Cellular clean energy: Can mitochondria make more energy without collateral damage?
Is it possible to amp up the energy production of mitochondria without also boosting potentially harmful byproducts? If so, such a method could be used to treat a host of neurodegenerative diseases in which impaired mitochondria are believed to play.....»»
Spectroscopic technique that singles out water molecules lying on the surface reveals how they relax after being excited
A more complete picture of how excited water molecules at an interface with air lose their energy has been uncovered by RIKEN scientists in a study published in the journal Nature Communications. This finding will be valuable for better understanding.....»»
Defunct satellites burning up in the atmosphere could damage the ozone layer
Communications companies such as Starlink plan to launch tens of thousands of satellites into orbit around Earth over the next decade or so. The growing swarm is already causing problems for astronomers, but recent research has raised another questio.....»»
How to use Vacation Mode on an Ecobee smart thermostat
Vacation Mode on an Ecobee smart thermostat allows you to converse energy while ensuring your home is comfortable when you return. Here's how it works......»»
Electric fields boost graphene"s potential, study shows
Researchers at the National Graphene Institute have made a discovery that could revolutionize energy harnessing and information computing. Their study, published in Nature, reveals how electric field effects can selectively accelerate coupled electro.....»»
Solid-state battery with 100x energy density could be used in Apple devices
Apple battery supplier TDK has announced the development of a technology it says could be used in next-gen solid-state batteries to offer one hundred times the energy density of existing ones … more….....»»
Researchers film energy materials as they form
Shooting a movie in the lab requires special equipment. Especially when the actors are molecules—invisible to the naked eye—reacting with each other......»»
Starlings found to expend 25% less energy in follower position compared to flying solo
A multidisciplinary, multi-institutional team of researchers in the U.S. has found that starlings that fly in a follower position expend 25% less energy than when they fly solo. In their study, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of.....»»
TDK claims insane energy density in solid-state battery breakthrough
Apple supplier says new tech has 100 times the capacity of its current batteries. Enlarge / TDK says its new ceramic materials for batteries will improve the performance of small consumer electronics devices such as smartwatches.....»»
Light-Based Chips Could Help Slake AI"s Ever-Growing Thirst for Energy
Optical neural networks, which use photons instead of electrons, have advantages over traditional systems. They also face major obstacles......»»
Auto groups, energy trade organizations sue EPA over tailpipe emissions rule
A group of automotive dealerships, teamed with key energy and agriculture trade organizations, have filed a lawsuit against the EPA over its tailpipe emissions rule that encourages production of electric vehicles......»»
25 years of massive fusion energy experiment data open on the "cloud" and available to everyone
High-temperature fusion plasma experiments conducted in the Large Helical Device (LHD) of the National Institute for Fusion Science (NIFS), have renewed the world record for an acquired data amount, 0.92 terabytes (TB) per experiment, in February 202.....»»
Research says high energy fire influences prescribed burn effectiveness
Fighting woody plant encroachment with prescribed burns may be more effective than land managers previously thought......»»
Novel insights into fluorescent "dark states" illuminate ways forward for improved imaging
Scientists at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital have reported a way to improve molecular scale distance measurements using single-molecule fluorescence resonance energy transfer (smFRET). smFRET quantifies the excitation and emission properties o.....»»
Microsoft in damage-control mode, says it will prioritize security over AI
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella is now personally responsible for security flaws. Enlarge / Brad Smith, vice chairman and president of Microsoft, is sworn in before testifying about Microsoft's cybersecurity work during a House Commi.....»»
Study finds yuck factor counteracts sustainable laundry habits
Most people today would lean towards environmentally-friendly life choices, but not at the expense of being clean. When it comes to our washing habits, the fear of being perceived as dirty often wins out over the desire to act in an environmentally f.....»»
State of "catastrophe" as downpours hit Chile
Heavy rains battered south and central Chile on Thursday, killing one person and causing damage to hundreds of homes as authorities declared a state of catastrophe in five regions of the South American country......»»
Remove objects in Photos with Clean Up in iOS 18
The new Clean Up tool in Photos on iOS 18 lets users select objects within an image, and remove them through Apple's on-device AI software.The new Clean Up tool will enable the removal of unwanted or distracting objects through generative AIIn the Ph.....»»
High energy costs can hinder EV charging infrastructure
Hefty, hard-to-predict fees called demand charges could stop businesses from opening charging stations in certain locations, or push them toward alternatives such as battery storage......»»
A magnitude 4.8 earthquake in southwestern South Korea cracks walls and leaves other minor damage
A magnitude 4.8 earthquake cracked walls, spilled items from store shelves and caused other minor damage in a fishing community in southwestern South Korea on Wednesday, but no injuries have been reported......»»
Unlocking the future of sustainable mining through carbon sequestration
As the world transitions to greener sources of energy, demand for the metals used in these new technologies is increasing. But how do you grow the mining industry while still holding the line on carbon emissions?.....»»