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Groundbreaking Propulsion Method Using Relativistic Electron Beams Could Enable Interstellar Travel
A new propulsion method, using relativistic electron beams, could make interstellar travel feasible within a human lifetime. Researchers Jeff Greason and Gerrit Bruhaug have proposed accelerating electrons to near light speed to deliver kinetic energy to spacecraft. This method could enable probes to reach 10% of the speed of light, drastically red...
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New Lithium-Sulfur Battery Retains 80 Percent Capacity After 25,000 Cycles
A new lithium-sulfur battery has been developed that retains 80 percent of its charge capacity after 25,000 charging cycles. This breakthrough, published in Nature, features a novel electrode structure with sulfur and iodine, resulting in enhanced longevity compared to traditional lithium-ion batteries. The study suggests that further research is n...
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Carbon Nanotube Fibers Can Be Fully Recycled Without Losing Properties, Claims New Study
A recent breakthrough in material science has shown that carbon nanotube (CNT) fibers can now be fully recycled without any loss of their mechanical, electrical, or thermal properties. This innovation could revolutionize industries like aerospace, automotive, and electronics, providing a sustainable alternative to traditional materials such as meta...
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Underground Hydrogen Reserves Could Power Earth for 200 Years, Study Finds
Trillions of tons of hydrogen have been discovered beneath Earth's surface, offering a potential clean energy solution. A recent study estimates 6.2 trillion tons of hydrogen in rocks and reservoirs, capable of powering the planet for 200 years. While access and economic viability remain challenges, scientists see immense promise in these natural r...
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Saving Time And Energy: How Electric Cookers Have Revolutionise Traditional Kitchens
In a world where time is precious, electric cookers are transforming our kitchens. They simplify cooking, reduce energy consumption, and enhance culinary creativity. Delve into how electric cookers save time and energy.
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Indian Researchers Find a New Technique to Control Defects in MOF-Based Supercapacitors
Researchers at the Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST), Mohali, have developed a new laser-based method to precisely control defects in MOF-based supercapacitors. This technique significantly enhances energy storage performance without altering the MOF’s crystal structure. By adjusting laser power, scientists increased the electrode's...
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NASA's Parker Solar Probe Unveils New Insights into Solar Heating Mystery
NASA's Parker Solar Probe has delivered groundbreaking insights into one of the sun's most perplexing mysteries: why its outer atmosphere, or corona, is significantly hotter than its surface. This phenomenon, known as the "coronal heating mystery," has puzzled scientists for decades. The Parker Solar Probe, which is the fastest human-made object, h...
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Blog: Green Hydrogen - The Final Step Towards A Zero Carbon Future
Renewable energy has come a long way but relies on the right weather conditions; green hydrogen could be a viable alternative to fossil fuels.
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From Matcha To Yaupon, Discover The World Of Coffee Alternatives Beyond Beans
While coffee provides energy and boasts a nutritional profile associated with various health benefits, there's a growing curiosity about alternatives that offer both vitality and taste without the caffeine punch.
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7 Every Day Foods That Are Making You Gain Weight
You might be consuming 'healthy' foods that are leading you to gain weight. Watch out for these foods in your daily diet.
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Alternative Clean Energy Is India's Future, Says Hillary Clinton In Gujarat
Alternative clean energy is India's future and "it would not burden the country" but generate more income for local communities, former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said on Tuesday.
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Europe Looks To Geothermal Energy As Carbon-Free Gas Alternative
Munich is pouring in one billion euros ($1.1 billion) through 2035 to develop the geothermal energy and make the city's heating carbon neutral.
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$13 Billion Foreign Fund Inflows In Alternative Energy Sector
FDI, up to 100 per cent, is permissible through automatic route for the promotion of solar power generation in the country, Minister for New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) R K Singh informed the Rajya Sabha
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Watch: These Ultra-Thin Solar Cells Can Turn Any Surface Into A Power Source
These durable, flexible solar cells can provide energy on the go as a wearable power fabric or be transported and rapidly deployed in remote locations for assistance in emergencies.
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Historic Nuclear Fusion Breakthrough Announced. Here's What It Means
US researchers announced a historic nuclear fusion breakthrough on Tuesday that could pave the way for alternative clean energy sources.
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Groundbreaking Propulsion Method Using Relativistic Electron Beams Could Enable Interstellar Travel
A new propulsion method, using relativistic electron beams, could make interstellar travel feasible within a human lifetime. Researchers Jeff Greason and Gerrit Bruhaug have proposed accelerating electrons to near light speed to deliver kinetic energy to spacecraft. This method could enable probes to reach 10% of the speed of light, drastically red...
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New Lithium-Sulfur Battery Retains 80 Percent Capacity After 25,000 Cycles
A new lithium-sulfur battery has been developed that retains 80 percent of its charge capacity after 25,000 charging cycles. This breakthrough, published in Nature, features a novel electrode structure with sulfur and iodine, resulting in enhanced longevity compared to traditional lithium-ion batteries. The study suggests that further research is n...
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Carbon Nanotube Fibers Can Be Fully Recycled Without Losing Properties, Claims New Study
A recent breakthrough in material science has shown that carbon nanotube (CNT) fibers can now be fully recycled without any loss of their mechanical, electrical, or thermal properties. This innovation could revolutionize industries like aerospace, automotive, and electronics, providing a sustainable alternative to traditional materials such as meta...
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Underground Hydrogen Reserves Could Power Earth for 200 Years, Study Finds
Trillions of tons of hydrogen have been discovered beneath Earth's surface, offering a potential clean energy solution. A recent study estimates 6.2 trillion tons of hydrogen in rocks and reservoirs, capable of powering the planet for 200 years. While access and economic viability remain challenges, scientists see immense promise in these natural r...
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Saving Time And Energy: How Electric Cookers Have Revolutionise Traditional Kitchens
In a world where time is precious, electric cookers are transforming our kitchens. They simplify cooking, reduce energy consumption, and enhance culinary creativity. Delve into how electric cookers save time and energy.
-
Indian Researchers Find a New Technique to Control Defects in MOF-Based Supercapacitors
Researchers at the Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST), Mohali, have developed a new laser-based method to precisely control defects in MOF-based supercapacitors. This technique significantly enhances energy storage performance without altering the MOF’s crystal structure. By adjusting laser power, scientists increased the electrode's...
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NASA's Parker Solar Probe Unveils New Insights into Solar Heating Mystery
NASA's Parker Solar Probe has delivered groundbreaking insights into one of the sun's most perplexing mysteries: why its outer atmosphere, or corona, is significantly hotter than its surface. This phenomenon, known as the "coronal heating mystery," has puzzled scientists for decades. The Parker Solar Probe, which is the fastest human-made object, h...
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Blog: Green Hydrogen - The Final Step Towards A Zero Carbon Future
Renewable energy has come a long way but relies on the right weather conditions; green hydrogen could be a viable alternative to fossil fuels.
-
From Matcha To Yaupon, Discover The World Of Coffee Alternatives Beyond Beans
While coffee provides energy and boasts a nutritional profile associated with various health benefits, there's a growing curiosity about alternatives that offer both vitality and taste without the caffeine punch.
-
7 Every Day Foods That Are Making You Gain Weight
You might be consuming 'healthy' foods that are leading you to gain weight. Watch out for these foods in your daily diet.
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Alternative Clean Energy Is India's Future, Says Hillary Clinton In Gujarat
Alternative clean energy is India's future and "it would not burden the country" but generate more income for local communities, former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said on Tuesday.
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Europe Looks To Geothermal Energy As Carbon-Free Gas Alternative
Munich is pouring in one billion euros ($1.1 billion) through 2035 to develop the geothermal energy and make the city's heating carbon neutral.
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$13 Billion Foreign Fund Inflows In Alternative Energy Sector
FDI, up to 100 per cent, is permissible through automatic route for the promotion of solar power generation in the country, Minister for New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) R K Singh informed the Rajya Sabha
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Watch: These Ultra-Thin Solar Cells Can Turn Any Surface Into A Power Source
These durable, flexible solar cells can provide energy on the go as a wearable power fabric or be transported and rapidly deployed in remote locations for assistance in emergencies.
-
Historic Nuclear Fusion Breakthrough Announced. Here's What It Means
US researchers announced a historic nuclear fusion breakthrough on Tuesday that could pave the way for alternative clean energy sources.
