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One of the loneliest species on Earth, living 2,800m underground and surviving on radioactive energy
The cold and dry polar regions, the hot and water-poor desert regions, are considered inhospitable to most life on Earth.
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Finding the mysterious 'monster' that is making the universe expand
British scientists have discovered what could be the source of the dark energy that is keeping the universe expanding. It's a monster that lives in the galaxy that conta…
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Groundbreaking technology generates hundreds of megawatts of carbon-free electricity, US Department of Energy gives a boost
Has the future without fossil fuels arrived?
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New discovery about the huge energy source in cosmic rays
Ultra-high-energy cosmic rays, emitted from extreme astronomical environments such as the regions near black holes and neutron stars, have energies far exceeding those o…
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WaterLight - Portable light that can be charged with salt water or urine
E-Dina is a Colombian start-up specializing in renewable energy that has developed a new wireless light called WaterLight.
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Energy source from super hot 374 degree C rock underground
Scientists study super-hot rocks at depths of nearly 10km as a potential renewable energy source to replace fossil fuels.
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As an essential element for 'power generation,' why is cobalt so controversial?
Global cobalt demand is expected to quadruple by 2030, driven largely by the widespread adoption of electric vehicles, according to a report by the World Economic Forum.
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What if we turned the Sahara desert into a solar 'battery'?
Theoretically, we could meet the world's current energy needs by covering 1.2% of the Sahara Desert with solar panels.
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Dark energy offers incredible hints about conditions in our universe
One of the greatest mysteries of existence, and also the most difficult to answer, is whether civilization on Earth is alone in the universe.
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China has successfully built the first quantum engine using quantum entanglement.
Instead of using heat-generating energy like traditional engines, the new engine uses a unique property of quantum.
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What would happen if a chicken crashed into Earth at nearly 300,000km/s?
Even when traveling at 99.99% the speed of light, the damage the turkey caused to Earth was still enormous, thanks to the tremendous amount of energy it generated.
Biology
Prickly pear cactus - 'Bright star' in the era of climate change
The story of the prickly pear cactus begins in the arid south of Italy, where agriculture is facing unprecedented challenges.
Environment
Saudi Arabia will plant 10 billion trees to green the desert
Saudi Arabia is investing in a green initiative to transform its deserts but faces challenges in turning the ambitious project into a climate solution.
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World's largest CO2 heat pump can heat 25,000 homes
MAN Energy Solutions' heat pump system uses a combination of renewable energy sources to provide heat for 25,000 households.
Health
The hidden fuel of the human brain: How gut bacteria shape intelligence?
Bacteria that aid in producing more metabolic energy may have been key to the evolution of large brains.