The bones of nursing moms stay strong despite lactation draining them of calcium. A new study in mice hints at why. Crediytt: Pixabay Giving birth and caring for a newborn can be tough on a mother's bones. Estrogen, which regulates bone growth, drops sharply after birth, and lactation depletes calcium from the skeleton. However, nursing...
The system produces a downward-flowing curtain of sterilized air that keeps airborne viruses from reaching the wearer's faceUniversity of Michigan A recently developed device offers protection from airborne viruses without the need for a face mask. It utilizes a curtain of air that has been pre-treated to eliminate viruses it encounters. Named the "Worker Wearable...
Credit: CATL Chinese battery giant CATL reports that it has successfully flown a 4-ton plane using its ultra-high-density "condensed batteries." The company now anticipates having an 8-ton electric aircraft with a range of 2,000 to 3,000 km (1,240-1,865 miles) operational within the next 3-4 years. CATL's Market Dominance and Technological Advancements in Battery Density CATL is currently...
Credit: Depositphotos Hydrogen holds potential as a potent, eco-friendly fuel source, provided its production process is also environmentally sustainable. A recent report highlights the challenges in achieving genuinely green hydrogen, while a new study overcomes a hurdle in its production. According to a study released today in the journal Nature Energy, authored by Kiane de Kleijne...
Can gravity exist without mass? A new study proposes a way it might, with drastic effects on dark matter modelsNASA/JPL-Caltech It appears that something is missing from the universe, which physicists refer to as “dark matter.” Yet, even after a century of searching, it hasn't been found. A new paper suggests an alternative hypothesis, demonstrating...
The official portrait of Oleg Kononenko.Image Credit: NASA / Andrey Shelepin On June 5, Russian Cosmonaut Oleg Kononenko became the first person to spend 1,000 days in space. He surpassed the previous record held by fellow Russian Gennady Padalka, who spent 878 days, 11 hours, 29 minutes, and 48 seconds in space. Both achieved their...
Lignode is a carbon substance that Stora Enso and Altris are teaming to use to replace anode graphiteStora Enso "One month after Natron Energy launched mass production of its pioneering sodium-ion batteries, Swedish company Altris, in collaboration with Stora Enso, discovered a way to enhance the sustainability of lithium-free batteries by adapting carbon from tree...
Enlarge / "It got more attention than last year, and the development feels steadier, faster, and safer," said Toyota Chairman Akio Toyoda when asked how the hydrogen-powered Corolla had improved from 2023. A couple of weekends ago, while most motorsport fans were focused on Monaco and Indianapolis, Toyota President Akio "Morizo" Toyoda participated in the Super Taikyu...
Credit: Pixabay An investigation into the correlation between insufficient sleep and bone disease is being conducted by Dr. Christine Swanson, MD, MCR. On April 23, at the University of Colorado Department of Medicine's annual Research Day, faculty member Christine Swanson, MD, MCR, showcased her NIH-funded clinical research on whether adequate sleep might help prevent osteoporosis. "Osteoporosis can occur for...
Hysata guarantees the world's most affordable hydrogen with a groundbreaking device that splits water into H2 and O2 at 95% efficiency, which is about 20% more efficient than the top conventional electrolyzers. The company has secured US$111 million to expand production. Hydrogen production typically wastes 20-30% of renewable energy, contributing to high costs. Australian company...
