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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How Many Starlink Satellites Are In Orbit Today?
There are more Starlink satellites in Earth's lower orbit than any other brand of satellite, providing thousands of people with internet access.
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These Rival Aerospace Companies Are Competing With SpaceX
SpaceX's biggest competitors are busy building reusable rockets of their own, but they're also finding other ways to make money in the space industry.
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Why SpaceX's Starship Falls Sideways Before Flipping Upright To Land
SpaceX knows how to land a rocket upright, so Starship's sideways descent might seem like an odd choice. There's a reason it doesn't take a more direct route.
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Astronomers Find First Planet With Earth-Like Water And Weather Outside Our Solar System
Astronomers watched water clouds grow thicker and thinner on a world trillions of miles away. It's familiar weather in a place that's otherwise unlike Earth.
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The Secret Behind Tesla's Roadster Wall Trick Is Hiding In Plain Sight
It seemed like sci-fi, but Tesla insists it's real. The second-generation Tesla Roadster's wall and flip tricks included thrust and rocket augments.
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What Starlink Direct-To-Cell Can (And Can't) Actually Do On Your Phone
It sounds like sci-fi, but satellite-connected cell service really is here. There are some asterisks, though, and it's clearly still in the beginning stages.
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Data Center Power Demands Are Pushing Our Ships And Ports To Pollute More
AI is contributing to increasing energy costs in addition to strain on electric grids. That's pushed some industries to look for power elsewhere.
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MIT Engineers Discovered A New Way To Design 3D-Printed Concrete - Here's How
Despite the growing popularity of 3D printing, it's still rare to see in construction, but a new advance out of MIT could make it commonplace.
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Here's How US Recycling Companies Are Turning Old Wind Turbine Blades Into Cement
Although windmills are a vital cog in the green-energy machine, disposing of the fiberglass blades is hard, but we could be using them in cement.
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Missouri Researchers Are Using MRI-Style Tech To Spot Failing Roads Before Potholes Form
By the time you hit a pothole, the asphalt has been breaking down for a while. Missouri researchers want to catch those changes before the road falls apart.
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Arkansas Is Trying To Solve One Of Solar's Biggest Problems Using A Local Rice Farm
There's no question that solar power's a net boon for the environment, but it's not popular with everyone, though a future project could change that.
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This Wind Turbine Concept Could Recycle Old Parts Into Diapers And Even Gummy Bears
Recycling a wind turbine blade into candy is a strange idea, but the bigger goal is practical: making blades we won't struggle to dispose of years later.
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Not Wind, Not Waves: These Unlikely Local Residents Are Reshaping California's Coasts
Coastlines shift all the time, but erosion isn't always to blame, some of the movement can be attributed to a surprising source.
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SpaceXAI's Plan To Deal With Starlink Collisions Is Facing An International Obstacle
As Starlink's orbital footprint grows, SpaceXAI wants to tackle a mounting safety challenge. But getting other satellite operators on board may prove difficult.
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Why SpaceX Wants To Catch Starship Instead Of Giving It Landing Legs
SpaceX has used landing legs for most of its spacecraft in the past, but the newest model will use another mechanism. Here's why SpaceX plans to catch Starship
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SpaceX Achieved A New NASA Record - Here's What It Is
SpaceX's Crew-13, aboard the company's Falcon 9 rocket, broke one record that NASA previously held. Here's what the record is and how SpaceX made it possible.
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Chronic Pain Lasts Longer For Women Than Men, But A New Study Might Find An Opioid-Free Solution
Recent research might have teased out some of the reasons why women experience pain for longer, and it could lead to new opioid-free treatments.
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Why SpaceX Chose Texas For Starship When Florida Was Already Its Home Base
Florida would seem like the obvious place for SpaceX to launch Starship, but the company chose Texas instead. The decision came with some trade-offs.
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Here's How Much Power Wind Turbines Generate
Wind turbines have a rated capacity, but that doesn't paint the whole picture because that's just the amount of power they can produce under ideal conditions.
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Not Just A Toy: Florida Is Using Robotic Animals To Fix Its Python Problem
Pythons are known to be ambush predators, lying in wait for prey to come within striking distance. Helpfully, this patience gives the robotic rabbit time.
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SpaceX Needs $40 Billion To Buy Chips From Nvidia — Here's Why
SpaceX wants to spend billions on Nvidia chips, but these aren't the graphics cards you'd put in a gaming PC. The company has something much bigger in mind.
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These Drones Could Be The Unexpected Answer To Drought — Here's How
With local weather patterns changing every year, access to regular rain is a growing concern, and one new startup hopes to address it with drones.
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How Do Rockets Avoid Hitting Satellites And Space Debris During Launch?
With how many rockets are launched between NASA and private agencies like SpaceX, it's a wonder that more rockets don't accidentally collide with satellites.
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