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A fusion reactor generates energy with 14kg of explosives
The JET reactor set a new record by generating 59 megajoules of energy in a reaction that lasted 5 seconds.
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Health
Is 'Havana syndrome' due to directed energy?
Strong directed energy from an external source may be the cause of the 'Havana syndrome' that has made many American officials sick.
Space science
Science makes a new breakthrough in the development of fusion energy
Scientists have made a big step forward in their efforts to realize an efficient fusion reactor. New research could help create an entirely new source of energy, while r…
Space science
Discovered a star that discharges a billion times more energy than the Sun
Scientists discovered a star from a violent eruption of energy in the galaxy NGC 253 13 million light-years away.
Scientific works
Project to build the world's first green energy arctic station
Scientists plan to build a year-round research station in the Arctic using a combination of wind, solar and hydrogen energy.
Discover science
Why is the brain the largest energy consumer in the body?
The human brain consumes more energy than other organs. This information may surprise many people but it is the truth.
New technology
Israel finds a way to store solar energy at night
Renewable energy from the sun and wind is often difficult to store. This is a major barrier in the global effort to switch to renewable energy.
Environment
New research shows: 'Living wall' reduces heat loss from buildings by 30%
New research from the University of Plymouth could help change the way we keep our homes warm and cool.
1001 mystery
The lamp that lights up for 1,500 years without going out and the mysterious energy source in the tomb
When excavating a tomb in Rome, it was discovered that a 1,500-year-old lamp did not turn off. So what is the mystery behind?
New technology
The building produces enough electricity for 370 households
With energy trees and 1,000 solar panels on the roof, the Sustainability Pavilion can produce up to 4 gigawatt-hours of electricity per year.
Space science
Unique idea to use kinetic energy to 'throw' spacecraft into space
From a crazy idea, but the successful test in October changed all that, turning SpinLaunch into a game-changing company sending humanity into space.
Space science
Strange objects in the universe keep exploding time and time again
Astronomers have tracked a mysterious cosmic object that performed 1,652 bursts of energy in a short period of time.
Scientific application
Singapore scientists study using tamarind shells as energy storage materials
Tamarind shell is rich in carbon, high porosity, and scientists form carbon nanosheets capable of accumulating electricity
Scientific application
Invention of a new type of brick that can store heat
The MGA brick is made from aluminum and graphite, has an estimated life of 30 years and holds about 1 kWh of heat energy each.
Science invention
The toilet turns feces into energy and cryptocurrency
The BeeVi eco-friendly toilet, an invention from a university in Korea, partly makes life easier for students.