Next-generation solar materials are cheaper and more sustainable to produce than traditional silicon solar cells, but…
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Solar farms in space are possible
It’s viable to produce low-cost, lightweight solar panels that can generate energy in space, according to…
The microbiome of fruit and vegetables positively influences diversity in the gut
In a meta-study, a research team has provided evidence that the consumption of fruit and vegetables…
Finding the genes that help kingfishers dive without hurting their brains
Scientists studied the genomes of 30 kingfisher species to try to identify the genes that allow…
Scientists uncover cause of mysterious deaths of elephants in Zimbabwe
A bacterium, closely associated with deadly septicaemia, could have caused the deaths of six African elephants…
Astrophysicists scan the Galaxy for signs of life
Astrophysicists are scanning the Universe for ‘technosignatures’ emanating from distant planets that would provide support for…
Children as young as four eat more when bored
A new study has shown that children as young as four years old eat 79% more…
Cathode active materials for lithium-ion batteries could be produced at low temperatures
Layered lithium cobalt oxide, a key component of lithium-ion batteries, has been synthesized at temperatures as…
How to slow the spread of deadly 'superbugs'
Harnessing new advances in genomic surveillance technology could help detect the rise of deadly ‘superbugs’. …
Researchers capture first images of a radio 'ring of fire' solar eclipse
Researchers have recorded images of a solar eclipse with the ‘ring of fire’ effect in radio…