Scientists say they have found a way to cool buildings that will reduce dependence on energy-hungry air conditioners. They do not claim their design would keep buildings cool with virtually no energy requirements but confirm that once their method is adopted it could lower indoor temperature by 0.7 degrees centigrade. The study published
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New findings challenge current thinking on the ocean’s role in storing carbon. As climate change advances, the ocean’s overturning circulation is predicted to weaken substantially. With such a slowdown, scientists estimate the ocean will pull down less carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. However, a slower circulation should also dredge up less
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Small teams—no matter the project they are working on—are constantly sharing information with each other about goals, obstacles and next steps. By talking through options, the group builds a shared understanding of the work. It's a complicated and decidedly human process that can get messy quickly if one member is
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The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Petroleum Resources, Nicholas Ella has advocated for more stakeholders’ engagement and collaboration for the success of the energy sector in Nigeria. He made the call in his closing remarks at the just concluded 2024 NOG Energy Week Strategic Conference held in Abuja. According to the permanent secretary,
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Researchers from Germany, Italy, and the UK have achieved a major advance in the development of materials suitable for on-chip energy harvesting. By composing an alloy made of silicon, germanium and tin, they were able to create a thermoelectric material, promising to transform the waste heat of computer processors back
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Prompt engineering has emerged as a critical tool in mitigating bias and enhancing the ethical deployment of AI technologies. As generative AI, especially large language models (LLMs), are increasingly integrated into various applications, ethical concerns such as bias and fairness are gaining heightened significance. These models, which are trained on extensive
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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) must implement policies that stimulate foreign investment and promote an enabling environment for domestic manufacturing to flourish, the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has said. MAN also said it is high time the Federal Government focused more on promoting foreign direct investment (FDI) and export of high-value added
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Nigeria's public universities are under siege. Their woes worsened after the electricity distribution companies applied the new tariffs to them. This has seen an astronomical increase in their monthly bills. Their bills are up over 200 per cent though allocations have not jumped anywhere to the level of increment. The crisis
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As the summer temperatures continue to rise, concerns are growing about the impact of extreme heat on our technology infrastructure. From data centers to cell towers, our reliance on technology is greater than ever before, and the sweltering heat is putting a strain on these crucial systems. One of the most vulnerable aspects of our
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The groundbreaking electrocatalysis technique uses renewable energy to convert CO2 into methane, creating a closed carbon loop that neutralizes emissions and offers a sustainable energy storage solution. Researchers at McGill University have created a groundbreaking catalyst that transforms carbon dioxide (CO2) into methane, providing a cleaner and more sustainable energy source. This
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