How One Scientist Made A Mini Universe To Prove We're Wrong About Time
Time is one of those things we all take for granted, but beyond clocks and the movement of the sun and stars, is there such a thing as objective time?
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Not Wind, Not Solar: Japan's Renewable Project Makes Energy From Saltwater
Finding sources of clean energy is paramount if we're to curb our fossil fuel use, and Japan has found a unique way involving neither wind nor solar.
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These 4 US Cities Will Be Deserts By 2080, Study Shows
The climate is changing, and not just in the Arctic or at the coasts. Some cities in the US are set to turn into deserts if we don't change anything.
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This Secret In Greenland's Soil Helped Scientists Win An Emmy - Here's How
The sediment sample studied in this documentary was unearthed at a Cold War-era military camp in Greenland, with a secret from 400,000 years ago.
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What Are Those Black And White Squares On Rockets For?
If you've ever watched a space launch (and you should, it's awesome) you might have wondered why there were black and white squares on the rockets.
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Owners Say These Are The 5 Biggest Problems With Starlink
Starlink has brought fast internet to places cable never reached, but it isn’t perfect. Here’s what owners say frustrates them most about the service.
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Solar Farms In The Sahara Might Have An Unexpected Effect On The Global Climate
The Sahara Desert might seem like the perfect place to build a massive solar farm, but research suggests that doing so might have broad consequences.
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The Inside Of NASA's Space Shuttle Smells Bad, But Landing Makes It Worse - Here's Why
NASA commissioned a chemist in 2008 to recreate the smell of space on Earth to help train astronauts to differentiate it from something more dangerous.
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Illegal Destruction Of 250,000 Trees For A Google Data Center Causes Outrage In Finland
The ongoing push to build new data centers for artificial intelligence hit the realities of environmental protection in Finland. Locals call it 'arrogance.'
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Astronomers May Have Just Discovered A Bizarre Moon Unlike Any We Know
Astronomers haven't seen this possible moon directly, but they have spotted signs of its gravity at work, and the object doesn't fit neatly into a category.
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Scientists Just Released A Huge Invasive Python Back Into Florida — Here's Why
Florida has spent years trying to get invasive pythons out of the Everglades. Researchers just put a 150-pound one back, and they did it on purpose.
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Astronomers Just Made A Huge Discovery About These Distant 'Mega-Earths'
These planets, called the 'Gozilla of Earths' are theorized to be up to 17 times more massive than our homeworld. But new research is questioning that data.
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Scientists Crack Solar Panels' 33% Efficiency Ceiling
Researchers have been stumped for decades by a physics theory that appeared to cap the efficiency of solar panels. But a team in Spain may have an answer.
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A New Dwarf Planet May Be Hiding Beyond Neptune
A newly spotted object beyond Neptune could join Pluto among the dwarf planets. Astronomers are still working out just how large this distant world is.
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This 13 Year Old's $25 Invention Solves A Big Limitation For Solar Panels
Solar panels face some interesting and unique challenges, and one was tackled head-on by a teenager's invention.
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NASA's Swift Satellite Is Facing An Unfortunate Fate After Rescue Mission Goes South
NASA hoped to save Swift and test a way to extend other satellites' lives in the process. The rescue craft made it to space, but couldn't finish the job.
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Chinese Scientists Cloned This Endangered Species - Then They Made 10 More
Cloning is no longer a piece of science fiction, it's happening right now, in China, for a very specific reason.
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Is Tesla's Solar Roof Worth It To Power Your Home In 2026?
Considering Tesla for home solar power? Explore the factors that affect installation costs, long-term value, and whether its rooftop options fit your needs.
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Europe's Satellite Internet Alternative Aims To Compete With Starlink
An EU-backed satellite network will extend connectivity to areas that are poorly served by broadband internet, just as Starlink does.
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Rocket Lab's New Solar Cells Could Solve A Big Bottleneck For Spacecraft
Rocket Lab (one of SpaceX's competitors) has designed a new solar cell that matches the efficiency of existing cells while removing a key bottleneck.
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Irish Teen Invents Plastic That Doesn't Just Break Down, It Also Eats Microplastics
Microplastics are a major problem we have to tackle, but one Irish teen has invented a biodegradable plastic that destroys ambient microplastics.
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This 'Cell Tower In The Sky' Was Just Sent On A World's First US-Japan Round Trip
A bold experiment between the U.S. and Japan could change how cell tower networks reach remote areas, raising big questions about the future of mobile coverage.
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What Is The 'Battery Barrel' Effect, And How Does It Affect Battery Life?
Rechargeable batteries are amazing and let us travel anywhere with our laptops, but the battery barrel effect could be eating into their life.
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The First New US Lithium Plant In 50 Years Is Using An Unexpected Metal Source
The U.S. has long relied on overseas lithium processing. A new project in Texas aims to change that by getting battery material from an unlikely place.
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An Unexpected Alzheimer's Treatment Could Be In The Air We Breathe Everyday
Part of the reason that Alzheimer's disease is so scary is because there are so few treatments, but there could be one hiding in the air we breathe.
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This New Motor Could Be A Game Changer For Humanoid Robots And Wearable Tech
A new technology developed in Switzerland could create a motor that's only as thick as a human hair, but capable of following a curved path like a robot hand.
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Hawaii Is Finding A Clever Solution To Recycle Ocean Plastic
In an effort to combat pollution from ocean plastic, Hawaii has come up with a novel recycling solution that involves its highway infrastructure.
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