The rapid transition to renewable energy sources is essential for combating climate change and creating a sustainable future. Solar and wind energy are two of the most promising alternatives to fossil fuels, but countries with high population densities face challenges in finding enough space for solar energy harvesting. However, a groundbreaking new study suggests that
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Scientists at MIT have made a groundbreaking discovery in their quest to develop more efficient methods of storing renewable energy. By combining cement, water, and carbon black, researchers have successfully created an electrified cement with the potential to transform building foundations and roads into vast energy storage units. Unlocking the Power of Ancient Materials The
Cicada wings have long intrigued researchers due to their ability to kill and remove bacteria. These wings possess blunt spikes on their surface, and scientists have recently used simulations to investigate the functions of these spikes. This exploration of natural processes could provide valuable insights into addressing a crucial healthcare challenge. By understanding how cicada
Refrigeration plays a crucial role in our daily lives, but the current methods that rely on gases for cooling have significant drawbacks. These gases can be harmful to the environment, contributing to global warming. To address this issue, researchers from the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and the University of California, Berkeley have developed a groundbreaking
After an arduous search spanning three decades, mathematicians have made a groundbreaking discovery with the aid of a supercomputer – they have finally identified a new Dedekind number. This remarkable finding marks the emergence of only the ninth Dedekind number, known as D(9), which can be expressed as 286 386 577 668 298 411 128
For decades, the possibility of artificial intelligence (AI) overthrowing humanity has been a hotly debated topic. The emergence of advanced AI programs like ChatGPT has only served to renew concerns about the idea. In 2021, scientists took a closer look at the issue and concluded that controlling high-level computer super-intelligence was almost impossible. The primary
The poultry industry is responsible for supplying about 286 eggs per person in the US, but there is a harsh reality to this industry. Billions of male chicks are culled each year by being crushed alive or gassed at hen hatcheries worldwide. This is because chicks from egg-laying hens are not used for meat production,
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been making progress over the years, and now, it is possible for a computer to learn from the past and predict future events. However, a new approach to AI is emerging that looks to use a different kind of computer – one that is more like a tank of water. This
Swedish researchers from Linköping University and the KTH Royal Institute of Technology have developed the world’s first wooden transistor. Although wood is not semiconductive, the researchers stripped hardwood balsa of its tough lignin and then filled the remaining material with a mixed electron-ion conducting polymer called PEDOT:PSS. By stacking millimeter-thick units that operated as electrodes
Acquiring human tissue samples for biological research can be a challenging process. Obtaining tissue samples through ethical methods, such as organ donation and surgical procedures, can still be a difficult and limited process. Additionally, the specific size and type of tissue samples needed for research projects can be restricted. This has led scientists to look