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What Is a Solar Flare?
Space science

What Is a Solar Flare?

A solar flare is a rapid release of magnetic energy in the Sun's atmosphere. Flares can brighten dramatically in X-rays and extreme ultraviolet radiation and can acceler…

September 11, 2026
How Do Lithium-Ion Batteries Work?
New technology

How Do Lithium-Ion Batteries Work?

Lithium-ion batteries store and release energy by moving lithium ions between two electrodes through an electrolyte while electrons travel through the external circuit t…

September 11, 2026
What Is Energy Storage and Why Does It Matter?
New technology

What Is Energy Storage and Why Does It Matter?

Energy storage captures energy when it is available and releases it later, helping power systems match supply with demand across timescales from seconds to seasons.

September 11, 2026
How Do Batteries Work?
New technology

How Do Batteries Work?

Batteries store energy in chemical form and release electrical energy when reactions drive electrons through an external circuit and ions through an electrolyte.

September 10, 2026
The biggest 'atomic bombs' in the universe
Space science

The biggest 'atomic bombs' in the universe

A supernova is an explosion that releases so much energy and brightness that it outshines entire galaxies containing several hundred billion stars.

May 15, 2025
NASA releases ice map on Mars
Conquer Mars

NASA releases ice map on Mars

Mapping the ice under the surface of Mars will help mission planners decide on potential landing spots for future astronauts.

January 6, 2025