A way to recover silver from dead solar panels with 98% efficiency
A multi-institutional team of chemists, metallurgists and engineers has developed a highly efficient way to retrieve silver from dead solar panels. Their paper is published in Environmental Technology & Innovation......»»
Here"s how interstellar objects and rogue planets can be trapped in the solar system
When 'Oumuamua traversed our solar system in 2017 it was the first confirmed Interstellar Object (ISO) to do so. Then in 2019, Comet 2l/Borisov did the same thing. These are the only two confirmed ISOs to visit our solar system. Many more ISOs must h.....»»
European satellites launched to create artificial solar eclipses in a tech demo
A pair of European satellites rocketed into orbit Thursday on the first mission to create artificial solar eclipses through fancy formation flying in space......»»
A rare Venus solar transit helps unravel exoplanet atmospheres
In the next decade, researchers will start probing the atmosphere of planets as small as Earth and Venus orbiting nearby stars. But although these two solar system planets are similar in size and bulk density—so that some call them "twins"—their.....»»
Scientists develop ultrasound-based technique as a tool for directing cell growth and orientation
Developing reliable methods to replace dead or damaged tissue is one of the primary goals of regenerative medicine. With steady advances in tissue engineering and biomedicine, scientists are almost at a point where growing cell sheets in the lab and.....»»
Planning autonomous surface missions on ocean worlds
Through advanced autonomy testbed programs, NASA is setting the groundwork for one of its top priorities—the search for signs of life and potentially habitable bodies in our solar system and beyond. The prime destinations for such exploration are b.....»»
This pair of satellites is going to create an artificial solar eclipse
A pair of spacecraft are launching on a mission to observe the sun's corona by one casting a precise shadow from which the other can observe......»»
Five space mysteries Proba-3 will help solve
ESA's Proba-3 will be the first mission to create an artificial total solar eclipse by flying a pair of satellites 150 meters apart. For six hours at a time, it will be able to see the sun's faint atmosphere, the corona, in the hard-to-observe region.....»»
Samsung DeX for Windows is dead
One of Samsung's early attempts to connect smartphones to computers is being retired in favor for a newer technology......»»
Poplar tree study discovers a photosynthesis gene that boosts plant height
A team of scientists have identified a gene in poplar trees that enhances photosynthesis and can boost tree height. The study, "An orphan gene BOOSTER enhances photosynthetic efficiency and plant productivity," is published in Developmental Cell, and.....»»
Best Cyber Monday generator deals: Gas and solar generators at up to 62% off
Every family needs a generator, whether as a backup power source or for outdoor adventures. Check out the amazing discounts from Cyber Monday generator deals......»»
Google’s dead Pixel Tablet 2 could have been a solid upgrade
Before the Pixel Tablet 2 was reportedly nixed, Google was eyeing a 120Hz screen upgrade, larger battery, and better cameras for the ill-fated successor......»»
Hidden DNA in plants reveals secrets of photosynthesis
Scientists have uncovered genetic variation in the unexplored DNA of the photosynthetic and energy factories of Arabidopsis plants, which plays a crucial role in the efficiency of photosynthesis in plants. These insights—published Nov. 27 in the Pr.....»»
BepiColombo"s fifth Mercury flyby
On Sunday 1 December 2024, BepiColombo flew past the planet Mercury for the fifth time, readying itself for entering orbit around the solar system's mysterious innermost planet in 2026......»»
If you like Samsung’s Edge Panels, you may not like the One UI 7 update
The One UI 7 update is highly anticipated, but its launch marks the end for the Edge Panels Store inside the Galaxy Store......»»
These Edifier speakers are my daily drivers, and they’re $150 off right now
They sound great, have tons of connections, and their wood panels look awesome — for $300, just go get the Edifier S1000W bookshelf speakers for Cyber Monday......»»
AWS offers incident response service
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has launched a new service to help organizations prepare for and recover from ransomware attacks, account takeovers, data breaches, and other security events: AWS Security Incident Response (SIR). Creating a case (Source: AW.....»»
The BLUETTI Handsfree 2 is a solar backpack and power station — It’s $200 off
BLUETTI Handsfree 2 is a solar backpack with a power station you can use anywhere, like camping or hiking. This Cyber Monday deal includes a solar panel......»»
Here’s what a Space Black M4 Mac mini could look like
Space Black has been the hot new Apple color lately, coming to products like the and iPad Pro. However, Apple never released Space Black for the new , and stuck to just silver. Luckily, one Apple enthusiast decided to paint his Mac mini in black, an.....»»
The BLUETTI Handsfree 2 is a solar backpack and power station — It’s $249 off
BLUETTI Handsfree 2 is a solar backpack with a power station you can use anywhere, like camping or hiking. This Black Friday deal includes a solar panel......»»
Best Black Friday generator deals: Gas and solar generators at up to 56% off
Every family needs a generator, whether as a backup power source or for outdoor adventures. Check out the amazing discounts from Black Friday generator deals......»»