A Colombian team has developed battery βfuelβ using abundant potassium, sodium, and sulfur to provide a low-cost, high-energy solution for long-duration energy storage.
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Powerful battery βfuelβ by Columbia engineers is cheap, durable
Researchers developed low-cost K-Na/S batteries using earth-abundant materials, achieving high capacity and energy for long-term storage.
Researchers create a flexible, squid-inspired screen that uses magnets to store and display encrypted images without electronics.
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Squid-inspired screen displays dynamic images sans electronics
Researchers have developed a flexible, magnet-based screen inspired by squid, capable of storing and displaying encrypted images.
Equipped with a Drag Reduction System, the Mustang GTD can reach a top speed of 202 mph, optimizing airflow and downforce for peak performance.
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Ford's new GTD becomes the fastest, most powerful Mustang ever
The 2025 Ford Mustang GTD boasts 815 hp and 664 lb-ft of torque, surpassing the Porsche 911 GT3 RS in horsepower per liter.
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While Neuralinkβs Blindsight could revolutionize vision restoration, experts caution that the technology may not fully address the complexities of visual perception.
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US: Elon Muskβs vision-restoring tech gains FDA βbreakthroughβ tag
Blindsight aims to restore vision by implanting microelectrodes in the brain, though its ability to deliver clear, usable sight remains uncertain.
Sierra Spaceβs automated oxygen extraction reactor has reached TRL-6, indicating itβs ready for lunar mission and beyond, boosting NASAβs Artemis goals.
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Sierra Spaceβs automated reactor extracts oxygen from moon-like soil
Sierra Space's oxygen tech boosts lunar sustainability, aiding NASA's Artemis goal for a permanent moon base and future Mars missions.
Lotus' Theory 1 concept car showcases minimalist design, advanced technology, and sustainable performance.
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Lotus Theory 1 car goes 0-62 mph in 2.5 seconds, speeds at 199 mph
Lotus unveils the Theory 1 concept car, showcasing a future of minimalist design, cutting-edge technology, and sustainable performance.
Researchers from a university in Japan have designed a high-performance water-soluble, densely functionalized polymer-based electrode binder for lithium and sodium ion batteries.
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PMAI binder boasts 80% EV battery capacity retention after 750 cycles
The study was undertaken to help improve the performance and stability of electrodes, thereby increasing battery performance.
This new discovery indicates that massive jet systems like Porphyrion may have played a more significant role in shaping galaxies in the early universe than once thought.
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Porphyrion: 140 Milky Way galaxies-wide black hole jets discovered
Dubbed 'Porphyrion' after a mythological Greek giant, this immense structure originated when the universe was just 6.3 billion years old.
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Researchers in Singapore have explored whether virtual backgrounds contribute to videoconferencing fatigue and have investigated the factors that might be influencing this potential connection.
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Virtual backgrounds in videoconferencing contribute to fatigue: Study
A survey asked over 600 participants about their use of virtual backgrounds, including static images, blurred images, videos, etc.
Made out of organic materials, it is easy to increase the size of the device to increase power output.
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Japan: New thermoelectric device harvests energy at room temperature
Using organic materials, researchers have brought NASA's deep space tech to everyday reality and it can harvest energy at room temperature.
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Since the EV battery is the most expensive part, knowing its capacity and health over time is key when buying.
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Study finds EV batteries last longer; degrade at just 1.8% annually
A new study reveals improved EV battery performance, with degradation reduced to 1.8 percent per year, potentially lasting up to 20 years.
Scientists stored the human genome on a 5D crystal, offering hope for reviving extinct species in the distant future.
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5D memory crystals: A blueprint to restore humanity after extinction
Researchers stored the human genome on a 5D memory crystal, envisioning it as a potential blueprint to revive extinct species in the future.
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A team of researchers has harnessed the power of radioactive decay to create a miniature nuclear battery with exceptional longevity.
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Nuclear battery efficiency boosted 8000 times for decades-long power
Scientists have developed a groundbreaking nuclear battery with unprecedented efficiency, capable of powering devices for decades.
The researchers plan to use stored energy to jump start chemical reactions.
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US scientists teleport energy, store it using quantum computers
Back in 2008, a researcher in Japan suggested using quantum entanglement to teleport energy. But the breakthrough took over 15 years.