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Scientists Develop Transparent Solar Windows Using Liquid Crystals

Material & Energy, Nanotechnology / Jorge Paka

A Nanjing University team developed a transparent solar concentrator that coats ordinary window glass. The device employs cholesteric liquid crystal (CLC) multilayers with submicron-scale periodic structures to function as a diffractive solar concentrator (CUSC). It channels sunlight toward the window’s edges, where photovoltaic cells capture the energy. The findings were published in PhotoniX. Next-Gen Solar […]

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BMW to Launch Next-Gen Hydrogen Fuel Cell With Toyota

Automotive, Transportation & Automation / Ngoma Manuel

BMW’s Steyr plant is gearing up for mass production of fuel cell systems, currently testing third-generation hydrogen fuel cell prototypes, with full production set for 2028. BMW will make third-gen HFC components at Steyr, Landshut, and Munich, with Toyota supplying the fuel cells. Unlike earlier generations, the third is fully developed by BMW. Compact, Efficient,

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AI-made playlists every Monday on Amazon Music

Apps & Software, Tech / Valeriano Ndeyi

Since Spotify introduced its AI DJ, Amazon Music has been building its own AI-powered tools, such as AI-generated playlists and AI-assisted search, to better compete. Today, Amazon Music is rolling out a new feature called “Weekly Vibe” for all U.S. subscribers on iOS and Android, designed to make the listening experience more personal. Personalized Playlists

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VR Games Can Help Kids in Clinics, But What Should Parents Know for Safe Use at Home?

Tech / Jorge Paka

More games are now incorporating virtual reality due to its power to create engaging, immersive environments. But how does VR differ from traditional video games? At Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, experts use VR tools to help young patients feel at ease during medical treatments. “More kids now have access to VR at home,” says Anya

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Speeds On This New 6G Chip are Ten Times Those Of 5G

Computer & Electronics, Tech / Eduardo Paulo

Chinese and American engineers have unveiled a 6G chip capable of reaching speeds beyond 100 Gbps, which is roughly 10 times faster than 5G‘s maximum potential and about 500 times quicker than current average 5G speeds. While the deployment of 6G networks is not anticipated before the 2030s, the industry must establish the foundational work now. A

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Spherical RoboBall Could Conquer the Moon’s Harshest Terrain

Space & Environment, Tech / Samilton Santos

Instead of relying on the usual wheels or legs to navigate extraterrestrial landscapes, a team at Texas A&M, led by Robert Ambrose, is experimenting with a more geometric approach: a spherical robot designed to roll across rugged lunar ground. Pop Culture Inspiration Fans of cult television might recall The Prisoner, the surreal 1960s series that

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Nuclear Waste Could Become a Source of Tritium for Fusion Power

Material & Energy, Nuclear & Particles / Samilton Santos

A looming shortage of fuel for nuclear fusion may have an unexpected fix. A physicist at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) suggests that tritium for fusion reactors could be generated using nuclear waste left over from fission plants. If fusion energy becomes practical, it could revolutionize power production, delivering virtually limitless electricity on demand. Yet,

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Why Some People Refrain from Engaging in Sex

Health & Fitness, Psychology / Jorge Paka

Sexual activity significantly impacts overall well-being. During intercourse, the body releases a surge of hormones that help relieve pain, strengthen the immune system, reduce the risk of cancer, and alleviate symptoms associated with menopause. However, many adults choose to avoid sex, which can result in emotional distress, feelings of shame, and lowered self-esteem—for both the

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First-Ever Pig Lung Transplant Into Human

Biotechnology, Medicine / Jorge Paka

A genetically engineered pig lung functioned for 216 hours inside a brain-dead human, marking the first reported attempt at a cross-species lung transplant, according to Nature Medicine. The technique, known as xenotransplantation, aims to ease the chronic shortage of donor organs. Pig organs are similar in size to human ones, but their proteins often trigger

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Sunlight Alone Keeps These Tiny Aircraft Aloft

Aerospace, Space & Environment / Jorge Paka

Earth’s mesosphere is often called a “no-fly zone.” The air there is far too thin for conventional aircraft. But new ultralight devices might challenge that limitation, staying aloft with nothing more than sunlight. Photophoresis as a Key to Mesosphere Flight This approach relies on photophoresis — a gas flow that occurs when light strikes an

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