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Computational 'time machine' shows solar and wind power on track for 2°C target, but not for 1.5°C
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Kale, cabbage, and broccoli could turn toxic soil into a new source of critical thallium metal
University of Queensland geochemist Dr. Amelia Corzo-Remigio said powerful X-rays confirmed crops in the Brassicaceae family had strong ...
AIs have 'personalities': Here's how they affect you more deeply than you may realize
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Teens are becoming concerned about their attachment to AI chatbots
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AI model simulates smartphone muscle effort, revealing which swipes are most tiring
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Freestanding silicon anode design improves fast charging and cycle life in lithium-ion batteries
Silicon has long been seen as a promising anode material for next-generation lithium-ion batteries because it can store much more lithium th...
Can hyper-real virtual worlds make us feel better?
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Interface tweak triples graphene oxide fuel cell power density to 0.7 W/cm²
A breakthrough in interface engineering clears the path for sustainable, high-power hydrogen energy. As the world races toward a hydrogen-ba...
Reshore semiconductor manufacturing to UK and US to meet sustainability goals, study says
Making semiconductors in the UK and the US would be the most sustainable way to manufacture the materials that power every electronic device...
New Zealand is surrounded by ocean energy: Just what would it take to tap it?
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Major hydrogen storage potential in Bavaria, study concludes
Geological formations in southern Bavaria offer a previously underestimated potential for storing large quantities of hydrogen. They could t...
Why are communities pushing back against data centers?
Data centers, which house computer systems that help train AI models, are blanketing the country, a boom fueled by surging interest in AI an...
AI is changing more than your writing—it may be shaping your worldview, say researchers
Use of ChatGPT, Claude and other large language models, or LLMs—what most people call "AI"—has surged since ChatGPT debuted public...
Polymer electrolyte lets the ions flow for solid-state batteries
Researchers at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory have uncovered a path to design superionic polymer electrolytes ...
Volcanic rock formula cuts cement emissions by two-thirds
Researchers have developed a volcanic rock formula that cuts carbon emissions by 67%, potentially offering an affordable alternative to incr...
Safer, water-based zinc-ion battery delivers 900-cycle durability
Researchers at the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering have developed a rechargeable zinc-ion battery that uses low-cost materials and a simplif...
A new generation is reviving the iPod for distraction-free listening
Remember the iPod? It's making a quiet comeback. Four years after Apple killed off its digital music player, secondhand sales are surgin...
Finland's plan to bury spent nuclear waste carries risk to future generations
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Prototype chip could boost efficiency of power management in data centers
In an effort to meet the rising energy demands of data centers, engineers at the University of California San Diego have developed a new chi...
Cheaper thermoelectrics? Silver selenide approaches performance level of commercial materials
Thermoelectric (TE) materials, which can directly convert heat into electricity and vice versa, are attracting significant attention as key ...
Travelers will face limits on how many chargers they can carry as airlines try to reduce fire risks
Travelers will soon face restrictions on how many portable chargers they can carry on a flight as airlines continue to try to reduce the ris...
Framework offers method for planning electricity expansion in hydro-dependent systems
In many countries, hydropower provides a dominant share of the electricity supply. This dependence brings environmental benefits and competi...
Solar-powered device disinfects drinking water in under an hour
For many people living in developed nations, towns and cities take care of ensuring that residents' water is clean and safe. Municipalit...
New software could cut cooling energy use by 25% in data centers
Data centers consume millions of homes' worth of electricity each year, with much of that electricity simply powering the cooling system...
New global model reveals hidden UV risk for next-generation solar panels
Engineers from UNSW have created a worldwide UV radiation map for solar panels, highlighting major differences in exposure depending on clim...
Wind and solar may help Ecuador avoid repeat of its 2024 power crisis
Researchers from the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) in Belgium and Yachay Tech University in Ecuador have come to a surprising conclusion:...
Solar reactor uses old battery acid to turn plastic waste into clean hydrogen
Researchers have developed a solar-powered reactor to break down hard-to-recycle forms of plastic waste—such as drink bottles, nylon textile...
Samsung is discontinuing its texting app, tells impacted users to switch to Google Messages
Samsung is saying goodbye its namesake texting app. According to an end of service announcement published on the tech giant's U.S. suppo...
Explainability is a must for older adults to trust AI, study shows
Voice-activated, conversational artificial intelligence (AI) agents must provide clear explanations for their suggestions, or older adults a...
Researchers expose fossil fuel companies' communications facade
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Neuroscience explains why teens are so vulnerable to Big Tech social media platforms
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AI companions can comfort lonely users but may deepen distress over time
AI companions are always available, never judge, never tire and never demand anything in return. If someone is struggling with loneliness, t...
How a 'perfectly symmetrical' 2D perovskite could boost tandem solar cells
Rice University scientists and collaborators have created a new type of two-dimensional (2D) semiconductor that comes closer than ever to a ...
Breaking fuel cell barriers: New platinum catalyst brings high-efficiency hydrogen vehicles closer to commercialization
A research team has developed a next-generation platinum-based catalyst that improves both activity and durability in hydrogen fuel cells. T...
Waste water to clean energy: Japanese engineers harness the power of osmosis
A Japanese water plant is harnessing the natural process of osmosis to generate renewable energy that could one day become a common power so...
Q&A: A better design of social media platforms instead of blanket bans for young people
US courts have ruled against platform providers for failing to protect children, and the debate over age restrictions for social media has g...
New app designed to improve conference experience
A new app developed by Yun Huang, associate professor in the School of Information Sciences at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, ...
Do TV ads work? Ask smart TVs
Despite the hype about streaming services, traditional broadcast television still dominates advertising dollars. This year, advertisers will...
AI machine sorts clothes faster than humans to boost textile recycling in China
In an industrial park in Zhangjiagang, a small city on China's east coast, a large humming and hissing machine feeds on piles of used cl...
New analysis details how air traffic control towers can maintain operations during grid outages
Every day, more than 44,000 flights overseen by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) take off and land nationwide, coordinated by peopl...
Photothermal fabric panels could cut heating energy up to 23%
Researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst have unveiled a tool to combat climate change, fossil-fuel dependency, skyrocketing h...
Apple's 50-year odyssey has redefined technology, pop culture and comeback stories
A scrawny hippie and a nerdy engineer who became prank-playing friends vowed to change the world when they founded a Silicon Valley startup ...
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