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Revolutionising the synthesis of graphene as an alternative to conventional graphite for lithium-ion batteries, UNSW Sydney scientists have created a highly efficient and cost-effective method for transforming low-value peanut hull waste stockpiles into high-quality graphene for batteries through innovative flash Joule heating technology. The process produces super-conductive graphene nanomaterials in just seconds and could dramatically…

Dutch greenhouse growing tulips In a greenhouse on the outskirts of the Netherlands’ flower-growing regions, rows of tulips bloom in a climate controlled not only by traditional horticultural equipment but also by humming cryptocurrency computers. Instead of allowing heat generated by Bitcoin mining machines to dissipate into the air, farmers and engineers have begun redirecting…

Image Credit: AI Generated Imagine a time when the blue planet looked nothing like it does today. A time when the oceans were frozen over, the continents were locked in a thick sheet of ice, and the sun reflected off a world almost entirely white. This is not science fiction, but a real time in…

A century ago, in a quiet cabbage patch in Auburn, Massachusetts, something happened. Dr Robert H. Goddard, a Clark University Physics professor, fired up a rocket powered by liquid fuel. It flew for a mere 2.5 seconds and landed in a cabbage patch 184 feet (56 meters) as reported by NASA. This little test, on…

For a long time, scientists thought ravens simply trailed wolves to feed on fresh carcasses. The idea was straightforward. Follow the predator and grab the meal while the blood is still wet. Recent research, though, paints a different picture. Conducted over two and a half years in Yellowstone National Park, the study suggests that ravens…

A ‘lightning-fast’ melting event astonished the scientific community when researchers at the University of Colorado Boulder (CIRES) observed the collapse of the Hektoria Glacier in West Antarctica. In a period of only 60 days, the Hektoria Glacier receded 8 kilometres, the quickest observed ground retreat in recent history.“In a staggering display of glacial instability, an…

As per a recent study conducted by researchers at Brown University, robots are being trained to locate items in messy spaces by imitating dogs. When we want to find an object, we simply point to where it is. When a robot is given a point to go to, it is able to complete the task…

Imagine a satellite moving around the Earth for an entire decade without any sound, sending precise location details to millions of people on the Earth’s surface. IRNSS-1F, one of India’s navigation satellites, completed its 10-year design mission life on March 10, 2026, marking a key milestone for the country’s regional navigation system. The Indian Space…

A company wants to brighten the night sky by reflecting sunlight onto Earth using mirrors placed in orbit. Not a one-off stunt, but a full system designed to extend daylight after sunset. The aim is simple enough: make solar energy work even when the Sun goes down. The start-up Reflect Orbital is now waiting on…

Looking out to the future, we see a gradual but also very important shift occurring right under our feet; the Earth’s own rhythm has begun to alter and slow down. New studies by researchers from both ETH Zurich and the University of Vienna have demonstrated that climate change caused by humans is making our planet’s…

Rivers are thought of as a fertile environment with a variety of fish, flora, and fauna, as well as freshwater that is available for supporting life. However, there are rivers across the world that have a different story to tell. One of the rivers is the Jordan River, which is referred to as a river…

As we explore more of the universe, the physical impacts of living in microgravity continue to be one of the primary obstacles to long-term space travel. Research on Assessment of Jugular Venous Blood Flow Stasis and Thrombosis During Spaceflight suggests that astronauts may face a potential “silent” risk of developing Venous Thromboembolism during long-duration space…

A newly identified dinosaur fossil from Brazil is offering fresh clues about how ancient animals once moved across continents that are today separated by vast oceans. The remains belong to a previously unknown species of giant long-necked dinosaur that lived around 120 million years ago during the Early Cretaceous period. What makes the discovery particularly…

NASA seems to be gearing up for one of its boldest missions yet. This isn’t just about planting a flag and snapping photos. The agency is reportedly aiming for a permanent human base on the Moon. A real, functioning settlement where astronauts could live for extended periods. The south pole of the Moon has caught…

The discovery that an ordinary potato can become an effective energy source after a little tweaking was made by researchers at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, who conducted a study published in Smithsonian Magazine. After boiling a potato for eight minutes, they were able to cause cell membrane ruptures within the potato’s internal structure, which…

NASA has confirmed and scheduled two upcoming spacewalks (EVAs 94 and 95) for ongoing maintenance and power upgrades to the International Space Station (ISS). A press release issued recently by NASA acknowledged that these missions represent a critical step towards improving the ISS capability as it nears the end of its operational life. Astronauts engaged…

Source: Discover Magazine The proposed interstellar spacecraft, called Chrysalis, can carry 1,000 people on a one-way trip into interstellar space. It was proposed as part of the Project Hyperion Design Competition. The idea behind this spacecraft is that it could be a generational vessel capable of sustaining human life for centuries. This is different from…

Picture a space rock the size of a football pitch crashing into the North Sea’s shallow seabed 43 to 46 million years ago. This terrible event created a hidden crater and triggered a tsunami over 100 meters tall, taller than many modern skyscrapers. According to Science Daily, scientists have finally put an end to a…

NASA’s Artemis II SLS (Space Launch System) moon rocket with the Orion spacecraft slowly rolls back towards the Vehicle Assembly Building at the Kennedy Space Center, Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026, in Cape Canaveral, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux) Nasa on Thursday unveiled an updated launch schedule for its Artemis II mission, saying the agency is “on…

Astronomers have uncovered evidence of a spectacular collision of two planets within the confines of a faraway solar system, providing us with a rare chance to observe firsthand the extremes of celestial phenomena. According to ScienceDaily, the research was conducted by the University of Washington, who were intrigued by a star named Gaia20ehk that had…