Danish Tycho Brahe was most famous for his contributions to astronomy. However, he also had a well-equipped alchemical laboratory where he produced secret medicines for Europe’s elite.
Chemists have synthesized materials that can improve solar elements for indoor use. Such photovoltaic cells, which can also be integrated into various electronic devices, generate electricity even in low-light conditions.
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A new method to measure the continuous spectrum of light is set to improve thermal imaging and infrared thermography.
A noninvasive colorectal cancer screening test that can be done at home could reduce the risk of colorectal cancer death by 33%, according to a new study.
Artificial intelligence (AI) is hot right now. Also hot: the data centers that power the technology. And keeping those centers cool requires a tremendous amount of energy. The problem is only going to grow as high-powered AI-based computers and devices become commonplace. That’s why researchers are devising a new type of cooling system that promises
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Researchers have developed a material that shows a remarkable ability to convert sunlight and water into clean energy.
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Tackling a long-time mystery, scientists have found that the turbulent movements of air in clouds play a key role in the growth of water droplets and the initiation of rain. The research can improve computer model simulations of weather and climate and ultimately lead to better forecasts.
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A gentle rumble ran under a researcher’s feet as a rocket carrying her research — live, human muscle cells grown on scaffolds fixed on tiny chips — lifted off, climbed, and disappeared into the sky to the International Space Station National Laboratory. These chips would help her better understand muscle impairment, often seen in astronauts
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Engineers discovered that when the aluminum in soda cans is purified and mixed with seawater, the solution produces hydrogen — which can power an engine or fuel cell without generating carbon emissions. The reaction can be sped up by adding caffeine.
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Researchers are proposing a new way to curb industrial emissions, by tapping into the ‘atomic intelligence’ of liquid metals to deliver greener and more sustainable chemical reactions.
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