EPFL engineers have successfully constructed and examined a solar reactor capable of harnessing sunlight and water to produce hydrogen gas. This system not only exhibits exceptional efficiency in hydrogen generation but also effectively utilizes the byproducts of oxygen and heat. Hydrogen has a significant role in renewable energy, one of the most efficient methods of […]
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Room-temperature superconductivity Researchers find that triggering superconductivity with a flash of light requires the same fundamental physics at work in the more stable states needed for devices, opening up a new path toward creating room-temperature superconductivity. Researchers can learn more about a system by jolting it into a somewhat unstable state– scientists call this “out
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Vicky Barlow made a remarkable discovery when she came across the rainbow sea slug during her exploration of the pools in Falmouth. This sighting was quite uncommon as these slugs are usually found in warmer waters. Only three prior instances of this creature being observed in the UK have been reported by experts, and this
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Scalloped hammerhead sharks (Sphyrna lewini) have developed a distinctive adaptation to conserve body heat while hunting in frigid depths. In order to enhance their hunting capabilities, they have evolved the ability to shut their gills and prevent heat loss. Many species of fish and marine mammals are recognized for their diving behavior, descending from the
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While the Ocean Cleanup is primarily recognized for its use of large garbage collectors in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, it has also taken measures to hinder the entry of plastic waste into the oceans. Their most recent vessel, the Interceptor, is designed to obstruct approximately 1,000 tons of plastic from entering the Java Sea
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A recently released video demonstrates the flight of an intriguing eVTOL aircraft design on a larger scale. The Transwing platform utilizes a distinctive wing system that can fold at a dihedral angle, enabling smooth transitions between hover and cruise modes and providing significant benefits. Electric VTOL Electric VTOL aircraft that transition from vertical takeoff and
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Scientists in Australia have made a groundbreaking discovery involving a defense mechanism seen in the animal kingdom: Playing Dead. However, this particular instance is unlike anything previously documented. Entire ant colonies were observed engaging in a collective behavior of feigning death, marking a remarkable find. The strategy of appearing dead is commonly employed by various
Espresso coffee is a popular beverage brewed by grinding roasted coffee beans into grains and then forcing hot water at high pressure through a bed of coffee grains to dissolve the soluble content of the coffee and produce espresso. However, recent research has found that more finely ground coffee beans make weaker espresso, which is
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Pumped storage hydropower (PSH), a type of hydroelectric energy storage, is rapidly gaining popularity worldwide as a new technology. Unlike the traditional image of hydroelectric power, which is associated with massive dams such as the Hoover Dam or the Three Gorges Dam, PSH is more environmentally friendly and does not displace communities or damage ecosystems.
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Around 20-30% of children experience atopic eczema, which commonly appears in early childhood and is often linked to food allergies. It is also associated with the development of asthma and allergic rhinitis later in life. A recent study from Finland has found that the environmental conditions of the home during early childhood do not appear
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