Farmers Purpose-Bred A New Kind Of Cow Designed To Maintain Solar Farms
If you follow the solar industry you've probably heard the term agrivoltaics, which is combining agriculture and solar power — and bespoke cows.
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Not Water, Not Power: The Next Data Center Resource Race Might Be For Copper
Most people can tell you that most AI data centers use water to cool the equipment, but a part of that cooling process also includes the use of aluminum plates.
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Space Missions Are Having An Unexpected Effect On Astronauts' Sense Of Smell
Going into outer space causes a lot of changes in the human body, but you may be surprised to learn that it can radically alter your sense of smell.
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Silk Might Be The Reason 6G Internet Is Coming Sooner Than You Think
6G internet is coming for us whether we like it or not, but its arrival may be hastened by an upgrade to the network powered not by glass, but silk.
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10 Of The World's Biggest Telescopes & Where They're Located
Reaching out and seeing into the vast distances of space means using incredibly sophisticated equipment and the perfect atmospheric conditions for the job.
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Why Don't We Put More Turbines Underwater? The Pros And Cons Of Tidal Energy
In the pursuit of a greener and renewable energy sources, the world has harnessed power from the sun and wind, but taking advantage of the tides is less common.
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9 Of The Most Expensive Science Experiments Of All Time
From basic research to superweapons, pushing science to its limits is costly. You won't believe how much went into these world-changing experiments.
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This New Satellite System Could Control Speeding Drivers' Brakes - Here's How
Satellite technology could play a large role in a new speed limit system set by the EU for automatically slowing down cars that are traveling too fast.
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How Accurately Did The Martian Depict Its Science And NASA?
"The Martian" was a hit at the box office, but fans have wondered whether the scientific claims shown in the film are accurate rather than just entertaining.
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Morning Vs. Afternoon: What Time Of Day Is Best For Solar Panels?
Solar power is a great way to offset some of your power costs, but when is the best time to use that solar power, in the morning or afternoon?
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Solar Data Centers Are Fine, But Here's How Many Panels They Would Actually Need
Data centers use a huge amount of energy, leading some to wonder why solar panels aren't used to power these facilities. Here's why it's not currently feasible.
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Scientists Can Now 3D Print Perfect-Fitting Contact Lenses In 20 Minutes
If you haven't been paying attention, 3D printing has been making persistent strides in recent years, to the point we can now print contact lenses.
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Florida's Dumped Food Waste Is Having An Unexpected Effect In The Gulf Of Mexico
It's not advisable to throw your food waste into the ocean, as it risks the lives of all manner of marine life, but scientists know what they're doing.
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Old NYC Subway Cars Have An Unexpected Second Life On The Ocean Floor
When a New York City subway car reaches the end of its service life, it doesn't necessarily go to a nice farm upstate, it might end up underwater.
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Repainted Los Angeles Streets Are Having A Big Effect On Local Heatwaves
Heat waves around the world have gotten pretty severe, forcing multiple municipalities and organizations to take action in an attempt to cool temperatures.
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5 Disadvantages Of Nuclear Energy (And Why AI Might Make Them Harder To Ignore)
As AI drives demand for more electricity, nuclear power is back in focus. These disadvantages could become much harder to overlook in the years ahead.
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Study Shows The Harmful Effects Of Giving Smartphones To Kids Under 12
Most of us have an intuitive understanding that getting a smartphone too soon is bad for you, but lately we're getting more and more proof of it.
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A Floating Wind Farm In Portugal Is Having A Surprising Impact On Underwater Habitats
Floating offshore wind farms may do more than generate clean energy. A Portugal study found one project had some remarkable effects on underwater habitats.
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These Tiny Bugs Are Having A Huge Effect On Florida's 100-Year-Old Tree Infestation
Invasive species are a serious threat that can wreak millions of dollars worth of damage on the environment, but Florida's fighting fire with fire.
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New Image Shows What 14 Years Of Driving Has Done To NASA's Mars Rover
NASA's Curiosity rover has traveled more than 20 miles across Mars since 2012. New images reveal the toll that journey has taken on the machine.
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The First X-Rays Have Been Taken In Space - And It's A Gamechanger
Going into outer space is dangerous for lots of reasons, but being able to take an X-ray while in orbit opens the door to longer-term missions.
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The EU Just Approved This First-Of-Its-Kind Ocular Implant That Can Restore Vision
An electronic eye implant that helped patients regain practical central vision in clinical trials has received approval for commercial sale in Europe.
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China's New Solar Breakthrough Makes Desalinated Water Cheaper Than Bottled
Although solar water desalination is cleaner than the other options out there, it under performs, but new tech from China could change the paradigm.
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Your Solar Panels Could Be Losing Most Of Their Power To One Thing You Can Barely See
If you have solar panels installed at your residence or you're planning to install them in the future, the power might be getting limited due to this reason.
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Minnesota Solar Farms Are Having An Unexpected Effect On Local Insect Populations
Solar power has numerous benefits over other energy sources, and its surprising appeal with certain insects provides a boost to biodiversity.
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Next-Gen European Air Conditioners Could Change How You Cool Your Home
Air conditioners are necessary in extreme heat, but its refrigerant proves to be an environmental problem. Researchers discovered an electricity-only solution.
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China's Reusable Rocket Breakthrough Might Give SpaceX Some Serious Competition
China has launched and recovered its first reusable rocket booster, meaning there's a chance it could compete with SpaceX outside the US market.
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