Global Scans · Healthtech · Weekly Summary

• [New] A stable and healthy supply of alternative energy sources is another crucial factor expected to boost the usage of second-generation biofuels and drive revenue growth for Asia Pacific. Yahoo Finance
• [New] South Korea's Samsung Heavy Industries is forming a partnership with Seaborg, a Danish start-up pursuing next-generation nuclear technologies, and together they plan to develop floating nuclear power plant barges using Compact Molten Salt Reactor technology developed by Seaborg. The Maritime Executive
• [New] Systematic supply constraints, cost competitiveness, and carbon targets are driving new generation and energy efficiency opportunities in South Africa. GreenCape
• [New] Generative artificial intelligence, also known as gen AI, is expected to significantly impact risk management over the next five years, allowing financial institutions to automate tasks, accelerate processes and improve efficiencies. Fintech Singapore
• [New] Wind farms generated a record level of power in Ireland last month and activity is expected to rise further as long-awaited planning legislation is set to be introduced in 2024. Irishexaminer.com
• [New] Creating a smoke-free generation could prevent more than 470,000 cases of heart disease, stroke, lung cancer and other diseases by the end of the century. Kent Online
• [New] The UAE remains confident that its investments in clean energy will pave the way for a sustainable future for future generations. Dailynewsegypt
• [New] Aurora Labs has 3D printed a micro gas turbine that could be the center of a small propulsion system or power plant for unmanned aerial vehicles or instant power generation. AM Chronicle
• [New] Navigating expanded nuclear power generation will require the world to have stronger and better safeguards while making sensible use of new technologies. TheProbe
• [New] Top US generals are going to Israel amid fears of Iran strikes and Israeli defence minister said a direct Iranian attack will require an appropriate Israeli response against Iran. investing.com
• [New] Iran has been threatening to avenge the deaths of two of its generals killed in an airstrike in the Syrian capital, Damascus, last week. San Diego Union-Tribune
• [New] As there is still ongoing construction of gas power plants in some EU Member States, potentially remaining operational by 2040, it is important to consider CCS for the abatement of fossil fuels in power generation. Global CCS Institute
• [New] By 2024, we expect to see enhanced photovoltaic (PV) efficiency, novel panel materials, and even developments in perovskite solar cells, pushing solar power towards higher generation capacities and reduced costs. Ginger Recruitment
• [New] A polymer developed at Central Michigan University could provide a new generation of water filtration technology for the U.S. Department of Defense. International Filtration News
• [New] Liver fibrosis affects 7.7% of individuals in the general population of the United States of America and obese individuals are at much higher risk. SpringerLink
• [New] Lawyers could harness existing generative AI technology to save at least half the time on more than 80% of their core tasks, including conducting legal research, preparing briefs and opinions, and reviewing legal documents. Brookings
• [New] Australia needs a new wave of economic reform to drive growth, improve competitiveness, lift productivity and create the next generation of prosperity and opportunity. SmartCompany
• [New] Iran will respond in a manner calculated to save face - while avoiding a disastrous all-out war - after a suspected Israeli airstrike flattened its consulate and killed its top generals in Damascus this month. The Times
• [New] Several recently published deep-dive analyses commissioned by NASA and the European Space Agency have thrown cold water on the hope that space solar power could affordably generate many gigawatts of clean energy in the near future. IEEE Spectrum
• With almost 5 billion mobile phone users in the world, health care providers and researchers are realizing the potential of using mobile technologies, such as mobile phones, portable computers, and personal digital assistants, for health services. PubMed Central (PMC)
• The United States has set a goal of installing 15 gigawatts of floating offshore wind capacity by 2035 - enough to power more than 5 million homes - to help displace fossil fuel for power generation and fight climate change. Yahoo Finance
• Reducing AI Risks and Harms from Synthetic Content: The United States and Japan pledge to cooperate on reducing risks and harms of AI-generated content. The White House

Last updated: 21 April 2024