"Given the critical role of energy in the future of the planet, I felt inspired to apply my chemical engineering knowledge to advancing energy storage devices." Energy levels at the University of Colorado likely often max out somewhere around the football facility, thanks to the addition of Coach Prime in 2022.

Scientists make crucial discovery that could revolutionize energy storage technology: 'We found the missing link'

Scientists have developed a technique to study electrochemical processes fundamental to batteries, fuel cells, electrolysis, and solar energy at the atomic level. This offers unprecedented insights into the functioning of electrified solid-liquid interfaces that catalyze these reactions. In an electrochemical reaction, chemical transformations are either caused or accompanied by the...

Unprecedented glimpse of catalysts working on the atomic level

Editor's note: This article was originally published on November 17, 2022. It has since been updated. Black holes have long fascinated both scientists and the general public. While scientists grapple with finding new information about these regions in our universe, we all are forever fascinated by this concept of science. In a revolutionary experiment, scientists have successfully created a black hole replica, potentially answering several key questions about this cosmic phenomenon, according to Science Alert.

Scientists created a black hole in a unique lab experiment, then it started to glow

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A new solar technology could help us dramatically change how we harvest light from the Sun, the scientists behind it say.Solar cells are expected to be one of the major ways that we move towards harvesting energy sustainably and through a variety of new ways. But they are limited by a range of factors, one of the most fundamental of which is the fact that light has to be the right colour to be absorbed by the solar cell, as well as the way they need to be relatively thick to absorb enough light energy.Scientists hope that it will one...

New solar technology could dramatically change how we harvest light from the Sun, scientists say

Chinese scientists have unveiled the next generation of their "artificial sun." And while it sounds like a headline fit for the distant future, the breakthrough could have an impact soon. They haven't created another star, but the experts are figuring out how to harness the powerful nuclear fusion power that...

Creators of 'artificial sun' announce another nuclear fusion breakthrough: 'World-first achievement'

Earth’s history is filled with marvelous creatures, some of which still leave experts baffled today, such as pseudosuchians. An example of one such creature is the new predatory reptile species discovered recently, located in the heart of Brazil, making a noteworthy addition to the tales of the Triassic period.

Ancient crocodile-like reptile discovered in Brazil

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A giant explosion that shook part of Russia more than a century ago has never been categorically explained.And yet, some scientists believe that it could have been the result of a very close encounter with a mysterious form of black hole. The extraordinary blast occurred just after 7am on 30 June, 1908, above the Podkamennaya Tunguska river in what is now modern-day Siberia.Its force was estimated to have been equivalent to as much as 15 megatons of TNT, making it 1,000 times more powerful than the atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945, as the Encyclopaedia Britannica notes.The...

Atom bomb-sized blast in Russia may have been caused by a black hole

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China's space officials said Thursday they welcomed scientists from across the world to apply to study the lunar rock samples the Chang'e 6 probe brought back to Earth in a historic mission, but noted there were limits to that cooperation, specifically with the U.S.

China says U.S. should 'remove obstacles' to allow scientists of all nations to study lunar samples

Have you ever stopped to think about how the spaces and places around us could impact our health? A recent study from Northwestern University lays fascinating groundwork, linking urban green and water spaces to lower chances of coronary artery calcification (CAC), a crucial marker of heart disease. Leading this significant...

Green and blue spaces like parks and rivers keep hearts healthy

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(Colorado) Colorado has many gems - Pikes Peak, Rocky Mountain National Park, Maroon Bells, and two of Thomas Dambo's wooden trolls. Dambo is a Danish artist, and his trolls are worldwide. Each troll serves as a unique tribute to the place they inhabit, honoring the history and culture of the location.

"Rita the Rock Planter" should be on your Colorado summer bucket list

The space environment is harsh and full of extreme radiation. Scientists designing spacecraft and satellites need materials that can withstand these conditions. In a paper published in January 2024, my team of materials researchers demonstrated that a next-generation semiconductor material called metal-halide perovskite can actually recover and heal itself from radiation damage.

Researchers say Earth’s crust is filled with a self-healing material that can power, protect the guts of spacecraft

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Challenges are part of life. People with various ages face certain obstacles. Some of them test our resilience and strength. Some zodiac signs have an unbeatable spirit that helps them overcome adversity. They don’t fear trying new things even when the odds are against them. Their perseverance often pays off as they reap big from their risks. Yet, their nature makes them hold onto abusive relationships as they fear moving on. Are you one of these resilient people?

3 Zodiac Signs Who Never Give Up

About 10,000 years ago, a small population of woolly mammoths were isolated on Wrangel Island off the Siberian coast. This isolation was a result of rising sea levels, a phenomenon that’s all too familiar today. Within just two generations, the woolly mammoth population on Wrangel Island exploded from a...

Genetic twist in the tale of the last woolly mammoths

While the effects of wildfires on terrestrial ecosystems are well-documented, the impact of wildfire ash on aquatic life has only recently begun to be understood. However, a team of scientists led by the University of Alberta has now explored the deadly consequences of wildfire ash on Australian water ecosystems. More...

Wildfire ash threatens to wipe out many aquatic species

A recent study has explored the potential for plants as a source of renewable energy and how that process is linked to their circadian rhythms (an organism's changes during a 24-hour cycle), as reported by Interesting Engineering. Researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur have been studying the...

Scientists make astonishing discovery about a potential grid system found in Earth's plants: 'Our eureka moment'

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A quantum phenomenon has allowed scientists to develop a lens just three atoms thick, qualifying as the thinnest ever made.
Oddly, the innovative approach allows most wavelengths of light to pass right through – a feature that could see it have huge potential in optical fiber communication and gadgets like augmented reality glasses.



					
			

The researchers who invented the lens, from the University of Amsterdam in the Netherlands and Stanford University in the US, say that their innovation will progress research into lenses of this type, as well as miniature electronic systems.
"The lens can be used in applications where the view through the...

Scientists Create The Thinnest Lens on Earth Using Quantum Physics

When you think of extinction and extinct creatures, dinosaurs and ammonites are likely the first that come to mind. These marine creatures, whose existence spans over 350 million years, became extinct around 66 million years ago, intriguing scientists and fossil fanatics alike. The prevailing narrative amongst palaeontologists has been that...

Ammonites' extinction was complex, not inevitable

While vapes or e-cigarettes first appeared around 20 years ago as an alternative to smoking, their prevalence and use have increasingly become problematic. Governments and regulators are now catching up to what is widely seen as an addictive and unsafe product. Australia has just passed a world-first bill that will ban all vapes from general retail later this year.

Vape Teardown: Scientists Reveal What's Actually Inside E-Cigarettes

HELSINKI — Japan’s H3 rocket successfully launched an Earth observation satellite Sunday on its third flight. The H3 rocket lifted off from the Tanegashima Space Center at 11:06 p.m. Eastern, June 30 (0306 UTC, July 1) carrying the Advanced Land Observing Satellite-4 (ALOS-4), also known as DAICHI-4. The...

H3 launches ALOS-4 advanced Earth observation satellite

In the realm of paleontology, the recent discovery of the most well-preserved, three-dimensional trilobite fossils ever discovered is making waves in the global scientific community. These 500 million-year-old treasures, hailing from the sweltering High Atlas of Morocco, are now making quite a splash in the scientific world. So striking is...

Best-preserved trilobite fossils ever found shake up the scientific community

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Details of photosynthesis viewed at the atomic level with cryo-microscope

The quest to understand the enigma of photosynthesis, how water is involved, and its critical role on Earth has taken a significant leap forward. A recent...

Details of photosynthesis viewed at the atomic level with cryo-microscope

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