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London's newly operational 25km super sewer has successfully prevented 5.5 million tonnes of sewage from polluting the Thames, stopping 95% of spills and protecting the river equivalent to keeping 2,200 Olympic-sized swimming pools clean.
Yotta Energy's new battery technology replaces rooftop solar ballast blocks, integrating directly with panels to simplify installation and reduce costs for commercial buildings, aiming to increase solar and energy storage...
A California company, PV Circonomy, has developed automated technology that recovers 99.3% of materials from discarded solar panels, setting a new standard for recycling. The system processes one panel per minute, potentially...
Rb₅BiMo₄O₁₆, a rare rubidium-containing oxide-ion conductor, exhibits 29 times higher conductivity than yttria-stabilized zirconia at 300°C, making it promising for solid oxide fuel cells and clean energy applications due to its...
Breathing cycles affect pupil size, with pupils smallest during inhalation and largest during exhalation, potentially impacting vision by enhancing detail perception with smaller pupils and aiding faint object detection with...
A new lithium-sulfur battery with a glass-like sulfur electrode and iodine maintains 80% capacity after 25,000 cycles, outperforming standard lithium-ion batteries and potentially transforming energy storage with faster charging...
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Researchers at the University of Copenhagen trained an AI model to detect emotions in seven ungulate species with 89.49% accuracy by analyzing vocal patterns. This breakthrough could improve animal welfare, livestock management,...
Chinese researchers found LiSO2CF3 can rejuvenate lithium batteries by delivering fresh lithium to used cells. Tests showed a lithium-iron phosphate battery restored to 99% capacity after 15% loss, maintaining 96% capacity after...
A new optical fiber link between CERN and Paris will provide ultra-precise frequency references for antimatter experiments, potentially revealing differences between matter and antimatter. The connection improves measurement...
Microsoft claims to have created the first 'topological qubits' for quantum computing, potentially enabling faster scaling than rival technologies. The company's Nature paper shows promising results, but some researchers remain...
A long-lost tomb of 18th Dynasty Egyptian King Thutmose II has been discovered in Luxor's Valley of the Kings by a joint Egyptian-British team. The find completes the roster of known royal tombs from this influential dynasty and...
MIT biologists discovered a new layer of RNA splicing regulation involving LUC7 proteins, which affects up to 50% of human genes. This mechanism, found in plants and animals but not fungi, adds complexity to gene expression...
NASA's Curiosity rover discovered ancient wave ripples in Martian rock, indicating the presence of a shallow, ice-free lake on Mars 3.7 billion years ago. The ripples, found in the Amapari Marker Band and Prow outcrop, suggest...
Occidental Oil sees carbon capture as key to expanding oil production, aiming to extract 50-70 billion more barrels through enhanced oil recovery. The company's direct air capture technology, initially marketed as a climate...
Microsoft's Magma AI model, featuring Set-of-Mark and Trace-of-Mark components, surpasses benchmarks in visual question-answering and robot manipulation, enhancing task completion in user interfaces and robotics, with plans to...
The new mortar, created by Newcastle University researchers, incorporates recycled plastic and silica aerogel, cutting heat loss by 55% compared to standard mixes, potentially reducing energy costs in buildings while addressing...
GAF Energy has upgraded its nailable solar shingle, Timberline Solar ES 2, offering 23% more power and improved installation. The new shingle delivers 57 watts per unit, integrates seamlessly with traditional roofing, and can...
Early universe star formation likely occurred in "fluffy" molecular clouds, as observed in the Small Magellanic Cloud, where 40% of clouds had this shape instead of filamentary structures, potentially affecting low-mass star and...
The leaf vein-inspired photothermal actuator combines speed, strength, and stability, demonstrated by a photo-activated robotic dog capable of various movements, potentially leading to more versatile robotic systems.
The Japanese-developed bio-hybrid drone uses silkworm moth antennae to enhance odor detection and navigation, extending its range to 16 feet and offering potential uses in disaster response, gas leak detection, and airport...
Scientists have found that the atomic nucleus of lead-208 is slightly elongated, not perfectly spherical as once believed. This discovery challenges assumptions about nuclear structure and may affect our understanding of heavy...
A personalized mRNA vaccine for pancreatic cancer has shown promise in a small phase 1 trial, potentially extending patient survival by up to 10 years. Half of the 16 participants with operable tumors responded positively,...
Microsoft has developed the Majorana 1 chip, a breakthrough in quantum computing that uses topological superconductors to create more stable and scalable qubits. This compact chip integrates quantum components with control...
Chinese researchers have created a new nickel-based high-temperature superconductor functioning at normal pressure. The material, made of nickel, oxygen, and rare earth metals, achieves superconductivity above -233°C. This allows...