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Three U.S. manufacturers are partnering to produce fully domestic silicon solar modules, targeting 1 GW annual output. This initiative aims to strengthen local renewable energy manufacturing, aligning with government goals and potentially benefiting from tax incentives under the Inflation Reduction Act.
Genetic modifications in tomatoes and eggplants, identified by Johns Hopkins researchers during a nightshade genome mapping project, can alter fruit characteristics, potentially leading to new crop varieties with enhanced traits...
Freeze-dried bacteria capable of producing biocement can survive for months and, when mixed with sand and soil, create a durable material that could transform construction practices in tile-making, oil well repairs, and ground...
A global debate rages over the use of digital sequence information (DSI) from genetic resources. The Calí agreement established a voluntary fund for companies profiting from biodiversity to contribute 1% of profits, but concerns...
A new study shows that lab-grown nasal cartilage implants can effectively repair knee joints, with two-week matured implants producing better long-term results, improved tissue quality, and healthier surrounding cartilage,...
NASA astronauts Wilmore and Williams, on the ISS since June 2024, deny being stranded for political reasons and will return this month via SpaceX Crew Dragon after a 9-month stay caused by Starliner technical problems.
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General Atomics successfully flew its MQ-20 Avenger UCAV autonomously using government-provided Hivemind AI software during Orange Flag 25-1 at Edwards Air Force Base. The demonstration included a government-supplied pilot...
Korean researchers have developed advanced Ni-rich cathodes for all-solid-state batteries, improving performance and lifespan. The new cathodes retain 80.2% capacity after 300 charge cycles, potentially revolutionizing energy...
Tesla and BYD's EV batteries were disassembled and analyzed by German engineers, revealing key design differences. Tesla prioritizes performance and energy density, while BYD focuses on efficiency and lower costs, with BYD's...
Sweden is constructing a nuclear waste storage facility to secure radioactive material for 100,000 years. Linköping University researchers developed a "Key Information File" (KIF) to inform future generations about the buried...
A massive solar project is transforming the Hanford Nuclear Reservation in Washington State into the nation's largest solar generating station. Developer Hecate plans to install 3.45 million photovoltaic panels on 10,300 acres,...
A new study explores the interaction between gravity and quantum mechanics in optical lattice clocks, revealing how atoms synchronize their timekeeping despite gravitational effects. Researchers discovered that photonic...
CL1, the first commercial biological computer using human brain cells, was unveiled by Cortical Labs, featuring lab-grown neurons from volunteers' blood, low power consumption, and the ability to learn from external inputs.
Jupiter's moon Io contains over 40 massive lava lakes, ranging from 10 to 100 kilometers in diameter, according to new high-resolution infrared images from NASA's Juno spacecraft. These lakes, far larger than Earth's, are hottest...
Dr. Willie Soon argues for God's existence through mathematics, pointing to the universe's precise conditions for life, the discovery of antimatter, and the improbability of these factors occurring by chance, suggesting...
NASA is powering down some instruments on the aging Voyager spacecraft to conserve energy, aiming to keep three science instruments running on each probe until their 50th anniversary in 2027 despite dwindling power and technical...
Scientists have discovered a new part of the immune system that could be a source of potential antibiotics. The proteasome, normally responsible for recycling proteins, can detect bacterial infections and transform proteins into...
Robotic chefs could address persistent labor shortages in the restaurant industry, according to University of Mississippi research. While robots offer benefits like consistent performance and adherence to food safety protocols,...
UCLA astrophysicists have discovered that small exoplanets have nearly circular orbits, while giant planets have orbits about four times more elliptical. This finding, based on data from NASA's Kepler telescope, suggests two...
New research from Ohio State University shows Jupiter-like exoplanets form in just 1-2 million years, not 3-5 million as previously thought. The study of seven gas giant exoplanets found they accreted an average of 50 Earth...
The Johns Hopkins-developed prosthetic hand uses soft and rigid components, tactile sensors, and machine learning to grip objects like a human hand, identifying and handling common items with high accuracy while providing...
The U.S. military is reviving North Field, a World War II airbase on Tinian Island that launched nuclear bombs on Japan. Teams are clearing overgrowth, removing unexploded ordnance, and repairing infrastructure. The project aims...
Water-rich environments suitable for life may have existed just 200 million years after the Big Bang, far earlier than previously thought. New simulations show the first stars could have enriched the early universe with water and...
Firefly's Blue Ghost lander successfully landed on the Moon's Mare Crisium, capturing HD video and marking the first commercial lunar landing as part of NASA's CLPS program, with plans to conduct tests and experiments over two...