Don't Just Turn Up The AC, Try This Cheaper Solution Instead
On those hot summer days, you may be tempted to crank up the air conditioner as much as possible. But there is cheaper way to help keep you feeling cool.
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This Company's New Bladeless Wind Turbines Are A Game Changer For Energy Accessibility
Wind turbines are a leading source of renewable energy in the U.S., but they have certain limitations. Here's how bladeless wind turbines could address them.
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Scientists Dressed Up As Batman Had An Unexpected Effect On Local Residents
What would you do if you saw Batman on the subway? Surprisingly, seeing someone dressed as the Caped Crusader has an effect on your behavior.
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China's New Atomic Clock Is More Than Just Ultra-Precise
Cesium atomic clocks are some of the most accurate time-keeping devices ever made, but the newest generation of clocks render them obsolete.
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Why Are Phone Charging Speeds Measured In Watts?
If you've ever been in the market for a phone charger, you may have been confused about why they're rated in watts. The answer is pretty simple.
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How Butterfly Wings Could Make Solar Panels Up To 66% More Efficient
Solar panels can never be 100% efficient, but we can certainly get them as close as possible — and the key might just lie in the natural world.
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A 12-Year Old From Scotland Created A Life-Saving Solar Invention
Big inventions don't have to come from big names or big companies, sometimes it just takes a 12-year-old who wants to do the right thing and help.
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Hall Effect Sensors Aren't Just For Gaming - Here's How They Work
If you've spent time shopping for a new controller in the past few years, you've heard of the Hall effect, but what is it, and what is it used for?
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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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