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GM and CATL have developed a groundbreaking 6C ultra-fast charging EV battery that can provide over 124 miles of range after just a 5-minute charge. The new lithium iron phosphate battery will be integrated into GM's Ultium platform next year, potentially reducing range anxiety for electric vehicle drivers.
UCLA Health researchers discovered how individual brain cells encode and replay experiences over time. Neurons in the hippocampus and entorhinal cortex fire in patterns mirroring the order of events, retaining these patterns...
Webb's $10 billion eye spotted GS-NDG-9422, a weird early Universe galaxy where gas outshines stars, potentially bridging the gap between primordial stars and mature galaxies in our cosmic evolution story.
Digital platforms and apps use persuasive design techniques to keep users, especially children, engaged for longer periods. Common tricks include seamless experiences like auto-play and infinite scrolling, reward systems that...
Hyundai Engineering showcased new tech that turns organic and plastic waste into hydrogen, with plans to produce 30,000 tons yearly, tackling both emissions and waste management challenges in one fell swoop.
The US Navy has deployed the USS Preble, a destroyer equipped with a 60-kilowatt high-energy laser weapon, to Japan. This move is part of Project 33, aimed at confronting China's growing military threat by 2027. The laser weapon...
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Crypto's eco-unfriendly reputation is being tackled head-on, with industry efforts like the Crypto Climate Accord and new tech such as "proof-of-stake" aiming to slash energy use and decarbonize the sector by 2040.
Meta unveiled a wrist-worn "neural interface" for controlling its Orion AR glasses at Connect 2024. The device, inspired by CTRL-labs technology, allows users to navigate apps through gestures, with CEO Mark Zuckerberg calling it...
Mars' ancient atmosphere may be trapped in its clay-covered crust as methane. MIT geologists propose that water once flowed on Mars, triggering reactions that converted atmospheric CO2 into methane stored in clay, potentially...
The SAGA Survey, a decade-long study of 101 galaxy systems similar to the Milky Way, has published new findings about satellite galaxies. Researchers identified 378 satellite galaxies across these systems, with 0-13 satellites...
Pyka snagged $40 million in Series B funding to ramp up production of its autonomous electric aircraft, expand manufacturing, and develop new features for defense applications.
California is suing ExxonMobil for allegedly deceiving consumers about plastic recycling. The state claims ExxonMobil, the largest producer of single-use plastic polymers, misled the public about recycling effectiveness, as only...
Researchers have developed a new approach to improve communication between chiplets in advanced computing systems. Using Floquet engineering and terahertz frequencies, they created a dual-signaling architecture that enhances...
UPenn scientists have crafted self-healing battery anodes using sodium and magnesium, capable of enduring 2,000+ charge cycles with 91% capacity retention, potentially transforming battery life for EVs and grid storage.
Scientists at CERN's Large Hadron Collider observed quantum entanglement between top quarks for the first time. This breakthrough, involving analysis of one million quark pairs, could enable further studies of quantum information...
Black holes' entropy scales with their surface area, not volume, according to the Bekenstein-Hawking formula from the 1970s. This suggests all information inside a black hole is encoded on its surface, hinting at a holographic...
Physicists have discovered a new geometric approach called "surfaceology" for calculating particle interactions without using traditional Feynman diagrams. This method applies to more realistic particles than previous geometric...
NASA's lunar ambitions include sending humans back by 2030 and probes to hunt for ice at the Moon's south pole, which could unveil Earth's water origins and serve as rocket fuel for future missions.
Reflect Orbital is developing satellites with large mirrors to extend daylight hours and boost solar power generation. The startup plans to launch thousands of satellites with 50x50 meter reflectors, aiming to provide 1/5 noon...
Countries aim to triple global renewable energy capacity by 2030, a goal the IEA deems achievable with swift government action. The plan requires significant infrastructure upgrades, including 25 million kilometers of electricity...
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope observed east-west asymmetry in the atmosphere of WASP-107b, a unique, low-density exoplanet. This groundbreaking discovery, made using transmission spectroscopy, provides new insights into the...
Argonne National Laboratory researchers are developing innovative electrolytes for various electrochemical processes, including steel production and electric vehicle batteries. The team is focusing on changing anion chemistry in...
Global industrial robot installations reached 541,302 units in 2023, the second-highest year on record. China dominates with 51% of global installations, while Europe and the Americas saw growth driven by automotive investments...
United Launch Alliance's Vulcan rocket is now eligible to compete for NASA contracts following its successful first test flight in January. A second test flight is scheduled for October 4, paving the way for ULA to bid on major...