SUSTAINABILITY
Some of Europe's best-loved coolers are at risk due to weather events exacerbated by climate change. It is stated that despite heavy rains, droughts and storms, the ability to enjoy wine and other beverages remains unchanged or may disappear completely. DETAIL
The Teamsters said on Thursday its strikes against unfair labor practices were expanding, with Amazon.com workers across several U.S. states joining the union in actions against the e-commerce giant. DETAIL
Hydrogen produced by splitting water with renewable energy is too expensive to take off, but a start-up hopes to bring down the cost with new electrolysers. DETAIL
Meta has published its 2024 sustainability report: Net Zero Emissions: Meta has maintained net zero emissions since 2020 and aims for net zero across its value chain by 2030. Water Restoration Efforts: Meta’s 18 projects have restored 1.5 billion gallons of water in high and medium-stress areas. Renewable Energy Leadership: Meta is a leading corporate buyer of renewable energy, with over 11.7 GW contracted globally. DETAIL

More than 100 tonnes of dead fish have washed up in the port of Volos in central Greece, with authorities blaming extreme climate fluctuations for the mass deaths. Dead freshwater fish filled the bay and nearby rivers after being forced from their normal habitats by floods last year and months of severe drought. DETAIL
HEALTH
Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a surgical treatment that helps alleviate some movement symptoms of the Parkinson’s. People with Parkinson’s can still encounter movement issues when using current DBS. Researchers from the University of California, San Francisco found that adaptive deep brain stimulation that uses AI can reduce the time a person experiences their most bothersome Parkinson’s disease-related symptom by around 50%. DETAIL
A participant named “Alex” is the second person to receive a brain implant from Elon Musk’s brain technology startup Neuralink. After a spinal injury, Alex lost control of his limbs. But now with the Neuralink implant, he’s able to play Counter-Strike 2.
A new approach to diagnosing Lyme disease could help people receive treatment sooner, reducing the risk of serious long-term complications. Lyme disease is caused by bacteria in the genus Borrelia and is transmitted to people through tick bites. Initial symptoms may include fever, headache or loss of energy, which can develop into more severe symptoms including ongoing fatigue and aches, facial palsy, heart problems and nerve pain if not promptly treated using antibiotics. It can currently take weeks to get a test result, but new prototype tests seem able to do it in minutes. DETAIL
A new, affordable blood test device has been developed for early diagnosis of a deadly brain cancer: glioblastoma. The researchers at the University of Notre Dame have created this test that can detect indications of glioblastoma within one hour. The device is easy to use and requires only a small blood sample (about 100 microliters of blood). DETAIL
DIGITAL / TECHNOLOGY / SCIENCE / ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
Boston Dynamics has once again pushed the boundaries of robotics with its latest upgrade to the electric Atlas robot. The new version of the humanoid robot has showcased its ability to perform push-ups. This has also earned it the nickname of “BRATlas.” DETAIL
Researchers at Improbable AI Lab and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) recently designed a new two-finger robotic gripper designed to tackle everyday manipulation tasks more effectively. DETAIL
Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams are staying on the International Space Station (ISS) until at least February. The two NASA astronauts were initially supposed to return to Earth about a week after they arrived at the ISS aboard Boeing’s Starliner capsule on 5 June. But due to problems with the spacecraft, they will now stay for an extended mission before coming home on a SpaceX Crew Dragon craft instead of Starliner. DETAIL
Milkadamia, an Illinois-based maker of macadamia nut milk, is adding a new non-dairy product to its line-up: Flat Pack Organic Oat Milk, 'the first and only flat pack milk in the US.' As with Mililk, a 2D printing process transforms oat milk paste into compact, lightweight sheets. To enjoy the milk, consumers simply tear off the desired quantity and blend it with water for 30 seconds, or soak the sheets overnight and shake. DETAIL
Reflect Orbital, a California start-up, is selling what seems to be an impossible idea: sunlight and energy after dark. The US firm plans to send a big mirror into space, aboard a satellite that will reflect the Sun’s light onto a precise location on Earth. While in the conceptual phase, this possible game-changing invention has got everyone talking. DETAIL
German manufacturer Energiekonzepte Deutschland GmbH (EKD) has developed a new home battery system that offers charging and discharging speeds up to four times faster than conventional systems. One of the most striking features of Ampere.StoragePro (ASP) is its potential lifespan of 48 years, proven by laboratory tests. DETAIL
Three Danish energy technology companies, Topsoe, Skovgaard Energy and Vestas, have commissioned the world’s first green ammonia production facility in Ramme, Denmark. DETAIL
ENERGY / TRANSPORTATION
Toyota and its partners have opened a research and development center for fuel cells and a production facility in Beijing. Initially, around 10,000 fuel cell units will be built there each year. The center will focus on commercial vehicles. DETAIL
The Australian conversion company Electric Power Conversion Australia (EPCA), based in Perth, recently electrified a 100-tonne mining truck. EPCA plans to offer 50 to 70 battery-electric mining trucks per year in the future. DETAIL
Uber Technologies and General Motors' Cruise have agreed to a multi-year partnership, under which the embattled autonomous vehicle company plans to offer driverless rides to Uber users as soon as next year. DETAIL
Canada is moving to match the United States with new tariffs on electric vehicles made in China in a bid to keep the cars from getting a significant foothold in the North American market. DETAIL
Astron’s hydrogen engine achieves record 60% efficiency with 0 emissions. Hydrogen burnt as fuel produces only water as byproduct offering a sustainable mode of transportation. DETAIL
Hyundai Motor Co. plans to double its lineup of hybrid cars as demand for pure electric vehicles slows, and announced a four trillion won (US$3 billion) share buyback as part of a plan to boost investor returns. DETAIL
CYBERSECURITY
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SeaTac) has been forced to 'isolate critical systems' due to an apparent cyberattack that is also affecting IT services at the Port of Seattle. DETAIL
Halliburton confirmed on Friday that it was hit by a cyberattack that forced the major oilfield services company to take systems offline. DETAIL
CURIOSITY
Dopi Al, which we can define as Doping Memory's artificial intelligence-based math learning companion, has been launched. The product personalizes the subject explanation in line with children's interests and hobbies. The product, which aims to facilitate the math learning process, is designed for children between the ages of 8-13. DETAIL