Minnesota Installed Solar Panels on Two Large Fields. Five Years Later, They’re a Haven for Bees
EnergyThe agrivoltaic systems created pesticide-free zones, leading to the repopulation of the fields with bees.
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Too Much of a Good Thing? The Amount of Solar Panels in Australia Almost Caused the Country's Electric Grid to Collapse
EnergyIt was a sunny, mild Saturday. Australians got concerned.
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A Resident of a Small Island in Alaska Spotted a Rat in June. Now, 400 People Are Frantically Looking for It
Nature and EnvironmentThe so-called “Galapagos of the North,” one of the most biodiverse places in the world, is on high alert, and for good reason.
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The Worst Drought in 70 Years Has Increased the Price of Colombian Coffee. It Looks Like It’ll Get Worse in 2025
Nature and EnvironmentThis year's harvests haven't been good, but the upcoming ones look set to be worse.
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The U.S. Is Developing a Transportable Nuclear Reactor for Military Use. It Will Be the Country’s First Fourth-Generation Reactor
EnergyProject Pele is already underway and aims to test a prototype in no more than five years.
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China Scientists Have Solved the Biggest Issue of Silicon Solar Panels by Creating One That’s 100% Recycled
EnergyThe secret lies in the 37 recycling technologies patented by its researchers.
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Oxford University Researchers Have Created an Ultra-Thin Perovskite Film That Can Turn Any Object Into a Solar Panel
EnergyThe material has a 27% energy efficiency, higher than conventional solar panels.
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Dutch Scientists Thought It Was a Good Idea to Use Water to Slow the Melting of Ice in the Arctic. It’s Working
Nature and EnvironmentThe scientific community is increasingly suggesting new actions to address climate change. The question remains whether they should.
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Tourists Have Been Admiring the Vibrant Colors of Yellowstone’s Natural Pool for Many Years. In Reality, They’re Looking at Trash
Nature and EnvironmentHundreds 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.
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Researchers Find a Unique Way to Store Data for Millennia: 5D Memory Quartz
ResearchCrystal can store up to 360 TB of data.
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China Plans to House 5,000 Scientists Worldwide to Its Upcoming Lunar Base. The First Arrivals Are Scheduled for 2035
SpaceThe Chinese space agency has extended an invitation to all nations for the country’s International Lunar Research Station.
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U.S. Braces for Tropical Storm Helene. Forecasters Say It Could Become a Hurricane
Nature and EnvironmentPresident Joe Biden issued a state of emergency in Florida in response to the forecast.
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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
ResearchWhile there are currently 700 reported figures, scientists estimate that there could be many more.
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More People Are Taking Magnesium Supplements to Sleep Better, but Science Doesn’t Entirely Back It Up
HealthThere’s not enough scientific evidence to determine the effectiveness of this remedy.
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U.S. Households Will Be Able to Request Free COVID-19 Tests Under New Government Campaign
HealthThe free tests will be able to detect the current variants of COVID-19 and are valid for use until the end of the year.
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Texas Is Getting a New Nuclear Reactor at an Unexpected Location: A University
EnergyIt’s the first research reactor the U.S. has licensed at a university in more than 30 years.
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SandAI Is an AI Model Created Specifically to Study Grains of Sand. There’s a Good Reason Behind It
Nature and EnvironmentThis AI can delve into the history of each grain of sand by studying its microscopic texture.
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This Is Transgenic Wood, a Sustainable Alternative to Concrete That Has the Potential to Revolutionize Construction
MaterialsThis transgenic wood is more sustainable and environmentally friendly, but it's also much more resistant.
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The Oldest Tombstone in the U.S. Confirms That Millionaires Always Satisfied Their Whims, No Matter the Era
ResearchA new study confirms that although Amazon didn’t exist four centuries ago, people still got what they ordered.
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An Italian Winery Installed Solar Panels in Its Vineyards and Made an Unexpected Discovery: They Improve the Quality of Wine
EnergyThe agrivoltaic system surprised winemakers in Puglia by delaying the harvest and balancing the wine’s taste.
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