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China has many garbage incinerators. So many, they don’t have enough garbage to burn

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A few years ago, China was the world landfill. Since the 80s, countries around the world exported their garbage to China and processed them as raw materials for their industry. Today, China has a problem with waste management, but very different. What is left over is not garbage, but incinerators to burn it. Hungry incinerators. China has more than 1,000 garbage incineration plants for electricity generation. Combined, they have an ability to burn more than one million tons of garbage per day. Currently, according to a report from Cinda Securities These incineration plants are working at an average of 60% of their capacity, which represents an important underutilization of their resources. Because. The amount of waste continues to grow in China, the problem is that it does so at a lower rate than their management industry. According to South China Morning Post, Since 2019 solid waste has increased more than 10%, but incineration capacity has doubled. The reasons for this lag are, on the one hand, an economy in recession where it is urbanized at a slower pace, and on the other an excess of optimism of the past. On fire. Although they started building incineration plants much earlier, it was in the 2000s when China began a more powerful expansion. In 2015, China already had 223 plants working And he intended to double his ability. And what if they got it. In October of last year there were 1,010 incineration companies throughout the country. And all despite the numerous population protests and the Criticism of environmental organizations They estimate that, only in 2022, this industry issued more than 100 million tons of CO₂. It was seen coming. China did not count on a point where the population (and therefore the waste) would not grow so quickly. In addition to the Covid caused the migration of cities to less populated areas. This excess of optimism could have a pass in the first years, but according to statements by climate activist Chen Liwen to SCMPin 2020 it was already evident that there was a problem. Energy garbage. It is not just about eliminating waste, but also extracting energy in the process. The garbage incineration plants for energy production were part of the Chinese government plan for renewable energy. They offered many subsidies to companies that generated electricity with this system, which caused many companies to see a profitable business. It is estimated that such a plant takes ten years to recover the initial investment, so the situation of many of these plants is critical. Image | Chatgpt In Xataka | The European waste industry has been lying for years: in 2018 everything jumped through the air and we have not yet recovered

There are more and more studies that link coffee with living more. And it is very easy to put the leg when preparing that ‘philosopher’ coffee

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Numerous myths have accompanied coffee during the last decades, Many related to caffeine. However, in recent years more and more studies are investigating the beneficial properties of coffee in our body. Is being related to a Less probability of dying by cardiovascular diseases or with Benefits for our kidneys. There are still unknowns, such as His influence on the brainbut lately the trend is to study the relationship between coffee and live more. And they are finding green sprouts. Lengthening life expectancy. The idea that coffee reduces the possibilities of premature death is something that has been circulating for a while, but this year has monopolized holders because several are published studies In this regard. Tufts University researchers, in Massachusetts, have published a study in which they have related the consumption of one or two cups a day with a lower risk of death due to any cause and for cardiovascular diseases. Fang Zhang is the main author of the study and considers that it is important that the relationship between coffee and longevity be studied, taking into account that “almost half of American adults drink at least one cup per day.” This data can be extrapolated, since coffee is, behind the water, the most consumed drink in the world. The study. To prove that relationship, the researchers studied data from more than 46,000 American adults over 20 years of age who have been collected in health surveys during the last two decades. From that sample, 7,074 people died, and those deaths crossed with coffee consumption. What did they find? That adults who drank coffee showed a remarkably lower risk of mortality due to any cause. A cup of coffee a day has been associated with a 16% reduction in the risk of mortality. With two to three cups dailythe percentage increased to 17%, and with more cups a day no additional reductions were observed. Along the way, they failed to relate the mortality results due to cancer with coffee consumption -another of the Myths They have circulated. The additives. Now, it is not worth having coffee anyway. Bingjie Zhou is an epidemiologist of Tufts that has participated in the study and comments that “few have analyzed how additives could affect that relationship between coffee consumption and the risk of dying.” What additives do you refer to? To the sugar and the saturated fat that can be in the milk, yes, but also in oil and other additions that some chains implement their drinks. When a small amount of sugar or saturated fat is added (present in the aforementioned whole milk, but also in the cream), that beneficial relationship disappears. Therefore, it would be necessary to have coffee only to give the results that the researchers managed to segment. Caffeine. Zhang states that “the benefits of coffee for health could be due to its bioactive compounds,” but also comments that the key does not seem so much in coffee … as in caffeine. And, if the positive effects of coffee disappear by adding saturated fat or sugar, they are also diluted when coffee is decaffeinated. Decaffeinated coffee drinkers have not shown those differences in mortality rates, a conclusion similar to the one they have arrived Other studies that go further to point that the beneficial is the combination of coffee and caffeine, not only coffee or Only caffeine. A monster or a Red Bull would not be worthultimately. It is on the way to the front. Now, both studies are observational, which means that they are limited when examining the cause and direct effect of coffee. In fact, not being a controlled environment, but a simple survey, admit that the lack of a significant association between decaffeinated coffee and mortality could be due to the fact that the consumption of this type of coffee is much lower. As we say, for now those studies that are connecting coffee consumption with mortality are limited, but that several on the same during the last months indicate an interest in knowing that link. In addition, they are the basis for subsequent investigations that analyze how the multiple components of coffee or the time of the day we take it –that is also being studied– It affects that relationship. Image | Nathan Dumlao In Xataka | In our obsession with having a more “nutritious” coffee, we are throwing an ingredient that knows Charco: Spirulina

How to make a collage with photos using artificial intelligence

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Let’s explain How to make a collage with photos wearing artificial intelligence. Thus, you will have even easier to be able to create a single image composed of several different in a montage. This is something not very complicated to do with conventional tools, but there are also others that can help you speed up the process. We are going to start with a series of previous tips of things that you should take into account before launching to make your collages. Then we will tell you how to make a collage using a generative AI, such as Chatgpt, COPILOT, Gemini or other similar ones, although which choosing depends on the result you want to have. And then, we will tell you several ways of Make your collage using your photos and online services that also have some artificial intelligence tools. In these cases, the AI what will be in charge is to make editions in the photos you have uploaded to create your composition. Before starting, things to take into account Before starting a collage, you should take a few minutes to put the ideas in order. The first thing you should do is know what you want collagebecause this will define the form factor and the dimensions it will have. Depending on whether you want it to save it as a photo or for social networks, and in the second case depending on whether it is for a publication or a story, the form factor and size can vary. It is also different if you want to print it and put it in some frame. That is why it is convenient know from the beginning the format What are you going to use, if it is horizontal, vertical or square. This decision will affect the composition and the way you are going to organize the photos. Secondly, you must select the photos you want to use well. Look for images of good resolution and quality, and if it may be that what you want to show do not occupy all the photo. I mean that if the photos have some space up, down to the left and right it will be easier to play with them depending on the format so you want to use for the final composition. In addition to this, visual saturation should be avoided, that all photos do not have many things, or will end up being something that is tired. If you want a bonus, then it would be good if the photos have some visual coherence in terms of theme, style and even colors. And related to coherence in theme, Think the visual narrative And what you want to have the collage. They can be celebration photos, to tell how a trip has been, to honor some friendship. If the photos chosen for collage are related or tell some type of history, it will be a winning composition. Finally, Do not be afraid of experimenting. Not only when it comes to making the collage itself, but also when choosing tools. If after several attempts you do not finish getting it with an AI tool, it may be good that you try another. In addition, you also do not meet the first result you get, if you do not fully satisfy you to try again, because things are learned from each attempt. Make a collage with a generative AI To start, let’s tell you how to create a photo collage using generative IAS such as chatgpt and company. For this, you just need one Prompt in which mention what you want a collageand where you describe what you want it to appear in the images. I want you to do a collage with x images where it appears (what do you want it to appear in the images). Make the images have a style (define style). Prompt can be something like this, making sure Define the scenes well What do you want them to appear in your creation. You can also specify a style you want to use. Remember that in Basics you have a guide with many ideas of Styles for chatgpt images. Collage with generative and your photos In some cases you will also have the possibility of Create images from photos with artificial intelligenceand make a collage with them. In this case, you will have to use only one of the tools that offer good results with your photos, such as FreepikChatgpt or co -ilot. In this case, You must attach the photo to be used next to the promp or description of what you want. You can use the following: I want you to do a collage with x images of (what do you want it to appear in the images). The person who appears It must be the one in the photo that I attach. Make the images have a style (define style). Here, as you can see the PROMPT is basically like the previous option, but You must make sure you mention that you use the photo of a person as a reference When making its creation. The much or little that the collage images look like the person in the photo will depend on the capacities of each artificial intelligence. Collage with Canva and its functions Ia Canva is possibly the simplest solution To make collages. The first thing you have to do is enter Canva.com and Search for a design in the templates that convenient you, and when you click on it you will see the option of Customize the templatewhich serves to use and modify it. Once you have the selected template, you can change the photos you want Or have. For that, you just have to raise them one by Canva or in a folder. Then you have to click on the photo of the template to replace, and then drag your photo of the folder to the corresponding position in the template using the mouse, so you can see that it … Read more

The throne on the list of the most reliable cars of 2025 has changed. What does not change is Japan’s domain

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Usually, after a house, The purchase of a car It is the second greater expense that we have to face. It is still something indispensable in the day to day of us, But with upward pricesit is necessary think very well what is bought. Apart from choosing a motorization model or personal tastes, it is always advisable to take an eye on the lists of the most reliable cars in the market. And the new analysis of Consumer Reports It is a great help to make that decision. Changes in the noble zone. Although they focus on the US market, there are common models in different territories and lists like the one we have in hand or JD Power’s are very interesting. They handle reports sent by thousands of consumers, analyze several key points of new cars and are so relevant that some of their findings They have forced brands to take action (such as the failure in the rotary engines of Mazda in 1973). Every year they make their list with the most reliable car brands, Those who go down the least for the workshopand in which they have just published they take reports from 2022 to 2024, as well as the first bars of 2025. Normally, it was a boring table, but in this year’s edition we see that Toyota and Lexus, who had been dominating for years, have lost one position each due to the rise of another brand that, to anyone’s surprise, remains Japanese: Subaru. Graph | Consumer Reports The tail does not change. The domain of the Japanese in the upper part is a constant in recent years, this reliability being one of the presentation cards held by cars in the ‘rising sun’. In the lower part of the reliability list there are also some position changes, but the names we see are the same (and the countries too). If the Japanese stand out above and in the middle part of the South Koreans like Kia or Hyundai, in the lower part those who dominate are the Americans. Jeep, GMC or Cadillac are not well stopped. Nor does the German Volkswagen (again) and the red lantern is Rivian. The one who became the Third most important car manufacturer in the world In the stock market, they collapsed in record time, losing 90% of its value in just three years. It is the brand that worst score takes this year’s list. And if you are wondering where Alfa Romeo, Mercedes, Mitsubishi or Fiat are, from CR points out that they did not have enough data to be able to add them legitimately to the list. We will see if for the final report of the year contemplating everything 2025 changes the thing. What do they analyze. View the list, let’s see the data and conclusions of Consumer Reports. For this year’s report, they have asked their members about the problems they have had with their vehicles in the last 12 months. In total, data from more than 300,000 vehicles from 2000 to 2024 have compiled, but as we said, also with 2025 models that have had sufficient units on the street to be relevant to the compilation. They analyze 20 problem areas ranging from brakes to the engine, through broken embellishness, potential problems outside battery, transmission and problems that affect the electric and hybrids as the battery and load and create a score for each vehicle from 1 to 100. Hybrids stand out. As they point out, all that previous experience and the data of newer models have allowed this year’s list to be the most complete for hybrids and electric. They claim that they continue to improve, but that if there is a king on all electrified, they are the HEV hybrids. Jake Fisher is the technical director of Tests at Consumer Reports and points out that, although hybrids “remain extremely efficient in fuel consumption, they also offer reliability that is similar to conventional combustion cars despite their added difficulty.” He continues to affirm that “on average, they have a similar number of problems that cars propelled by a combustion engine” and comments that the most reliable models are from Toyota, Lexus, Kia and Hyundai, with cars such as Corolla, Rav4, Elantra el Sorento, Highlander or Lexus NX. But with reservations. It also points out that not all hybrids are the same and that Ford, for example, has a reliability problem with both the F-150 as with the F-150 hybrid. In addition, they strive to indicate that the most reliable of electrified are pure hybrids, since PHEV or plug -in hybrids They are less reliable. And, as a final recommendation, from the report they clarify that, although a brand can be very reliable, there are always models that stand out and others that lower the average. If we are interested in particular, it is worth looking for information from that and not getting carried away by the general reliability guides. And they say it with a specific model in mind: the TOYOTA BZ4Xbeing the one that lowers the score of the brand. Interestingly, it is the basis of Subaru’s single, and also lowers the average of this company. In Xataka | The German ITV has analyzed the reliability of the Tesla and has reached a conclusion: Dacia is above

The location of Tharais. We have finally resolved

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For decades archaeologists look at the Madaba mosaica fundamental map to understand the history of the Holy Land, asking a seemingly irresoluble question: where is the Byzantine city of Tharais? The settlement appears in his cartography with many others, but so far no one had been able to clarify what exact situation and much less locate their remains. Until now. On the MADABA map. The Basilica de San Jorge It is an orthodox temple raised at the end of the 19th century in Madaba, Jordan, less than 100 km from Jerusalem. If every year he receives a tide of visitors, it is not, however, for their architecture, their history or location. No. The key is its ‘roots’: the basilica was erected on the remains of an ancient Byzantine temple of the VI DC that stands out for a unique piece: Madaba’s mapa mosaic that offers the oldest cartographic representation (at least among the known) of the Holy Land. In the mosaic we identify the Dead Sea furrowed by fishing boats, several bridges in the Jordan River, Jericó, Belén, a detailed representation of Jerusalem with some of its most emblematic constructions … and, among other references, the ancient city of Tharais. That Figure in the Madaba mosaic gives us a clue of its relevance, but for decades historians have been circling an apparently irresoluble question: Where the hell was Tharais placed? Narrowing the fence. It may seem a minor issue, but for quite some time the exact location of the old Byzantine city warmed the academic debate. Archaeologists looked at Jordan, but without a clear idea where he could place. There were even those who spoke regions as remote as Dhat Rass. However, however, a team of researchers led by Musallam al-Rawahnehfrom the University of Mutahah, the discussion set out to settle To do so, the new methods of archaeological research, the valuable information of the Madaba mosaic map and above all the scattered clues on the ground. During their field studies west Karak archaeologists had noticed a gradual increase in ceramic fragments and architectural vestiges of the Byzantine era that were in their path. And that made them look towards a very specific point: the population of El-´iraq. When the pieces fit. “We discovered so many ceramic pieces near El-´iraq that we knew we were close to the settlement,” Professor Al-Rawahne points out in statements collected by The green compass. Not just that. In their favor they had the information of the mosaic of the Basilica of San Jorge. The place where they were looking for was much better adapted to the plane of the eighth century than the theory that Tharais placed in Dhat Ras. “That does not fit. On the MADABA map, Tharais appears near AI (today the population of Aiy). And there are no Byzantine churches there.” The Eureka moment. Convinced that they were on the right track, Al-Rawahne studied the area between 2021 and 2024, which allowed him to collect more and more blunt clues. In addition to mosaic fragments, tools or glassware, experts located a key reference: column remains, a door, mosaics … architectural vestiges that invite you to think of a Byzantine basilica that also fits with the image of Tharais that appears in Madaba. As remember Turkiye TodayDuring their exploration, archaeologists also identified ancient Greek and Latin funeral inscriptions that dated between the V and VII DC centuries, marks that revealed them from the presence of a Christian community in the area and finished convincing them that they had finally found the mythical Byzantine city. During their field work they also identified other interesting pieces, such as a circular oil press. Why is it important? For several reasons. The most obvious is that the finding of al-Rawahneh Zanja a priori the debate on the location of Tharais; But it is also that the location tells us about the history of the Roman Empire of the East in the region or the importance that Tharais had, which seemed to play a double role of religious center and enclave in a strategic commercial corridor. “The prominence of Tharais on the map of Madaba and the finding of a basilical church structure suggest that it served not only as an agricultural village, but also as a sacred site and commercial stop,” Comment The mutah teacher. “Defend heritage”. In addition to the remains of the temple, archaeologists have identified a oil mill, water mills and tools to crush grapes, which reinforces the idea that Tharais was an autonomous settlement. Experts now expect the finding, Posted in Specialized Magazine Gephyrahelp raise awareness about the importance of protecting the environment. “Our goal is not only to discover Tharais, but also to defend the protection of the rich cultural heritage of Jordan”, Recalca al-Rawahneh. The team He already warns that new excavations are needed to understand how people lived in settlement and what ties had with other cities of the empire. Images | Wikipedia 1 and 2 In Xataka | The Romans had their own version of the “Fast Food” and we have found it in Mallorca: the Zorzal skewer

We believed that the Zbe of Spain were an ambitious idea until we discovered Vietnam’s plan: end their motorcycles

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Hanoi is the capital of Vietnam, a city where eight million people live. Almost everyone has a motorcycle. It is not an exaggeration: estimate It is between 6 and 7 million motorcycles in the city. The use of motorcycles represents Between 85% and 90% of filmed traffic in the country and the government has had an idea to erase all combustion motorcycles in the center of the capital by 2026. And manufacturers of electric motorcycles They rub their hands. Short. The contamination in the big cities Asian is a problem. That only in Hanoi there are about seven million motorcycles, not counting other vehicles such as cars, roads and motor tricycles, it is a barbarity that implies high levels of pollution. In the middle of the adventure that faces half the world To achieve the decarbonization, Combustion vehicles have become a problem and the Vietnamese government has decided to start taking action. The measure began to be raised in 2017, but We already have date Definitive: As of July 1, 2026, motorcycles with combustion engines will not be able to circulate through the center of Hanoi. The measure is part of a much more ambitious national plan: totally eliminate combustion motorcycles by 2045 with a double objective: that of the air pollution And also, the noise pollution. Brutal market. Although the plan will come into force on that date, it will be extended little by little to cover more districts and, as they point out in Electreklater these measures will also apply to other thermal vehicles. Hanoi, in addition, is not alone in this, since Saigón and Da Nang, with nine and 1.2 million inhabitants respectively, are also considering adopting these measures. It will be a brutal blow for a market in which estimates They point to the existence of 770 motorcycles per 1,000 people. In September alone, there were 77 million motorcycles registered in the country, an absolute barbarity that leaves out those that are not registered for various reasons. Manufacturers. The market also does not stop. The annual sales They are over three million units annually with sales only during the first quarter of this 2025 of more than 670,000 units, which represents 11.5% more than the same period of the previous year. And this market is led, above all, by foreign brands. Honda has a market share of more than 80% this year, with 200,000 units sold only in March. Yamaha, Piaggio, Suzuki and Sym are other favorites, but there is a company that is growing by leaps and bounds and will become the top winner of this measure: VINFAST. Hands rub. After Honda and Yamaha, it is the brand that is selling the most this year and what is special is that it is an electric motorcycle company. The market share of this type of propulsion increased from an estimate of 5.4% in 2019 to 12% in 2022. It was a great jump, especially if we take into account that there were no measures as radical as those that the Government raises at the moment and, currently, currently, Vinfast leads The electric motorcycle segment with 43% of the cake. In addition, it is local. During the first five months of this year, sales in this segment have increased and the company has sold 488% more. With the big cities of the country limiting thermal motorcycles, the figure from here to two years can be stratospheric. Who pays it. As usual, families with lower income. There are about 100 motorcycle models in Vietnam with low displacement models dominating the market, but also with larger and more powerful. The Price fork It is wide enough (Honda models by less than 800 dollars) So that almost everyone has a motorcycle within their economic possibilities, but with this transition, a problem also comes. Several families that depend on motorcycles for their livelihood have already expressed in media such as Vietnam Express either Al Jazeera His concern for change. Those with lower income will have difficulty facing the change to an electric motorcycle and, in addition, there are complaints about the speed at which the change decision will have to be made because it is only a year for the prohibition. Aid. One way to face the situation is through a aid program. As we read in Electrivethere are two measures that can be made from the government to facilitate the transition. The first is a series of subsidies to consumers that allow residents to replace almost half a million thermal motorcycles with electric equivalents. On the other hand, An improvement in infrastructure and load network. Because, obviously, if you want to achieve such an aggressive transition, it cannot be pretended that everything falls to the consumer because there will be many who cannot take the motorcycle home with a private charge port. In parallel, and to attend public transport, the city plans to expand the fleet of electric microbuses. Last month, Saigon already It started to expand its urban fleet of electric motorcycles. Industry. It only remains to expect how the market adapts with this forced change towards electric motorcycles, but you will also have to see how manufacturers such as Honda or Yamaha will be adapted. Because these brands not only sell in Vietnam: they manufacture in the country and, apart from covering national demand, are a Strong export point For Southeast Asia. Not to mention that it is an industry that use To millions of people already who this change will not leave indifferent. Images | An huy, Steffen Schmitz In Xataka | “They impose things that we do not want”: the most spectacular electric car is not sold and its manufacturer is clear why

Studying a lot is fine, but there is another factor that influences that you approve or suspend: the exam time

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If you want to approve an exam, there is nothing more than study (well, or Use Chatgpt). Going prepared is the best insurance to get good note, but there is more. Some researchers have discovered That the exam time can also influence, and much, in the result. The study. It was carried out at the University of Messina, Italy. They took into account the exams that were made between the end of 2018 and early 2020. In total, more than 100,000 exams of 1,243 subjects. The approved rate was 57%, the curious thing was when they realized that there was a time slot in which the approved rate was greater. Better at noon. The exams were held from 8 in the morning until 4 in the afternoon. The time slot between 11:00 and 13:00 is where the approved rate reached its peak. If you are lucky enough to put the exam at that time, the chances of edges are higher. If on the contrary you have the exam at 8 in the morning or 3 in the afternoon, you may not take out outstanding. Because. The study does not delve into the causes, but researchers have a hypothesis: biological rhythms. One of the authors of the study affirms that the results show “how biological rhythms, often ignored in decision -making contexts, can significantly influence the result of high -risk evaluations.” Our cognitive performance is improving during the morning to reach a peak at noon and start its descent in the afternoon. The approved rate curve is clear: at noon better Fountain The chronotype The study also indicates that this could vary depending on the chronotype, something that has not been taken into account when obtaining the results. It refers to the natural predisposition of a person to have energy peaks and need for rest at different times of the day. Although we know that Genetics plays an important role in sleep cyclesit is also true that students usually study at night. A bad rest would explain that in the first hour the performance goes down. Exams and more. The researchers propose that the institutions concentrate the exams around the central hours of the day. Although the time of an exam does not depend on students, there are other evaluations where we do have some margin when arranging the time as a job interview, as They point to The Times. The researchers agree and leave the door open to study if the time also influences a better performance of the candidates and even the interviewers. Image | Flickr (University of Seville) In Xataka | The selectivity of 2025 promised to be more fair than ever: students feel that Pau is the opposite

The CERN already has the first cubit of antimatter

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Antimatter is fascinating not only for its essence; It is also due to the still enigmatic role that he played in The origin of the universe. Scientists still do not have the necessary tools to understand the role of this form of matter with some precision In the formation of the cosmos and the mechanisms that govern the faint line that delimits the imbalance between matter and antimatter. Fortunately what they know are their constituent elements and some of their properties. Understand What is antimatter It is not difficult. And we can observe it as an exotic type of matter that is constituted by antiparticles, which are particles with the same mass and spin as the particles with which we are familiar, but with opposite electric charge. In this way the antiparticle of the electron is the positron or antielectron. And the proton antiparticle is the antiproton. The CERN has taken a step forward in the understanding of antimatter The antimatter has a surprising property: when they come into direct contact with the matter, both are annihilated, releasing a large amount of energy in the form of high-energy photons, as well as other possible particle-antiparticle pairs. It is currently being studied in much of the research centers specialized in physics of most important particles in the world in the hope that knowing it better helps us understand some of the mysteries of the cosmos that remain out of our reach. The CERN (European Organization for Nuclear Research), the particle physics laboratory hosted in the vicinity of Geneva and next to the border between Switzerland and France, has the necessary resources for produce and manipulate antimatter. Two of the experiments that have already delivered important results to the physicists who work in them are Gbar (Gravitational behaviour of antimatter at rest) and alpha-g (Antihydrogen Laser Physics Aparatus-Gravity). To carry out the measures with great precision it is essential to cool the antiprotones to less than 200 millikelvins However, the authentic protagonist of this article is the base experiment (Baryon Antibaryon Symmetry Experiment). It has been designed with the purpose of measuring with the maximum possible precision the fundamental properties of antiprotones, such as their load-mandy relationship or intrinsic magnetic moment. The problem is that to carry out these measures with great precision it is essential to cool these particles to less than 200 millikelvins. Cooling antiprotones until they reach such a low temperature is difficult, but CERN physicists know how to do it. The problem is that so far the device that was responsible for carrying out this process of extreme freezing needed to invest no less than 15 hours to cool an antiproton, and this period of time degraded the accuracy of the measures. Fortunately, physicists and CERN engineers They have devised a new device that is capable of carrying out This same task in just 8 minutes. It is surprising, but this technology allows in 8 minutes to achieve the same in which the previous technique invested 15 hours. Thanks to some extent to this innovation, base physicists have managed to maintain an antiproton oscillating between two different quantum states for almost a complete minute while they had it caught. It is amazing. In practice, what they have achieved is to put an antimatter a cubit, although we are still far from having the necessary technology for make a quantum computer able to bring together several of these cubits. Even so, this achievement is very important for a reason: from now on it will allow the physicists of the base experiment to carry out measurements of the antiproton moment with a precision between 10 and 100 times higher. Image | Cern More information | Cern In Xataka | European science becomes serious: Eurofusion and CERN will work together in nuclear fusion and new collider

China already has a robot that installs 1,000 solar panels per day. It is your weapon to continue dominating renewables

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The world is converting deserts into photovoltaic oasis. In recent years, we have stepped on the accelerator to achieve ambitious objectives of decarbonization (That the amount of energy consumed by AI are slowing down) And they are being built ‘Solar farms‘Absolutely demential. Many are in Chinacountry that has taken renewables seriously, and to build at the rhythm they needhuman labor is not enough. That’s where robots come into play, and they already have one that places 1,000 panels up to date. Saturn. Sunpure is a company that is dedicated to the integration of robots in the photovoltaic industry. We have already talked about them because the key point of a solar farm is not so much the amount of panels it has, but If these are clean. For example, they have a solar energy fed robot that is responsible for Keep panel ranks clean to optimize your energy generation. But they also have the Saturn. Presented A few weeks ago, this robot has a head that allows to raise a pallet of solar panels and an arm capable of taking those panels and placing them in the rails. Precision. Those responsible claim that it takes less than five seconds to calculate the position in which the panel should go, it fixes it with an accuracy of about five millimeters and the four -meter arm allows to operate with both large panels and very large guide structures. Its autonomy is 72 hours and claim that it is between three and four times more efficient than a human by being able to place between 600 and 1,000 panels per day. He is already working in some solar plants and seeing it in action is a hypnotic: Essential. This integration of robotics into photovoltaic farms is striking, but much less is new or original. In Spain we have Robots-Jardineros that take care of the plants, but we are also installing panels with Sunpure saturn robots similar. In the United States, more of the same. There they have maximum, A robot that also works tirelesslyraising and installing panels of up to 40 kilos in trial fields that, according to its creators, will be essential for the future of world energy. Reason does not lack, since the estimate is that 15,000 solar modules per hour are being installed in the US with a weight of 225,000 tons and the objective is to increase that rhythm by 2035 to 50,000 panels per hour. 24/7. The problem? We want more renewable energies, but there are difficulties in finding labor. That’s where this type of robots come into play. In the United States, 90% of solar energy companies have admitted complications When finding qualified personnel for the installation of these farms. With robots that have autonomy for several days, they work tirelessly thanks to sensors that allow operating in any condition of light and protection against water and dust, humans are relegated to “simple” observers, controlling that the machine does its work correctly. Dominate the market. Beyond having robots, whether the first or not, that China is investing in automating the placement of panels to increase the rhythm, responds to a clear declaration of intentions: that of Continue dominating the market with iron fist. The Asian giant has established itself as the greatest power in green energy, with investments of more than 625,000 million dollars in clean energy in 2024 (three times more than what was invested, and that were very focused on it), and that energy already represents 10% of its GDP. In addition to direct implications, it is something that implies that 90% of the Global Polisilicio Production80% of Lithium batteries and about 70% of the magnets of Rare earthall key both renewable and electric car is under its control. And this huge industrial infrastructure is allowing that China handles very interior prices for technology and has become the great supplier of the world in energy matters. And, in the end, it translates into the fact that it produces so cheap that the rest of the countries buy them instead of competing with their own developments. In Xataka | The tractors have competition in the field: El Solix, a solar robot that spreads herbicides, is the test

A 500 euros pillow made with Siberian down

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More than once I have wondered what it feels like when using extreme luxury products. Is it really worth paying ten, fifteen or twenty times more for something that, in theory, does the same as its cheap equivalent? What sensations do you experience when you use a pillow More than 500 euros? As Sleep headphones didn’t solve my sleep problems eitherit seemed appropriate to try for a few weeks the most expensive pillow I have ever seen and tell how to my appreciated public of Xataka. At least this time is a pleasant experience, without having to Click anything in my skin neither give singing with an exoskeleton. We go to the mess. The first contact That is another. How does such expensive pillow come? Not with a great luxury, but with greater solemnity than those used by mortals. It transmits that something expensive is anticipated. Inside, the Asana pillow. The model received: 90×50 centimeters of Siberia’s goosem It costs 510 euros. The same that cost me The Garmin. This is how it comes out of the box. Transportation cover and letter of thanks. Image: Xataka. The first night was rare. Not because it was uncomfortable – on the contrary – but because I didn’t know very well what to expect. How are you supposed to feel a pillow of 500 euros? My reference since 2017 is a pillow that I bought for 40 euros, of which they fulfill their function without fuss. Asana is undeniably different from the moment you rest your head. The filling of feathers that come from the tundra has an elasticity that my cheap pillow does not possess. It adapts to the form of skull and neck, but without sinking as the foam does. Its virgin cotton cover has a remarkable weight and prevents the down. I was afraid to see a loose pen after the month, I move a lot at night, but that has not happened. Breathability is perhaps its greatest strong point. I live in Valencia and we are in summer: heat and humidity combo Full Equ. With the passing of the days I was not really noticing the head of the head that I noticed before. The Oca down seems to have a natural capacity to regulate the temperature that no synthetic material manages to replicate at all. Time and positions I move a lot during the night (Something now quantified) and change of position several times. My faithful pillow, the 40 euros, works well to sleep sideways, regulate mouth, fatal face down. The Asana adapts to any position without having to relocate it during the night. I think it is the first pillow that does not force me to negotiate my sleeping position. Image: Xataka. After the month with her, I can say that Yes, I have slept better with her than without her. I have woken up less during the night and in general I notice a greater comfort. But here comes the awkward question: is it worth paying twelve more for that improvement? That is the great point. The law of decreasing yields The difference exists. It is undeniable. But It is not a difference of 470 euros. It is like comparing a 20,000 euros car with another of 80,000 euros: both take you from point to point B, and if you respect the speed limits, they do it at the same time. But one does it with more refinement, better materials and small details that add comfort. Asana is objectively superior to my pillow. In adaptability, breathability and apparent durability. Its materials are of a quality that feels and smells from the first moment. The cotton of its cover, the volume of the down, the general construction. Everything transmits the sensation of well done product. If you sleep eight hours a day, you spend a third of your life with your head resting on a pillow. Seen, investing in rest of the rest makes economic sense. A 500 euros pillow that lasts ten years leaves 50 euros per year. Less than five euros a month for sleeping better. But even seeing it with those benevolent eyes, it is still an expense of those who looks at us, and much. The question is whether you really need to reach the Siberian Ocan to get a quality break. Surely there is an optimal point between benefits and price somewhere between my 40 euros and these 510. Educated Buyer Syndrome After a month sleeping with the asana, returning to my previous pillow has been a stick. He has managed to educate my perception about what a good pillow should be. Is Classic luxury syndrome: Once you try it, all of the above seems insufficient. My conclusion after this experiment is that the Asana pillow meets its promises. It is comfortable, breathable, adaptable and made with first materials. But 510 euros are still 510 eurosand for most mortals there are alternatives that offer 80% of that experience for 20% of the price. From there, each one will make their cabals about what fits him and what does not. It is very good, but it does not magic and it is not for any pocket. Outstanding image | Xataka In Xataka | Sleeping badly does not show when you wake up: thus affects deep sleep posture This product has been ceded for test by Sivana. You can consult How do we do the reviews in Xataka and Our business relations policy.

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