Category: Science
How The James Webb Space Telescope Works Using Less Power Than Your Microwave
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) is the most advanced space telescope ever constructed and one of the coolest pieces of tech we’ve ever sent to space. And even though its technology may be difficult to grasp, the power it uses is very relatable. In fact, it can operate on about one kilowatt of power…
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China Claims ‘All-Iron’ Battery Out Performs Lithium At A Fraction Of The Cost
Lithium batteries essentially rule our world now. Our phones, cordless tools, and cars, to name a few, all rely on the technology, and it, in turn, relies on our ability to mine and process lithium. And while deposits such as the 2…. Check out the original article: [Slashgear] China Claims ‘All-Iron’ Battery Out Performs Lithium…
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3D Printing Made This Researcher’s 40-Year-Old Concept A Reality
As 3D printing becomes more accessible and printers get increasingly budget-friendly, academic researchers are coming up with a plethora of useful new creations. They’re also going back over older ideas to see if the new technology enables any previously impractical ideas to be brought into use. The latter is exactly what researchers at MIT’s Computer…
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This Scientist’s New Invention Could Save A Building In The Event Of An Earthquake
Earthquakes can pose a serious threat to cities and human life. Some scientists have tried to pre-empt these events by using technology like fiber optics to detect earthquakes and tides, while others have sought ways to mitigate the damage they can cause. Civil engineering professor Moussa Leblouba from the University of Sharjah, UAE, has developed…
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If You Played Pokémon Go, Your Activity Was Used For Way More Than You Think
Let’s rewind to the good old summer of 2016, when Snapchat dog filters and the Mannequin Challenge dominated social media. And out in the real world, it was Pokémon Go that was the real sensation. People were wandering around every gas station parking lot and weird alleyway in the hopes of capturing a legendary cartoon…
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Historic China-Europe Space Mission Hopes To Collect Pivotal Data Never Seen Before
There are now thousands of satellites orbiting Earth, but there’s still a surprisingly basic thing we haven’t yet targeted well. The Earth is often bombarded with solar storms, but so far, we’ve yet to observe the planet’s magnetic field respond to them in real time. Now, a spacecraft built jointly by China and Europe is…
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