensation. While effective, these fluids contribute significantly to greenhouse gas emissions when leaked, intensifying global warming. Efforts to counteract this environmental impact have led…

China’s commerce ministry has proposed export restrictions on some technology used to make battery components and process critical minerals lithium and gallium, a document issued on Thursday showed. If implemented, they would be the latest in a series of export restrictions and bans targeting critical minerals and the technology used to process them, areas in…

MSI has unveiled several new monitors with OLED and mini-LED screens and up to 600Hz refresh rates, the company announced on Thursday. Four monitors have been introduced which will be launched at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2025 which kicks off on January 7 in Las Vegas. One of the standouts is the MSI MPG…

The study of the Sun and its influence on the solar system is expected to make significant strides in 2025. The year will bring new developments driven by an active solar cycle, upcoming spacecraft missions, and a strategic roadmap for the next decade. Researchers are focused on unlocking key mysteries of the sun, whose activity…

Organic carbon preservation in ocean sediments, a phenomenon critical to the Earth’s carbon cycle, has been illuminated by new research. The study explores mechanisms that prevent organic carbon from breaking down, a process vital for climate regulation. Preserved carbon, over time, can transform into fossil fuels, locking away carbon dioxide—a leading contributor to climate change….

Redmi A5 has reportedly showed up on the IMEI database and the listing explicitly mentions the name and model number of the unannounced device. The new Redmi A series phone could debut as a budget offering. It is likely to succeed the Redmi A4 5G that was launched in November last year with a Snapdragon…

The crypto price charts reflected more profits than losses for the third consecutive day on Friday, January 3. Bitcoin saw a 1.82 percent price increase on international exchanges in the last 24 hours. With this, the asset is presently trading at $96,863 (roughly Rs. 83.05 lakh) on global exchanges, data by CoinMarketCap showed. On Indian…

Seasonal variations in Lake Mendota in Wisconsin, US, appear to drive rapid evolutionary changes in bacterial species, as revealed through a long-term genetic study. Bacteria within the lake adapt to changing environmental conditions, with species undergoing significant genetic shifts over time. Despite these changes, many bacteria return to nearly identical genetic states each year, creating…

Samsung Galaxy A06 5G may soon launch in the market. The company has yet to confirm the handset but details about it have started doing rounds of the rumour mill. Recently, the purported smartphone was spotted on a popular benchmarking site. The listing has hinted at its chipset, RAM and operating system details. Notably, the…

Digital-asset prime brokerage firm FalconX has acquired Arbelos Markets, a derivatives startup launched in 2023 by two crypto industry veterans. Terms of the transaction weren’t disclosed. Bloomberg News reported on Tuesday that the transaction was expected to be financed through a mix of cash and FalconX stock, according to people familiar with the deal, who…