Cornell introduces a new rapid EV battery that charges in 5 minutes
Cornell's new rapid lithium battery promises ultra-fast charging, and could be the key to global EV adoption.
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Textile revolution: artificial gland replica spider silk
An artificial gland mimics the spider silk production process, opening new frontiers in the medical and textile sectors.
Urban agriculture, be careful: it can have an environmental impact 6 times higher
Analysis of 73 urban farms reveals higher carbon footprints for most urban crops, but offers strategies for more sustainable urban agriculture.
The benefits of 3D printing in the next decade
With 3D printing there will be more and more products that we will be able to create completely independently. Nothing but chatter.
Unlimited energy from the soil: the new microbial fuel cells
Northwestern University's microbial fuel cells, capable of extracting energy from the soil, could power sensors and electronic devices.
Sensitive teeth: causes, symptoms and treatments. Everything you need to know about it
Especially nowadays, having correct oral hygiene is necessary. In a society where appearances are worth a lot, being able to show off a dazzling smile represents an important added value in any context. In short, neglecting your oral hygiene presents more problems than you might think, not only affecting appearances, but also the health of the oral cavity in general. For this reason, paying attention to your teeth is very important, not only for a question of pleasant aesthetics, ... Read more
We have been 'close' to nuclear fusion energy for 50 years. How much longer?
Between progress and disappointments, nuclear fusion energy struggles to become a real source, amid uncertainties and costs. Seriously: how much more time does it take?
Bottle alarm: thousands of nanoplastics hidden in water
Study reveals the presence of up to 370.000 nanoplastic particles per liter in bottled water, an amount well above previous estimates
The big post of 2024: here's this year's impact on the future
2024 will mark a real historical turning point in various fields, also opening up new ethical and social challenges. Let's take a look.
The news we expect from 2024: it will be a year you won't believe
Some news expected in 2024: progress in AI, advanced robotics in the factory, new frontiers between space and telecommunications and more
From enemy to ally: when plastic is also sustainable
Are you looking for a precious and unsuspected ally in sustainability? The plastic. Or rather: a certain type of plastic.
HRW Report Reveals: Meta's Global Censorship of Pro-Palestinian Content
Human Rights Watch: Meta fails to meet human rights commitments, continuing pro-Palestinian censorship despite promises of change
A polar bear-inspired airgel fiber fabric will replace the down jackets
Zhejiang University's new airgel fiber outperforms down in -20°C tests, promising revolutions in the textile sector
New findings: Bow use in the Andes dates back 5000 years
We thought we had concluded this incredible year for archaeology, full of discoveries capable of making us rewrite the history books. We were wrong: there is still surprising news, and it comes from the Andes. The latest finds show that the use of the bow is much older than previously believed. The discovery, which "dates back" archery to 5.000 years ago, redefines the history of Andean civilizations and opens new perspectives on the hunting and warfare practices of these ancient peoples. … Read more
Innovative paint transforms homes into fire fortresses
The new fireproof paint, the result of five years of research, forms a protective layer capable of reducing the temperature from 1000 °C to 25-30 °C.
Aeromao's new drone lands where no one else can
Aeromao introduces VT-Naut, a fixed-wing drone with a unique capability: it also lands in water, to carry out missions of all kinds.
Fourth Power, a thermal battery can defeat lithium ones
Fourth Power introduces an ultra-effective thermal grid battery, which promises to cost 10 times less than lithium batteries.
Jobs of 2050, 6 professions to be imagined
A walk through the jobs of the future, which in the coming years will redefine the professional landscape of all of us.
Roofit.Solar, solar roofs that resist fire and bad weather
Roofit.Solar leads the charge for affordable solar roofs: a mix of advanced technology and sophisticated design, strength and aesthetics.
Exploit in the world of concrete: bacterial "blood" repairs cracks
Using Lysinibacillus sphaericus bacteria, scientists create a cement that 'heals' cracks on its own, inspired by the repair mechanisms of human skin
Google Gemini arrives, and it takes your breath away: but when can it be used?
Google's Gemini demo shows highly advanced recognition, translation and playful interaction capabilities, outclassing current AI.
