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Domenik is senior lecturer at the Curtin University in Perth, coordinating the undergrad and postgrad units of hydrogeology and engineering geology as well as environmental geoscience. He moved to Australia coming from the University of Iceland where from 2007 to 2011 he was the Project Director of the Icelandic partner of the international Carbfix consortium. The Carbfix project is about capture of CO2 from geothermal activities and subsequent sequestration into basaltic terrain (www.carbfix.com). Among his responsibilities there was the set-up and direction of a high P/T lab for the execution of experiments related to water-rock interactions in the presence of CO2. Prior to that position he was a Research Scientist at UC Riverside and UC Merced in the US studying the CO2 drawdown capacity of the Higher Himalayas and the biogeochemistry of uranium. Domenik started his career with a PhD in environmental geochemistry from the Johannes Gutenberg University of Mainz in 1997.

Climate Change Series

New technology offers hope for storing carbon dioxide underground

Jun 09, 2016 23:50 pm UTC| Insights & Views Nature

To halt climate change and prevent dangerous warming, we ultimately have to stop pumping greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. While the world is making slow progress on reducing emissions, there are more radical options,...

Economy

Starbucks Debuts 'Picco' 6oz Beverage and Indian-Inspired Menu to Woo Smaller Towns in India

Starbucks India aims to cater to the value-conscious Indian market by launching Picco, a smaller and more affordable 6oz drink, alongside local-inspired teas and milkshakes, to rival burgeoning domestic...

PepsiCo Unveils Pepsi Zero Mint, Yakisoba's Perfect Companion in Japan

PepsiCos innovation continues in Japan with a bold new flavor, the Pepsi Zero Mint, designed specifically to pair with Yakisoba, a popular stir-fried noodle dish. After success with the karaage-themed variant, this minty...

PepsiCo Launches Eco-Friendly, High-Tech Facility in Poland; Aims for Zero Net Emissions by 2035

PepsiCo has inaugurated a 222.6 million state-of-the-art facility in Swiatem, Poland, touted as the beverage giants most environmentally sustainable and innovative plant in the European Union. The facility showcases...

PepsiCo India, Cropin Unveil Satellite-Aided Platform to Optimize Potato Yields for Small Farmers

PepsiCo India and Cropin Technologies join forces, launching a revolutionary crop intelligence platform that enhances potato yield management. The initiative, targeting small-scale Indian farmers, deploys satellite imagery...

Uber Debuts Carshare Service in Sustainability Push; Boston and Toronto Get First Dibs

As part of its sustainability initiatives, Uber Technologies, Inc. is stepping into the car rental market with the launch of its Carshare service. Initially, Boston and Toronto will be the first cities to experience this...

Politics

China in Africa: Kenya railway study shows investment projects aren’t a one-way street

China is an important economic player in Africa. In 2021 alone, China accounted for nearly US$5 billion in foreign direct investment in African countries. The rapidly increasing Chinese presence across Africa has become a...

NATO must tread carefully in Southeast Asia, where painful memories of colonialism remain

NATOs incursion into the Indo-Pacific region is a move that will exacerbate regional conflicts and tensions. Thats because NATO cannot be separated from the history of European colonialism and imperialism that shaped...

South Africa has changed its electoral law, but a much more serious overhaul is needed

South African president Cyril Ramaphosa recently signed into law a change to the countrys electoral act to allow individuals to contest national and provincial elections independently of political parties. The change...

Amid fears of Chinese influence, the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States has grown more powerful

A Chinese private equity firm, Primavera Capital Group, acquired the well-known test preparation company Princeton Review and an online learning platform, Tutor.com, in May 2023. The move, like other Chinese investments...

UK: UN Rights Chief Expresses Concerns Over Migration Bill

The United Nations human rights chief has expressed his concerns to the British government about its legislation to combat illegal migration. The human rights chief cited concerns that it would bar people from seeking...

Science

Drilling down on treatment-resistant fungi with molecular machines

`Fungi are present on the skin of around 70% of the population, without causing harm or benefit. Some fungal infections, like athletes foot, are minor. Others, like Candida albicans, can be deadly especially for...

Astronomers detected two major targets with a single telescope – a mysterious signal and its source galaxy

Astronomers have been working to better understand the galactic environments of fast radio bursts (FRBs) intense, momentary bursts of energy occurring in mere milliseconds and with unknown cosmic origins. Now, a study...

Biodegradable plastic in clothing doesn't break down nearly as quickly as hoped – new research

Plastic pollution has emerged as one of the most pressing environmental challenges of our time. Over 100 million tonnes of plastic enters the environment each year, with more than 10 million tonnes ending up in our oceans....

Gravitational wave detector LIGO is back online after 3 years of upgrades – how the world's most sensitive yardstick reveals secrets of the universe

After a three-year hiatus, scientists in the U.S. have just turned on detectors capable of measuring gravitational waves - tiny ripples in space itself that travel through the universe. Unlike light waves, gravitational...

Why don't rocks burn?

While many rocks dont burn, some of them do. It depends on what the rocks are made of and thats related to how they were formed. There are three main rock types: igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic. These rocks are...

Technology

KakaoTalk’s ‘Silent Exit’ Option Activated in Chat Rooms by 2 Million Korean Users

KakaoTalk developed and launched the Silent Exit function in its group chat rooms, and within three weeks, it was reported that more than two million users in South Korea have already activated the new...

Samsung to Power Hyundai's Next-Gen Infotainment Systems With Exynos Auto V920 Chips

Samsung Electronics has secured a contract to provide Hyundai Motor with its advanced Exynos Auto V920 chips for next-generation in-car infotainment systems, launching in 2025. This marks the companies first collaboration...

TSMC Eyes Japanese Subsidy for Second Chip Plant Amid Growing Demand

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) enters talks with Japan for subsidized funding of a new Kyushu chip plant to mitigate the short supply of previous-gen chips, even as employee satisfaction issues spark...

SK Signet Targets 30% Global Share with Ultra-Fast EV Chargers, Challenging Tesla's Dominance

South Korean firm SK Signet Inc., a leading manufacturer of electric vehicle chargers, plans to seize up to 30% of the global market by 2025. Its strategy involves the production of ultra-fast chargers, directly...

Samsung Unveils Windows-Powered Smart Kiosk in South Korea: Revolutionizing Retail and Dining Experiences

Samsung Electronics has introduced the Samsung Kiosk, a Windows 10 IoT Enterprise-powered smart ordering solution, garnering accolades at ISE 2023 and bringing seamless self-service to restaurants, pharmacies, and retail...

Digital Currency

FxWirePro- Top altcoins for the day (Strength index) (XRPUSD)

FxWirePro- ETHUSD Daily Outlook

LaMelo Ball Partners With Puma, Gutter Cat Gang for Innovative NFT-Limited Edition Sneaker Release: GutterMelo MB.03

Law

The FDA finally approved Elon Musk's Neuralink chip for human trials. Have all the concerns been addressed?

How can Congress regulate AI? Erect guardrails, ensure accountability and address monopolistic power

The Supreme Court just shriveled federal protection for wetlands, leaving many of these valuable ecosystems at risk

Life

South Korean Giant Genesis BBQ Makes Sizzling Debut in Michigan; Among Top 3 Fastest-Growing Korean Franchises in US

Subway Inks Record Deal for Massive Expansion in China, Targets 4,000 New Stores in 20 Years

Dave & Buster's Sets Global Expansion in Motion, Announces 20 New Stores in India and Australia

Nature

Irish Government Commits €600M to Cull 200,000 Cows, Aiming for 25% Reduction in Agricultural Emissions by 2030

Hyundai Motor Collaborates With IKEA to Promote Sustainability in ‘Green For-rest’ Exhibition

China Gezhouba Group to Drive Renewable Energy Potential in Azerbaijan: Landmark Agreement Signed

Sports

Puma's Ambitious Sustainability Progress: 70% Products Made From 'Better Materials' in 2022, Aims for 90% by 2025

European soccer is having another reckoning over racism – is it time to accept the problem goes beyond bad fans?

Exercise linked to higher pain tolerance – new study

Technical Analysis

FxWirePro: GBP/AUD dips below lower range, bearish bias increases

FxWirePro: EUR/AUD downside pressure builds, key support level in focus

FxWirePro:EUR/NZD under pressure, knocking on door of key support

Market Data

Tata Power Renewable Energy to Build India's Massive 966-MW Hybrid Green Energy Project for Tata Steel's Net-Zero Ambition

FxWirePro: EUR/AUD downside pressure builds, key support level in focus

FxWirePro:EUR/NZD under pressure, knocking on door of key support

FxWirePro: GBP/AUD dips below lower range, bearish bias increases

America’s Roundup: Dollar gains before Fed meeting, inflation data ,Wall Street ends up, Gold eases, Oil posts second weekly decline as demand concerns overshadow Saudi cut

Europe Roundup: Sterling logs a second week of gains as rate outlook heats up ,European shares flat,Gold eases, Oil price gains capped by demand fears-June 9th ,2023

Canada's lagging productivity affects us all — and will take years to remedy

Blacklisting PwC won't stop outsourcing: here are 3 reasons it has become embedded in the Australian public service

Ukraine recap: dams, lies and economic statistics

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