Category: Science

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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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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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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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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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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Artificial Intelligence has circulated far and wide, and at this point, it’s safe to say that it’s shaping everything around us. Major tech brands like Google, Meta, and OpenAI are pushing the boundaries of AI-powered tools and assistants, opening the door to endless use cases and possibilities. You can now use AI tools for small…

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Since Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin landed on the Moon almost 60 years ago, 10 other people have done it, too. All have been Apollo astronauts, but some nations have ambitions of making their own Moon landing. China is one such nation, and the country officially announced a mission in 2023 that aims to get…

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