In the world of flexible electronics, planar microsupercapacitors (MSCs) are superstars. They store energy and deliver power, making them ideal for wearable devices. But creating high-performance MSCs is tricky. You need materials that let ions move quickly and offer lots of active sites. Scientists
Living in sunny areas can make solar power a game-changer for energy savings. But what happens during power outages? Most homes aren't ready for this. Enter the Tesla Powerwall, a compact battery that stores energy generated from the grid or solar panels. During an outage, it kicks in, keeping your
Scientists have recently found some of the most powerful cosmic rays ever. These aren't your typical rays; they're made of electrons and positrons, and they're incredibly energetic, reaching up to 40, 000 times the energy of visible light. The High Energy Stereoscopic System (HESS) observatory in Na
Neutrinos, tiny particles that zoom through your body every second, are tough to catch. They barely interact with anything, so detecting them requires lots of material. Scientists have tried heavy water tanks or ice cameras in Antarctica. Now, a scientist named Steven Prohira has a peculiar idea: us
Did you know that certain metals can be supercharged at specific temperatures? One of these amazing metals is magnesium. By understanding how magnesium behaves, scientists can create batteries that work perfectly in both hot and cold weather. So, the next time you're in a chilly environment, your ph
Imagine you're a detective, and your job is to solve mysteries of the smallest particles in the universe. That's what scientists are doing with the TESLA collider and its special detective tool, a new high-energy e+e- annihilation detector. This isn't your typical detective work; we're talking about
Ever stopped to think about how much electricity those big data centers that power our daily online activities actually use? Well, get ready for a surprise! With artificial intelligence (AI) on the rise, data centers are becoming gigantic power guzzlers. They're so big that soon, a single one could
COP29 brought together people from 200 countries, all hoping to make a difference on climate change. But the conference ended in gridlock, with the huge challenge of finding money to fight climate change looming large. Wealthy nations only pledged $250 billion by 2035, while poorer countries needed
Houston's Hurricane Beryl was more than just a storm for Kimberly Rubit. It was a 10-day struggle to keep her disabled daughter, Mary, safe without air conditioning, water, or lights. The power outage took a huge toll. In fact, at least 36 people died from heat-related issues during this time. This
Gautam Adani, the billionaire who heads India's Adani Group, has found himself in a sticky situation. He, along with several others, was charged with bribery and fraud in a New York court. The allegations suggest that Adani and his team paid over $250 million in bribes to Indian government officials
