The Dragon 4, a 4-meter (13-foot) variant of the kite, utilized in the Faroe Islands. Credit: MinestoA novel method of extracting renewable energy from the oceans has recently emerged, drawing attention to its innovative approach. This method, inspired by the movement of a kite, efficiently harnesses energy from tidal and ocean currents and is...
Credit: Unsplash.Since its inception in 1945, adding fluoride to public water supplies has gained widespread adoption globally. Despite its prevalence, controversy surrounds this practice, often fueled by concerns regarding its safety. But what exactly is fluoride, and why is it introduced into water sources?Fluoride is a naturally occurring mineral released from rocks, soil, water,...
A reproduction of the "Welcome Stranger" gold nugget, which weighed in at 72 kilograms. Credit: Museums Victoria, CC BY 4.0In the pursuit of quick wealth, individuals often explore unconventional avenues, from curious artifacts like necropants to contemporary ventures like Bitcoin. However, amidst the volatility of internet investments, gold stands as a stalwart symbol of...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
