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Engineers Develop Ultra-Fast Charging Lithium Battery

Credit: Unsplash.Engineers have achieved a remarkable feat in battery technology, unveiling a revolutionary lithium battery equipped with superior electrodes poised to revolutionize charging speeds. The latest innovation boasts a charging time of under five minutes, marking a significant advancement over current battery offerings, particularly concerning electric vehicle applications.Unveiling the InnovationThe breakthrough stemmed from the...

Should You Switch Off Your Computer Every Night?

Credit: Unsplash / Tianyi Ma.In the realm of tech habits, one question frequently arises: should you shut down your computer before calling it a night, or is it okay to close the laptop lid and let it slip into sleep mode? Like many problems in life, there's no one-size-fits-all solution, but there are key...

Newly Discovered Moon Mineral Unveiled by Chinese Mission

Credit: Unsplash / Nicolas Thomas.In December 2020, the Chang'e-5 mission embarked on an extraordinary journey to the Moon, marking a milestone in lunar exploration. Its mission is to land, collect, and return rocks to Earth. This endeavor marked the first collection of lunar material in 45 years, offering a treasure trove of insights into...

Do You Know Who Invented Math?

Credit:Unsplash / Dan Cristian Pădureț.Carl Friedrich Gauss famously declared mathematics the "queen of the sciences." However, as history's renowned mathematician, he might have been slightly biased. Ask a physicist, and she might retort with the provocative analogy that "physics is to mathematics what sex is to masturbation."But regardless of whether mathematics wears the crown, it undoubtedly stands...

University of Amsterdam Chemists Develop AI-Driven Autonomous Chemical Synthesis Robot

The University of Amsterdam introduces RoboChem, an autonomous benchtop platform designed for rapid, precise, and continuous chemical synthesis. Credit: University of AmsterdamChemists at the University of Amsterdam (UvA) have introduced an innovative autonomous chemical synthesis robot called "RoboChem," which is equipped with an integrated AI-driven machine learning unit. Representing a breakthrough in the...

Hubble Space Telescope Detects Water Vapor in Atmosphere of Small Exoplanet

Credit: Unsplash.Astronomers utilizing the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope have observed GJ 9827d, the smallest exoplanet known to have water vapor in its atmosphere. With a diameter approximately twice that of Earth, this distant planet could provide insights into the prevalence of water-rich atmospheres around other stars in our galaxy.Discovery and CharacteristicsGJ 9827d, discovered by...

Burner Phones: Unraveling the Myth of Untraceability

A once great phone now relegated to life as a burner. Credit: Unsplash.Whether from binge-watching The Wire or Breaking Bad or encounters with intriguing individuals, the term "burner phones" often evokes associations with secrecy and clandestine activities. However, unraveling the truth behind these devices reveals a history rooted in simplicity and anonymity.Burner Phones: A...

The Impact on Your Liver Upon Alcohol Cessation

Credit: SechatAccording to Greek mythology, the titan Prometheus faced Zeus's wrath for bestowing fire upon humanity. Chained and tormented by an eagle devouring his liver daily, the myth raises questions about the liver's regenerative abilities. Delving into reality, this article examines the liver, its susceptibility to alcohol, and its capacity for self-repair.The Liver: Vital...

Why BMI Falls Short as a Measure of Health – Unraveling the Reasons

It wasn't even developed by a physician. credit: Unsplash.Nothing can be said to be specific in this world, "except death and taxes," wrote Ben Franklin in a letter to his friend Jean-Baptiste Le Roy in 1789, "except death and taxes." This iconic quote showcases Franklin's wit and highlights a time predating the Body Mass Index (BMI).The Evolution of...

Phone Light Sensor: A Potential Tool for Unauthorized Surveillance

Credit: Unsplash.In increasingly mobile-dependent lives, people entrust their smartphones with various sensitive tasks, from financial transactions to work-related activities and even documenting personal musings through apps like Notes. However, a recent study conducted by MIT researchers sheds light on a potential privacy threat associated with the unassuming ambient light sensor in most phones.The Vulnerability...