How Long Does Nuclear Waste Last?
Nuclear energy is great because it doesn't produce any harmful emissions, but the waste it does produce can stick around for a very long time.
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Europe's Supercomputer Just Broke A World Record You've Probably Never Heard Of
Although they might seem like yesterday's hype, quantum computers are still progressing, and a European team has recently set a big new record.
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How Many Solar Panels Would It Take To Equal One Nuclear Reactor?
Solar power is often seen as a safer alternative to nuclear, which produces toxic waste, but matching nuclear's power output with solar isn't easy.
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China's Flying Wind Turbine Might Unlock Power Conventional Turbines Can't Reach
China produces more energy through wind than the rest of the world, holding more than 50% of the world's total capacity, and now it's taking to the air.
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3 Ways Screens Can Harm Your Eyes (And How To Avoid It)
It's impossible to escape screens in the modern world, and while you probably already know it, they're hurting your eyes in more ways than one.
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Why NASA's Space Shuttle Hitched Rides On Top Of A Boeing 747
Although the Space Shuttle was capable of rocket-powered rides to space, it required the help of a Boeing 747 for earthbound transportation.
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The Reason American Spacecraft Land In The Ocean – But Russian Ones Don't
American spacecraft have often returned to Earth with a literal splash, but Russia's Soyuz craft touch back down on land. And the reason is surprisingly simple.
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Is AI Psychosis Real? New Studies Are Beginning To Paint A Terrifying Picture
AI may be the hottest trend in technology, but there could be unforeseen psychological risks lurking just below the surface that we aren't ready for.
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China Cleaning Up Its Pollution Might Have Sped Up Climate Change
China has massively cleaned up its air pollution problem, but that might have caused some complications, with a polluted sky potentially keeping Earth cooler.
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Why Do Rockets Perform A Rolling Motion After Launch?
Scientists learned early on how crucial the roll maneuver was to get astronauts to space, and NASA has been using it since the days of its earliest rockets.
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Are Digital Cameras Affected By Radiation?
Digital cameras are used everywhere today, from outer space to the inside of a nuclear reactor, so what does that radiation do to the camera?
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At 8 Billion Light Years Away, This Laser Just Set Records - And It Was A Lucky Find
Lasers originating from across the universe are a rare find, and astronomers only managed to catch a glimpse of a record-breaking one due to a stroke of luck.
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Those Tiny Holes In Airplane Windows Have An Important Purpose
Passenger airplanes have a bunch of little symbols or features throughout them that seem random to most passengers, but each and every one has a purpose.
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Birds Can't Tell The Difference Between Solar Farms And Lakes – And It's Disrupting Migration
Solar power installations are great at reducing our output of greenhouse gases, but they could be causing big problems for migrating birds.
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These 5 Common Objects Are Radioactive, According To The US Department Of Energy
Most of the time, when somebody hears the word radiation, they think of the fallout left after a nuclear explosion, which can be incredibly dangerous.
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Australia's Floating Solar Array Is Doing A Lot More Than Generating Electricity
Floating solar arrays are an increasingly popular solution to rising energy demands, but Australia is finding out they're good for more than power.
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4 Meteor Myths You Need To Stop Believing
Most of us have probably seen a shooting star, but our meteor knowledge likely stops there, with all the gaps filled by myths and misinformation.
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Scientists Used Toy Robot Parts To Build A $5 Fake Drug Detector
Fake drugs laced with dangerous chemicals are becoming a problem worldwide. This prototype detector might be able to tell the difference, but there's a catch.
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White Noise Vs. Brown Noise: Which Is Best For Productivity?
You've probably heard of white noise, but there's a whole slew of similarly colorful noises, some of which seem to have interesting psychological effects.
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This Groundbreaking Hydrogen Engine Could Rival Diesel Power Without The Emissions
Internal combustion engines built the modern world but they are major polluters, but this hydrogen engine prototype could change the paradigm.
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China's Fuel Breakthrough Might Be The Solution To The Oil Crisis
With the cost of oil-based commodities always on the rise, it's good to know that there are scientists out there working on ways to bring them down.
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Scientists Have One Big Question After Reconstructing A 3.7 Million-Year-Old Face
We know that Homo sapiens weren't the only humans to walk the Earth, but a reconstruction of one ancestor is leaving scientists with some questions.
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This Common Weather Condition Could Make Your AirPods Static Shock You
Have you ever experienced a little shock on your fingers or ear when taking your AirPods out of the case? Here's what's going on and what you can do about it.
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Aircraft Carrier Power Explained: Why New Ships Need Giant Generators
The kings of modern navies are aircraft carriers, but to flex their military might, they need to be able to output enormous amounts of energy.
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NASA Chief Jared Isaacman Is Fighting To Make Pluto A Planet Again - Here's Why
Current NASA head Jared Isaacman, himself something of a controversial choice, is determined to get Pluto reclassified as a planet again. Here's why.
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One Of HBO's Best Miniseries Is An Emmy-Winning Drama About NASA's Moon Exploration
As Artemis II has us looking to the moon once again, consider watching this 1998 series, hosted by Tom Hanks, depicting the Apollo space program.
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China's New 'All-Iron' Battery Might Beat Lithium At Only 1.25% Of The Cost
Lithium batteries are the standard across multiple industries, but China has been working to improve battery technology and develop different battery types.
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