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Oxford University Researchers Have Created an Ultra-Thin Perovskite Film That Can Turn Any Object Into a Solar Panel

Energy

The material has a 27% energy efficiency, higher than conventional solar panels.

Dutch Scientists Thought It Was a Good Idea to Use Water to Slow the Melting of Ice in the Arctic. It’s Working

The scientific community is increasingly suggesting new actions to address climate change. The question remains whether they should.

Tourists Have Been Admiring the Vibrant Colors of Yellowstone’s Natural Pool for Many Years. In Reality, They’re Looking at Trash

Nature and Environment

Hundreds of tourists visit the Morning Glory area daily to take pictures. However, they don’t realize that the colorful pool is a result of human pollution.

Researchers Find a Unique Way to Store Data for Millennia: 5D Memory Quartz

Research

Crystal can store up to 360 TB of data.

China Plans to House 5,000 Scientists Worldwide to Its Upcoming Lunar Base. The First Arrivals Are Scheduled for 2035

Space

The Chinese space agency has extended an invitation to all nations for the country’s International Lunar Research Station.

U.S. Braces for Tropical Storm Helene. Forecasters Say It Could Become a Hurricane

Nature and Environment

President Joe Biden issued a state of emergency in Florida in response to the forecast.

Japanese Scientists Discovered 303 Geoglyphs in the Nazca Desert by Using AI. It’s a First Glimpse Into the Origin of These 2,000-Year-Old Creations

Research

While there are currently 700 reported figures, scientists estimate that there could be many more.

More People Are Taking Magnesium Supplements to Sleep Better, but Science Doesn’t Entirely Back It Up

Health

There’s not enough scientific evidence to determine the effectiveness of this remedy.

U.S. Households Will Be Able to Request Free COVID-19 Tests Under New Government Campaign

Health

The free tests will be able to detect the current variants of COVID-19 and are valid for use until the end of the year.

Texas Is Getting a New Nuclear Reactor at an Unexpected Location: A University

Energy

It’s the first research reactor the U.S. has licensed at a university in more than 30 years.

SandAI Is an AI Model Created Specifically to Study Grains of Sand. There’s a Good Reason Behind It

Nature and Environment

This AI can delve into the history of each grain of sand by studying its microscopic texture.

This Is Transgenic Wood, a Sustainable Alternative to Concrete That Has the Potential to Revolutionize Construction

Materials

This transgenic wood is more sustainable and environmentally friendly, but it's also much more resistant.

The Oldest Tombstone in the U.S. Confirms That Millionaires Always Satisfied Their Whims, No Matter the Era

Research

A new study confirms that although Amazon didn’t exist four centuries ago, people still got what they ordered.

An Italian Winery Installed Solar Panels in Its Vineyards and Made an Unexpected Discovery: They Improve the Quality of Wine

Energy

The agrivoltaic system surprised winemakers in Puglia by delaying the harvest and balancing the wine’s taste.

NASA Has Finally Solved the Mystery of the Spiders on Mars. It Recreated Them on Earth

Oxford University Researchers Have Created an Ultra-Thin Perovskite Film That Can Turn Any Object Into a Solar Panel

Dutch Scientists Thought It Was a Good Idea to Use Water to Slow the Melting of Ice in the Arctic. It’s Working

Tourists Have Been Admiring the Vibrant Colors of Yellowstone’s Natural Pool for Many Years. In Reality, They’re Looking at Trash

Researchers Find a Unique Way to Store Data for Millennia: 5D Memory Quartz

China Plans to House 5,000 Scientists Worldwide to Its Upcoming Lunar Base. The First Arrivals Are Scheduled for 2035

U.S. Braces for Tropical Storm Helene. Forecasters Say It Could Become a Hurricane

Japanese Scientists Discovered 303 Geoglyphs in the Nazca Desert by Using AI. It’s a First Glimpse Into the Origin of These 2,000-Year-Old Creations

More People Are Taking Magnesium Supplements to Sleep Better, but Science Doesn’t Entirely Back It Up

U.S. Households Will Be Able to Request Free COVID-19 Tests Under New Government Campaign

Texas Is Getting a New Nuclear Reactor at an Unexpected Location: A University

SandAI Is an AI Model Created Specifically to Study Grains of Sand. There’s a Good Reason Behind It

This Is Transgenic Wood, a Sustainable Alternative to Concrete That Has the Potential to Revolutionize Construction

The Oldest Tombstone in the U.S. Confirms That Millionaires Always Satisfied Their Whims, No Matter the Era

An Italian Winery Installed Solar Panels in Its Vineyards and Made an Unexpected Discovery: They Improve the Quality of Wine

NASA Has Finally Solved the Mystery of the Spiders on Mars. It Recreated Them on Earth

It’s Not Just You: Chicago Stinks, Literally. City Officials Say It’s Because of the Lack of Rain

A Million Miles Without Refueling: Why No One Is Making Cars Out of Thorium, the World’s ‘Most Powerful Fuel’

Earth Will Be Getting a New Mini-Moon for Two Months, but You’re Probably Not Going to Be Able to See It

How to Watch Tuesday’s Rare Partial Lunar Eclipse

A Submerged Bridge Has Helped Solve of the Mediterranean's Great Mysteries, Shedding Light on When Humans Arrived

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