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""Up to one million kilometers:  Revolutionary single crystal synthesis boosts EV battery lifespan."

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Up to One Million Kilometers: Revolutionary Single-Crystal Synthesis Boosts EV Battery Lifespan
 
2024-07-12 06:14:46 +00:00
Futuristic Electric Vehicle

POSTECH researchers have advanced electric vehicle battery technology by developing a method to synthesize durable single-crystal cathode materials, extending battery life and efficiency. Could high-temperature...
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Prepping for Departure: Cargo Packed, Astronauts Focused on Science and Spacesuits
 
2024-07-12 07:08:10 +00:00
Canadarm2 Robotic Arm Reaches Out Toward Cygnus Space Freighter February 2024

A cargo craft will soon depart from the ISS, with its journey live-streamed by NASA. Alongside, the crew conducts biological research and equipment maintenance, preparing...
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Amazing Discovery: Fossil Collector Unearths the Most Complete Dinosaur in the UK Since 1923
 
2024-07-12 08:19:21 +00:00
Comptonatus chasei

A new dinosaur species, Comptonatus chasei, discovered on the Isle of Wight, represents a major advancement in understanding Cretaceous-era dinosaur diversity in England, with ongoing...
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Macrophage Mayhem Unlocks Clues to Rare Neurodegenerative Condition
 
2024-07-12 09:00:02 +00:00
Cells Stressed Due to the Build-Up and Storage of Lysosomes

New research indicates that inflammation in macrophages caused by lysosomal dysfunction contributes to severe symptoms in lysosomal storage diseases. Targeting specific pathways in these cells...
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Affecting 25% of the Population: Researchers Pioneer Potential Treatment for Global Liver Condition
 
2024-07-12 10:03:02 +00:00
Liver Disease Concept Illustration

Repurposing drugs gives old medicines new life. A study led by the University of Barcelona suggests pemafibrate, a drug currently used in Japan to enhance...
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Starliner’s Final Countdown: New Thruster Testing Before Earth Return
 
2024-07-12 11:11:45 +00:00
Boeing Starliner Spacecraft Docked to International Space Station

As astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams near their return from the ISS, NASA and Boeing test the Starliner’s propulsion system using a new thruster...
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Life on Mars: Lessons From NASA’s 378-Day CHAPEA Experiment
 
2024-07-12 12:26:33 +00:00
CHAPEA Mission 1 Crew Portrait

NASA’s inaugural CHAPEA crew completed a year-long simulated Mars mission at Johnson Space Center, involving four crew members who lived in a 3D-printed habitat to...
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Decoding Superconductivity: Quantum Simulator Unlocks Antiferromagnetic Mystery
 
2024-07-12 13:35:22 +00:00
Ultracold Atomic Quantum Simulator

Researchers have successfully observed an antiferromagnetic phase transition in a quantum simulator, a significant step toward understanding the physics of high-temperature superconductivity. This breakthrough demonstrates...
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Long-Standing Puzzle Solved: Scientists Discover a New Hormone That Can Double Bone Mass
 
2024-07-12 14:44:00 +00:00
Osteoporosis Anatomy

UCSF and UC Davis researchers identified a new hormone, CCN3, that strengthens bones in breastfeeding women and could treat osteoporosis and enhance fracture healing. Researchers...
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Quantum Computing Takes a Step Forward With New Spin Center Development
 
2024-07-12 15:53:56 +00:00
Advanced Futuristic Quantum Computer Art Illustration

New technologies could enhance methods for storing and transferring data. Quantum computing leverages the principles of quantum mechanics to address complex challenges in various fields,...
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Asteroid Sample Surprise: Bennu Holds the Solar System’s “Original Ingredients”
 
2024-07-12 17:02:22 +00:00
Asteroid Bennu Sample Microscope Images

NASA’s OSIRIS-REx mission returned a sample from asteroid Bennu, revealing it contains key solar system materials and possible signs of a watery past. This discovery...
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Unlocking the Ozone Puzzle: Wildfire Smoke’s Surprising Impact
 
2024-07-12 18:00:14 +00:00
Earth Atmosphere Sunshine Art Concept

Research reveals that wildfires can significantly affect the stratosphere’s ozone layer by injecting aerosols that alter ozone levels through complex reactions, underlining the necessity for...
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Discovery of 2,300-Year-Old Ancient Crops Challenges Modern Views on African Farming
 
2024-07-12 19:12:23 +00:00
Kakapel Rockshelte

Recent findings from Kenya’s Kakapel Rockshelter highlight the origins and development of ancient farming in East Africa, detailing the introduction of crops like cowpea and...
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Unlocking Secrets to Extend Fertility With Long-Lived Proteins
 
2024-07-12 20:21:35 +00:00
Mouse Egg Cell

Max Planck researchers have discovered that extremely long-lived proteins in the ovary may keep mammalian egg cells healthy and preserve fertility for a long time....
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How Organic Semiconductors Are Revolutionizing Solar Power
 
2024-07-12 21:13:15 +00:00
Semiconductors Silicon Wafers

New research partially explains the exceptional performance of a new class of organic semiconductors called non-fullerene acceptors (NFAs). Solar energy plays a vital role in...
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AI Outperforms: Stunning 82% Accuracy in Predicting Alzheimer’s Progression
 
2024-07-12 22:30:20 +00:00
AI Analysis Brain Scan Art Concept

An AI model from Cambridge University can predict Alzheimer’s progression with 82% accuracy using simple cognitive tests and MRI scans, offering a non-invasive and cheaper...
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Mysterious Voyagers: Are We Drinking Water Delivered by Dark Comets?
 
2024-07-13 02:56:37 +00:00
Dark Asteroids Illustration Art Concept

A University of Michigan study reveals that up to 60% of near-Earth objects may be dark comets, containing ice that might have contributed to Earth’s...
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From Sci-Fi to Reality: Vacuum Tubes Could Revolutionize Quantum Networking
 
2024-07-13 06:01:47 +00:00
Vacuum Tube Quantum Networking

A new approach for quantum networks involves using vacuum sealed tubes with spaced-out lenses to transport quantum data via photons over long distances. This method,...
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Is Your Vape Safe? Shocking Discovery of Toxic Metal Particles
 
2024-07-13 06:52:27 +00:00
Woman Vaping Holding Vape

Study shows cannabis vapes contain harmful nano-sized metals, posing health risks different from smoking. Vaping has often been seen as a safer alternative to smoking...
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$5 Billion on the Line: Will NASA’s Europa Clipper Survive Jupiter’s Extreme Radiation?
 
2024-07-13 07:54:15 +00:00
Europa Clipper Spacecraft Illustration

NASA’s Europa Clipper mission is focused on solving transistor radiation issues as it prepares for launch on an expedition to Jupiter to explore Europa’s habitability....
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Hidden Arsenal Exposed: Surprise Discovery Has Big Antibacterial Potential
 
2024-07-13 08:54:14 +00:00
Illustration of Bacteriophages

A groundbreaking study reveals a new regulatory mechanism in phage proteins, opening new avenues for understanding bacterial defense mechanisms and developing phage-based therapies. A surprising...
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Cambridge Study: AI Chatbots Have an “Empathy Gap,” and It Could Be Dangerous
 
2024-07-13 10:03:19 +00:00
Dangerous Artificial Intelligence AI Art Concept

A new study suggests a framework for “Child Safe AI” in response to recent incidents showing that many children perceive chatbots as quasi-human and reliable....
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Spectacular Auroras Signal Potential Danger to Earth’s Critical Infrastructure
 
2024-07-13 10:54:55 +00:00
Aurora From Space

Scientists discover that interplanetary shocks that strike Earth’s magnetic field head-on cause more powerful ground-level electric currents, threatening pipelines and submarine cables. Auroras are caused...
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New Wireless Device Uses Light To Treat Cancer
 
2024-07-13 11:45:36 +00:00
Implantable LED Device for Fighting Cancer

Notre Dame scientists have created an implantable wireless LED device that uses light and a special dye to kill cancer cells and activate the immune...
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