Scientists have found a way to make water splitting more efficient. They used a simple method to add tiny bits of iridium to nickel hydroxide. This mix works well for both sides of water splitting: making oxygen and making hydrogen. The iridium changes the nickel hydroxide. It makes the material be
Something strange is happening with Earth's hemispheres. For years, the Northern and Southern Hemispheres reflected almost the same amount of sunlight back into space. But now, this balance is breaking down. The Northern Hemisphere is absorbing more sunlight than the Southern Hemisphere. This change
In the world of tech, scientists have made a big step forward in detecting gases. They've created a smart sensor that doesn't let weather conditions mess up its job. This sensor is special because it uses light to do its work. It's like giving the sensor a flashlight to help it see better in the dar
Napoleon's retreat from Russia in 1812 was a disaster. About 300, 000 soldiers died out of a force of roughly 500, 000. This event marked the start of the end for Napoleon's empire. Scientists recently studied DNA from the teeth of 13 French soldiers buried in a mass grave in Vilnius, Lithuania. The
A big moon mission is taking longer than expected. Astrobotic's Griffin-1 lander, which was supposed to take off by the end of 2025, is now aiming for mid-2026. This isn't a small delay—it's a significant shift in plans. The lander is carrying some cool stuff, like a rover called FLIP from Venturi
The Mayans, a brilliant ancient civilization from Central America, were ahead of their time in astronomy and math. They could predict solar eclipses with surprising precision. But how did they do it? Recent studies offer some answers. A key piece of evidence is the Dresden Codex, a famous Mayan ast
SpaceX's impressive achievements, like building the powerful Starship rocket, rely heavily on technology developed through government-funded programs. The Raptor engine, for instance, is a result of NASA and US Air Force's earlier work on full-flow, staged combustion engines. SpaceX's success with t
When dealing with oil sludge, size matters. A lot. Scientists found that the weight of the sample can change how it breaks down when heated. They used a special machine to test bigger samples than usual. Up to 20 grams, to be exact. They discovered that once the sample hits 8 grams, things change. T
Mount Fuji is a popular climb, but not all routes are the same. The Fujinomiya and Yoshida routes have different challenges. A recent study looked at why more people fall on the Fujinomiya route. They asked climbers about their experiences and compared it to data from the Yoshida route. The study f
A recent study dug into how certain chemicals in our environment might be messing with how quickly our bodies age. Researchers looked at data from over 1, 600 adults and checked out 78 different chemicals. They used fancy computer models to see if these chemicals could predict how fast people were a
