Sodium-ion batteries hit 458 Wh/kg: Breakthrough material closes gap with lithium
This material brings sodium technology closer to competing with lithium-ion batteries.
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John Hopkins' new AI detector exposes machine-written essays and fake news. Here's how
The scientists believe their research could lead to better oversight of AI systems and identify which ones are at greater risk of misuse.
Fossil fuels won’t help us become a Type 1 civilization, these 3 energy sources will
Type 1 civilization status is within humanity's reach, but a robust harnessing of renewable energy, primarily nuclear fusion, is needed to meet the goal.
John Hopkins' new AI detector exposes machine-written essays and fake news. Here's how
The scientists believe their research could lead to better oversight of AI systems and identify which ones are at greater risk of misuse.
Fossil fuels won’t help us become a Type 1 civilization, these 3 energy sources will
Type 1 civilization status is within humanity's reach, but a robust harnessing of renewable energy, primarily nuclear fusion, is needed to meet the goal.
How scientists created unidirectional path for sound that could transform wave tech
Researchers at ETH Zürich have developed a circulator device that uses self-sustaining oscillations to propagate sound waves in one direction.
Chasing storms: The science behind research aircraft and extreme weather forecasting
Researchers rely on over 200 models for climate predictions, but technology isn't keeping pace with the climate crisis.
Scientist cracks two-decade-old mystery of the Crab Nebula’s 'zebra' pattern
The "zebra" pattern is unique to a single emission from the Crab Pulsar, unlike the typical broadband pulses seen in other pulsars.
Opinion: Jared Isaacman is an inspired choice to lead NASA
Prior to his nomination, Isaacman’s Polaris program was set to play a crucial role in the progression of human spaceflight.
From fair use to foul play? Whistleblower’s last stand against OpenAI’s copyright tactics
Whistleblower allegations and mounting legal challenges suggest OpenAI may be straying from its original mission.
Stellar spider engine: Are aliens using their host stars as 'spacecraft'?
This sci-fi-like concept could be achieved by a “technological, or “postbiological” kind of life,” philosopher Dr. Clément Vidal explained to IE in an interview.
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MIT’s tiny wireless antennas track heart, brain signals as low as 2.5 millivolts
MIT’s tiny wireless antennas track heart, brain signals as low as 2.5 millivolts
The antennas scatter light in proportion to the electrical signals they detect, allowing researchers to capture real-time cellular interactions with remarkable accuracy.
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Top 7 must-read nuclear fusion stories of 2024 — Interesting Engineering
Top 7 must-read nuclear fusion stories of 2024 — Interesting Engineering
Spanning school projects and cutting-edge labs, these are the 7 energy stories that shaped 2024.
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Scientists create human embryo ‘GPS’ in a first to unlock spine development secrets
Scientists create human embryo ‘GPS’ in a first to unlock spine development secrets
Scientists have successfully developed human stem cell models that include a functional notochord—a crucial tissue in embryonic development.
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Manned 6th-gen NGAD fighter gets a nod in US Air Force’s internal analysis
Manned 6th-gen NGAD fighter gets a nod in US Air Force’s internal analysis
The final decision could be delayed even further, as the incoming administration might want to carry out an analysis of its own.
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Hyundai Mobis tackles EV battery overheating with 'pulsating heat pipes'
Hyundai Mobis tackles EV battery overheating with 'pulsating heat pipes'
The company claims the new technology, made of aluminum alloy and coolant, differs from traditional thermal management by placing pulsating heat pipes between battery cells.
